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Re: Finally!

>  Since I'll be riding the 280 miles home, what interval do you 
>recommend for stopping and letting the engine cool down?

I'd prolly stop every 75-100 miles maybe even every 50 for the first 
150 or so. Most important thing though is to VARY THE ENGINE SPEED. 
Do not go one set rpm for too long. If the bike has the Bridgestones 
BE CAREFUL they are slippery when new. They will break in in about 
100 miles or so.


>
>I'm not counting on a functional fuel gauge, so how many miles can I 
>expect to travel on a full tank of gas (I'm guessing around 200)? 
>And, should I fill it with premium?
>

Figure about 180 then start looking for gas. It will go 200 but you 
may end up pushing! Better safe than walking :-)



>Thanks, and I look forward to lots of fun on the new ST, good 
>insights on this list, and no dead batteries or gas puddles in the 
>garage (knock on wood).
>
>Dan
>Blue '00 ST (in case you weren't paying attention)
>Longmont, CO
>
>
>[1] As a follow up to a message I posted a while back about the 
>availability of different bike colors, I didn't find out too much in 
>the way of statistics, but talked to someone at Triumph Motorcycles 
>America yesterday, who told me that they have 45 blue '00 ST's on 
>backorder, and that the 2001 models will be available in July.
>
>[2] SWMBO will be following me home (or, attempting to do so) in our 
>SUV, while talking on the phone, doing her nails, reading a book, 
>and weaving from lane to lane, so I know to watch for that one!
>
>
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