life saving fluff
Try this out for some technical reading. www.molenda.com/accident.html I've attended his program.
Re: second list fluff
Well BOB, I for one enjoy the fluff; it's the only reason I stay subscribed to this mailing list. If the only reason that I was interested in this list was for resolving problems with my bike, I would subscribe only during those times that I needed help. There are only so many maintenance related topics that we can cover here, and I tend to believe that they have all be discussed. On the other hand, we can always have another riding event or discuss enjoyable areas to ride. I believe that this whole thread was started because a couple of riders were discussing riding around Loveland pass... while I live in North Georgia, I still find this of interest because I am planning a trip there this summer. Never undersell the content, if it doesn't interest you, delete the message. Now fluff about fluff has been filling this list, on and off, for the past 6 month. Lets drop it. -Sven >Gentlemen, >I was not attempting to compare our list with other lists. I am terribly >confident that the fluff on any given list is proportionate to the number of >units sold/subscribers to the list. That having been said, does it change the >fact that the original intent of the list was GTS content, not unrelated >personal information? We may be better at self regulation, but does that mean >there is not room for improvement? If fluff is what keeps this list alive, >then, it should be identified as such. > > This message was sent using Access1 Mail! http://www.access1.net
Fluff!!! 1985 Yamaha FZ750!!
I good friend of mine has a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 that is in MINT condition. If I want it, it's mine.for a price! Does anyone on this list have any comments or experiences with this model? From what I understand it was the first "Genesis" five valve motor produced by Yamaha and it was a thriller. Comments? Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000
Re: Fluff!!! 1985 Yamaha FZ750!!
I had an '86 model and loved that bike ! I had even considered getting one again but not now with a project bike in hand. Mine was good handling and quick the longer wheelbase made it easier to get off the line than the GSXR 750's and I used to be able to stay ahead of the Ninja 900's (of that time frame) from light to light as long as I holeshotted them I never went to an actual dragstrip but it was definitely one of the funnest bikes I ever owned. They are eligible for vintage racing now from what I heard but the GSXR 750 was a lighter and better handling bike on roadcourses and you might not stand much of a chance against them there. Although Eddie Lawson did win at Daytona on one so it does have a winning heritage but not much of one. The OW's came out shortly after and were also promptly smoked by the RC30 Honda's. The FZ750 was a good fun bike which didn't hurt to ride for 2 hours at time and had good performance for a bike not as hardcore as a GSXR. I'll never forget mine even though there is always newer faster better. Feel free to email me off list if you like.
Suggestion, Create a second list
> Why doesn't someone that is interested create a second list, a trivia list of > sorts, that could be a forum for idle banter and motorcycle related info that > is not directly GTS? Then, those interested in social affairs have an > appropriate place to meet and exchange. I know of what you speak. There have been times when I've been frustrated by the banter on here, generating the volume of mail. But it's worse on other lists. The Vmax list broke into two lists, and that's caused more problems than it's solved. Now some belong to one list, some bleong to the other, and some belong to both so we can see everything. Why? People wind up posting tech info/questions to BOTH lists. To not be on one list would be to miss some tech stuff. And then there's the extra duplication of messages: Some prople post the same question to both lists, so you wind up seeing the message threads twice. Considering how little traffic we're getting these days, I'm happy to have one list, stay in digest mode, and scroll through one message a day. -K == Kelly CashMain: 408-727-5497 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
MityVac mighty cheap
> ... the MityVac is supposed to be great. Well, I just ordered one because > I found it for $10 (plus $5.97 shipping)! Try: http://www.actron.com/... They are great. I use 'em. The one listed doesn't seek to have the entire kit though. The kit has tubing and a fluid catch-tank. > Haven't gotten it yet, but the company is very responsive with emails and > tracking numbers. Get yours now before the ST1100 guys get 'em all! They're gone. I just called, it seems someone placed an order for 200 of them. Wiped out their stock. Oh well. -K == Kelly CashMain: 408-727-5497 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
Re: MityVac mighty cheap
Maybe they'll show up on eBay. I thought of doing that myself! In a message dated 03/22/2000 10:17:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >They're gone. I just called, it seems someone placed an order for >200 of them. Wiped out their stock.
