Re: [ST] New Owner with Questions

[Dave <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

The oil filter wrench you can pick up at Pep Boys,  Auto Zone, Advantage 
Auto Parts, etc.  Look for Size G
PH6017A is the Fram part, but I too use the Triumph filter.

Dave "Olde Dawg" Bardell

Colt4530 wrote:

> 95 RON is met with 89 (R+M)/2 octane.  The engine has nearly a 12:1 
> compression ratio, so run enought octane.  Listers have found a 
> suitable filter wrench at AutoZone.  K&N makes an oil filter for your 
> engine and Fram may as well.  With oil changes coming at 6000 miles, I 
> haven't worried about the filter.
>
> John
> '02 RS
>
> David R. Brant wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a new 2000 blue Sprint ST.  I am long time rider and
>> currently own a 95 VFR, 89 GL1500 along with some other bikes not
>> currently on the road.  I am lucky to live in North Carolina just East
>> of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the mountains.  In general I ride about
>> 15,000 miles per year.
>>
>> Now my first question is how does the ST run on 87 and 93 Octane 
>> fuels. The manual calls for 95 RON Octane.  The local stations sell 
>> R+N octane
>> rated fuels.
>>
>> Next where is the best place to buy a Triumph oil filter wrench and
>> parts in general?  My local dealer wants $12 per filer.
>>
>> Any recommendations for back rests.  In the past I have had Corbin
>> seats.  I purchase the ST largely to use for 2 up sport touring with my
>> wife.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  To date I have 300 miles
>> on the St and greatly enjoy its superior torque to the VFR.  I can not
>> wait until I can really begin to run it hard.
>>
>> Rick
>> Pfafftown, NC
>>
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