Re: 99 vs00 or 01?

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Find out the BUILD DATE of the 99. I bought a 6/99 production 99 ST 
and it had all of the recalls ( except fuel sender) done. It also had 
the same front brake fluid reservoir mounting as the 00.  Difference 
between 00 and 01 are colors and silver wheels. There are also a few 
changes in terms of mounting hardware, front caliper mounting bolts 
were changed to non torx. and a few other little things. IMO if the 
price difference isn't at least $1000.00 or better stick with a 01. 
the difference in deprecation between a 99 and an 01 will be at least 
$1000.00 maybe more.

Erik


>Abbyandus2@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>>Hello all, I've got a question concerning the differences between 
>>the 99 ST and the 00 and 01 ST.
>
>Hmmm... I was going to tell you to read the fine FAQ at 
><http://www.triumphnet.com/st/>, but it looks like the answer to 
>this question is a bit incomplete. (I'll still recommend you visit 
>the web site since there's lots of good information on it.) So, 
>here's what I can remember:
>
>* The computers are different, but aside from needing different 
>tunes they appear to function the same.
>
>* The '99s have one less tooth on the front sprocket (19 vs. 18, 
>IIRC). The difference doesn't have much impact on the MPG, but it 
>does help get the front wheel up a little easier. :-)
>
>* The '99s also have a separate bracket that elevates the front 
>brake fluid reservoir off the handlebar. In '00+, the reservoir 
>bolts directly to the handlebar. There's some speculation that the 
>separate bracket reduces kinking in the hose from the reservoir to 
>the master cylinder, but nothing's been confirmed yet.
>
>* There were several recalls on the '99s. You'll want to check out 
>the web site for the details, and then make sure that they've been 
>done to your bike (assuming you get the '99).
>
>* There might be a few other things I'm missing? Chime on in, gang...
>
>All in all, if you can get a deal on a '99, I'd go for it. As you 
>can tell, there aren't too many changes in the later model years -- 
>Triumph pretty much nailed it right out of the gate. I think any 
>time someone can get a deal on an ST they're quite lucky, regardless 
>of the model year.
>
>--
>Blake "Dawgbert" Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Burlingame, CA, USA
>
>
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