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Re: [ST] Riding the new T5s



Right angle rear tire "nipple" (valve stem)?  My '01 ST has this on the
front wheel, but not on the rear.

Eric Mann
eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
'91 Camaro Z28
'01 Triumph Sprint ST
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Young" <myoung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Riding the new T5s


> From: "Mike Ciebien, Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Holidays"
> <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 2002 Sprint ST (blue)
> > Only the motor has changed so there's less of a reason to trade in a
> > pre-2002 model.
>
> I just traded my 01 for an 02 yesterday. Some immediately noticeable
> differences:
>
> ** Emergency flasher switch is gone.
> ** Alternator cover protrudes through left side fairing.
> ** Clutch housing is humongous, but stays behind the fairing.
> ** Engine oil window is gone, replaced by a plastic dipstick.
> ** Dual cable throttle replaces the old single cable setup.
> ** Rear tire nipple loses its right angle adapter; access is easier.
> ** Fuel tank is smaller: 19.5L (5.15 gal).
> ** Rear brake master cylinder now accessible without disassembling body
> panels.
>
> Didn't get to do much more than get it home from the shop, so really can't
> comment about the engine and tune. Throttle response seems snappier right
> off idle; the exhaust barks nicely when you blip gently. The bike feels
> lighter; listed dry weight is 455 lbs (down from 480'ish???). The engine
> seems to have been moved rear-ward, but I can't really tell. The plumbing
in
> front seems to have been cleaned up, but I don't have a clear recollection
> of the view through the fairing "windows". In any case, it's very clean
now.
>
>
>
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