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Alpinestarhero 12-01-09 04:43 PM
Re: Tiger or Sprint ST
 
Every time i see a tiger, i like them more and more and more. The sprint dosn't do it for me, but the tiger looks like a really capable bike. And if the guy who I see every morning is to go by, they are pretty quick too!

I have some concern about how exposed the rear shock of the Tiger is, but then build quality can't be much worse than a suzuki anyway, so as long as your used to cleaning the SV and keep that up with a triumph, it'll probably last alot longer :lol:

I have a soft spot for VFR's because I love honda V4 engine's...but those valve clearence checks arn't the easiest on the V-TEC bikes and expensive (as said already). If you go VFR, the last incarnation of the 750 would be the one I would go for. Good looks, bullet proof engine and gear driven cams - no dodgy honda cam chain tensioners :lol: (ok, they can actually make them nowadays, but it is one less thing to worry about. although if you did get a ticking noise from the engine...you have every right to be extremly worried)

Matt

Tiger 55 12-01-09 05:26 PM
Re: Tiger or Sprint ST
 
A happy, happy choice you lucky, lucky man.

The new Tiger is gorgeous but reputedly with build quality at odds with the price. (Actually that just means it a Triumph so I'm not helping very much.)

I had a Sprint for 13 years but it was a T3 so that helps even less, but it was bloody great!

Oh, just get the Tiger.

Tiger, Tiger, Tiger. I just like the sound of it...

wyrdness 12-01-09 05:27 PM
Re: Tiger or Sprint ST
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alpinestarhero (Post 1742475)
Every time i see a tiger, i like them more and more and more. The sprint dosn't do it for me, but the tiger looks like a really capable bike. And if the guy who I see every morning is to go by, they are pretty quick too!

I have some concern about how exposed the rear shock of the Tiger is, but then build quality can't be much worse than a suzuki anyway, so as long as your used to cleaning the SV and keep that up with a triumph, it'll probably last alot longer :lol:
They've got the same engine at the Speed Triple and IIRC are tuned for more torque, so they're definitely pretty quick.

You're right to be concerned about the rear shock. The Speed Triple really needs a hugger to keep the crap off the shock and, even then, it still gets filthy and is very hard to clean properly.

Lozzo 12-01-09 05:29 PM
Re: Tiger or Sprint ST
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wyrdness (Post 1742599)
They've got the same engine at the Speed Triple and IIRC are tuned for more torque, so they're definitely pretty quick.

You're right to be concerned about the rear shock. The Speed Triple really needs a hugger to keep the crap off the shock and, even then, it still gets filthy and is very hard to clean properly.
The same can be said of every 1998 onwards model Triumph I've ever ridden or worked on - they all desperately need huggers

Essex of Essex 12-01-09 05:41 PM
Re: Tiger or Sprint ST
 
I vote for the ST; I love mine, currently a 1050 previously a 955 they are both great machines.


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