Re: [ST] want to like an ST

["David R. Brant" <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Micheal, I don't think you will mind the seating position too much.  I
came from a VFR and found the seating position to be nearly as good.  I
rode your bike back when Kevin Hawkins owned it and found it very
similar to the VFR.  You can most likely make it more comfortable with
some type of bar riser.

As for the instruments they are ok with me.  I sometimes have trouble
riding the clock especially in low light or very bright light.  The
speedo does not bother me much.  I have yet to calibrate mine but it
seems to be very optimistic, reading plus 10% or more.

I purchased a new 2000 from Forsyth Motorsports in October.  Thus far I
have really enjoyed the bike and plan to use it to sport tour with my
wife.  I plan to order a corbin seat this weekend and soft luggage as
well.

Rick Brant AMA, HSTA etc.
Pfafftown, NC
VFR 750
GL1500
Sprint ST

Michael Abraham wrote:
> 
> Y'all:
> 
> Your advice, please...
> 
> I've been thinking for some time about trading my T-595 Daytona for
> something a bit "calmer," and more of the sport-touring
> variety.  Obviously, the Sprint ST is a likely candidate.  My nearest
> dealer (90 miles away) has two new left-overs on the floor, a 2001 and a
> 2002, both priced in the low $9000 range.  I test rode the 2001 a few weeks
> ago.
> 
> My positive impressions were: excellent power at all rev ranges,
> particularly down low.  Smooth engine, nice and quiet but very
> muscular.  Good handling (although on a test ride, I didn't push it).  Nice
> appearance.
> 
> My negative impressions were two, one possibly fix-able and the other not.
> 
> The first was the placement of the handlebars, which were too far forward
> and angled downward too much.  I'm short (five feet, five inches), so the
> bars are a real stretch for me.  I'm under the impression that GenMar
> risers will help some, but I'm concerned they won't help enough to take the
> pressure off my wrists on longer rides.  So I'd be interested in anyone's
> impressions of them.  Also, are there any aftermarket bars with
> adjustments, like the BMW bars?
> 
> Second, the instrumentation was difficult to see and use.  The speedometer,
> if my memory serves me, registered to 180 in ten mph increments.  This
> seems silly to me, as the bike won't go that fast.  Also, from my limited
> experience at triple-digit speeds, the last thing I was looking at was my
> speedometer!  The problem, though, is that the digits are too small and
> close together to read with any accuracy.  The digital clock is too small
> and dimly lit, and the warning lights are also too dim.  These things
> appear not to have remedies, but merely need to be adjusted to.  Any thoughts?
> 
> I really want to like this bike and am aware of the excellent ownership
> loyalty.  But at the same time, I'm trying to be a careful shopper to end
> up with something I'll like long-term.  Thanks for any and all thoughts.
> 
> Michael
> 
> Michael S. Abraham
> Blacksburg, VA
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> 1981 Honda CBX
> 1983 Honda CX-650 Turbo
> 1989 Honda 650 Hawk GT
> 1997 Triumph T-595 Daytona
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