Re: [ST] Improvements for Sprint ST

[SELLAR Euan <euan.sellar@xxxxxxxxx>]

All,

With regards to improving the ST, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the
headlights: they are very very poor and certainly inferior to most current bikes,
particulalrly its main competitor, the VFR. You can adjust the height, change the
bulbs and connect both headlights so that they work simultaneously (like many
listers have), but the improvement is only marginal. And still inadequate for a
quick bike such as the ST.

Seat comfort could be improved too: Softer and (for the pilion) slightly wider.
I'm delighted with my ST but not ready to purchase another one. There are just
too many rough edges, which Triumph should have sorted by now. It's a pity their
marketing strategy has been to multiply the models in the range (i.e. the 600s)
rather than continuously improve the good models they have. Unfortunately the ST
is now outdated compared to the competition and there are no plans I'm aware of
for a replacement.

Happy riding and Happy Christmas to all you you,

Euan
1999 red ST
Belgium



Louis Jiannine wrote:

> I think that design changes should be employed to make the clutch and
> throttle less resistant to input.
>
> Lou
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David W. Funk <dwf@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 11:21 AM
> Subject: [ST] Improvements for Sprint ST
>
> > I have had my 2000 Sprint ST for about 15000 miles now, so I feel like I
> know
> > it well enough to suggest improvements. What I am thinking of is minor
> > things the factory should do for the 03/04 bike.
> >
> > 1) Move seat lock position
> >     Put the lock somewhere so that the left hard bag does not have to be
> > removed to get to the seat lock.
> >
> > 2) Move / Modify centerstand lift lever
> >    The left lever seams ok for lifting the bike onto the centerstand, but
> it rubs
> > my ankle sometimes. If left in the open position, then I can't put my foot
> on
> > the rear pegs. I think that with a little thought the closed position
> could be put
> > completely out of the way.
> >
> > 3) Improve the instruments
> >   I find the speedometer hard to read. The numbers are too small and close
> > together. The tack is good. The clock is ok, but could be a little easier
> to
> > read. I find the temp & fuel gauges are ok.
> >   It might be simplest to change to the RS digital speedometer, which is
> easy
> > to read. But even the current instruments could be improved. Switch the
> > position of the speedo & tack. I always read the speedo more carefully
> then
> > the tack since I hardly care about 500rpm, but 5mph could be a ticket.
> Also
> > reduce the speedo range to something like 160, so all the numbers are
> > bigger. Also while they are at it, try and make the speedo read within 5%
> of
> > true speed.
> >
> > So what do you think?
> > Any other suggestions?
> >
> > David W. Funk
> > '00 Triumph Sprint ST
> > Pleasanton, CA
> >
> >
> >
> >
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