Sprint GT Six Month Update

Just sitting indoors watching the rain of ANOTHER wet June day, so thought I would put some thoughts down about my Sprint GT, now I have had it six months. It's a 2016 GT SE and such a different bike to my old Aprilia Falco (God rest its soul) - I tend to hang on to bikes (and cars) for years.

The bike is so easy to ride. It's almost like the whole thing is on auto pilot. It dribbles along in traffic, then takes off like nobody's business once you hit 5000rpm plus. Handling is superb and motorway cruising excellent, although I may swap for a taller screen, but then I'd be going even faster over the speed limit! Everyone seems to think I'm a copper on the motorway, and traffic parts like the Red Sea - even on a busy M25.

Only down side was a once-only reluctance to start, despite a fully charged battery. I posted here, and looks like it may be a starter solenoid - I will change it for peace of mind for a few quid. It lives in the garage all the time, but the finish looks good and robust. The chain is a real PITA to adjust with the supplied adjuster, and I've had scraped knuckles on more than one occasion.

So, in summary, it's not going to set the world alight, it hasn't got the latest electronics, and "only" 125hp. But, for me, it is perfect, especially with the factory top-box and panniers. Looking forward to taking it to the continent this year (if it ever stops raining!).

 

Sounds a good idea - I'm not the lightest. do you just pour it in the top (cap off of course)

 

cheers both