[ST] Re: various comments

[Jeff Munsey <jmunsey@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

Here's some thoughts on various issues:

Digest:
  Untrimmed replies result in digest users
  having to read the same stuff over and over
  (and over).

Pipe changes (for the dude near Medford):
  As was stated, the pipe has nothing to do
  with downloading to the computer.  It may
  affect the overall volumetric efficiency
  and hence the "jetting".  I considered
  building an underseat exhaust, but bailed
  on the idea when I found how well my homemade
  prototype system worked out.  It is one
  aluminum can from a Cobra F1 pair adapted
  to the stock Triumph header.  Works great.
  has a nice howl and runs stronger and  better
  throughout.  It was cheap (free from a
  friend) and it fits under the luggage.
  Still running the original tune from '99
  with no problems.

Sprockets:
  I went to up the 19T to lower the cruising
  revs and to help keep the front wheel on
  the ground.
  
Tires:
  Stock BT-57 tires worked great.  I swapped
  to a 190 BT-56ss rear, it worked even better.
  Then went to a D207 set and found them to be
  unsettling.  I'll likely go back to the
  Brigestones.  Thanks for the Avon heads up.

Rearsets:
  Why not just replace the stock pegs with
  something that has no offset?  I plan to try
  some straight aluminum bar in place of the
  knee crampers.

Tankbags & turbulence:
  I've used two different styles of Eclipse
  bags, standard and sport, and found that
  they fit no problem, but the turbulence is
  worse with either in place.  After installing
  the factory 3 bag set, the bike is MUCH more
  susceptible to crosswinds.

Loose screws and Locktite:
  I love Locktite.  I normally use it on everything.
  It does have a big problem with ABS plastic... it
  will crystallize ABS!  Keep it the hell away from
  your bodywork!  This I know from experience.


Jeff Munsey
'99 ST in OR

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