Re: [ST] FW: new Sprint ST review by ducati ST rider

["David J. Hughes" <bambi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> Very nice. I will replace the 2003 with one of those at a later date.


All was sounding magnificent until ....


  "In fact the one major problem with the machine is the front 
suspension. Not that it's bad ? far from it ? the Sprint ST continues 
the Triumph tradition of being extremely well set up out of the crate, 
but it does lack the adjustability that is, IMHO, absolutely essential 
for a Sports Tourer ? something that needs to be capable of being 
ridden in a brisk-to-ballistic manner when solo, two-up and when laden 
with the kitchen sink. For that you need to be able to adjust all of 
the suspension settings, not just the pre-load."


My God!  Does Triumph own shares in Racetec?   Why do they keep 
producing bikes that have us all running down to suspension shops to 
replace the front end.  The only major criticism I have of my long 
suffering '99 ST is the suspension - in particular the front end.  Why 
not spend the bucks and get it right I wonder.


David
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