Re: [ST] New Sprint ST review

["William A. Flowers" <wflowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Previously, you (Thomas Emberson) wrote:
> But through out all of this, the single biggest thought going
> through my mind is, now I know why I got a loan for $9302.
> 
> Better leg position, better suspension (by far), etc.

Interesting given all the complaints about the ST's suspension.

> The only problem I have so far, is my left hand is still getting
> used to the clutch. It has been a while since I have ridden the
> 9r, but I am sure the clutch is stiffer than the 9r. It is definitely
> stiffer than the 6e.

I suspect you'll always find it to be siffer than your kawi's were.

> One thing I am surprised about is the head lights, both on from the
> factory, good to be in the US. I remember from the rally last year,
> following Bench Dawg, and not being impressed by his lights compared
> to the 9r. My ST has wonderful headlights. In fact I wonder if
> Bloor started putting in better bulbs, as the light seemed fairly
> white.

Funny, from my position the lights (on high) did a great job of lighting
ahead.

- --
Bill "Bench Dawg" Flowers
Clearwater FL
'00 Sapphire Blue ST "Jewel"


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