Bugsy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 My beautiful blue Triumph Sprint ST has gone to a new home.[:(][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/Sprint-2.jpg[/IMG]I placed an ad on a Moto Occasion site and had nine phone calls in two days. The first caller came down from Paris on the TGV, paid me in full and took it away. Now, what should I replace it with..........................[:D][:D]Something a bit more comfortable, perhaps......................[Www] Like this[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/NewSprint.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Go for your trial flight first, and then decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sid Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Keep us posted BB.Did you find that 2nd hand prices here are higher than UK, as with cars?Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Both new and second hand are generally more expensive.The new Sprint, using todays exchange rate is 2000 euros more than in the UK..............[:(]They are prepared to haggle a bit though.Don't tell Dave, but I'm also looking at the BMW 1200 GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Jude is also looking at the R1200GS, and we have found that new prices in the UK are much cheaper than here. As the bike comes in at 100 bhp there would be no problem importing one and the headlight change should not be too expensive. I happen to know that BMW(UK) will also supply a CofC for free.Do like the look of that Triumph though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Gary, you might want to look at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 BBSo, would you consider buying in UK?I can't afford to change mine; I don't want a later (v-tech) VFR, but I do like the look of that Triumph Sprint ST!! [Www]A Beemer for you [:-))] To be honest, they look nice too!Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 The problem with Triumph, unlike BMW, is that they will not issue a European COC in the UK, only from Triumph France. They insist on over 1200 euros worth of changes before a certificate is issued.A new Triumph Sprint ST (ABS) is £8,500.00 in the UK and 12,858.00 euros (£10,157.00) in france.A new BM 1200 GS with all 'the toys' is £10,945.00 in the UK and about 16,000.00 euros (£12,600.00) in france.I contacted Triumph and asked why the huge difference that didn't reflect exchange rates, and was told that the pricing structure was down to market forces (i.e. what the market would stand)You have to smile at that.....................[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboots Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 [quote user="Bugbear"]Don't tell Dave, but I'm also looking at the BMW 1200 GS.[/quote]Get a KTM 990 Adv. Proper bike, not a motorway cruiserJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sid, I've PM'd you................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 [quote user="Bob T"]Gary, you might want to look at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/[/quote]As Bob says... have a look at UKGSER website and see if you feel comfortable about the reliability of the 1200GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 [:D][:D] I did Derek and have just put a deposit on a new Triumph......................[kiss]Given that forums do naturally tend to contain a fair amount of complaints & moans [Www] I can't believe that BMW can sell a product that clearly has major reliability issues. Ignition coded-key failure has been going on for over three years. Fuel pump management for two. Both of these can leave you stranded at the roadside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I've got the 1150GS and will definitely NOT be changing it for the 1200. Don't know what I'll get when the time comes but it is probably unlikely to be a BMW. Don't get me wrong, the 1150GS is brilliant [:D] and I think it's ideal for my type of riding... lots of backroads. But I don't want to enter into the reliability lottery that is the 1200![:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 [quote user="DerekJ"]I've got the 1150GS and will definitely NOT be changing it for the 1200. Don't know what I'll get when the time comes but it is probably unlikely to be a BMW. Don't get me wrong, the 1150GS is brilliant [:D] and I think it's ideal for my type of riding... lots of backroads. But I don't want to enter into the reliability lottery that is the 1200![:(][/quote]I think that sums it up quite nicely.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Just got home with my new bike............. Damp roads, spitting with rain and the salesmans words ringing in my ears, "New tyres take extra care" "No more than 3500rpm for the first 160 kilometres" "Gentle use of the brakes until the're bedded in" "Did I mention new tyres, take extra care" Anyway home safe, no drama........................ This bike has a much more comfortable riding position than my old one. Gearchanges are clunky, hopefully will improve with use. Happy, happy, happy.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Never mind the rain... get out there a take a photo to show us.Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/tasty1.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hey, that looks nice! I'm jealous! [8-|] Does it come complete with the panniers too?Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Nev, Yes it does! How do you fancy a ride up to see Dave in the next couple of weeks ?Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 BBGreat idea! I've PM'd you.Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've PM'd SD, so we'll await with baited breath.If any one else is up for a ride-out please let me know. SD, YHM...............................[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Can I come on my horse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 .................................... .......................................... Maybe...................................[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 PM on it's way back to you.Horses welcome, provided they make a donation to the vegetable patch....[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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