RE: [ST] First question!

["Auger Pascal" <pauger@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Stephen and I have disagreed about this before on the Wales 
> and SW list. 
> I actually believe the ST's suspension is perfectly adequate for the
> average rider on average roads doing the job it was designed 
> for - namely
> a slightly sporty tourer.

If I can add my 0.02, my ST has only 30000 km but suspension seems Ok for me. Sure we can enhance it but it's Ok for me like that.

No need for me to spend money before it's necessary (until shock wears out). I ride on french roads where small bumpy sections alternate with good highway sections.

If I feel sometimes that the ST needs more attention than the Daytona on very high speed curves in reality ST is often more efficient than my Daytona and an RS even more thanks to less weight.

my ride style goes from pretty clean boy attitude to sometimes harsh rider.

Stock, I find ST has good suspension. Some have better ones. For road usage they are nearly perfect. far better than previous sport touring bikes I owned.

If I keep the Daytona, it's more for the style and design, I like the riding position, even if more tiring, the weigth, engine, and style, and design, and style ... ;)

For other brands I have tested, I were not impressed by suspension differences. sometimes better, but not really to make a big difference on roads. 

Probably I'll change for a better set when it will be necessary and if I have money. But not before it's needed.

Pascal Auger
'00 silver Daytona 955
'01 blue Sprint ST
France



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