Re: Fuel Light
First the light comes on now and then, when riding a few km more it stays on. The light comes on when the bike had used 14 to 15 liter ( 3.7 to 4 gallon). So there must be 5 to 6 liters left in the tank ( 1.3 to 1.6 gallon). the bike uses 1 liter for about 10 to 12 km (not too fast) riding, that's every 150 km (94 miles) looking for a gas station. I'm anxious to know how to cut that time consuming flap out of the tank. With 2.75 guilder for 1 liter gasoline (about USA $ 4.8 for 1 gallon ) the government is trying to reduce mine riding distance. Have someone experience with a solar powered GTS ? John Dreuning with an thirsty GTS and thinking that 1 liter is 3.785 USA gallon.. Robin Gammon wrote: > With all this discussion on range; tank capacity; burping and cutting the > flap . > > How accurate is the fuel light? How much fuel is left once it comes on > full? > I find it really hard to 'trust' this - I much prefer the proper switch to > reserve idea! > > Robin Gammon
RE: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@
Jon, As I mentioned in a previous mail, I had an argument with a bush in France and need similar parts to you. My UK Yamaha dealer is sorting this now. Should you experience difficulty in sourcing your parts let me know. Since I need similar components, I should be able to point you at a source. Regards, David Evans
RE: GTS vs K1200RS
In a previous post I wrote about an encounter with a K-machine that went something like this: "About a month ago while riding back from the beach I met one in a quite twisty freeway. I was riding solo and the guy was too - I passed him without a second thought while glancing at the bike. Nice machine, but a bit too big for my tastes...blah blah blah." guys, my mistake. I was talking about an encounter with a K1200LT, not RS. I wouldn't be surprised about a guy on an RS smoking me, but I sure was surprised to see an LT clinging to me like glue. Hence my comments on weight and size. re George's line: > Roberto at 130mph you had about 20mph more to go, you blinked that's why you > got your hinney kickedthe two up deal is because of the RS's HP. Jeez, that's probably what it was, that damn mosquito in my eye. How did you find out? ;-) Eventually I did get to the end of the freeway first, but I must admit I could feel the guy breathing in my neck. By the way, my bike won't go over 140 mph unless downhill or with a tailwind. Roberto.
Atanta
Any one else on this list from Atlanta?
Couple questions
Hi all. Still chasing that squeak in the front end. In the mean time, how about a couple more answers from the folks who know... 1. Any magic to getting the front wheel off? I want to have it balanced (Good year shop, mazda wheel adapter, 80s RX-7 wheel weights, right?) before heading off to sturgis (yes, that sturgis). Since the service manual has still not arrived, I'm not sure if there is any trick other than a jack under the front swingarm. 2. Hard bags. Where to get them and which is best. Ideally, this could be done quickly, again in time for Sturgis. I saw the Givi setup and it's pretty sweet, but a bit pricy? Not sure who retails them anyway. 3. Do the Helibars work as well with the GTS as I have heard they do with every other bike they make them for? TIA adam PS--got my FZR250 (yep, 250cc 4 cyl grey-market) running today. Woohoo!
Portugal GTS1000
Hi Guys, I was in Liverpool (UK) yesterday, and stopped at a MC Donalds for lunch. What should be in the car park but a very well worn GTS1000. The rider and his VERY cute pillion were returning to Portugal from a tour of Scotland. I managed to convince him that I too had a GTS, and we swapped a few anecdotes. I think I wrote down his license plate number, so if anyone on this list is from Portugal, maybe you know him, or maybe this guy actually reads this list! I will put out the number when I find the scrap of paper I wrote it on. Regards, David
RE: GTS vs K1200RS
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Crisler, Jon wrote: > If I remember correctly, in one of the major cycle mags they had a chart of > performance figures of tested bikes. Until the Hayabusa came out, the GTS > had the quickest top-gear roll-on performance (going from 50 to 80 mph in > top gear) of any production bike ever tested, even the V-Max. See.there really is an advantage to a 5-speed over a 6-speed! :) Phil
Re: K1200 faster than a GTS?
