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Re: New ST Day 2 (long)



dan & ann curcio wrote:

> My experience with the taller windscreen has shown that it reduces or eliminates the
> wind blast to the chest, shoulders and upper arms leaving only your head in the wind
> stream.  It should work well on cool or rainy days.  The only drawbacks so far have
> been increased susceptibility to cross winds and enhanced cowl/mirror shake at high
> speeds.

Thanks for the info!


> The notchy transmission will improve as you put on more miles.  My ST was almost
> impossible to shift when new, but the effort and feel improved with use and after
> the first oil change the shifter worked great.  Make sure you adjust the shifter
> pedal to its lowest possible position without binding as this really improves
> things.

I'll check the shifter position today.  My initial impression was that it was a little
high to begin with.  Thanks!


> My engine also tended to surge somewhat when new at low speeds, but this
> went away with more miles too.  It seems these bikes are very tight when new and
> need the full break in period before everything works smoothly.

Excellent!  I won't worry about it, then.   :-)

GG


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