GTS Death Valley ride pics
Hi all- I have 55MB of pictures from the Death Valley trip last weekend. I need a place to post 'em. Each shot is around 700k - 900k. They're 1600x1200, fine quality. (I'm not yet adept enough with gimp to change the compression to make the filesize smaller) There's also a 6MB .AVI (which can be viewed with Quicktime) of the motley crew singing "Happy Birthday" to Maxine. (fortunately for all, it's a movie only, no sound) Please let me know where to send 'em, -K == Kelly CashMain: 408-727-5497 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
Re: GTS interchange parts list?
If you need a front wheel, rear wheel, front arm parts, or that oil-window cover, check out the sidecar builders. These original parts are not found on mine GTS, so they must be somewhere. http://www.side-bike.de/ http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/ http://www.wbm.nl/index.html , [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Dreuning The Netherlands GTS/Mega Comete sidecar; 2WS, 1WD with 185-50-R14 tyres on the wheels and a front arm on the wrong side ;-) Dan Neuman wrote: > Hello All, > It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The > problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than > pristine condition. > Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what > parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on > the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it > is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? > Thanks, > Daniel > SF CA
Re: Fluff!!! 1985 Yamaha FZ750!!
They were all good but as I remeber the tarriff '87 ? 700 cc model with the 1/2 fairing was the one to have. I considered the same thing but no room in the garage. Stan -- > From: Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Fluff!!! 1985 Yamaha FZ750!! > Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 8:36 AM > > I good friend of mine has a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 that is in MINT condition. If > I want it, it's mine.for a price! Does anyone on this list have any > comments or experiences with this model? From what I understand it was the > first "Genesis" five valve motor produced by Yamaha and it was a thriller. > Comments? > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 >
Re: GTS interchange parts list?
Not too much interchangable with the FZR 1000. Rear caliper, same rear pads, rear swing arm, counter and rear sprockets, rear rim but w/o abs pickup. Cylinder block, cases and trans, radiator maybe. Crank is different as is the head, and cams. Compressions is lower but I don''t know if its due to the pistons, head and or head gasket. I got a salvage bike for this purpose but may restore it. Stan -- > From: Dan Neuman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: GTS interchange parts list? > Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 3:40 PM > > Hello All, > It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The > problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than > pristine condition. > Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what > parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on > the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it > is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? > Thanks, > Daniel > SF CA > >
Re: second list fluff
Sven, To each his own. I have not seen you on the list at all in quite awhile. I do agree we are limited to the breadth of topics GTS related, but when two guys are arguing the value a trip only one intends to take... such as happened recently.. to me, it is useless, and inappropriate. I support the list and resources it represents, and, if you were heading to a locale, certainly, I personally see nothing wrong with posting a "Hey, I am heading to Timbuktu, anyone know any good roads?" type post. Again, we all have our opinions. It seems the general content of the list has deteriorated so badly, I question its value to me at all. It is good to see you are still around. Take care, RSRBOB
Re: second list fluff
BTW, I know exactly where you live. Cumming.
saddle bags and other fluff
--91304706B7B925EA3E7506B5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just a little note of caution. Don't let the gas filler cover fly open too often, it will eventually break the hinge pin on the left side. Found out the hard way. If anyone is interested in a set of RKA soft bags, color matched red, used one year and in excellent shape - $75 let me know off list. PS - I don't mind fluff either. Jim Hoetker '93 gts Louisville --91304706B7B925EA3E7506B5 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just a little note of caution. Don't let the gas filler cover fly open too often, it will eventually break the hinge pin on the left side. Found out the hard way. If anyone is interested in a set of RKA soft bags, color matched red, used one year and in excellent shape - $75 let me know off list. PS - I don't mind fluff either. Jim Hoetker '93 gts Louisville --91304706B7B925EA3E7506B5--
