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Bike is SOLD
Jet Black 2002 Sprint RS 955i
22,4xx miles which will increase as I keep riding
-Metal fuel connector fittings
-MRA double bubble clear screen
-Custom cut TechSpec Gripster tank pads
-ProGrip tank protector
-Tokico 6-piston calipers from 2007 Hayabusa
-Nissin 5/8" front master cylinder from 2007 Hayabusa
-New EBC HH front pads last season
-New EBC standard rear pads last season
-New brake fluid last season
-New Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires last season <3,000 miles
-New air filter this season
-New spark plugs this season
-18T front sprocket (-1)
-45T rear sprocket (+2)
-D.I.D. 530 chain
-Tiger 1050 throttle tube
-Two Brothers Black Edition carbon fiber muffler
-TOR tune
-Front forks raised, lowered 0.75" front
-2006 Sprint ST clutch lever (adjustable, stock is not)
-Triumph color matched passenger seat cowl cover
-Triumph soft panniers
No trades of any kind. Cash or bank check only. No test rides unless you have the full asking price in cash in my hand. $3,000
-Will include OEM clutch lever, windscreen, and throttle tube
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Last edited by Boosted Thrills; 05-21-14 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Price change
Changed price to $3,500/obo
What have the maintenance costs been thus far? I have always loved this bike, just not sure when Triumph's Japan-Reliability-Equality began...
I used to own one of these..."The Gentlemans Express"..fantastic bike, and this example looks to be very clean with some tasteful mods. Uber reliable, pulls like a train, and the triple's with a nice exhaust sound fantastic. Bump for this one!
Destroy, Erase, Improve
Thanks guys.
Gixxer, maintenance for me has been gas tires and oil, of course along with the new chain, sprockets, air filter, and plugs as listed above during my ownership. Also, the forks were serviced last year with fresh oil and new springs. At 24k it will be due for a valve check technically which runs up to about $600 at a dealer. I know plenty of people that have it checked every other time it's due. The bike doesn't make any abnormal noises or exhibit any issues whatsoever besides that it could use a fuel level sender if that really matters. It's a common thing for the early 2000's Sprints which just causes a faulty fuel level low light; I think I've seen it incorrect once every 20 tanks of fuel maybe so if it comes on and I know I just filled up, I just go by the trip odo and start looking for gas around 190 miles and it typically rectifies itself on the next tank. As far as valves, my best friend has 78,6xx miles on his 2002 Sprint ST which he rides more aggressively than I, and has needed two shim changes in it's lifetime. They do hold up quite well.
To me, now having owned it for a couple years, it's a very underrated bike. "The Gentleman's Express" for sure; lak-o-wits summed it up quite well. It has surprised a fair amount of other riders on more modern bikes of various marques. You can't beat the performance, character, and uniqueness. And if you haven't ridden a triple, I'd say you're missing out.
If you have any other questions, I'm happy to answer them either here or via PM. Thanks for posting guys.
Last edited by Boosted Thrills; 04-24-14 at 09:03 PM.
I owned a 2000 Sprint RS for 6 years and 54000 miles. It was perhaps the most reliable and fun bike I've ever owned because I could ride right there with all the sportbikes in the twisties and it still made for a great touring bike when so fitted. Never had any issues with the fuel gauge or the quick-disconnects. Nothing but normal maintenance.
2021 Triumph Street Triple R, Sapphire Black
I had a 2000 RS too. Bought it new and put 103,000 miles before I traded it in for an ST. Reliable is an understatement, stranded me once (plastic fuel fittings failed, got the recall notification in the mail a month later) in 11 years. Took it to multiple track days, drag racing (11.94 sec at 112mph was my best), bike weeks at Laconia and Myrtle Beach for years, countless number of day trips with buddys, rode down to Tail of the Dragon/North Georgia...... I LOVED that bike! Don't let any reliability issues steer you away from buying this bike, they are as solid as they come.
I appreciate the additional info lak-o-wits, SprintPoser, and tbonehedge; thanks!
I decided it to drop it right to my bottom line at this point, I know it was quick to get there but hopefully this might make it more realistic. $3,000 - NOT best offer, first $3,000 takes it.
These are great bikes and the mods are good. Glws!
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Bike is sold.
I went to MMI I know what Im doing here chief
Good for you Jeff. Hope it went to a good home!
2021 Triumph Street Triple R, Sapphire Black