Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 8, Issue 36

[BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 28/11/2005 2:59:05 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time, 
bigrex@xxxxxxx writes:

I can shed some light on these ones, Bob.

> a)Hot seat and pillion rails from underseat exhaust?
There is more heat coming from the '05 than previous models. I have found 
that the seat doesnt get as hot, but my legs do. The right one in particular as 
the vertical piece for the tail pipe is located about three inches from my 
calf.
So far this has only been a problem for me on days when the temp is 30+C. 
Considering we're having a really CRAP summer so far its not that much of a 
problem. Over about 60kmph there seems to be enough airflow to move the heat away.



> aa) Higher general engine heat?
See above.


> b)Some complain the new Sprint has lost it's silky smoothness. (higher
> engine buzz)?
I have not noticed any "buzz". I would describe the '05 ST as silky smooth 
and a very usable package. The increased engine capacity, changes to suspension 
and geometry are all definate improvements. I love riding this bike more than 
I loved riding my '99 ST and I had 85,500 awesome kms on that!



> c)Headlights too bright?
  Ummm.....to bright for whom??? They are brighter and I for one am thankful. 
Cage drivers notice me! I can see a lot better at night. I've never had so 
much candle power from the front of a bike. I did have to muck about a bit 
adjusting them down as I found myself possum spotting when riding home on unlit 
roads at night.



> d)I can confirm this one. The new square looking hard bags look sucky. Do
> they leak water?
The complete three box system as supplied from Triumph sucks. Completely. End 
of story. (Yes they do leak.)


> e)Is the new Fuel Injection as snatchy (off idle) as a stock Honda 929?
> No. I have not experienced any snatchy - ness from take off. However, the 
> bike does suffer from the same fuelling problem as a lot of injection systems, 
> where a slight surge is experienced when cruising at constant throttle.
> 

I have written to Triumph detaling all this and more. I have heard that 
rectification work is in the pipeline.

Good to see you are still riding, Bob. Hope you're doing well.

Brett,
Sydney.
4200kms so far on the '05 ST.
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