Re: [ST] fjrIII

["Burt Barrett" <bbarrett1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Don
GREAT REPLY
My sentiments exactly!  That guy obviously does not know what he is talking
about.

Regards
Burt Barrett
&BigRed
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Olson" <cascadebluingarms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 6:25 PM
Subject: [ST] fjrIII


> Mid 90's tech.? That's choice. That shows that you don't know the subject
> that you are talking about. In every test between ST type scooters in all
> the mags. including the Brit rags the FJR isn't even mentioned. The ST's
> motor is probably the best out there. The FI alone in too numerous
mentions
> is arguably the best FI system out there at the present time and the most
> tunable. Fuel economy, I don't think the FJR will get close to an honest
> 50-51 mpg. Styling? at least the ST doesn't look like a piece of origami
> with Hoover vacuum cleaners on the back.
> The FJR better have 135 hp rwhp just to equal the 105 of my ST due to the
> 100 lbs of extra lard. A good rule of thumb has always been about that.
> Brakes? Same thing applies. The FJR doesn't have "wonder brakes" and with
> the same 100 extra lbs of lard to stop you better allow yourself a little
> extra room.
> Suspension? Tastes to the individual rider. I just changed to the next
> higher weight oil and was able to back the preload down and it suits me
just
> fine.
> So if you want to convince yourself that the FJR is the better bike that's
> fine but I'll keep my ST thank you very much.
> Oh, if you find yourself in Oregon I'll be happy to show you some slick
> 20mph switchbacks through the coastal range or some fast 45mph sweepers up
> through the Cascade Range to the 7k foot level.
>
> Don
>
>
>
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