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Re: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???



Steve, you pretty much hit it right on the head.  I'm happy with the seat 
(did a SaddleSore 1000 with no problems), but other than that, I'm in full 
agreement with your list.  I do not want a bigger, heavier, "super" sport 
tourer, which is where the industry seems to be going.
Craig
01 ST
01 Duc 750ss

At 08:40 PM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>OK, so the talk has started once again.
>
>Sure the ST could use some updates after a five year run.  So what are they?
>
>First, let me say what should NOT be changed.
>
>#1 Styling:    Pardon me, but I think the Sprint-ST is one of the 
>classiest bikes on the road.  And the comments from all those at ANY stop 
>I make concur.  It would be my hope that Triumph keeps this basic style 
>for the next ten years.  The new Daytona 600 is a cool bike, but PLEASE 
>Triumph do not follow this styling cue for the ST.  Trust Me (tm), the 
>Sprint-ST is a classic design, history will bear this out, stick with it.
>
>#2 Motor:    It is a stonkin' triple, stick with this as well.  The new 
>motor (vs. the 99-01) is OK but not a significant upgrade.  Don't be 
>messing with the 955 too much more, or you risk creating a Japanese clone.
>
>#3 Build quality:   This is what makes the Triumph stand apart.  Upgrade 
>your QC and keep the Triumph above and beyond the competition.  Bullet 
>proof is the goal.  This should be the perception of all 
>motorcyclists.  And this must be the reality.
>
>
>
>Upgrades/changes
>
>Suspension:   #1 on the hit parade.  Why can't we have Daytona/S3 
>suspension bits on the ST??  I just don't understand this logic.  It's 
>there, available, COME ON, give it to us!!  Trust Me (tm) you will not be 
>hurting sales of the other bikes by giving US the same level of suspension!!!!!
>
>Seat:   Come on guys lets have a real Sport-Touring seat, it's not that 
>hard to do.
>
>Mirrors:    Some rear view would be nice, call John King for advice.  And 
>those funky boots!  Do your engineers actually ride these bikes day to day?
>The boots SUCK!!!!!! FUGLEY.
>
>Brakes:   The brakes are great, but how about a little less slop in the 
>front brakes and a lot more feel in the rear????
>
>How about a helmet lock????? Pretty easy add-on I would think.
>
>And how about a relocation of the seat lock, so it does not require 
>removal of the hardbags to operate?
>
>And speaking of Hardbags, how about standard equipment?  Or at the very 
>least, a $500 option?  A thousand bucks is an outrage.
>
>Wish list...........
>
>ABS option, not for all but would be a nice alternative.
>GPS, integrated into instrument pod,optional as well.
>TWO year warranty.  Push the envelope, set the standard.
>
>duncan
>dallas
>baja oklahoma
>'00-ST
>
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