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



I agree with your list about what to change and what to leave alone but I
would add that I would like

1. Brighter headlights
2. Brighter instrument bulbs
3. easier throttle and clutch pull.

Lou
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:40 PM
Subject: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???


>
> 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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