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Re: [ST] My first road trip, on he ST that is



On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, William A. Flowers wrote:

> We now know how the ride was for you (definitely TMI!) but what are your
> impressions of the bike now that you've put some serious miles on it. 
> After having put so many miles on your ZX-9 it must be quite the
> difference!

Actually I think I like the seat of the 9r better, but I much prefer
the leg position on the ST to that of the 9r.

The only thing that I am disappointed with is the amount of dirty
air that my helmet goes through at speed. The 9r definitely was
more stable with cross winds and quieter.

I know this has been talked about recently, but I can't remember
if their were any conclusions. I am thinking about either getting
the Zero Gravity Double bubble or Z.G. Touring screen for the bike.

Anyone out there with one of these screens?

I definitely have to up the preload front and rear, but so far the
suspension is feels pretty decent. A bit too much front dive, but
that will be helped with a bit more pre-load. 

One thing that is pretty unique, when you use both brakes I find
that the bike likes to climb up the rear suspension, so that when
you release one of the brakes the bike will settle about 1". The
9 definitely did not do this to that extent.

> 
> > Here are some of the pics that I took on the way back:
> > 
> > http://staff.qnx.com/~thomas/bikes/lb_1/index.html
> 
> Nice shots.  It appears you bought the SUV model because it keeps trying
> to get off-road.  In one shot it appears to have succeeded!
> 
> Or, maybe it is Hunter Green and is off looking for a kill.  ;-)

It may be silly, but I like to get as far off the road as possible
when I stop :-) I guess I should have gotten a tiger, eh?

Thomas

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