Time for a mid-life crisis - I need your help

**geoffm** · 28th April 2008, 20:38

Turning 40 this year, so if I don't get cracking, I won't have time for a mid life crisis. Can't afford a blonde, don't have space for a sports car, and already have (several) bikes...
I called by AMPS today, and they had a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST - 2k6 model but new and marked down from the current models. On paper there isn't much difference between them. Panniers are standard, although the BMW ones are bigger.
Anyone got any comments on them? I would be trading the Beemer in.
Geoff

**JMemonic** · 28th April 2008, 20:54

Originally Posted by geoffm

Turning 40 this year, so if I don't get cracking, I won't have time for a mid life crisis.

Apparently mid lif is 50 so you have a decade to go

Originally Posted by geoffm

Can't afford a blonde,

Honest they don't all cost much, happy with mine

Originally Posted by geoffm

I called by AMPS today, and they had a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST - 2k6 model but new and marked down from the current models. On paper there isn't much difference between them. Panniers are standard, although the BMW ones are bigger.
Anyone got any comments on them? I would be trading the Beemer in.
Geoff

They look very nice and there was one on the floor where I got my bike from I so wanted to take it for a ride but I knew I would be too tempted to spend the extra, give it a try what's to loose in a test ride?

I must be honest though now I have the Duc I am very happy.

**Padmei** · 28th April 2008, 21:07

from the look of all your bikes your life has been a series of crises

**Taz** · 28th April 2008, 21:09

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Apparently mid lif is 50 so you have a decade to go

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Mid life aint 50...... How many of us will live to 100??

GeoffM - Get the 2006 sprint you'll love it.

**idb** · 28th April 2008, 21:10

My mid-life crisis started straight after my extended adolescent angst stage and is still going.
I'll probably head right into grumpy old bastard after this.

**scumdog** · 28th April 2008, 21:16

I was born into a mid-life crisis ( must have been - I've always wanted a Harley)

And blondes are cheap (a bottle of blonde dye is only $15 or so).

Oh, and in reality you're about 10-15 years shy of the mythical 'Mid-Life-Crisis'.

**Ixion** · 28th April 2008, 21:27

Originally Posted by geoffm

Turning 40 this year, so if I don't get cracking, I won't have time for a mid life crisis. Can't afford a blonde, don't have space for a sports car, and already have (several) bikes...
I called by AMPS today, and they had a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST - 2k6 model but new and marked down from the current models. On paper there isn't much difference between them. Panniers are standard, although the BMW ones are bigger.
Anyone got any comments on them? I would be trading the Beemer in.
Geoff

Triumph ? S'got one of them chain things, ain't it.

And the indicator switches are funny. Got the left hand AND right hand switches both on the left handlebar. How deranged is that ?

**cold comfort** · 28th April 2008, 21:55

Originally Posted by geoffm

Turning 40 this year, so if I don't get cracking, I won't have time for a mid life crisis. Can't afford a blonde, don't have space for a sports car, and already have (several) bikes...
I called by AMPS today, and they had a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST - 2k6 model but new and marked down from the current models. On paper there isn't much difference between them. Panniers are standard, although the BMW ones are bigger.
Anyone got any comments on them? I would be trading the Beemer in.
Geoff

As a serious move away from the "pipe and slippers" ride the Sprint is serious fun,having test ridden one recently. Smooth power, great handling, and an awsome sound!

**MaxB** · 28th April 2008, 22:00

Had an extended test ride when the 1050 first came out. Plusses: fit and finish, sharp handling, flexible motor, heaps of feedback. But try as I might the thing just did not fit me. It got too scrunched up especially on a longer trip. The motor had plenty of go but it was lacking aginst a Jap litre sports tourer. The nearest thing it reminded me of was the VFR800. The 955i motor version had less extreme styling.

Test ride one and see if it fits you.

**Hitcher** · 28th April 2008, 22:01

Motorbikes aren't a mid-life crisis. They're a mid-life enhancement.

**Dooly** · 29th April 2008, 12:08

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Motorbikes aren't a mid-life crisis. They're a mid-life enhancement.

I think that statement is one of the best things I've read here yet.

**TimeOut** · 29th April 2008, 12:43

Originally Posted by Dooly

I think that statement is one of the best things I've read here yet.

Gotta agree with that

**MIXONE** · 29th April 2008, 12:52

I disagree.Bikes have enhanced my life since I could throw my leg over one.Fuck waiting for the mid life thingy.

**slowpoke** · 29th April 2008, 13:07

Awwww c'mon man, this is a mid-life CRISIS we are talking about...so how does anything with panniers constitute a crisis? Far too sensible on so many levels....

If you can't afford a sports car you've got to at least buy a sports bike or you are just pretending.

I've just realised you are also thinking about a BMW, so who am I kidding, best get your bowls club membership sorted and start on knitting that cardigan fella.........