Triumphrat

BTHUMPER · 10-05-2006

The "new" Sprint looks like they are doing something with the handlebars according to "Torque" . I may have to visit this bike again to see if the riding position is more upright. I have been considering the FJR simply because it addresses the touring rider better but I can't get away from Triumphs. Now in Black, Red and Blue. Nice! Jack

BlackBeauty · 10-05-2006

Right - the bars are supposed to be a little higher and closer whilst the seat is re-profiled to make it easier to flat-foot.

I have no problem with flat-footing with bent knees and would think a slightly lower seat (or whatever it is) would encroach into my leg room.

I like the sound of the 2nd generation fuel injection but apart from that am glad I got the '06.

Enjoy - BB

bakwheeltango · 10-06-2006

be careful in wha tyou wish for.

I had a ninja 650 and its riding position was very straight up. I found I hated it in the bends. most of the guys that bought that bike changed the handlebar position too.

I found the o6 st handlebars to be a great mix. I could still put a 550km day on it. I have a really f'd up right shoulder too.

anyway food for thought.

cheers

ruscook · 10-07-2006

I have no problems with the 05/06 bars. I recently did 1120K from the Phillip Island, MotoGP back in 12 1/2 hrs elapsed with no aches or pains in the arms, wrists or shoulders - shame the same can't be said for the backside though :-)

I think the current bars are fine

Russ

MNSpintST · 10-07-2006

For long rides...

Many other bikes with similar performance cant be ridden long enough to get monkey butt...

DaveM · 10-07-2006

MNSpintST,
ya just gotta love the graphics on the bottle! :hammer: :-D

Davem

ruscook · 10-07-2006

Thanks MNSpintST (wow that's a mouthful any story go with that moniker i.e. name not the Lewinsky version)

I usually where my cycling shorts under my draggin jeans/leathers but forgot on this trip. *****, there went a perfect 4 days to wear lycra :hammer:

Russ

MNSpintST · 10-07-2006

I wear alot of Mc David brand compression shorts..

Alot like underarmour in fit.. I think the fabric performs better... I have some UA stuff too.. I got a pair of compression shorts with a cup for softball and they were the best set I ever had.. So I found a few sets of their standard compression stuff (no cup carrier pouch) on sale...

McDavid

MNSpintST · 10-07-2006

We ought to see if they can get some of these made up with The TriumphRAT.net logo and a sprint ST 1050 on the back...

Sell them here to support the site..

[ This message was edited by: MNSpintST on 2006-10-07 04:29 ]

ruscook · 10-07-2006

That's sure some hi-tech pants - who'd've thunk it :-o

Russ