Re: I've just signed my life away :-)

["Jeff Jenkins" <jeff.jenkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd replace the stock grips with some thick foam ones, personal preference
there....  the thin stock ones were just too hard on my hands (even with gel
gloves.)  Get a rear hugger, either the triumph plastic one or Jack Lilly's
carbon fiber model.  Carbon Fiber tank protector from Triumph, cheap
insurance against belt buckle scratches - unless you plan on getting the
tankbag, as it's mount does the job just fine itself.

Of course the perfect accessory for the ST is my '87 BMW K75c, of which I
have for sale since getting my '99 ST.      ;)


On a different note, just talked to some friends and they told me Ducati is
upgrading the next ST4 with the engine from the 996.....  GRRROWL!   Might
be some competition for the Sprint!


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil" <philbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Sprint ST List" <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 6:43 AM
Subject: I've just signed my life away :-)


> I just went down to the local dealer to try and get a test ride on an ST
and
> hopefully sus out the price a bit. I've ended up ordering one and it will
be
> in mid next week. Oh my god! After the test ride I just couldn't help
> myself. These things handle like you wouldn't believe! The just tip into
> corners and they're so confidence inspiring and that engine!!!
>
> Is there anything anyone would recommend getting done from new? Also
should
> I just follow the recommended break in procedure? I don't know how I'm
going
> to last this next week. I'll be going  insane :-) The worst part is I've
got
> to go away for a month for work in about 3 weeks time. The bike will only
be
> just run in and I'll be leaving it in the garage for a whole month!
> Grrrrrrrrr! If the bike will be sitting for a month should I do anything
to
> look after it? Maybe I should get a friend to give it a ride once a week
or
> so?
>
> Sorry to prattle on so much but I'm still feeling really excited. Looking
> forward to catching up with some of the Australian list members.
>
> Phil
> '99 TE410 (not for much longer)
> '00 ST955 (WOOHOOOO!!!!!!)
>
>
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