Re: [ST] 05 Sprint

[simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Quoting triumph1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx:

>
>
> I'm not so sure about the new Sprint.  The underseat exhaust disturbs me, I
> think there will be some real heat problems there, especially in summer.  It
> may be alright in Europe etc but out here it often tops 40 deg Celcius and
> I've
> seen many bikes suffer through traffic in that sort of weather (the K1100RS
> comes to mind).

A rider I know is already complaining of the heat comming off the exhaust pipes
that rise up on the rhs to go under the seat. The seat appears OK.

>  I think that the heat exiting from under the seat whilst
> crawling in traffic will be unbearable.  There's also that plastic tail
> light/indicator assembly thingo.  After thought or what???  It looks
> dreadful.

Some bits look a bit bolt on.

> Maybe it was the one I saw at the local dealership, they had done a terrible
> job detailing the bike, it looked second-hand.  I think I'll wait for the
> '06

Indeed, never buy a new bike in it's first year.

--
SimonB
2003 ST in Silver.
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