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Re: [ST] suspension setup



That sure would do it. Taking out some preload and softening the shock when
solo should make a big difference.

I met a guy and a gal on their blue ST, CF can and all, at Starved Rock this
afternoon. That wouldn't be you, would it? (It sounded great when it roared
past us later at the Tonti Canyon parking. Caught a flash of blue through
the trees as it pounded around a slow cager just out of the short twisties.)


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Mann" <eric91z@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 7:43 PM
Subject: [ST] suspension setup


> OK, I have been having a little "handling" problem for a while not that I
> need some help with.  Background: 2001 Sprint ST with Triumph CF can, 18T
> sprocket, #13 Tune, ZG DB windshield.  I do have the 2 pannier setup.
> Myself, I weight about 235lbs, and 6' tall.
>
> Anyway, last fall before putting the bike away and then this spring, I
have
> a had a problem when I ride by myself.  The front end seems very "loose",
> slight shaking, and the bike does not feel very smooth or planted in the
> corners.  Today, for the first time in about 10 rides, my fiancee went for
a
> ride with me.  She weighs about 150lbs and 5' 10" tall.  The bike felt
> absolutely wonderful in the turns and a straight line.  Found some nice
> sweepers at about 35-40 mph and I was able to get my toes to touch down no
> problem with her on the bike.  It just feels absolutely confidence
inspiring
> riding 2 up.
>
> Now, how to I get it to feel that way riding with just one?  Do I maybe
have
> to much preload in the rear?  Anything else to check or try?  I didn't not
> change any of the suspension settings between the solo and 2-up rides.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric Mann
> eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
> '91 Camaro Z28
> '01 Triumph Sprint ST
>
>
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