New guy drooling over a Triumph!

Hey all,
Relatively new lurker, first-time poster here. I've been all over the net looking at various mfr boards.

Verry impressed with the knowledge, passion, and helpfulness I have seen here!

I am looking forward to throwing a leg over the new Tiger 1050 when it arrives, but think it may be a tad tall.

However, I simply love the looks of the Sprint ST!

What has kept it from serious consideration was that I felt the ergonomics were a bit too aggressive when I checked out the 2006.

Now I see that the 07 has new bars for a more upright seating position.

Ok, finally my question to those who have checked out the 07!

Is there much of a difference? Has the seat changed any?

I'm wondering if I can get a fairly accurate sense of what the 07 is like by sitting on the 06 and using some imagination on the bar position.

Whew! Just a tad long-winded aren't I!?

Cheers!
Todd in Vermont

[iceman]

welcome Todd - if you're long winded you'll fit in just fine here :razz:

You dont say how tall you are.I'm 6' and others taller than me find the Sprint great.The pegs arent tucked up like on a sport bike and the pillion gets good legroom too.

I have done some 8-9 hour days on it no worries.

I have seen an 07 Sprint but didnt climb aboard.It has a slightly higher screen and taller bars which are mods that a lot of riders do anyway and it looks like it would be fairly comfortable to me.

The seat looks similar with possibly better shape for the pillion - which is one area I think they could improve on my bike.The pillion tends to slide foward too easily when braking or in twisty stuff.

Yes - I think you would get a pretty good idea sitting on an 06 - the 07 just looks a little more relaxed.

You didnt mention the engine - that is its crowning glory - what a honey!

Speaking of drooling here is a photo from one of the first bike racing meets I took my new Sprint to.I wandered over to check it and a small group had gathered to discuss its merits - so I just joined in and took a couple of photos of the proceedings :-D



Good luck with the purchase.

Grant

Hey Grant,

Thanks for the input, and sweet pic!

I am 5'9" with a 31-ish" inseam.

Sat on (And fell in love with!) the Speed Triple. Very nice fit for me, but just not practical with no real luggage capability, not to mention the ultra-high pillion pegs.

Not sure when the 07 Tigers and Sprints will be around the northeast, soon I hope!

Thanks again!

Todd

[pushr0d]

5 foot, nine - the 05-06 will fit you just fine!

The taller windshield won't help you at all, and most folks seem to prefer the stock handlebar height.

You'll also save a bucket of $$ if you buy an 05 or 06. Just make sure you get the bags with the bike. The bag and hardware kit is almost $1000, and it is not easy to install. Not difficult, but it does take a fair amount of work.

Just make sure you have your money in an asbestos wallet when you take one out for a test ride. Your money will catch fire when you hear that triple hit 6 grand!

[iceman]

On 2006-10-30 13:20, vtrider wrote:
Hey Grant,

no real luggage capability, not to mention the ultra-high pillion pegs.



Todd

thats a good point about the piilion pegs on the Speed Triple.I followed one with pillion during a ride recently and the poor pillion was perched up there like a frog - it looked very uncomfortable.

Grant

[GABLERCIGARS]

For what its worth..... I ride an '06 and I have added bar risers, (the stock handlebars put a little to much stress on the wrists on a long ride), and also a Corbin seat, (Gunfighter and Lady with pillion backrest), and now the all day ride is seamless..... I sat on the '07, and while the seat is different than my '06, I did not have the luxury of riding it for eight hours so I can't comment on long term comfort however, the new seat seems shaped for ease of putting your feet down at a streetlight...... While this my be important to "height impaired" riders, it is not important to me. What I needed was to increase the horizontal surface contact area of the seat/mybutt area, to improve long distance comfort, which this seat accomplishes completely..... It would be good to have another somewhat local "Rat" around....

Good luck with your decision!

[steventhechef]

Welcome vtrider,

Don't apologise about being long winded. We all had heaps of questions when we realised how well the Triumph secret has been kept and can't believe it!!

FWIW I have a mate with an 06 Tiger and he loves it but it is a bit too upright for me. I do like the look of the 07 Tigers though.

The Sprints are a great looking bike and (if I was looking) they would be first on my list next to the Speed Triple and the 675 and the Thruxton and the. I'll stop now.

Good luck on your choice.

[playinthestreet]

If you're inclined to save a few bucks the 06 w/GenMar risers is likely to be pretty close to the 07. Some have said the higher bars are an option on the 07 but I don't know that for sure. I'm 5-10/31 inseam. Have the GenMar risers, Gunfighter seat on the Gunfighter/Lady pan (so's you can use the hard bags) and a Laminar Lip. Don't forget to change the front sprocket from 19t to 18t. See, all fixed up! :-D

Hey Todd and welcome. I have an '05 and find the seat to be very comfortable but would like to have the bars a little higher to take the pressure off my wrists also. Sooooo I asked my dealer about adding the new Triumph clip-ons to my '05 and he said no problem as Triumph has the kit for $199.00. Save yourself some money on an '05 or '06 and work the new risers into the deal.

Hey thanks again everyone for your help!

Checked out the 06' and I found it to be a great fit. Seat was perfect height, flat footed in sneaks. Not as sporty a reach to the bars as I had remembered, however I believe the risers would be important to me.

My purchase timeline I think will put me firmly in 07' territory, at least locally.....Plus, if this ends up the bike for me it will have to be the black! :-D

Just wanted to give a quick update.

Cheers!