Re: [ST] RS & racetech

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwesc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Isn't there a weight difference between the RS and ST, and
wouldn't this > make a difference in the selection of a spring?

The "published" weight difference between the ST & RS, 18 lbs
(~8kg), is unlikely to warrant a different spring rate.

> Does Triumph "stretch" the
> true when reporting the true weight of their bikes?

Do you mean do they tell "little white lies" as to the true
weight?  Absolutely!  But most mfgs do.  I haven't had my ST on a
calibrated scale, but when I weighed the Trophy, I found the real
world, full tank, ready to ride weight to be 102 lbs. (~46kg)
over the published dry weight.  And that was with the bags off!

A while back someone---was it bare?---reported the actual
weights.
My guess is there will be a porportional discrepency on the ST &
RS.

- -Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST
"NO Dawg"



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