Re: [ST] suspension general, comment

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken I have to respectfully disagree. The stock forks are not junk BUT 
if you weight more than 165-175 lbs the stock springs are inadequate 
, that's a fact. Also and we've all tossed this around before, but 
it's really a shame that Triumph choose to short change us with 
damping rod front forks in instead of a modern cartridge style fork. 
Damper rod forks are OLD technology and the ONLY reason Triumph gave 
us those instead of the fully adjustable cartridge forks of the 
Daytona, Speed Triple, and TT600 was to SAVE $$$. IMO it's the one 
glaring weakness in an otherwise damn near perfect bike, and I for 
one really hope Triumph rectifies in the next ST.

Erik

 


>  I
>just think many could get the impression the stack setup is junk, its not.
>It really boils down to the type of riding you do that determines the need
>for the investment.  Just my .02 cents worth.
>
>Ken T. from Ca.
>"tossed aside like cheap truck stop fare"
>
>95' Trident, 96' Virago 11, 99' Triumph Sprint ST
>http://www.labiker.com/gallery/images/K_M/kent.html
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