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Re: reliability of ST



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From: Persson, Peter <Peter.Persson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> Having boiled down all the possible options I am left looking at either a
> SPRINT ST or VFR800 and am about to sign a large cheque for one or the
> other. I have ridden both bikes and read tons of comments opinions etc.,
and
> the ST is just winning so far.  But are there real world SPRINT ST owners
> out there who  can make any comments regarding their experience of general
> reliability / build quality  and whether any bits have 'dropped off'  or
> worked their way loose etc etc?   While the ST seems to win hearts and
minds
> - and I can feel why when riding one - at the end of the day I am
> self-employed and lose £50 for every hour I am late for my work so I do
not
> want anything that's unreliable, or even hints at the vaque possibility of
> making me late due to electircal or mechanical gremlins. Any feedback will
> be gratefully received. Thanks.
>
> Peter D. Persson (UK)

Hi Peter,

I have had my 99 ST since September and have covered 21,000 miles in all
weather. Build quality is good. I have had two failures, the rear shock oil
seal blew at 15,000 miles, thus losing all damping. This was replaced under
warranty

One of the fuel lines developed a 3mm split which caused a "bit" of a fuel
leak :-)

I feel that both of the above are one off incidents, I am not aware of
anyone else suffering these problems.

I do 160 miles a day and apart from the fuel leak it has never let me down,
said it now haven't I.

Regards, Ian


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