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ryan, everyone with a sprint,

I am going to be in the market for a tourer when I return from mobilization. The sprint is high on the list, but I am curious about the riding position. Do you find it hard on your wrists? Are you constantly having to hold your head up at an angle? Are 500 mile days reasonable?

I am not getting rid of the speedy (read that as ever), but the wife won't ride on it. She (unfortunatly for me) caught a ride on a friend's Harley Bagger and now expects every bike to feel like a sofa. She thinks we should get a Rocket III touring, and I would agree if they didn't go to a single headlight (too road king for me). But a sprint with a top box to lean back against, that will work right?

Sorry for the rambling....

TM



I just did a 20 mile demo on an '07 Sprint with gel seat this morning. There was an '08, Tornado Red, on site. I had slight discomfort in my throttle wrist only because I am not accustomed that position. I assume it will fade with practice. Other than that small issue, the bike is fantastic. I was cruising along at 85mph in 3rd gear doing 6,500 - 7,000 RPM's and didn't notice. No wind buffeting regardless of riding position and bullet proof handling. I would point out that the front forks are too soft for me but easily corrected with proper springs/oil (similar to stock America) The motor is super smooth, and could lead to a little trouble with the law for the non-vigilant types.

Fantastic bike. I revoke all of my previous comments about riding position, heat from fairing, etc.

and the '08 should be hitting the dealerships very soon, however, the Graphite model will be in extremely short supply here in the states (so says the dealer).

Last edited by Ryan7771; 02/15/2008 2:51 PM.
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