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Re: [ST] Z6 Roadtec
- Subject: Re: [ST] Z6 Roadtec
- From: "David W. Funk" <david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 11:51:04 -0800
Doug,
I find my Sprint ST has a bit of a standup tendency under braking. What I
was talking about was just turning, no brake and neutral throttle.
David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA
On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 13:42:28 EST, DCioce@xxxxxxx wrote:
>n a message dated 1/27/2005 4:14:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>Also, I don't find the Z6 handling to be as perfectly neutral as the Dunlop
>D220's I had on just before. The handling and grip is good, but I find my '00
>Sprint ST wants to standup just a little bit. I test this everyday going to
>work as I enter the freeway on a cloverleaf.
>
>David, do you mean it stands up when braking in a corner? If so, I'm
>surprised as I've found the Metzler's to do this much less than most other
tires
>I've used (especially Bridgestone). Made a BIG difference with my '01'
Speed
>Triple. I should mention I'm running a 190/50 on the rear of the Sprint as I
>installed taller handlebars and the increased leverage made the bike's
initial
>turn -in a bit too fast.The 190/50 also gives the bike more straight line
>stability on the Interstate. I do allot of riding in the mountains and the
>handing has been great. As a side note, I have a 180/55 installed on the
rear of
>the Speed Triple (stock was a 190/50) and this size seams to be best for
the
>rear of that bike....go figure!
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