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[ST] ST1050 Front Brake recall...?



Today's edition of UK motorcycle rag Motorcycle News is carrying a  
story that Triumph has recently sent out an email to all (?UK?)  
dealers advising of the need to replace front brake components on  
some ST1050 and 1050 Speed Triple bikes.  Apparently Triumph are only  
going to do the repair if the customer asks, and apparently are not  
planning to announce the scheme to customers...

MCN are notorious for taking a rather paranoid attitude to most  
things, but all the same, thought any 1050 owners out there might be  
keen to know about it.  It is not being carried on the MCN web site.

The article concerns Speed Triples prior to VIN 253302 and ST1050s  
prior to VIN 253133.  ON the Speed Triple the problem is fixed  
apparently by fitting a new 'coated caliper pistons to front  
calipers' and for the ST 1050 by fitting a new 'master  
cylinder' (presumably to the front brakes).  Bikes after these VIN  
numbers had the modification made at factory.

The article quotes Triumph as saying "The 1050 ST brakes are tuned  
for a 'gradual resistance feel'.  We have concluded however that some  
riders prefer a more 'solid'  feel.  Triumph has therefore informed  
its dealers that customers wishing to change the original factory  
settings of the front brake feel may be offered an alternative master  
cylinder under warranty." (etc. with more details of Speed Triple.).

Triumph's response is a little odd - MCN reports at least one rider  
is nursing injuries apparently resulting from brake failure on a  
1050ST, and the UK Vehicle Operator Services Agency (which appears to  
have some role in ensuring bikes are safe) is investigating the  
ST1050 (and has called for consumer experience reports).

Regards

Gavin Lawrie
ST'03
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