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

["Phil" <philbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was seriously thinking about getting heated grips. They seem to be a fair
bit thicker too which will only help. I have pretty big mits and was
thinking thicker grips would be a good thing.

I'll look around at some huggers. I'd like to reduce or remove the gigantic
plastic monstrosity that the number plate etc hangs off too so a hugger
would be a good idea to prevent too much rubbish coming up off the tyre.

I'll definitly pick up a tank guard with the bike. Thanks for the tip. All
the other Triumphs in the shop had one already so maybe the shop fits them
as standard. I can only hope :-)

As for the BMW you'd have to be keen to ship it half way around the world to
sell it :-) I'm over in Australia.

Thanks for the tips,

Phil

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Jenkins" <jeff.jenkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: I've just signed my life away :-)


> 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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