Maiden voyage.

[Saul]

Took the Sprint out for the first time ride this morning.   Very cold and the roads were treacherous first thing although improved a little when the sun came out.   
Lovely torquey motor, felt like plenty of low down grunt didn’t explore higher revs, wasn’t the day for it.       Can see where the T300 top heavy rep comes from, it does sort of tip into corners at low speed.  Nothing alarming but it is there.  Good to get some fresh fuel into the bike.   Brakes work well, gearbox works fine and the motor sounds lovely to me.   Comfy old brute of a bike, I like it.  Good first impression.   
 

 

[YamaHead]

Good to hear @Saul....you've done a grand job of cleaning that beast up. Gonna be a decent ride for the street....

[Saul]

4 hours ago, YamaHead said:

Good to hear @Saul....you've done a grand job of cleaning that beast up. Gonna be a decent ride for the street....

Plenty to do yet, but I have made a start.   

[Buckster]

Definitely looks better without the rack. What's with that seat though?

[Nute]

Nice looking bike...!

[Saul]

2 hours ago, Buckster said:

Definitely looks better without the rack. What's with that seat though?

I think it has been recovered badly, it’s on the list to be sorted by the guy who did my CBF.    New foam and custom cover without any daft Triumph logos.  

[Skippy]

Looks like you’ve done a good job there mate. 

[Buckster]

13 minutes ago, Skippy said:

Looks like you’ve done a good job there mate. 

Watch out @Saul, scooter queer is calling you “mate”.

[boboneleg]

Nice work @Saul.   How many vehicles do you have now ?  I tax and insure seven vehicles and I've come to the conclusion that it's just too much.  Just wondered how others manage ?

[busabeast]

18 minutes ago, boboneleg said:

Nice work @Saul.   How many vehicles do you have now ?  I tax and insure seven vehicles and I've come to the conclusion that it's just too much.  Just wondered how others manage ?

7.... that must cost a bomb, just 2 vehicles is expensive enough 

[Saul]

36 minutes ago, boboneleg said:

Nice work @Saul.   How many vehicles do you have now ?  I tax and insure seven vehicles and I've come to the conclusion that it's just too much.  Just wondered how others manage ?

There are two cars and 6 bikes in our household, I pay for my car and my 3 bikes.   Insurance is about £600 tax is around £650.  I don't drink or smoke so I don't mind the cost really, no loan payments or anything so I don't think it is an expensive hobby.   

Won't mention bike parts and stuff though  

[Saul]

14 hours ago, Skippy said:

Looks like you’ve done a good job there mate. 

Cheers Mate getting there slowly Skip.  Waiting for a few bits to come is frustrating but it's not like it's excellent riding weather.    Should get my shit together and get the seat off to be done while it's in bits.