Re: [ST] Several questions

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

1.  Slower turning, even more so when worn; more expensive tire costs; couldn't use my rear-hugger, as it comes around the sides of the tire, and didn't have enough clearance (this is a NWS hugger - other huggers could be different).  I think it was foolish - only gain was "mean looking rear-tire...not worth it.
 
2.  Never (on neither of 2 ST's).  And you shouldn't need anything more than 89.  The Triumph service manual specifically states only 89 (R+M)/2 (the US standard) is required.  And you know the manufacturers tend to err on the safe side when it only affects our wallets.  I would think that something might be amiss if you are experiencing this (or if only once, maybe a bad tank of gas).
 
3.  Not a problem.  You don't need to be that exact.  That's why they give a range on the site glass, you don't have to add oil if you are in the range but on the low side; you don't have to remove any if you are in the range but on the high side.  It is in the "safe"/"recommended" range.  You are fine.
 
 
Matt Heyer

----- Original Message ----
From: David Jonas <kahonas@xxxxxxxxx>
To: st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:37:50 PM
Subject: [ST] Several questions


Hey all.  I have a bunch of questions that I would like to roll into one,
big, confusing email.  So, here goes:

1.  Has anyone "upgraded" their rear tire from a 180 to a 200?  Explain in
either case.  I'd like to hear some opinions.

2.  Does anyone get ping at lower RPM's when trying to get some juice to the
rear?  I'm only running 89 octane and I'm about to go to 91 because of it.
I was just wondering if this was a semi-common "problem"

3.  I changed my oil out yesterday.  I used gold cap 15w-50, and after
riding home from the shop (I love the car craft center!) I let the bike sit
on its center stand and found the oil level had risen to just under the top
mark in the sight glass.  This isn't going to cause a problem, is it?  I
know it's supposed to be centered, but a little over won't be that big a
deal provided it isn't above the top notch, right?

Thanks for listening.  I know I had a few more, but I can't think of them
right now.

David
'99 ST (24,500 miles)
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