[ST] 955 motor

[triumph1 <triumph1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well my 00 RS is in for it's annual physical and the findings so far 
aren't favorable.  #1 cylinder has oil in it and has high compression 
(220) and the #2 and 3 cylinders are at an even 170.  Means one or all 
of three things, scored cylinder, worn valve guides, rings not doing 
their job causing build up in the combustion chamber.  So at 76,000 
miles my Rs is probably about done.  I am more than disappointed that a 
regularly maintained modern motor has gone bad this soon.  I figured I'd 
get at least 100k out of it before anything major went wrong, but not 
the case.  The real disheartening thing about it is that todays bikes 
are basically built as a throw away item.  It will cost upwards of a 
grand to do the top end and a used motor would cost about half that.  So 
any plans for distance riding are over for this year and the real season 
hasn't even begun.  I think I am going to try and buy another triumph 
this summer, but have been impressed with some of the asian bikes 
performance and reliability records.  If I do try another Triumph I am 
going to get a Tiger or Daytona 955.  I am definitely going to have to 
locate another motor for this bike and will be keeping it as a second 
bike to beat around on.

Tim
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