[Author Index]
[Date Index]
[Thread Index]
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]
Re: New subscribers
.
>
>The negatives: Everyone who owned a pre-Hinckley Triumph will tell you
>about it (I was there, I know most of that stuff was crap). Stories about
>mysterious electrical problems (shades *sic* of darkness by Lucas). Less
>than enthusiastic customer service from corporate headquarters. Long waits
>for parts and accessories.
>
This is a different breed altogether. Only the name is the same.
>What is the valve adjustment interval? Has anyone tried a more sporting
>tire, say Michelin Macadams? Is the swing arm attached to the lump or the
>frame? Does the EMU monitor for detonation? Is there a catalytic
converter
>in the can? How's the horn?
>
5-6 k on the valves for checking. My dealer told me the newer T5 engines
are not needing much if any adjustment.
Still on stock tires, but I can report good lean angles when the tires have
been warmed up.
Swing arm is on the frame.
Don't know about EMU.
No cat.
Horn sucks.
James
>The other bikes on my current short list are CBR900RR, X1 Lightning,
VFR800,
>Hayabusa, and YZF R1 (I can dream can't I?).
>
>Many thanks to Eric for yeoman work in maintaining and managing this list.
>
>ssmith@xxxxxxxxxxx
>mrcrashhappy@xxxxxxxxx
>
>**************
>Crash's Credo: I find motorcycling a highly personal experience in which I
>achieve states of concentration not unlike meditation. The pastime allows
>me to indulge myself in illegal (misdemeanor) behavior and test the limits
>of my riding skills, physical endurance, and good sense. There is no joy
>surpassing that of being scared spitless at speed and large lean angles on
>an over-powered sport bike. God, I love it so. Now get the %@#! out of my
>way, if you please, sir.
>**************
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> The ST Mailing list is sponsored by the Unofficial ST Website
> http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST and Mailing List info
>
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The ST Mailing list is sponsored by the Unofficial ST Website
http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST and Mailing List info
=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=