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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-04-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Bicycling at Pine Valley ...

Bicycling at Pine Valley
http://www.yostwerks.com/SprintRackPine3.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/PineValleyApr10AA.jpg


Kayaking at Dillon
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoSprintPaddle1.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-04-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 15,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Dillon Reservoir ...

Dillon Reservoir
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoSprintKeyM.jpg

Echo Lake / Mt. Evans
http://www.yostwerks.com/FJRApeC.jpg

South Platte River
http://www.yostwerks.com/RidePinValley13B.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-01-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 142,124
Posted By Yostwerks
A-Basin / Loveland Pass ...

A-Basin / Loveland Pass
http://www.yostwerks.com/Key201293.jpg


In the foothills
http://www.yostwerks.com/Ride30Oct12B.jpg

Buffalo Creek area
http://www.yostwerks.com/COBLUE1024C.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-30-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 142,124
Posted By Yostwerks
Quandry Peak, Breckenridge ...

Quandry Peak, Breckenridge
http://www.yostwerks.com/STFJRBreck3.jpg

North Fork River
http://www.yostwerks.com/SprintNFD.jpg

Hwy 126
http://www.yostwerks.com/ApeDuc1.jpg

Hoosier Pass
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-24-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,475
Posted By Yostwerks
I've just completed my latest bicycle rack. This...

I've just completed my latest bicycle rack. This one is for a folding bike that's housed in an ABS plastic suitcase. The
hard case also provides a place to store all motorcycle gear while...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,152
Posted By Yostwerks
I own a Sprint ST, so I like triple's. The big...

I own a Sprint ST, so I like triple's. The big Daytona would be a good choice for a sport touring conversion.

My Aprila Falco SL1000R is not dissimilar to the Daytona 955 in concept, though with...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,096
Posted By Yostwerks
I consistently get over 50mpg on my Sprint ST and...

I consistently get over 50mpg on my Sprint ST and live / ride at over 9,000ft elevation.
On the other hand, my Aprilia Falco ( Rotax) has never seen 40mpg... but who cares !



In that case,...
Forum: Road warriors 02-09-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
I've deleted my previous ZX14R post as I feel...

I've deleted my previous ZX14R post as I feel it's too far off topic for this Motus specific thread.
Best of luck to Motus in their effort to bring a top of the line ST bike to market.

Thanks,...
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
What he said :1drink ...

What he said :1drink
http://www.yostwerks.com/ZX14R126A.jpg

http://www.yostwerks.com/ZX14R126B.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 01-31-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 454,833
Posted By Yostwerks
Lovely bike ... I'm still grinning from a test...

Lovely bike ... I'm still grinning from a test ride on the Street Triple. I think there's room for one in the garage ... next to the Sprint :1drink

http://www.yostwerks.com/ThreeF1A.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 01-31-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,719
Posted By Yostwerks
+1 .... All the Sprint 955 / 1050 variants are...

+1 .... All the Sprint 955 / 1050 variants are fine sport tourer's. As you can see, I'm not a fan of the Sprint ST OEM panniers, but these top loading Givi's are great !
...
Forum: Road warriors 01-31-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,719
Posted By Yostwerks
The hyper powerful 14R handles great in the local...

The hyper powerful 14R handles great in the local twisties, and is smooth and comfortable in a straight line.

I bought the 14R in October, so no touring so far due to winter here at 9,000ft.
...
Forum: Road warriors 12-31-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,340
Posted By Yostwerks
I recently fabricated pannier racks for some fast...

I recently fabricated pannier racks for some fast touring on the 14R next riding season. :1drink

http://www.yostwerks.com/14RGivi1A.jpg

Contrary to the way it looks in this pic, the 35"...
Forum: Road warriors 12-08-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 20,158
Posted By Yostwerks
The ZX14R gets top marks as a sport touring bike...

The ZX14R gets top marks as a sport touring bike due to it's overall performance. ... not just it's awesome power, but also for it's nimble handling
as well as comfort and smoothness. I've owned...
Forum: Road warriors 11-11-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,340
Posted By Yostwerks
+1 .... In addition, it's nimble in the twisties....

+1 .... In addition, it's nimble in the twisties.



Along Hwy 126 in the foothills near Deckers ....

Same Road ... Buffalo Creek
http://www.yostwerks.com/Ride30Oct12B.jpg

Nearby ......
Forum: Road warriors 11-08-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,340
Posted By Yostwerks
Today's Ride ... Great brakes and traction...

Today's Ride ...

Great brakes and traction control are a must for this beast :D Fortunately, it has both.
http://www.yostwerks.com/ZX126B1.jpg

http://www.yostwerks.com/ZX126G1.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 10-22-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Is that someone else you ? If not, why not...

Is that someone else you ?

If not, why not ?

Tom
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Perhaps they should have subcontracted the...

Perhaps they should have subcontracted the pannier's out to Corbin.

Funky AND expensive ($1900US) - http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kzx14bag.shtml
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Unfortunately, the Sprint ST has gone the way of...

Unfortunately, the Sprint ST has gone the way of most other SPORT touring bikes ... emphasis on gone !



Offense taken :evil
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
Again, no offense taken :D I can afford...

Again, no offense taken :D

I can afford any motorcyle I want, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to throw away $30,000+ on an unproven bike that I don't feel is any better than ones
costing less...
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
No disrespect taken :1drink ... A sport tourer is...

