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Re: [ST] Re: Triumph Brakes was RE: Brett



Then I had the bargain of the century - brand new 01 ST bought in 03 with hard bags for 9K out the door. I know - that's why I bought it.

;-)

Zoltan
----- Original Message ----- From: "Emile Nossin" <Emile@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:49 PM
Subject: RE: [ST] Re: Triumph Brakes was RE: Brett



>From: Nathan Maher
I can't recall how many miles you said were on your Sprint when
you bought it but I believe that it was used, right?

Nope, it was brand new (yes, a brand new 2001 model) with 0 km. I put 6000 km on it in the last 2 months. He still has an identical one in his showroom, going for 9900 euros with the 2 year factory warranty ( www.motorbikeweesp.com , I made that :-) and no, that's not my T-max scooter on the picture).

If you're bike is like mine, after a while the buildup of brake dust
and other misc. junk will cause some of the pistons to work less
freely than the others.

I've had that problem on almost every bike I had, mainly due to corrosion within the pistons when riding thru winter salt. Motorcycle brakes are not made for winter... But my brakes are fine and feel how they should feel. The initial grab is solid but not touchy, although I know with other pads (the original still on there) they can become quite a lot touchier (I testrode a used Sprint with other pads). I will have my guy put other pads on them once these are worn, but so far they are fine and consistent. I haven't ridden them thru winter weather... yet.

What I was referring to was a test I read, which I just refound
on the website. I quote from the '99 MCN review:

"A Triumph representative told us that once the engineers decided to
use the highly potent 955cc engine, borrowed from the Daytona (although
retuned for more torque), they thought it wise to upgrade the brakes,
as well. The only concern was that the Daytona's potent twin, four-piston
front calipers and 320mm rotors might be so powerful that sport-touring
riders might find them intimidating. To that end, a subtle pad change
keeps the ST's binders from generating the abrupt initial bite of the
Speed Triple's, but power and feel are still excellent."

So Gene might not have the original pads? Considering this text I
guess mine are behaving as advertisement, no complaints here.
Although I'll still put other types of pads there eventually since
I don't mind a bit more sensitivity.

Emile
www.piloot.com

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