My newest addition to the family

[bccap]

What do you think of the riding position Julius ? I've only ever ridden one { not sure of the year but it's in the picture below }. The thing I remember is it was very comfortable but very upright { I'm six foot two inches }

[JTGS850GL]

To me it's not as upright as your impression. Might have something to do with my height only being 5' 6". Mine actually came with a 3" handlebar riser and I still would like to have another 1/2" to 3/4" rise. Most would love the riding position. A little sporty but not leaned over crotch rockety. Probably the best compromise position.

[GSXR7ED]

What do you think of the riding position Julius ? I've only ever ridden one { not sure of the year but it's in the picture below }. The thing I remember is it was very comfortable but very upright { I'm six foot two inches }

Garth,

Is that you in the pic? You didn't say but I was leaning towards maybe...

Nice bike, btw. I'm also 5' 7" and shrinking so I'm not one for high seated bikes. Good observations in the analysis too.


Ed

[bccap]

Garth,

Is that you in the pic? You didn't say but I was leaning towards maybe...

Nice bike, btw. I'm also 5' 7" and shrinking so I'm not one for high seated bikes. Good observations in the analysis too.


Ed

No. That's the owner of the bike. He was a member here but hasn't been active in a few years now { NormK }

[JTGS850GL]

From what I've seen in the picture, it looks like the seat has been lowered and the handlebars are raised and offset. Pretty much what I'm looking to do as well.

[bccap]

From what I've seen in the picture, it looks like the seat has been lowered and the handlebars are raised and offset. Pretty much what I'm looking to do as well.

That could well be. I'm lousy at guessing heights but I'm taller than Norm is. I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable whatever way he had it set up. Just different than what I was used to.........

[JTGS850GL]

That could well be. I'm lousy at guessing heights but I'm taller than Norm is. I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable whatever way he had it set up. Just different than what I was used to.........

Ya, that's the funny thing about most bikes. No one way works for everyone. Tall rider, short riders, slim rider and fat riders each need certain mods to make the bike perfect for them. My plan is to keep the ST for a long time so I'm investing in the mods that make it right for me. I am finding that there are some advantages to having both a local rider and a highway touring bike appropriate to the situation. Never can have too many options.

[alke46]

Congrats Julius, now you are learning what I have known for 20 years now.
I bought my '93 in '97 and today it has 127K on it and the carbs have never been cleaned. (hope I don't jinx myself)
Only 1 time did I remove them to tend to some coolant leaks from below the carbs.
Best thing is the fact that it hardly ever needs maintenance attention . However that is also the worst thing about it (in my opinion), I just hate trying to work on the damn thing. If my carbs ever need cleaning perhaps I can bring it to you to teach me how to do it easily. After all, it already knows the roads to Georgia. It has been around. They are great bikes. I just wish they sounded more like a motorcycle.

[80GS850GBob]

Nice ride...and that'd be a bike for me to try out someday...but with all that plastic on her...well, that's one of the reasons I miss my FJ1100.

[JTGS850GL]

Congrats Julius, now you are learning what I have known for 20 years now.
I bought my '93 in '97 and today it has 127K on it and the carbs have never been cleaned. (hope I don't jinx myself)
Only 1 time did I remove them to tend to some coolant leaks from below the carbs.
Best thing is the fact that it hardly ever needs maintenance attention . However that is also the worst thing about it (in my opinion), I just hate trying to work on the damn thing. If my carbs ever need cleaning perhaps I can bring it to you to teach me how to do it easily. After all, it already knows the roads to Georgia. It has been around. They are great bikes. I just wish they sounded more like a motorcycle.

No kidding. When I ride past someone on the side of the road they just look and stare at me. The sound of the engine is more like an rubber band driven electric motor then a motorcycle. So quiet except for the sound of the timing belt. Just a high pitched whirling sound. I think there are some aftermarket exhaust that can make the bike sound more macho but most ST riders seem to like to hear nothing. Big change from my GSes. The 1100 motor with V&H exhaust sounds like a beast since it has baffles but with no fiberglass wadding.