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Re: [ST] New ST owner - questions



Recently I rode a ZRX with the new Avons and I was VERY impressed.  Even
after some significant mileage they handled very, very well.  I would
definitely consider them for the ST.


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rupert Galea" <rupert@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:31 AM
Subject: RE: [ST] New ST owner - questions


> > There is no such thing as a BT57 SS.  If he's installed a BT56SS as a
> rear
> > tire, and it still has the BT57 on the front this is a VERY bad match
> up.
> > The 56SS is a supersport tire, therefore has much higher grip
> > characteristics than the 57(a sport touring tire), not what you want
> on
> > the
> > rear.  I'd suggest ditching the set for something a bit better
> matched.
> > I've done pretty good with the BT020's as a set, or one rear and a
> BT010
> > front.  I'm seriously contemplating a set of the new Avon sport
> touring
> > tires(AV45/46 I think).  I absolutly loved Pirellis Dragon GTS, but
> they
> > stopped producing those this year.
>
> I just had a look. It is indeed BT56 Type SS at the rear and BT57 at the
> front :( I am leaning towards BT010's or BT020's. Does anyone know how
> much more mileage you get out of the 020's? Since front tires usually
> last longer the BT010 with a BT020 rear sounds like a good idea.
>
> > Could the "spongy" feel be the fork springs
> > diving?  One of the most popular modifications is Race Tech Springs
> and
> > Gold
> > Valves:  http://www.racetech.com/homestreet.asp?showPage=street
>
> I think this might be what I am experiencing as initially there is
> little bite and then it improves. I am comparing it to a 98 VFR I test
> road last week that had been raceteched and had almost no dive. I need
> to ride the bike some more. I think this is a mod I will want to do.
>
> I will bleed and clean the brakes anyway.
>
> Seems like the consensus is to go with the Triumph Mobil 1. What does an
> oil change end up costing? How often do you change the oil?
>
> Thanks for all the information and warm welcome.
> Rupert (who should be out riding)
>
>
>
>
>
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