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Re: [ST] My last questions on the ST b4 purchase, I promise!



I have a 2000 Sprint ST. All my answers are relative to the 2000.

On Fri, 30 May 2003 07:22:44 -0700 (PDT), Bryce wrote:

>1) What grade of fuel does the Sprint ST require? (has
>higher compression than VFR)
The Triumph manual calls for unleaded 95 RON (US 89 CLC/AKI)

>2) What are the service intervals on ST?  Are valves
>actually out of spec. much or is it usually just a
>check and button it back up?
The manual calls for a service every 12k miles; more stuff to do every other 
service (24k). As for valves, some change, some don't.

>3) Special tools ($?)needed for valve adjustments or
>other routine maintenance on Sprint?
My bike has a bunch of torqs (sp?), so I need to buy 4 or 5 sockets.
Plus I need 24mm, 36mm, and  46mm (1 13/16").
These are not special, just unusual. The valves do need a tool, which I don't 
have.

>4) Read that the lower fairing will touch down b4 the
>peg feelers on the Sprint often, this true?
Yes, my bike will touch right side at the very bottom. This usually is caused 
by a bump or dip. I don't like it, but it is a very soft scrap and has never been 
a problem. Also I have touch down the left end of the centerstand a couple of 
times, which I don't like at all.

David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA




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