Finally Bought a Bike - Just Need To Pass Now!
Discussion
Well after hiring a van yesterday and traipsing round Northants and Herts looking at lots of tatty bikes, today I have purchased a lovely old Triumph.
Its a 1998 Triumph Sprint Executive, complete with factory fit colour matched hard luggage. Its clearly been cherished, and after quite a bit of thought much more suitable for me than the likes of a Fazer, Bandit, SV650 etc (as becomes clear in the last photo )
I have my MOD1 test tomorrow, and MOD2 booked for 6th August. Its going to be a long 10 days before I'm allowed to ride it!
I've locked it up in a friends garage to remove any temptation to ride it, but a quick test ride had me grinning like a Cheshire Cat.
Any tips with these? The back tyre is a bit square and it'll benefit from a small service and chain and sprocket, but overall its in really good condition indeed.
Here she is.
And without the luggage with me looking a bit, well, silly... I've lost quite a bit of weight, but still a long way to go
Any advice and tips etc appreciated.
Its a 1998 Triumph Sprint Executive, complete with factory fit colour matched hard luggage. Its clearly been cherished, and after quite a bit of thought much more suitable for me than the likes of a Fazer, Bandit, SV650 etc (as becomes clear in the last photo )
I have my MOD1 test tomorrow, and MOD2 booked for 6th August. Its going to be a long 10 days before I'm allowed to ride it!
I've locked it up in a friends garage to remove any temptation to ride it, but a quick test ride had me grinning like a Cheshire Cat.
Any tips with these? The back tyre is a bit square and it'll benefit from a small service and chain and sprocket, but overall its in really good condition indeed.
Here she is.
And without the luggage with me looking a bit, well, silly... I've lost quite a bit of weight, but still a long way to go
Any advice and tips etc appreciated.
As a first bike, be aware that these old Triumphs can feel very top heavy, especially with a full 25 litres of fuel on board, so be careful doing low speed manoeuvres.
And make sure you keep the battery in good condition, get an Optimate or something. If it sounds like it's struggling to turnover, stop cranking as the Sprag clutches have a habit of going and it's a PITA to do.
Have fun and enjoy the noise!
And make sure you keep the battery in good condition, get an Optimate or something. If it sounds like it's struggling to turnover, stop cranking as the Sprag clutches have a habit of going and it's a PITA to do.
Have fun and enjoy the noise!
I had a 98 Sprint Sport. They are a a bit long & heavy-ish, carrying their weight a bit high up. it does make them stable in long sweepers though. Mine had braided brake lines- standard I think on the Sport.
Avon tyres ( was then the AV46? but try Storm 2 Ultras) worked well on it if you need to put new rubber on.
Looks well though. The guy I sold mine to bought some fairing lowers for it & I think there are plenty of spares for them.
Avon tyres ( was then the AV46? but try Storm 2 Ultras) worked well on it if you need to put new rubber on.
Looks well though. The guy I sold mine to bought some fairing lowers for it & I think there are plenty of spares for them.
sprinter1050 said:
I had a 98 Sprint Sport. They are a a bit long & heavy-ish, carrying their weight a bit high up. it does make them stable in long sweepers though. Mine had braided brake lines- standard I think on the Sport.
Avon tyres ( was then the AV46? but try Storm 2 Ultras) worked well on it if you need to put new rubber on.
Looks well though. The guy I sold mine to bought some fairing lowers for it & I think there are plenty of spares for them.
Thanks for the tips on the tyres, I reckon I'll be fitting a new pair in the not too distant Avon tyres ( was then the AV46? but try Storm 2 Ultras) worked well on it if you need to put new rubber on.
Looks well though. The guy I sold mine to bought some fairing lowers for it & I think there are plenty of spares for them.
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