Shaft drive on new ST

[foggydewhearst]

Checking availability on the new ST, (wow-the red is SHARP), I see that shaft drive is now an option! Check it out!
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/1/2/80458212.htm
:lollol:

[Stlakid]

MISPRINT

[zore]

If the sprint were shaft drive, I would have never bought it.

[Jhumphrey]

Im with you zore, Im not up for shaft drive either.

[Stlakid]

Another vote for the simplicity and dependability of a chain!

[DaveM]

Zore,
I am with you if it had a shaft drive mine would still be on the shop floor.

davem

[RedMick]

On 2005-08-12 02:41, Stlakid wrote:
MISPRINT

Do you mean Miss Sprint? :-D I wish someone would ask them for a shaft drive ST.

[TBSstunta]

I think shaft drives are just fine, and depending on how they are engineered they are only slightly less efficient than chain. The new K1200S shaft only looses 14% power to the rear wheel while chains loose 10%. Its not a deal breaker either way for my if I like the bike. I got an 1100S and its been fine, in fact its nice not to have to deal with the chain. That being said a pro oiler makes dealing with a chain nice and easy too.

Chain or shaft, if the bike is good I'll buy it.

[monochrome_boy]

I agree shaft or chain as long as the bike is good. Can't see Triumph going the shaft route unless they come up with a new big tourer, which would be nice!

[GeorgeT]

My BMW R1150R has a shaft and it's only noticeable below 10 mph. Other than that, I certainly don't notice it when riding and prefer it for the minor maintenance it requires. Unfortunately, my Sprint ST has a chain. It was one of the things that I considered a "negative" when doing research for a new ride. The good news though is that the Triumph chain is easy to lube and adjust and the bike comes standard with a centerstand. It's unobtrusive in driving. So, while I'll put up with the added maintenance of the chain, it's the core goodness of the motorcycle that makes it worthwhile.