Used Sprint RS article in BiKE Magazine

Does anyone have a scan of the BiKE (UK) article on buying a used Sprint RS? I think it's in the latest issue. I'd love to read it but don't want to drive 40 miles to the nearest Barnes & Nobles to buy the mag. Thanks!

[RexxyPup]

Give me a PM with your email addy, and I'll scan and send this evening for you

Rexx

Well, I just found out that I can't send a PM to anyone other than admin until I have 10 or more posts. If everyone will pardon me, I'm off to raise my post count.

Then this would be number 7.

And #8. :-D

Seems a waste just to fill space. I'm looking forward to reading the article as I've been a fan of the RS since it came out. I'd probably have one but I don't have any good local Triumph support. Still, I have the feeling I'll have one someday.

My thanks to RexxyPup. :chug: Off to send a PM.

PM sent. Again, please accept my apologies for the above useless posts.

[ This message was edited by: Jetpilot5 on 2006-02-21 09:37 ]

[scratch]

Yep, I ran into that same PM problem when I joined.

The BIKE article gives what sounds like some good pointers. If I were to get another RS (or any 955 triple for that matter) it would be an '02 or later model with the revised motor. Not so much for the performance gain (it's pretty modest, IMHO) but for the smoother tranny and more durable valves/seats that seem to hold their adjustment better.

[Stlakid]

I can attest to that. My RS has logged over 20k and has leaked not a drop, has only required oil changes and a few chain adjustments. The chain stopped needing adjustments after the first 6k as well. The ONLY repair part I have needed was to replace the clutch cable a couple of months ago. That is the ONLY repair it has ever needed other than the normal maintenance and a couple sets of tires and brake pads! These bikes are dam near bullet proof. When I did my 12k service ALL the valves were within specification.

I got lucky when I bought mine as I had NEVER heard of an RS, but have salivated over the Daytona since the T595 Strontium Yellow ones back in 1998! The $3000.00 rebate on the '02 Daytona's got me 'Window Shopping' yet again but the dealer had sold out of the Daytonas. Go figure? To be honest I was a bit intimidated by the 147HP anyway as my last ride was a Honda CB900F that 'Might' have produced 90HP and I had been off that for almost 5 years. The salesman showed me the RS with 'ONLY' 120HP and it was a very comfortable fit as soon as I sat on it. I did get a choice of colors though; They come in Black and Yellow and I'm sold out of the Black!

Left a deposit,(just to get out of there!) and went to the Net for a bit of homework. Like I said I never knew there was an RS before this. I read any article or review, or road test I could find on them. What I found was that 'Without exception' every tester could not find fault with this bike! They did everything well, and were solid as a rock! Of course the mainstream mags found niggles, needed the wizziest forks or shocks, was a tad heavy compared to the track stuff offered for sale from the big three etc. All ***** as we know. What they did love was what got me interested in the Daytona's when I first found them, Solid motors, with Power and TORQUE! They don't need to be cutting edge on the track as I doubt I have the 'stones' to use it anyway! :-D

It has been and continues to be the BEST bike I have ever owned and give more pleasure while riding because of the wonderful usable power band. Doesn't hurt that it is solid as a rock too.

[stevecro]

yep, wot 'e said!

I'm in total agreement with you Stlakid. It does every thing I can possibly need.
In short I just could not justify changing, especially as I'm able to work it a bit harder now on the new Michelins.

BTW, a recent Australian article on used Sprints (RS and ST) was full of praise for them.......bullet proof, no major flaws, very nice allrounders to own and very nearly the equal of the VFR as reliability goes.

A lot of bike journos are t*ssers but I like it when the respectable ones validate my choice. That can't be bad for resale values :-D