Just Got the Repair Estimate

[johnnybob]

Yah I'd pick the Multistrada over the ST3 as well.

Has something to do with my riding desires, but I'd rather put miles on the air cooled Ducati motor then the water cooled one.

Unless you can get really good deal on a VFR I doubt you'd have money left over to get goodies... don't the Sprint & VFR cost about the same amount? I have no idea if it's easy to talk a deal on a Sprint, it is on the VFR, it's selling like crap. But you can't get a good deal on the bags, MSRP is $1000... and they are basically like buying parts, there are none sitting unsold to talk a deal on, it doesn't matter how many VFRs are getting sold. You get the bags free with the Sprint don't you? However you definitely ought to be able to talk $1000+ off a VFR as they are sitting on the floor forever, over a year from what I understand.

Do you do your own maintenance? How many miles were on the Sprint? If I
were in your shoes I'd get another Sprint. If I totalled my VFR tomorrow I'd probably get a Sprint.

BMW = much more expensive, higher maintenance, heavier
Concours = more expensive, heavier (Maintenance is a question, but probably good)
VFR = similar price, higher maintenance, less torque, suspension is less adjustable, bags are extra cost
ST3 = more expensive?, higher maintenance?
Multistrada = more expensive?

Good list, probably pretty accurate from what I can tell. You're right the VFR is running pretty close in price to the Sprint.

I've been getting shop maintenance and don't be fooled, Triumph maintenance isn't exactly cheap. I could be doing more to save money in that regard, but you know how that story goes.

JB

[SprintPoser]

The '07 Tiger is a fantastic choice. I'd have one if I could, but payments on one thing at a time for me.

[markbvt]

That Sprint RS that KillBill posted is a good deal. I'd buy an RS in a second if I were better at reigning myself in, but I can't own a fast bike or I'll quickly lose my license. Really nice bike.

--mark