Back in the Triumph Clan

[bubba zanetti]

Brought an 09 Sprint home from Alberta. Gonna need some touching up for some scratches to the lower fairings, but has only 4,000 miles and is darn good shape.

Trailered well too!  Happy  

[Sport-Touring]

[Orson]

Wow!   Only 4,000 miles in 7 years.

Did it come with luggage?

[bubba zanetti]

Yes, the matching hard bags. Has original Bridgestone 020 tires that look new and have massive chicken strips ... but are going to the dump.

Guy I bought this from took bike as part payment for some work. Original owner barely rode it and dropped it a couple of times and likely scared himself off riding ... so need to fix those cosmetic scuffs on both lower fairings. No cracks or damage anywhere else. Original manuals etc. It is an ABS model too which was not advertised.

Picked up a Corbin seat for it and will lower the footpegs a touch. Fits me and my long arms very nicely. Runs beautifully, but needs a good detailing and some love.

Going to be fun tweaking this over the winter.

[birdrunner]

 


Almost as pretty as a Blackbird ..  

[Orson]

I always thought that the Sprint was the best looking bike to ever come out of the sport touring genre  

[mellow_gold]

 

I love that color!

The two best mods I made to mine were: 1) Trident Exhaust (the stocker is a boat anchor and doesn't sound 1/2 as good) 2) 1 tooth smaller on front sprocket (speedo can be corrected with free TuneECU program)

Enjoy!

[viffergyrl]

Yay for 'new-to-me' bike!  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Nice choice, Jim! And glad to hear that you're getting better as the days go by.  

[bubba zanetti]

 

I love that color!

The two best mods I made to mine were: 1) Trident Exhaust (the stocker is a boat anchor and doesn't sound 1/2 as good) 2) 1 tooth smaller on front sprocket (speedo can be corrected with free TuneECU program)

Enjoy!

Did the smaller front sprocket impact the bike's range ?  Not sure about performance mods and mileage trade offs on the 1050. As much as I like a little extra grunt, I enjoy good range in my travels even more.

[Stormer]

Beautifull bike!!!
Congratulations.

[mellow_gold]

Did the smaller front sprocket impact the bike's range ?  Not sure about performance mods and mileage trade offs on the 1050. As much as I like a little extra grunt, I enjoy good range in my travels even more.

Probably but it still had great range IMO.  I once did 400km on the 401 from Ottawa to Toronto with a steady throttle without putting a foot down.  More typical numbers were in the 300+km per tank which was more than enough for me!

[Oxblood]

Congrats, Jim. That is one sweet looking bike!

[bubba zanetti]

Probably but it still had great range IMO.  I once did 400km on the 401 from Ottawa to Toronto with a steady throttle without putting a foot down.  More typical numbers were in the 300+km per tank which was more than enough for me!

Thanks. Just read elsewhere that the sprocket change barely effects mileage.

[garry]

Thanks. Just read elsewhere that the sprocket change barely effects mileage.

I did the change (as did everyone I knew) on my Sprint RS and never noticed any change in economy but a nice change in grunt.

[Stripes]

 

[Acadian Rider]

We've been hearing so much about TRUMP lately that you wrote Back in the Triumph Clan and I read Back in the Trump Clan when looking at the Recent Posts section.  

.... and oh, not to forget, glad you found a bike you like and that you are on the mend.  

[bubba zanetti]

We've been hearing so much about TRUMP lately that you wrote Back in the Triumph Clan and I read Back in the Trump Clan when looking at the Recent Posts section.  

.... and oh, not to forget, glad you found a bike you like and that you are on the mend.  

Merci Leon !  

[caddydaddy]

Beauty!  Looks just like my 2008, but mine has 35k miles, which I thought was low.  

I have the 18 tooth front sprocket on mine and have had it there for years.  Fuel mileage dropped maybe 2-3 MPG, but the fun factor increased a LOT!  

[Dan K]

Thanks. Just read elsewhere that the sprocket change barely effects mileage.

Changing out that sprocket in the front was the best thing I did to my old Sprint. Made it the way it should have been from the factory - much better feel when starting from a stop - necessary clutch work against idle was perfect after that change. A little more zip, but not much. I remember control at parking lot speeds being the major improvement there. I do NOT remember mileage being an issue at all.

