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Re: ST Impressions



Richard,

You're one of the first to second my thoughts about the ST without bags ---
I know that a lot on the list like the look and function of the bags --- but
I'm staying away from them.  I just ordered a great pair of soft luggage
bags from Chase Harper through Andy Goldfine's Aerostitch company and I'm
going to be testing them out on a cross country trip to Oregon in 2 weeks.
Being able to pop the bags off and NOT have the clutter of the remaining
support brackets is really nice --- my next project is to get that sloppy
rear end cleaned up by cutting off the plastic fender with a Dremel, tucking
in (or replacing with flush mounts) the turn signals and hanging the license
plate just under the tail light --- I think that will really clean up the
lines.

Enjoy 'Double Trouble'----- and if you don't do anything else, check/reroute
that ignition wiring and get it away from the binding/chafing clutch
cable!!!!!

Lance LaCerte,  Denver, CO
- -----Original Message-----
From: Richard & Lisa White <RedRiders@xxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 10:21 PM
Subject: ST Impressions


>I couldn't wait any longer, so we picked up my ST this afternoon!
>WAHOO! Though I must say it is torture keeping her RPMs less than 3500
>during the first 100 miles.  Lisa's chomping at the bit also since she
>has to stay behind to keep from loosing me. :0  However, she is really
>having a great time being able to out run me :>
>
>I don't have enough miles on her yet to provide much comparison, but
>I'll try and give a few impressions of the differnences between the two
>as I note them.  Bear in mind, having two bikes next to one another
>gives one a chance to nit pick the differences far more than you can
>with only one bike.  I will highlight any point that I think is
>significant enough to be concerned over, otherwise these observations
>are simply minute details that gives each bike a little individuality -
>much like looking at a set of twins and noticing one has few grey hairs
>and the other doesn't.
>
>1)  The wind screen on the newer one has "tinting" around the edge where
>it mounts - Lisa's is entirely clear.  I believe (hope) this may reduce
>glare on the instruments.  It however has a minor fit problem with one
>of the ends of the "wings".
>
>2)  The new one does not seem to have as much "mechanical clatter" at
>idle.  I am wondering if this will change during break-in or if they
>have made changes that result in the difference?
>
>3)  I can really tell the difference in power delivery at the low RPMs
>as the new bike breaks in.  It feels like a dog right now when you roll
>on from 2000 to 3500 rpm.  I know this changes as it is broken in, it's
>just interesting to have two identical machines to compare.  BTW I
>wouldn't think it a dog if I did't know what her potential is once she
>gets her legs under her.
>
>4)  The quality of a couple items seems to be a little less on the new
>one than on Lisa's (only minor):  The finish on the grab rail isn't as
>consistent on the new ST, one of the rubber boots is made from slightly
>thinner/flimsier rubber, and the coating of the frame near the steering
>head has some slight defects.
>
>5)  The quality of a couple items seems to be a little better on the new
>one.  One of the rubber boots is better on the new ST and the clean up
>of the welds on the pipe is better.
>
>6)  My gas gauge read bone dry as I left and we immediately stopped,
>only to add 1.5 gallons - looks like I have one of the AWOL gauges.
>
>We also picked up Lisa's ST with her bags today.  It looks nice, but
>seeing them side by side, I really like the ST's lines without the
>bags!! Unlocking the seat is possible, but difficult.  I know there was
>a fix for seats not unlocking, but does anyone know if this also fixes
>hard to turn locks?
>
>BTW, Lisa has thought about naming the bikes "Trouble" and "Trouble's
>Double", but we both have a problem with calling a bike "Trouble".  It
>just might come true!
>
>..Richard and Lisa White
>Twin Red STs
>'98 Red Exec for sale - Great price!!
>
>
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