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04-28-2006, 08:19 PM
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Minitwins
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 13
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Been lurking for a bit and figured I would say Hi since I will probably be hanging out for a while. I took an 06 Sprint out the other day on a test ride. Well...I'm hooked and am going to put a down payment on an 06 in aluminum silver tomorrow! Though it's not the monster that my 04 R1 was, I think I will enjoy this bike much more. It has more down low usable in the real world power, with a very linear power delivery. Plus the comfort level is much better than the R1, while handling is still outstanding.
Anyhow...looking forward to hanging out and maybe even chiming in from time to time if I happen to come up with something of worth to say. Looks like a great site with lots of good info on the bike!
Jim
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04-28-2006, 09:12 PM
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Team Owner Favourite Bike: Grey 2010 K1300R - currnt
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Welcome aftrplst (what does that stand for ????)
I got my 05/06 in Dec (a week before Xmas :-) ), and get my 10,000km service on Wed. Overall a great bike. I enjoy the commute just puddling along or a backroads blast for hours on end. The Sprint can do it all.
There's plenty of folk from all over the US here as well as us upside-downers and the upper crust from the UK. Heaps of knowledge that people are willing to share so have fun. Hope the delivery delay isn't too long.
russ
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04-28-2006, 09:12 PM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: The one I'm on
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA
Posts: 411 Other Motorcycle: 2006 Sprint ST ABS Extra Motorcycle: 2000 Thunderbird
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Welcome to the site, Jim. Good decision on the Sprint, too! There are some good folks here and some good information also.
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04-28-2006, 09:46 PM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: 2002 Sprint ST
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ann Arbor MI
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Welcome aboard Jim, keep us posted as to how your Sprint stacks up against that R1?
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04-29-2006, 12:24 AM
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Team Owner Favourite Bike: 2002 Sprint ST
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Mudville, OR
Posts: 4,384 Other Motorcycle: 1972 Kaw 175/200 Enduro Extra Motorcycle: 1979 Moto Morini 3 1/2 in
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Welcome Jim and enjoy your ride.
Don
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04-29-2006, 04:19 AM
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Location: Brisbane Australia
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AFTRPLST,
welcome aboard Jim, good choice of machine.
Great website, sit back and enjoy the ride!
:wink:
Davem
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04-29-2006, 03:00 PM
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Minitwins
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 13
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Thanks to all for the welcome. Just got back from putting a down payment on one. The dealer should be putting the hard bags and grip warmers on it this week and I should be picking it up next Sat!!
Russ, I couldn't come up with anything catchy when I was choosing my ID so this is what it stands for:
AF - Air Force - been in for 17yrs now
TRPL - for the outstanding engine in the Sprint
ST - Sport Tour
Once I put some miles on the bike and get a true feel for it I will try to do a comparison with the 04R1 for you guys.
Later, I'm off to go have a few :-g
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04-29-2006, 07:52 PM
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On 2006-04-29 13:00, AFTRPLST wrote:
Thanks to all for the welcome. Just got back from putting a down payment on one. The dealer should be putting the hard bags and grip warmers on it this week and I should be picking it up next Sat!!
Russ, I couldn't come up with anything catchy when I was choosing my ID so this is what it stands for:
AF - Air Force - been in for 17yrs now
TRPL - for the outstanding engine in the Sprint
ST - Sport Tour
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Fair enough :-) It's unique and you won't forget it.
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Once I put some miles on the bike and get a true feel for it I will try to do a comparison with the 04R1 for you guys.
Later, I'm off to go have a few :-g
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That would be good - the report and the beers :-)
Russ
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04-29-2006, 10:01 PM
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Moto Grand Prix Favourite Bike: 06 Sprint ST ABS red
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Location: Northland - New Zealand
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welcome from NZ too.
Remember to go back to your profile and put in your new bike - its like a badge of honour.
I think you've hit the nail on the head with your description of the bike.
It keeps getting better - so you've got that to look foward to.
Grant
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