Hello...I just bought a Sprint RS

[hehehemann]

Hi, just thought I would say hello.
I am the new owner of a 2002 Triumph Sprint RS.
I have been riding for a few years now, starting on a 2000 Suzuki GS500, then I bought a 2002 SV650S next up was a 2005 Suzuki C50 before I ended my Suzuki groupieness on a 2002 Bandit 1200. I have been without a bike for over a year and a half now and after so much reading I ended my search with the Triumph Sprint RS.

The bike is in great condition, just serviced with only 4600 miles on the clock. Tires are new, only 200 on the back and maybe 1000 on the front. They are Bridgestone Battleax BT020. Any good?
I paid $3300 for the bike, I feel I have a good deal. Is it a good deal monetary wise?
Are there any maintenance routines I should do now other than Oil and filter?
The previous owner said it was leaking fuel a couple of years ago and he took it in and they fixed it. Common? Is that the recall thing?
Any mods I should really think about doing?

Thanks for reading.

[JohnB]

Congrats on the new bike I've a 2000 RS and I'm happy. Maintenance is relatively easy, and the bike has proven itself to be very reliable. There was a recall on the quick disconects from the gas tank to the line, but it sounds like yours was taken care of.
I'd buy a Haynes manual to help you cover the basics. And stick around here, theres a great bunch of guys here who will set you straight if you need help.

BTW: BT020s ... not my favorite tire, but they'll get the job done.
$3300 sounds like a very fair price to me.
Ride Safe
JB

[KitNYC]

That's $1200 less than I paid for my '04 in October, so I'd say it's a good deal.

Oil, filter... probably wouldn't hurt to do coolant & brake fluid. Personally, my favorite part is flushing gasoline through the fuel system.

I don't think the BT020s have many fans, but I don't think many people would throw away a fresh set of them either. Wear 'em out, then throw on some Conti Road Attacks or whatever you like from the sticky thread.

18-tooth sprocket is probably the first mod most people do, & the biggest bang for the buck.

Cheers,
-Kit

[steventhechef]

Welcome to the forum hehehemann. I can see why you're laughing. It's a good deal in my books.

+1 on the BT020's being useless as a "real tyre". They are probably a bit hard by now anyway. Have a look at the tyre sticky at the top.

I am running Michelin Pilot Power on the rear and a PP2CT on the front for the extra grip.

You'll appreciate the torque and power of the 955i although the Suzuki Bandit is a mighty powerful and impressive bike.

[seumas]

Welcome to the forum. You'll like the RS; it's a great bike, especially if you got the faster Eclipse Blue.
I like both the Road Attacks and the Pilot Roads, but I wouldn't throw away a new set of B020's. Of course, my chicken strips are a lot wider than DaveM's.

[kludge]

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. It sounds like you got yourself a bargain.

[DaveM]

Hi and welcome and congratulations on the new ride Ian.

DaveM

[hehehemann]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I am having to work double shifts the next few days so my riding is mostly highway right now. I'm taking the longest route and today I go extra far out of my way just so I can head down the twisty canyons. I'm lucky in my location, West Denver and only minutes from the rockies. I can't wait to get a few days off work and plan to be out and about.
My first impressions and those of a couple of people I let take the bike out was wow. This engine is really something. So smooth, very powerful, it feels like my old bandit but so much lighter. Not really got into the cornering yet, but today I find out
I plan on the 18t socket first and general maintenance so I know where I stand. The previous owner has also given me the Triumph service manual which will help huge for doing it myself.
Loving it so far

[hehehemann]

I did the stupid thing...let my friend ride the bike...my new bike...you can guess what happens next...uh oh...there goes my new bike.

He somehow flipped the bike nose first into the ground, the plastics are smashed up, headlights too...the good is that the motor is working fine and it was a low speed incident.

Looks like I may go the naked route now, I just need to price up the damage and see how much new fairings and lights will be.

Ohhhh...only the second day I have had the bike too. A lesson well learnt...no friend rides!!

[steventhechef]

WOW!! Sorry to hear hehehemann. No more laughing now! I am always very careful as to who I lend my bike to for that reason.

The plastics can be had from Fleabay as the reasonable option.

Good luck with the fix.