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Re: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???
- Subject: Re: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???
- From: Craig Tate <craigtt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 22:53:08 -0400
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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