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Re: [ST] Pissed off Tonight.



simonb wrote:
> Feeling very pissed off with a Triumph ST that can't keep up with a
> bloody Volvo down the Motorway. I had it against the stop for 5 miles.
> The Volvo just pissed off into the distance. Even my 10 year old ZXR750
> is faster than the ST. I thought it was 118 BHP especially with a race
> can and tune. Me thinks it's more like 100. What does the list think?

hmmm, smells like bait, but, just in case this is not

what Volvo?
what Speed?
luggage on the ST?
How big is the rider/gear?

If you 3 piece luggage, big rider with loose clothing than yes, a Volvo 
with the high pressure T5 might have a higher top end. Aerodymanics.

But it still smells fishy...

t.

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Thomas Emberson


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