1998 Triumph Sprint Executive

Engine: 885 cc liquid-cooled in-line 3 cylinder

Valve train: DOHC, four valves per cylinder

Carburetion: 3 Keihin 36 mm flat side

Transmission: 6 speed constant mesh

Final drive: Sealed O-ring, 530

Suspension: Front: 43 mm fork with dual rate springs; 5.9 inches travel Rear: Mono shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 4.9 inches travel.

Brakes: Front: Dual 310 mm disc with four-piston calipers Rear: Single 255 mm disc with two-piston caliper

Wheels: Front: Alloy 3 spoke, 17” x 3.5” Rear: Alloy 3 spoke, 17” x 5.5”

Tires: Front: Bridgestone BT-020 120/70 ZR-17 Rear: Bridgestone BT-020 170/60 ZR-17

Seat height: 30.7 inches (stock seat I’m sure)

Dry weight: 481 pounds

Fuel capacity: 6.6 gallons, including 1.3-gallon reserve

Max. Power: 97 bhp @ 9000 rpm

Max. Torque: 61 lbf – ft @ 6500 rpm

Color: Platinum

These specifications came from the following web site, http://netnow.micron.net/~mhunt/triumphsprint.html. The tires listed are what is on the bike now and I cannot say enough good things about them, they are great tires.

The 'Executive' designation just meant that the bike came stock with the color match side bags. There are a few light scuffs on each side bag but I'm sure they could easily be rubbed out, I just haven't done it. They are not that noticable. Each side bag will hold a full face helmet with a little additional space for storage if necessary. The trunk is big enough to hold 2 full face helmets.

In mid April I sold the bike with almost 38,000 miles on it. With plans I have this summer I didn't want to worry about maintaining this bike. With age and miles things are going to start breaking down more often like the kinked vacuum line on the fuel tap I suffered with in April. Simple fix but a huge pain the in ass.

The service history for this bike is immaculate. I was the second owner of the bike and it was originally purchased and serviced from the same dealership. The Service Record book is completely up to date and service receipts during the time I’ve owned it are included. I purchased the bike with 16000 miles. All of that accuracy is no more, the original dealer dropped the Triumph line and I left the bike with a different dealer........oh well.

List of accessories I had with the bike:

· Trunk by Triumph, color matched

· Corbin seat

· Throttle Meister throttle lock

· LP tank bra

· Pro-grip SBK grips

· Throttle rocker

· GIVI D220S light smoke windscreen, excellent accessory

· D & D slip on exhaust

· Stock exhaust pipes

· Yamaha FZR front turn signals

Tiny nuances that go mostly unseen are the aluminum valve stem caps with the Triumph emblem and Union Jack headed bolts for the license plate.

I did a D & D slip on modification this winter. By sliding the aluminum tube off of the slip on allowing access to the packing material, I removed approximately half of the packing material and resealed. I heard from another rider experiencing the same stupid loud exhaust note from his D & D's that by reducing the amount and loosening the very tight packing material it would allow the air flow to be captured a little better through the perforated inner tube and toning down the exhaust note a little. Rest assured the packing material was wrapped damn tight and after removing half of the material I made sure the remaining was left a lot looser than before. After reinstalling on the bike early spring 2005, I fired it up and took a ride and boy what a difference. It was much quieter than before from the riders seat then my wife followed me on her bike and said the same, world of difference. It still had a good sound but much more quiet.

D&D slip ons

Yamaha FZR turn signals

I did not ever have the opportunity to speak with the original owner but there was evidence that it had possibly fallen over. The right mirror has a few spots that look like they were touched up and the front turn signal damaged. This is why I replaced the front turn signals and in my own opinion the FZR signal is better looking. There is no fairing damage at all or any other evidence of any type of fall. All of the plastic and the tank are in excellent condition with one scratch on the right side below the seat. Also, the right side bag is missing the Triumph decal.

I have ridden the bike in the north Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains several times and have never been let down. It is a fun bike to take through the twisties and comfortable for the long tours. August '03, a buddy and I rode Deals Gap in Tennessee, here is a photo of me riding the Gap(it is large for those dial up users). Deals Gap photo. Thanks to www.killboy.com

The photos show the bike with and without the bags so you can see it is very sporty without and perfectly practical for long trips with the bags. I had ample storage capacity for a 2-week vacation. The trunk also has a pad to use as a backrest for your passenger.