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Re: [ST] FW: new Sprint ST review by ducati ST rider
- Subject: Re: [ST] FW: new Sprint ST review by ducati ST rider
- From: simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:57:19 +0000
Quoting "David J. Hughes" <bambi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> >
> > Very nice. I will replace the 2003 with one of those at a later date.
>
>
> All was sounding magnificent until ....
>
>
> "In fact the one major problem with the machine is the front
> suspension. Not that it's bad ? far from it ? the Sprint ST continues
> the Triumph tradition of being extremely well set up out of the crate,
> but it does lack the adjustability that is, IMHO, absolutely essential
> for a Sports Tourer ? something that needs to be capable of being
> ridden in a brisk-to-ballistic manner when solo, two-up and when laden
> with the kitchen sink. For that you need to be able to adjust all of
> the suspension settings, not just the pre-load."
I read that. What a load of bollox. But I guess he has to find fault with
something.
> My God! Does Triumph own shares in Racetec? Why do they keep
> producing bikes that have us all running down to suspension shops to
> replace the front end. The only major criticism I have of my long
> suffering '99 ST is the suspension - in particular the front end. Why
> not spend the bucks and get it right I wonder.
The later 03+? models are OK. Well for what the bike is designed for.
- --
SimonB
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