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ST Riding Impressions



Just took delivery of my red ST( bags, tank protector, tank pack and rear
hugger) and its great.

Has anybody found the clutch action a little intense - my wrist was killing
me after a few shifts. I know I'm getting old and its been a long winter but
the clutch action was a lot firmer than my friend's R1100RT. 

Otherwise, I really like it and agree with all the praise it has received
and some of the criticism i.e. the fuel guage was next to useless. Had a bit
of trouble at first finding neutral, but on the other hand, found the
transmission shifting a lot smoother than my old K100RS. The mirrors were
fine, at least on short bursts up to 5000 rpm and we are not noted for
smooth roads up here (Ottawa, Canada), especially during the spring thaw.

The only other query I have is about the chain. It is sagging with only 250
kilometers/150 miles on the odometer. I know new chains stretch but this
seems a bit much. Maybe my old BMW spoiled me.

Tony



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