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O.K., it isn't a bike, but just in case anyone needs a fun cage... Located in Houston, TX 2004 SVT Focus EAP, Screaming Yellow 3 door, $5200 [email protected] Full details: SVT came standard with 170hp 2L, 6 speed, discs, and different suspension than standard focus. The European Appearance...

They made improvements to reduce the heat on the sprints in '06-'07, I think. I put 20k on the FZ6 and 12k so far on the Sprint, all in hot, humid gulf coast weather & even hotter central texas summer touring. At speed on the open road, the 2 bikes are about the same: I feel some heat through...

Am I the grim reaper for bikes? First I buy an FZ6 a year before the model is dropped for the FZ6N... then I trade it for a Sprint ST, a year before it is replaced by the GT! Oh well, I've never wanted a v-twin cruiser, but think of the possibilities if I ever got one of those... Depending...

Speed Triple is definitely fun, although I went with the Sprint ST to meet/expand the practical roles my FZ6 had filled (plus adding some low-end torque!). With the TOR exhaust & Triumph's download, it is also quite a different beast from what I initially rolled off the dealer's lot- I am sure...

As for deals on sprints, they are out there. The bike is basically unchanged since 07 and you can find them sitting on the floor at dealers. Do a little searching & shoot them a price. They may take it- that is what I did in late summer. Went for a 2 day motorcycle ride before an out of town...

My limited experience matches on the brakes & gearbox. No brake issues for me (haven't yet "used" the ABS), and the shifting, even at several thousand miles into an oil change, is smoother than my FZ6- particularly that 1st-2nd THUNK that made the kids at the end of the street stop & watch...

The torque a-n-y-w-h-e-r-e really is the biggest difference over the FZ6, although I still miss that top end roar of the FZ6. I looked at the smaller triumph triples, but they were too similar to what I had on the FZ6, and I couldn't justify a change. In the end, the 1050 Sprint ST fit my...

Interesting law... would also affect the stock setup on my Triumph Sprint, with 2 lowbeam lights, and a third, center highbeam.

I shortened the bungees (tied a few knots in them), then pulled them down & hooked onto the guard by the passenger foot pegs. For the rear, I ran them under the rear suuports for the grab rail, then clipped them onto the support from underneath. That worked well most every day for the 1.5yrs I...

Come to the dark side, Bill...:thumbup: my new sprint replaced the FZ6 2 weeks ago. I love torque

I have over a year and 10k miles with my X-11. It replaced a Scorpion EXO700. I will echo the earlier sentiments on lower weight and great airflow, and add a few more notes: - I thought the Scorpion had good airflow, until I left the house with the Shoei- wow, what a difference. - The noise...

I have used the Oxtar (now TCX) Airtech XCR boots for 2 years of daily commuting in hot & humid Houston. I would definitely recommend them. They have been around long enough to get clearance deals here & there. They are ventilated & still waterproof.

Sounds low to me on the trade. I traded in a red 2007 FZ6 with 18k miles last weekend for $3800. Only mods were dark-smoke Puig, tankslapper, and frame sliders. Plenty of chips on the grab rails and a few on the tank from daily tank bag/tailbag use. The trade-in wasn't even brought to the...

Third time m-a-y be the charm...

O.K., what is the syntax to link to a jpg on your hard drive?!?

Hmmm, I'll try that picture again...

Thanks guys. The new Sprint is really nice, so far. I have only done 750 miles in the first 2 days, so I am still in the break-in period, but it is cool. Noticed so far: 1. Torque. Everywhere & anywhere. Wow, and wheee! 2. The seating position is not as upright, but it isn't too radical &...

Just wanted to drop a quick thanks for all of the help & info the users of this forum provided over the past 1.5 years- it has definitely been what a newbie rider & new FZ6 owner needed. Yesterday, however, there was a change in the stable, and the FZ6 moved out. I had a big 3-day weekend...

I have limited personal experience, but voted for the Avon Storms. I just installed the second set on my FZ6 (yesterday), after 8k miles on the original bridgestones, and 9k miles on a set of Avons. The center of the avons was not as "flat" as the bridgestones by end-of-life, although the vast...

Sorry, I missed this post while riding with teammates near Aspen Colorado last week. 450 miles of incredible leg-busting climbs, screaming descents, and beautiful scenery, all on narrow roads AND WITHOUT ANYONE HONKING OR YELLING AT US! Of course we obeyed the rules of the road, even though we...