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Re: [ST] Who has bought an 05???



I had one as a loaner (~200 mi.) while my RS was in for service.  I
rode it home and back on the same twisty, sometimes bumpy roads with
some highway miles thrown in.

Compared to my '02 RS (leveled Sargent seat, bar-risers, ZG ST
screen, Racetech mods and Staintune can), the ST (with non-stock
muffler and re-tune) left me with these impressions:
- much less wind protection, with much buffeting
- noticably more power on the bottom, but winding it up was less
enjoyable (like an FJR1300, without the buzz)
- seat's more comfortable, but you're in a pocket and can't move
about (my knee pads were against the back edge of the fairing)
- the knee cutouts let you grip the tank better, but
- engine heat warms the rider's inner thighs and seat
- better ergos than mine, but tighter than the previous ST
- throwing a leg over the tall pillion requires attention
- same disappointing level of suspension performance as previous
Sprints, particularly over pavement seams and frost heaves
- adjustable clutch lever is nice(and looks like an easy retro-fit)
- very 'poppy' on the over-run

Mike






--- Dan Wetherington <DEW@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I did NOT buy an 05, but took a demo ride on one. <SNIP>
> 
> Dan
> 
> >>> eeminer@xxxxxxxxxxx 08/22/05 9:21 AM >>>
> <SNIP>  I'd kind of like to hear some various impressions of
> the new ST.
> 
> Erik





		
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