Sprint GT Six Month Update

Discussion in 'Sprint & Trophy' started by Aidan, Jun 19, 2019.

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  1. Aidan

    Aidan Well-Known Member

    Dec 31, 2018
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    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!).
     
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  2. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    Loved mine.
    Everything you say and more. Ran like a efficient servant, ( compared to the Speed ) smooth and tractable.
    I put 5mm more fork oil in each leg, and this stopped the front dive that occurred when you first touched the front brake.
     
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  3. Aidan

    Aidan Well-Known Member

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

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    I rebuilt as a 12000 mile service, so fresh oil entirely, this may have helped to.
    I also got a long handled C spanner, for the chain, very usable.
     
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    Sprinter Kinigit

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  6. Aidan

    Aidan Well-Known Member

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