Re: [ST] RS vs. ST (Bars, stickers, anything else?)

[Bill Sanns <bill_sanns@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you like the single sided swingarm on the ST, you
may want to wait a little while.  There is a guy in
the Triumph Yahoo group I'm in
(http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/triumphmotorcycleclub2/)
that has a picture posted of his SSA RS. They are
supposed to be available in 2004 in the states.  

Before you spend any money on changing the bars, I'd
wait it out a couple of months.  After my body (back)
got used to it, I'm now very comfortable on the
standard Sprint.

Bill


- --- Bryce <bster13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'm looking to get rid of my ZX-11d for a better
> cornering sport-tourer.
> 
> I've had my eye on the Sprint ST after watching a
> buddy run that thing ragged in the corners in VT and
> Mass, while I throw my zx-11 around as hard as I
> could
> to keep up.
> 
> But I now am taking a liking to the RS as I could
> always fit Givis to it if I needed hard luggage, it
> weighs less, costs less MSRP and dealers are willing
> to deal on these more as sales aren't as sharp.  It
> also handles a smidgen better and will still
> do two-up if I could get bar risers for it.  Any
> other
> differences I should know about?
> 
> My biggest concern is getting those bars up.  My
> buddy
> has Genmars on top of his stock Sprint St and that's
> about perfect for me.  So if I could get a bar
> height
> like that I'm game.  
> 
> After reading:
>
http://www.triumphnet.com/st/faq/difference/strs.html
> 
> I see mention of swapping stock ST bars on the RS.
> About how much stock ST bars costs me?  Is there any
> other way to do it, perhaps would the Helibars kit
> for
> the ST work on the RS?:
> http://www.helibars.com/pics/SprintCloseup.jpg
> 
> Are there other aftermarket options available?
> 
> Thanks for any help, I'm completely gaga for this
> bike
> after trying to keep up this wknd and on previous
> rides.  It's a nice alternative to the VFR. (even
> the
> ST is) Now tell me you can get that Ugly RS sticker
> removed from the side fairing and I'll be set.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bryce
> 
> 
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