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Helmutt

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Nah, I'm just fuckin with ya'll...

After some deliberation, I bought this after a test ride today. Taking delivery Thursday, trading the Ninja in for it.

2011 Triumph Sprint GT. Like new at 2840 miles. Not a bunch of fancy electronic gadgetry and it's not dripping with moto fanatic semen samples...but it's a torquey triple that really just felt right. It corners very well, runs tiptop, and the price was right on par. Bought a 4yr warranty along with it to keep my demons pacified.

Nothing to really complain about as it has everything I need, except a throttle lock. Sort of bittersweet to buy at the end of the season, but these came back on my radar once I rinsed my skull of high dollar sex machines and decided to pursue more practical options.

I appreciate everyone's help and input during my search, but I'm very satisfied with my decision and look forward to many years and many miles to come. Bring on the Spring Epic Ride!

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I have the throttlemeister on my '06 sprint.  Works very nicely.  I have been wanting a Multi since the latest generation came out but haven't been able to justify it due to my Triumph being that good of a bike.  Hopefully you will enjoy yours.  Nice choice.  :metal:

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Congrats! Welcome to the club. I thought about upgrading to the GT when they came out but live my ST too much. BTW, the silver ones are the fastest don't let anyone tell you differently.

Thanks Matt. Silver is definitely the fast color. My Ninja is almost an identical shade. Not sure why, but I've always liked metallic silver. My truck is the same color as well

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Congrats Hellmutt. Here's to many happy and safe miles. Here is another choice for throttle locks. IMHO safer than the others. Having had cruise on the Wing for so many years a simple pull on the front brake lever cancels the cruise. This one operates in that fashion as well as a button/lever to cancel. You never have to think about manually closing the throttle. Though you can. It is still a friction device. Works well on my VStrom. http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/

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Congrats Hellmutt. Here's to many happy and safe miles. Here is another choice for throttle locks. IMHO safer than the others. Having had cruise on the Wing for so many years a simple pull on the front brake lever cancels the cruise. This one operates in that fashion as well as a button/lever to cancel. You never have to think about manually closing the throttle. Though you can. It is still a friction device. Works well on my VStrom. http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/

THAT is a nicely designed piece of kit right there. Never heard of this. I see they offer a setup for the ST, but the GT isn't listed - but I assume they're the same setup. I will check into these, thanks man

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THAT is a nicely designed piece of kit right there. Never heard of this. I see they offer a setup for the ST, but the GT isn't listed - but I assume they're the same setup. I will check into these, thanks man

 

Dan brings up a valid point, make sure there is enough room on your grip for your hand. If the grips are short and your hands are big it might annoy you a bit.  I never had that issue but I always put bigger grips on my bikes as soon as I get them.

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Being that it's winter, my dad is looking for projects...I'll hit him up and see if he'd be interested in making a throttle lock for it. Not sure if you've ever seen mine, there's a video of it up somewhere...

I'll try to find it when I get home, I think it's on my YouTube.

Oh and congrats hope it works out for ya!

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As long as you don't mind the Breakaway taking up precious real estate on your grip.

Have used Throttlemeister for a long long time. NEVER had any issues because of its design.

As far as real estate goes it is minimal loss on the grip. Can't even tell it's there. What they do say is that heated grips are a no no. Absolutely nothing wrong with a T-Meister. Same principle for all throttle locks----friction. What this has going for it is that a touch of the front brake and it cancels/releases. Knowing you are going to slow and wanting to release in a non emergency situation is one thing. Basically a non issue. But for that one time you need to whoa the horse now the Breakaway is worth it IMHO. That is the only advantage basically. No matter what you choose it's just like everything else........with use it becomes second nature.
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