No disrespect taken :1drink ... A sport tourer is what you make of it. I've also owned an ST 1100 (17+ years), Concours 1000, FJR 1300, and FJ1200 ... among others.
My definition of sport touring...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2,458
Views: 233,422
Posted By Yostwerks
And unfortunately, getting smaller all the time...

And unfortunately, getting smaller all the time :waysad

The purchase price for all three Sport Tourer's below was less than the cost of one Motus :D
http://www.yostwerks.com/ThreeF1A.jpg


...
Forum: Road warriors 10-12-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,754
Posted By Yostwerks
Now it's my turn to drool :D

Now it's my turn to drool :D
Forum: Road warriors 10-12-2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,754
Posted By Yostwerks
Thanks for the comments ... I was looking for a...

Thanks for the comments ... I was looking for a Futura several years ago when the Falco showed up on Craigslist.

Here she is in sport touring mode. Snowshoes optional :D...
Forum: Road warriors 10-11-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,754
Posted By Yostwerks
My Aprilia Falco with a V60 Rotax and Akrapovic...

My Aprilia Falco with a V60 Rotax and Akrapovic cans... sounds, runs, and looks great :D

http://www.yostwerks.com/ApriliaGaragA.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 10-10-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,494
Posted By Yostwerks
I owned my 91 ST1100 for over 17 years and 77K...

I owned my 91 ST1100 for over 17 years and 77K miles. Great bike ! I preferred it to both my 97 Concours and 05 FJR 1300.

On the ST1100 heat was never an issue compared to the Concours ......
Forum: Road warriors 10-07-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,669
Posted By Yostwerks
I haven't read all the posts as I find this...

I haven't read all the posts as I find this thread simply too painful to wade through :puke1

My suggestion , if it hasn't already been made, would be to get a smaller, more nimble sport touring...
Forum: Road warriors 10-03-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 454,833
Posted By Yostwerks
Today's Ride ... ...

Today's Ride ...

http://www.yostwerks.com/SprintFall12C.jpg

http://www.yostwerks.com/SprintFall12F.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-29-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7,164
Views: 2,178,056
Posted By Yostwerks
Not my favorite pics , but my favorite Aspen...

Not my favorite pics , but my favorite Aspen (mostly) changing color pics from yesterday and today :D

Sprint ST ... On the road to my house yesterday. It's about 800 meters from the house to...
Forum: Road warriors 09-27-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,096
Posted By Yostwerks
I'm not sure of the "Motorcycle Industry"...

I'm not sure of the "Motorcycle Industry" definition, but here's my three sport tourers.

All are comfortable, powerful, have excellent fairings, go real fast, and handle great in the twisties.
...
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,340
Posted By Yostwerks
Hyper Sport Touring :lol3 ...

Hyper Sport Touring :lol3
http://www.yostwerks.com/ZXFoxtonB.jpg

http://www.yostwerks.com/ZX126B.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,450
Posted By Yostwerks
Thanks. It's a clear vinyl skin like the one...

Thanks. It's a clear vinyl skin like the one below ( different boat) .... Tom

http://yostwerks.com/NikumiPaddle1.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,450
Posted By Yostwerks
I have to agree. The Falco's a comfortable sport...

I have to agree. The Falco's a comfortable sport bike, and the Rotax is bombproof. I was looking for a Futura when
the Falco appeared on Craigslist in 08 with a price and options too good to pass...
Forum: Road warriors 09-22-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,450
Posted By Yostwerks
After years of owning sport tourers like my ST...

After years of owning sport tourers like my ST 1100, FJR 1300, and Concours 1000, my first ride on a Sprint ST 1050 was a defining moment.
I'm still smiling 4 years later.

My 08 Sprint ......
Forum: Road warriors 09-16-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Yostwerks
SR1 makes a very good point ... An 08 Sprint...

SR1 makes a very good point ... An 08 Sprint should cost less than you're being quoted. Go to the Sprint forum for more info on both bikes and on price.

http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-forum/ -...
Forum: Road warriors 09-16-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Yostwerks
The Sprint ST 1050 is a keeper. The only comfort...

The Sprint ST 1050 is a keeper. The only comfort changes I made to my red 08 were a Corbin saddle and MFW adjustable footpegs.
The GT is a nice bike, as are the older pre-2005 Sprint ST 955's. My...
Forum: Road warriors 09-02-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2,093
Views: 484,726
Posted By Yostwerks
Yes, I made a bike rack for the Falco. ...

Yes, I made a bike rack for the Falco.

Here's a advrider thread about bike on bike racks. Mine are in there somewhere.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793362

Falco with...
Forum: Road warriors 09-01-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 2,093
Views: 484,726
Posted By Yostwerks
+1 on the Falco, though a new Tuono would make a...

+1 on the Falco, though a new Tuono would make a great addition :D

http://www.yostwerks.com/ApriliaFalcoOffice.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-07-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2,093
Views: 484,726
Posted By Yostwerks
Today's ride .... ...

Today's ride ....
http://www.yostwerks.com/PineValleyAugC.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-03-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 454,833
Posted By Yostwerks
Triple Triples :D ...

Triple Triples :D

http://www.yostwerks.com/CRSA1024A1.jpg
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