Exhaust change, sure. Pegs, sure. The triumph branded upgraded exhaust (can't remember what it is called) was a nice improvement, the trident even better. The '09 has the higher bars than the older STs ('06 and older), so if you want lower bars for those long arms, they are available. Finish may be a bit off...

You also may want to add lights... night riding was awful. Once you lean over, you can't see a thing in front of you (e.g., exit ramps on rural highways...).  That was my sole complaint about that bike

Enjoy - that Pacific Blue is beautiful.

- Dan

[mellow_gold]

You also may want to add lights... night riding was awful. Once you lean over, you can't see a thing in front of you (e.g., exit ramps on rural highways...).  That was my sole complaint about that bike

Haha yes. The Sprints lights are legendarily bad at night in anything other than a straight line.  Riding my VFR800 at night for the first time was a revelation after owning an ST!

[Virginian]

Congrats BZ!  

[Dan K]

Haha yes. The Sprints lights are legendarily bad at night in anything other than a straight line.  Riding my VFR800 at night for the first time was a revelation after owning an ST!

I added HID's to the projectors, which again, were great in a straight line... but the cutoff still left the road ahead black as night when in anything resembling a lean.

I really found no other fault with that bike. Loved it.

- Dan

[bubba zanetti]

Thanks for the well wishes and info!  I got the Corbin seat on and it is an improvement for sure.
I will register the Triumph this weekend and have to take to the Insurer to verify the VIN as an out of Province bike. Course that means I will have to ride it over !  Coincidently my new Scorpion helmet and RevIt jacket arrived. The Forcefield rib protector fits great too.  Be nice to ride this beast. Albeit a short one given my level of discomfort. But I am stoked.  

[viffergyrl]

Excellent!  

[Oxblood]

Thanks for the well wishes and info!  I got the Corbin seat on and it is an improvement for sure.
I will register the Triumph this weekend and have to take to the Insurer to verify the VIN as an out of Province bike. Course that means I will have to ride it over !  Coincidently my new Scorpion helmet and RevIt jacket arrived. The Forcefield rib protector fits great too.  Be nice to ride this beast. Albeit a short one given my level of discomfort. But I am stoked.  

I love it when a plan comes together.

[bubba zanetti]

Managed a ride today in the pouring rain and got the bike all registered and official imported and deAlbertaized.  
Pretty impressive. Taught, turns well, sporty, good brakes and plenty of power. Feels new. The riding position is perfect from the waist up. The reach to the bars is tailor made for me. I need more legroom. Been chatting with Seth Laam in Redding and will head down in the spring for a bit of his seat magic. Will also lower the footpegs and it should be great.
Riding was surprisingly comfy and apart from on and off, pain free! New RevIt jacket and Scorpion helmet too!

Very jazzed about this bike.  

[motrhead]

So I wasn't the only fool in the rain today...lol. Glad to hear all went well. Just in time for PMS season!
 

[Acadian Rider]

got the bike all registered and official imported and deAlbertaized.  

Did they look at your passport at the border?  

[alphabet man]

I still have a set of the lower clip ons Jim if you want to try them

[bubba zanetti]

I still have a set of the lower clip ons Jim if you want to try them

That would be interesting. Yes, I would. Bring them next time you are in town.

[Air_Bob1]

My new 2011 Triumph Sprint GT 1050 with 1 mile on it. Just mounted the Givi top box, but haven't ridden it yet. It's my third Triumph Sprint.

[bubba zanetti]

 

1 mile on a 2011!! That's beats the heck out of 4,000 on an 09 !  

Awesome !

[Oxblood]

That is a right purty bike! Same color as mine, but mine has 57000km on it, and I thought that was not bad for a 5 year old bike. Good score!

[bubba zanetti]

http://islandbmw.ca/pre-owned-view/item:617/2011-Triumph-GT1050

Island BMW in Victoria has a nice price on a GT.  That is 6800 miles for $4900 USD. EAsy to import to the US as well.

[Blue is Best]

I sure am glad to hear you have been on your new bike. Must be healing up well. Oh, and you got the right color!

[expatbrit]

Ah, love the looks and engine on the Sprint! Did they fix the projector light blind in a corner thing on the '09?


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[BobW]

Congrats on mending and the "new" Sprint. I am a twin fan for the most part, but loved my ST. I rode with a bunch of Triumph guys (still do) and regardless stock or any aftermarket exhaust the lovely triple always sounded great and is such a hoot to ride.

Cheers and Safe Travels