[ST] Re: ST upgrades

["William Wilkin" <bandjwilkin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

G'day Howard, please except my humblest apologies, and thanks for taking the
time to give the info again. I'm pretty confident that i can do all the mods
you mention myself (already fitted a ZG DB screen, MUCH better), i had a
quick look at the Race Tech site and the info on the ST site on fitting,
sounds good. I think the rear spring on mine has finally had enough as the
spring preload is now adjusted to the maximum setting and still sags
excessively when i climb on, the rebound adjustment is still ridiculously
sensitive though, i don't think i'd be upset binning that unit for an Ohlins
etc. How much effect do these mods have on the comfort of the bike? Does it
get harsh or stay fairly plush?
Also, thanks Steve for the websites, i'm going to make up a brew and settle
back for some surfing in that direction in a minute. More power is always a
good thing !! I'm taking the ST in for it's 20000 km major service and
getting new chain and sprockets fitted and getting an 18 tooth front
sprocket instead of the 19, my ST is the late 99 model with the 00 updates
so it got the 19 tooth, what were Triumph thinking?
Thanks
Bill
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <serlick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bandjwilkin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 12:29 AM
Subject: ST upgrades


> Bud:
> You are a very bad boy. You definitely were not listening when I sent you
my comments about what the ST needs to improve way back when you joined us.
You will be reprimanded later.
>
> Suspension is poor on the stock ST.
>
> First---UPGRADE front fork internals with Racetech springs and emulators!
BEST money I ever have spent on my bike. Major improvement in all 'round
handling. No more mushy front end, weaving, bobbing behind large
trucks/lorries at speed on motorways.
>
> Second---UPGRADE rear shock with anything better than stock. Preferably
use a fully rebuildable, remotely adjustable unit. Ohlins are probably the
best, but there are a few others worth owning. This is a costly upgrade and
should be done when the rear shock is clapped out. The improvement will be
noticeable, but not as great as modifying the front fork internals.
>
> Third---Buy some great tyres that suit your riding style and pocketbook.
Lots of good info on the ST Website.
>
> Fourth---Change your windscreen from the stock unit to something, anything
else!.
>
> All the best & Happy New Year,
> Howard Stephen Serlick
> '00 Blue ST
> Philadelphia
>
>
>


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