Re: How sporty is the ST?

["Marc A. Easley" <measley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Right on, Charlie...A Sleeper...
Charla  red ST Sprint TX 99   one of 2  ST Sprints in our garage

Charlie wrote:

> <From: " Rennay Reeves" <rennayr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> <Subject: Sporty side of ST
>
> <How sporty is the ST? I was thinking of buying one if it handles <curves
> <pretty good.
> <Will it do wheelies without slipping the clutch?
>
> <Doug
> <Asheville, N.C.
>
> The ST is VERY sporty, it steers lightly and handles extremely well.  It's
> one flaw is that it is sprung too softly in the front for hard sport riding
> especially on bumpy roads like we have in Pennsylvania.  However, this is an
> easy fix and Racetech for example has firmer aftermarket springs for the ST.
> I used to ride a Yamaha 600 YZF so I have a good idea what "sporty" is!!;)
>
> The ST will wheelie without clutch slipping as I accelerate through first
> gear, wind it out shift into second and the front end rises again.  The
> torque spread is excellent.  This bike makes lots of power down low so it is
> easy to accelerate out of corners and maintain high cornering speeds which
> will defintely have your buddies on those sport bikes with the high peaky
> power bands scratching there heads!
>
> The ST is what many would call a "sleeper"...it looks innocent and civilized
> at first, but there is a ferocious beast waiting to be released from within!
>
> Ride Safely,
> Charlie
>
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