Re: 99 Triumph Sprint ST..Need help..

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Ian Hallihan wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> thanks for the response and assistance in joining the
> mailing list...
> 
> A quick Bio for all..
> Ian Hallihan-Nashua, NH. 42 years young...
> Owned a 75 Z1900 for close to 22 years. Rebuilt once..still own
> I just bought the Black 99ST (pipe/remap-Triumph tank bag ..138miles)
> 
> Likes----Torque and plenty of it.."techology" it's just amazing...
> The triple is everything they say it is..  Great looking bike also...
> some might disagree but who cares...
> 
> Concerns----I've read the gas gauge thread and I will keep an eye on
> it. When I picked the bike up, the tank(gauge) read full. I needed to
> refill at 122 miles..hmmm..
> 
> The  ST tank bag is not too comfortable- In its natural position,
> (tank bag receptacle? with Velcro strips) in the right position with the
> hole cut out for refueling, I am having a hard time reaching the bars....
> 5'11 185lbs. Not too reach impaired...I've adjusted the straps to
> accommodate
> but its still awkward... Any suggestions... besides arm extensions!!
> 
> Also, thanks for all the responses on break-in.. I do appreciate it.
> 
> Ian H...
> 
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Ian, Sounds like we are about the same size 5 11 190. What I did was
turn the tank bag so it has the  raincover facing forward. I also
hitched the pad as far forward as I could. No more super reach to the
bars.  The hole doesn't line up now but it only takes a sec to losen
things up and refuel.  1500 miles so far Best regards Steve.

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