long diSTance (was: Re: New Subscriber)

[lorin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Lorin O'Brien)]

Craig wrote:
>>Enter the Sprint ST.  Aimed at equalling, and if possible bettering, the
>>already famous VFR - this bike looks like the business.  I suppose that that
>>is why I joined this group - to see what real ST owners thought of their
>>bikes.  How they see them in comparison with the VFR.  How they find the
>>bike on long trips <snip>

At 0:55 15/4/99, Eric Sheley wrote:
>Have only done a few hundred miles at a shot, but no complaints at all. Am
>planning a few longer trips, so will keep you posted. The bags as far as I
>can tell cause no (or very little) performance degradation - I've had it
>running at speeds over 120 actual (130+ indicated) for 20-30 miles and even
>with wind gusts etc have not found the handling to be any worse than with
>the bags removed. Of course I think the official recommended limit with
>bags on is 80mph, so that they can refuse liability if you do something
>stupid .....

I rode Canberra-Sydney-Canberra (600 km with five pauses) this afternoon to
exchange some gloves and the bike was really comfortable. I'd be stiffer
after sitting for 5 or 6 hours (with breaks) in one chair, than I am after
5 or 6 hours in the saddle. In fact my back was stiffer *before* the ride.

(sniff) I love my bike...   :)


 - Lorin
(Coffee? Want it black don't you! Black like your soul!  -Monty Burns)



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