[Author Index] [Date Index] [Thread Index]
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]

Re: two bros slip on



On Tue, 26 Oct 1999, David Arnett wrote:

> I would have to agree with you there.  I was attracted to the ST motor being tuned more for lower/midrange torque (where I do most of my riding).  If I needed more higher up, I would have gotten the Daytona.  I am still on the stock silencer, and unfort
unately I have grown to enjoy its whisper.  The last thing I want is to attract unwanted attention from law enforcement when my right hand gets excited!  I, among the rest of us, would like to see the ST's full potential, but I do not want a lot more nois
e or problems with running the wrong map.  As I understand, there are only two maps, one for the stock pipe, and the other for the Triumph "noisy" pipe...each of which is being "updated" as time rolls on.  There may be "aftermarket" tunes being developed 
for specific pipes, but I have not a clue.  Putting any old pipe on the ST and running the Triumph "noisy pipe" tune may not be the answer.  I believe that a fuel map has to be designed specifically for a certain pipe, and that !
> anything other would not be the full potential of the engine/pipe combination.  Sure, the dyno numbers may improve at certain RPM's, but it couldn't possibly be best that it could be.  We are getting into a whole can of worms here, because pipes can be 
developed to build better power midrange vs. top range, etc... and the aftermarket pipe manufacturer wants to advertise the highest numbers (obtainable near redline, where I don't do most of my riding).  I would eventually like to change out the exhaust, 
but like you, I haven't found anything in the market that totally convinces me.
> 

That is why you need two bikes :-) 

It is funny, guys on the ZX list are giving me crap for looking at
a Sprint ST instead of a ZX11. you want to keep the bike aimed at
its purpose. Now let me tell you, it is very nice to be able to
merge with 60mph traffic in about 2.6S, but that does not nescesarily
make for a comfortable ride for the other 2000 miles in the trip.

Basically I am saying that I completely agree with David. More so,
right now my 9r is setup for top end. In fact it can stumble like
a SOB below 4000, but after 6000 in first you have to conciously
try hard to keep the front down. The 9r is a true blast and is
great for non rush our trips around town and 300-400 mile weekend
trips. But beyond that, well my body just can not take it. And
after talking ^H^H^H^H^H^H^H writing back and forth with you
guys/gals I definitely think that a stock ST will fit my bill for
60% of the city driving, 25% of my Sat/Sunday morning runs and
99.99% of my long distance.

But then again, I guess I am lucky as I can more or less afford
two newish bikes.

Thomas

/******************************************
Thomas Emberson  <Thomas@xxxxxxx>

5025 Arapaho Road, Suite 406, Dallas, 75248
(972) 851-6945
******************************************/


 *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
 The ST Mailing list is sponsored by the Unofficial ST Website
   http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST and Mailing List info

=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=