Re: [ST] RAT Raid, Chicken Strips and Touchdown

["Eric Mann" <eric91z@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, I too am planning on the Race Tech front end setup, hopefully next
year.  Definitely going with the springs for someone of my weight.  And when
the rear shock starts getting a little loose, I plan on upgrading that, too.
Other than that, completely happy with the bike, especially after getting to
ride some other bikes this past weekend.

Eric Mann
RAT Member #117196
eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
'01 Triumph Sprint ST
'95 Ford F-150 4x4
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David R. Brant" <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] RAT Raid, Chicken Strips and Touchdown


> Eric, I have my supension set about the same on my ST.  My wife and I
> weigh about 30 pounds less I would guess.  Two up I have dragged my
> center stand on left hand turns and both peg feels.  I have the front
> forks set with one line showing.  I have slide the BT 020's on occasion
> running hard two up.  I have balled up rubber on both he BT 020 and BT
> 57's.
>
> You are right the bike is very capable two up.  I have a friend who
> rides two up on an Aprilla Futura who has more ground clearance and
> better suspension.  He can't get any from us because of the ST's
> smoother fuel injection and better torgue exiting the corner.  I plan on
> buying and Ohlins shock at some point to improve the handing along with
> a Race Rech front end.
>
> Rick
> 00 ST
> 95 VFR
> 89 GL1500
>
> Eric Mann wrote:
> >
> > Well we were riding two up: I weigh around 235 lbs and wife weighs in
around
> > 145 lbs.  Rear pre-load was 1/2 turn out from full.  Was as smooth as I
have
> > ever been through the corners with very little, if any, braking during
the
> > corners.  entry speed was set prior to leaning bike over and transitions
> > were still smooth.  I know the bike still had more in her, too.
> >
> > Eric Mann
> > RAT Member #117196
> > eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
> > '01 Triumph Sprint ST
> > '95 Ford F-150 4x4
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Matt Knowles" <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 4:00 PM
> > Subject: Re: [ST] RAT Raid, Chicken Strips and Touchdown
> >
> > > >I have no chicken strips on my rear BT020, I run them sidewall to
> > > >sidewall. The front BT010 has maybe 1/2" of shine on each side.
> > > >I've never touched a peg or boot (I keep my toes on the pegs so the
> > > >boot won't touch), yet Eric has a lot of unused rubber on his back
> > > >tire and is dragging pegs.  Is it because he was riding two up?
> > >
> > > Several things come to mind on whether or not you drag your pegs.
> > >
> > > Suspsension setup - Obviously, firmer won't drag as much.
> > >
> > > Chain Adjuster (ST only) - depending on where you are in the chain
> > > adjustment rotation your ground clearance will change.
> > >
> > > Body (and luggage) weight - Less mass is better whether it's one body
or
> > two
> > >
> > > Road Condition - Bumps will take away ground clearance
> > >
> > > Hanging off - More lean for you, less for the bike
> > >
> > > But one of the biggest influences is your throttle and braking
> > > technique. Harsh braking or sloppy throttle transitions will eat up a
> > > lot of ground clearance.
> > >
> > > I don't put a lot of stock into how much someone's pegs are ground
> > > off, or whether they run their tires to the edge. What I'm impressed
> > > by is guys who run away from me and still look like they're smooth as
> > > ice. Guys that run away from me but look like they're trying too
> > > hard, I don't care to be behind any ways.
> > > --
> > > Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA -
http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles
> > > '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
> > > '01 KLR650 - for exploring the North Coast backroads
> > > '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
> > > '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned
> > >
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