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nehpetsthegrey · 10-11-2006, 05:48 PM

Aggh I dont know what came over me, but after seeing the write ups and blurb about the new Tiger something went snap. I have put down a deposit on a sprintST. Why, I dunno, I haven't ridden it or heard it but it just had to be done. I mean, if the tiger is gonna go mainstream, then get a proper mainstream bike....
And now to drink heavily

Diego · 10-11-2006, 08:17 PM

No reason not to have a really good mainstream bike too (and the 2007 ST looks to be more of one than the 05-06 model), but I hope this doesn't mean you're seriously considering giving up old faithful.

JRO · 10-12-2006, 01:28 AM

Don't let it worry you. I want an ST, too.

I also want an S3, and a Rocket. And I want a new baseball, and one of them projection teevees, and a private indoor shooting range, and free love and nickel beer, and I don't ever want to have to eat eggs again, or tabulli... taboolie... tahbouli - whatever - and...

chrisn · 10-12-2006, 03:10 AM

That's a strange reaction ? Maybe you just looking for an excuse ? It doesn't really matter so long as you're happy with your decision. The Sprnt ST is a fine bike but you may find it feels small and not as comfortable riding long distances.
Good luck and happy riding :wink:

Durk · 10-12-2006, 10:15 AM

Strange reaction indeed, considering Steve's reaction earlier to the new Tiger:

" Apart from the miserly tank capacity, (I "need" 7 gals.). and lack of hand guards, it floats my boat. "

So why not stick to the Tiger? What does a boat have to do more than to float?

On a personal note, the new Tiger 'forced' me to swap mine for a KTM. I am going orange, nice colour for a Dutch anyhow.

ChuckofTahoe · 10-13-2006, 12:34 AM

Irrational??? Your logic is crazy at best. Maybe ride the new Tiger before being so rash. You based this decision off of internet comments and magazines reviews!!!!

You have a perfectly good bike already.

playinthestreet · 10-15-2006, 09:34 PM

On the other hand, after to STs (99 and 05) I've ordered a new Tiger. It's time to "sit up straight".

bareyb · 10-16-2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

On 2006-10-15 19:34, playinthestreet wrote:
On the other hand, after two STs (99 and 05) I've ordered a new Tiger. It's time to "sit up straight".

Word. Been waiting a long time to try one of these things and never found one that fit the bill... The Tiger seems to cover all the bases.

[ This message was edited by: bareyb on 2006-10-15 23:25 ]

JohnGalt · 10-16-2006, 09:03 AM

I hope you at least sat on the Sprint for a bit. I rode an '06 and the seating position was easily as aggressive as my '98 Daytona had been. Coming off a Tiger that's going to be a rather radical change, particularly if you do any long distance riding.

nehpetsthegrey · 10-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Well, its a done deal. An ST is on the way... Only problem is now do I keep both and risk the wrath of SWMBO, or make the final change and say goodbye to a brilliant bike. (Thinks, keep the ST for a year and then change to a second hand tiger 1050), it might work. :???: