Re: [ST] Front Suspension Clunk

["Jean Louis Doublet" <jean-louis.doublet@xxxxxxx>]

Mine clungs a little bit on nasty bumps as well. I would check the steering
head bearing adjustment, just in case. I have no clue on the stalling but
there was a thread on the same topic involving a RS not long ago (last week
?)
Cheers
Jean Doublet 99 ST
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "robertr" <robertr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: [ST] Front Suspension Clunk


> We have a company Sprint ST to display our accessories. The only faults
> are - Sometimes the engine just switches off at low speed - bummer on a
> roundabout.
>
> The front suspension clunks going over bumps and driveway entrances. The
> local dealer says it's normal - any comments?
>
> As for a Sprint replacement. About time for one, but the current model
> is still out the front. 9 out of 10 comparative tests I've seen,
> including Motorcycle Consumer News rate it way ahead of the Futura and
> ST4 and on a par with the VFR.
>
> I love everything about it except the non adjustable suspension - even
> out display 2000 Thunderbird Sport had better front susp. and the seat.
> We commissioned Sargent to make a seat for it, and in fact our bike has
> the prototype seat on a std Triumph seat pan. I've heard that some
> people don't like the Sargent, but personally I don't have a problem
> with the seat we've got. For anyone thinking of the Sargent they do
> offer a no questions 28 day return warranty and their team (Michelle,
> Mark and Richard) are real easy to talk to. (I should know, we
> distribute their products in Australia)
>
>
>
>
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