Helmutt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nah, I'm just fuckin with ya'll...After some deliberation, I bought this after a test ride today. Taking delivery Thursday, trading the Ninja in for it.2011 Triumph Sprint GT. Like new at 2840 miles. Not a bunch of fancy electronic gadgetry and it's not dripping with moto fanatic semen samples...but it's a torquey triple that really just felt right. It corners very well, runs tiptop, and the price was right on par. Bought a 4yr warranty along with it to keep my demons pacified. Nothing to really complain about as it has everything I need, except a throttle lock. Sort of bittersweet to buy at the end of the season, but these came back on my radar once I rinsed my skull of high dollar sex machines and decided to pursue more practical options.I appreciate everyone's help and input during my search, but I'm very satisfied with my decision and look forward to many years and many miles to come. Bring on the Spring Epic Ride! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I am sad the ninja is going away, my Ninja will miss her big sister. But I know he is happy....for now.Congrats on another unbelievable deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice! Enjoy that bad ass piece of machinery.Welcome to the master race now have some koolAide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 INB4 it goes back up for sale for the 16 multi Nice huffy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats man, happy for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EOdesmo Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats on the Triumph. I had an 03 Speed Triple and absolutely loved it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Good looking bike! Get a set of throttlemeisters, best throttle locks I've ever used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks guys. And Throttlemeister's were my very first thought for throttle locks. Everything I've seen about them speaks good equip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have the throttlemeister on my '06 sprint. Works very nicely. I have been wanting a Multi since the latest generation came out but haven't been able to justify it due to my Triumph being that good of a bike. Hopefully you will enjoy yours. Nice choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 great choice. Definitely throttlemeister. Had one on my first cbr and loved it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats! Welcome to the club. I thought about upgrading to the GT when they came out but live my ST too much. BTW, the silver ones are the fastest don't let anyone tell you differently. ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats! Welcome to the club. I thought about upgrading to the GT when they came out but live my ST too much. BTW, the silver ones are the fastest don't let anyone tell you differently. Thanks Matt. Silver is definitely the fast color. My Ninja is almost an identical shade. Not sure why, but I've always liked metallic silver. My truck is the same color as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats Hellmutt. Here's to many happy and safe miles. Here is another choice for throttle locks. IMHO safer than the others. Having had cruise on the Wing for so many years a simple pull on the front brake lever cancels the cruise. This one operates in that fashion as well as a button/lever to cancel. You never have to think about manually closing the throttle. Though you can. It is still a friction device. Works well on my VStrom. http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Listen to the old asshat above me, he knows of what he speaks (this time). They are only a little more than the throttlemeister and seriously worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats Hellmutt. Here's to many happy and safe miles. Here is another choice for throttle locks. IMHO safer than the others. Having had cruise on the Wing for so many years a simple pull on the front brake lever cancels the cruise. This one operates in that fashion as well as a button/lever to cancel. You never have to think about manually closing the throttle. Though you can. It is still a friction device. Works well on my VStrom. http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/THAT is a nicely designed piece of kit right there. Never heard of this. I see they offer a setup for the ST, but the GT isn't listed - but I assume they're the same setup. I will check into these, thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 THAT is a nicely designed piece of kit right there. Never heard of this. I see they offer a setup for the ST, but the GT isn't listed - but I assume they're the same setup. I will check into these, thanks man Dan brings up a valid point, make sure there is enough room on your grip for your hand. If the grips are short and your hands are big it might annoy you a bit. I never had that issue but I always put bigger grips on my bikes as soon as I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 St and Gt should be same setup. Going on my Chistmas list now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice choice! Those are sexy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Well the SSSA part seemed to be right all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice lookin scooter, time to go into touring beast mode now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Well the SSSA part seemed to be right all along.Does not compute. Meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Being that it's winter, my dad is looking for projects...I'll hit him up and see if he'd be interested in making a throttle lock for it. Not sure if you've ever seen mine, there's a video of it up somewhere...I'll try to find it when I get home, I think it's on my YouTube.Oh and congrats hope it works out for ya! Edited December 1, 2015 by dustinsn3485 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 As long as you don't mind the Breakaway taking up precious real estate on your grip. Have used Throttlemeister for a long long time. NEVER had any issues because of its design.As far as real estate goes it is minimal loss on the grip. Can't even tell it's there. What they do say is that heated grips are a no no. Absolutely nothing wrong with a T-Meister. Same principle for all throttle locks----friction. What this has going for it is that a touch of the front brake and it cancels/releases. Knowing you are going to slow and wanting to release in a non emergency situation is one thing. Basically a non issue. But for that one time you need to whoa the horse now the Breakaway is worth it IMHO. That is the only advantage basically. No matter what you choose it's just like everything else........with use it becomes second nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Does not compute. Meaning?Single sided swing arm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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