Re: The Perfect ST-- My Dream

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure if Triumph would need to or want to build too many. I 
think if you did an analysis of the cost Triumph could make $$ with 
500 units.. remember too many and it's not special anymore. The costs 
involved to Triumph are really minimal if you take a standard ST and 
just swapped the Daytona motor in I can't imagine that the Daytona 
motor costs Triumph any more than a $100.00 more than an ST motor. 
The front forks maybe $50.00 difference. Better calipers add $50.00 
better rear shock $25.00 Paint and graphics zero or close to it. So 
lets be generous and say the upgrades cost Triumph at their cost 
$300.00  triple for profit $900.00 so we take the $900.00 added to 
the current dealer invoice  of an ST and the $600.00 more to dealer 
profit, hell everyone would be happy. Triumph would make $600.00 x 
500 units or extra $300,000. NET profit  that's not too shabby. As 
for colors BLACK or silver are the only true colors for a special ST, 
Hey it's my dream and I can make it what ever color I want :-))

Erik



><This is what it'll be: The current model as it
>is now with the Daytona motor, not de-tuned by a straight swap .. an
>ST with 130hp! Next give it the Daytona's fully adjustable cartridge
>front forks, ( maybe with a sleeker front fender, and maybe in carbon
>fibre) and a fully adjustable rear shock. >
>
>
>Great idea Erik.  I have been following the suspension threads, and 
>am preparing to do the race-tech front and maybe the Ohlins rear. 
>My burned up ST (fire at 13 days old) may yield up its motor for a 
>Daytona rebuild.  Why should Triumph not offer these upgrades which 
>would be very popular in another model?  The added cost for the 
>upgrades we are dong would be cheaper in the model you suggest.
>Only problems with your suggestions are 500 bikes would be 
>insufficient, and black as the color.  They just got rid of the slow 
>color.  I think a lighter green with gold or silver wheels would 
>look smashing.
>Jon Stiffler
>'00 ST (Sapphire blue, the current fastest and most head turning color).
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