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Re: Clutch



David Sampson wrote:
> 
> Regarding the Sprint ST clutch, specifically the amount of effort
> necessary to use it ...
> 
> The first review that I read in Motorrad (the leading German motorcycle
> magazine)about the Sprint ST, severely criticized the bike on this
> point. They stated that one could expect to have a sore wrist in
> commuting as well as 'all day touring' situations.
> 
> They also criticized the lack of a handle/hole for putting the bike up
> on the centerstand and the panniers. They did not like the fact that the
> top of the panniers was not at the same level as the passenger seat
> (hence making it less convenient if one were carrying a 'pack roll') nor
> did they like the necessity of lowering the exhaust and installing a
> plate (probably a heat shield) between exhaust and pannier. They thought
> that if the top of the pannier was at the same level as the passenger
> seat, it might not have been necessary to lower the exhaust at all.
> 
> Normally, I find Motorrad reviews 'on the money.' About a month later, I
> went out and took a test ride and thought the clutch was no heavier than
> on bikes that I have owned with hydraulic clutches.
> 
> A couple of months later, I took a ride on the very same Sprint ST
> demonstrator and found the clutch to significantly heavier that I
> earlier remembered.
> 
> This change in the amount of effort required makes me wonder if it isn't
> a lubrication, binding or wear problem. I suspect the problem might be
> in the L-shaped metal tube that comes off the back of the clutch level
> that forces the cable to make a 90 degree turn.
> 
> I would like to hear owner opinions about this.
> 
> David
> Yamaha GTS 1000 owner who has the Sprint ST on his 'next bike short
> list'
>
 David,

   Do you own the GTS 1000? I want to hear more about that machine !
Such a ground breaker!(in design)

Best, Bob Milka
 
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