Out with the old and in with the new

grsa · 01-10-2013, 09:28 PM

The Guzzi (breva v7) hit 55,000 miles this month. There is a reason they call it a tractor. With that said I decided it was time to see what else felt right. After a lot of searching enter a Triumph triple. Well there are a few to choose from and I happened on a nice low mileage Sprint ST.
Wow what a change.
1-No more struggling to push past 90(seriously I did hit the ton on that guzzi)
2-Instantly drew attention (from the Popo). Old habits die hard so I did not give him any reason to follow me for too long.
3-a brit started randomly talking to me
4-got a reaction from significant other (note, buy them something first before bring home a new toy)
5-chain drive a bit different power delivery than the shaft drive, but I will get used to it
6-a bit more forward leaning (can be corrected with risers)
Can not wait to ride it now.
Thanks to a few people for their input.-Pachuco,Patrick, Zipdot

Rykoson · 01-10-2013, 09:31 PM

is this something faster? ah snap!

ScooterTrash · 01-10-2013, 09:43 PM

super nice!

sunday_rider · 01-10-2013, 09:43 PM

Congrats on your new toy!

BYRDMAN · 01-10-2013, 09:43 PM

Sprint St 1050?

Baller!

Morphish · 01-10-2013, 09:44 PM

I'm calling upgrade.

Congrats on the new ride!

Chris_5.0 · 01-10-2013, 09:45 PM

Congrats man!

brian1570 · 01-10-2013, 09:47 PM

more pics dude!

what year, how many miles?

grsa · 01-10-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brian1570

more pics dude!

what year, how many miles?

2005
10215 miles
fender eliminator
lsl frame slider
thats about all the upgrades

grsa · 01-10-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sunday_rider

Congrats on your new toy!

Not happy that I can not ride with you guys tomorrow.

zpooch · 01-10-2013, 09:53 PM

Did you keep the tractor as well? Nothing like having both a Triumph and Guzzi in the garage

haha

Vegas Kid · 01-10-2013, 09:55 PM

Awesome upgrade....sweet ride

brian1570 · 01-10-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by grsa

2005
10215 miles
fender eliminator
lsl frame slider
thats about all the upgrades

i still require more pictures though!

grsa · 01-10-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rykoson

is this something faster? ah snap!

I do know that 5 seconds after going on I-10 the state police was following me.

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Originally Posted by ScooterTrash

super nice!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by sunday_rider

Congrats on your new toy!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by BYRDMAN

Sprint St 1050? Baller!

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Originally Posted by Morphish

I'm calling upgrade.

Congrats on the new ride!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Chris_5.0

Congrats man!

Thanks (cousin?)

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Originally Posted by zpooch

Did you keep the tractor as well? Nothing like having both a Triumph and Guzzi in the garage

haha

For now may change

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Originally Posted by brian1570

i still require more pictures though!

Patience.

zpooch · 01-10-2013, 10:07 PM

the 1050 is a great motor!

cuong-nutz · 01-10-2013, 10:10 PM

Aren't the sprints handle bars more upright as it is? Lol

J.J. McQuade · 01-10-2013, 10:11 PM

55K miles is impressive. Congrats on the new bike.

grsa · 01-10-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Aren't the sprints handle bars more upright as it is? Lol

Will let you know when I get back from the chiropractor

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Originally Posted by Posterchild2

55K miles is impressive. Congrats on the new bike.

Not all mine over 20k though in 2 years

jimrad · 01-10-2013, 10:22 PM

Nice. Congrats. Fast color.

Volfy · 01-10-2013, 10:34 PM

Congrats! I had an '09 Sprint ST before the C14. The 1050 triple is one great motor. I like shafties but the driveline lash I can do without. Still have some Sprint ST farkles if you are interested.

01-10-2013, 09:28 PM	#1
grsa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Houston-Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 4,436 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 2 Bike(s): V-Strom 650 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Moto Guzzi Breva 750ie	Out with the old and in with the new The Guzzi (breva v7) hit 55,000 miles this month. There is a reason they call it a tractor. With that said I decided it was time to see what else felt right. After a lot of searching enter a Triumph triple. Well there are a few to choose from and I happened on a nice low mileage Sprint ST. Wow what a change. 1-No more struggling to push past 90(seriously I did hit the ton on that guzzi) 2-Instantly drew attention (from the Popo). Old habits die hard so I did not give him any reason to follow me for too long. 3-a brit started randomly talking to me 4-got a reaction from significant other (note, buy them something first before bring home a new toy) 5-chain drive a bit different power delivery than the shaft drive, but I will get used to it 6-a bit more forward leaning (can be corrected with risers) Can not wait to ride it now. Thanks to a few people for their input.-Pachuco,Patrick, Zipdot Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
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01-10-2013, 09:43 PM	#4
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01-10-2013, 09:43 PM	#5
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01-10-2013, 09:44 PM	#6
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01-10-2013, 09:45 PM	#7
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01-10-2013, 09:47 PM	#8
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01-10-2013, 09:53 PM	#11
zpooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Wyoming Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 961 Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2000 XR650R(sold) 2002 Suzuki DRZ 400e (sold) 2001 Kawi ZRX1200R & 2010 KTM 300XC 2005 Speed Triple (Traded) 2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V (sold) 2000 Monster 900Sie (sold) 2002 RC51 (sold)	Did you keep the tractor as well? Nothing like having both a Triumph and Guzzi in the garage haha

01-10-2013, 09:55 PM	#12
Vegas Kid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cypress Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 4,910 Experience: 3 years Trackdays: 3 Bike(s): 07 R6-sold 12 TTR 50	Awesome upgrade....sweet ride

01-10-2013, 10:07 PM	#15
zpooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Wyoming Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 961 Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2000 XR650R(sold) 2002 Suzuki DRZ 400e (sold) 2001 Kawi ZRX1200R & 2010 KTM 300XC 2005 Speed Triple (Traded) 2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V (sold) 2000 Monster 900Sie (sold) 2002 RC51 (sold)	the 1050 is a great motor!

01-10-2013, 10:10 PM	#16
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01-10-2013, 10:22 PM	#19
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