I would agree with all of these comments, based also on back-to-back riding of the two bikes. The ABS is better WHEN IT WORKS, and the front disk on the GTS takes the K12 hands down. K12 is smoother, and feels as light as or lighter than the GTS (this was when I still had a 130 front though). Biggest advantage to the K bike? You can still buy a new one in the U.S. of A. Phil On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Alan; > I have ridden a friends K1200rs back to back with my GTS on a long high > speed trip. Its speed is deceptive because it doesnt rev as high as the GTS > but in my opinion it is quicker than the GTS and handles much lighter than it > looks. Like the GTS its handeling lightens up a lot once it gets moving. It > has more torque and power than the GTS. If it wasn't so much money the K > 1200 would be an option for me. The front end works very well but doesn't > give the solid confidence inspiring feeling as much as the GTS but is very > compliant on all surfaces and the ABS on the K bike is not a good > as the GTS. > > Bob >
Re: Atanta
On Thu, 20 Jul 2000, Steve Baglien wrote: > Any one else on this list from Atlanta? I'm from Atlanta, but I live in Athens now. Does that count? :-) Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
Re: Cycleserve
I tried it once, a couple years ago. The only bid was from zanmot motors who did a great job and I've touted them on this list before (as have others who then tried it). In a message dated 7/18/00 3:17:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Has anyone tried www.cycleserve.com ?
RE: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@
This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. --_=_NextPart_001_01BFF263.6FA9DB30 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Thanks Dave. My concern is that there might be some parts (bodywork) that are not available. -Original Message- From: Dave Evans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@ Jon, As I mentioned in a previous mail, I had an argument with a bush in France and need similar parts to you. My UK Yamaha dealer is sorting this now. Should you experience difficulty in sourcing your parts let me know. Since I need similar components, I should be able to point you at a source. Regards, David Evans --_=_NextPart_001_01BFF263.6FA9DB30 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" RE: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@ Thanks Dave. My concern is that there might be some parts (bodywork) that are not available. -Original Message- From: Dave Evans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: My GTS got hit !! #$%#!@ Jon, As I mentioned in a previous mail, I had an argument with a bush in France and need similar parts to you. My UK Yamaha dealer is sorting this now. Should you experience difficulty in sourcing your parts let me know. Since I need similar components, I should be able to point you at a source. Regards, David Evans --_=_NextPart_001_01BFF263.6FA9DB30--
RE: Couple questions
Responses: 1 No magic. Just remove the plastic fender, and the gold bracket under the fender. This will give you enough room to get the tire off with out rubbing the caliper and scratching you rim. Loosen the four lugs on the wheel. If you are on a flat surface the center stand will work fine for most maintenance. To lift the front wheel you can use anything really. I use a jack stand with a 2" block of wood between the stand and the swing arm. This is the perfect height so BOTH tires are off the ground so you can bring both wheels in at the same time. 2. Ooh man! The great Klan wars return. And on the side of Klan McGiVi - Garrett. (The crowd go wild) OK if you even have a chance to get them on before Sturgis it would be Givi. The Kruasers have been hard to find in the states. And even harder to find would be the mounting kits for Kruasers. As for getting the Givi's, just go to a local motorcycle dealer which you find though Givi (http://www.givi.it/) and order the kit and your choice of bags. Wait 2 weeks (that's the time it took for mine to ship here in Everett, WA) and install. OK now the opinions: You can have three bags with the Givi setup and you choice of bags sizes that can be mixed and matched as you chose. YES you have a BIG bracket on the back of you bike but it is not that bad looking. I can load lots of weight in all three bags and cruise at 90 easily. The Givi's will give you the most payload and selection of hard bags then any other bag system. This concludes my opinion. 3 I have tried them on my friends GTS (Mike Mortland). Relative change is small but every little bit helps. You will not notice them much when you put them on your bike but if you go back to stock bars you will feel a large change. I have them on order so I think they will help me. Enjoy, Garrett Welch << Happiness is the journey, not the destination. IBMC memberhttp://www.ibmc.org AMA#500406ICQ# 1730192 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://gtser.kendra.com >>> > -- > From: Adam Altman[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 6:19 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Couple questions > > > Hi all. Still chasing that squeak in the front end. In the mean time, > how about a couple more answers from the folks who know... > > 1. Any magic to getting the front wheel off? I want to have it balanced > (Good year shop, mazda wheel adapter, 80s RX-7 wheel weights, right?) > before heading off to sturgis (yes, that sturgis). Since the service > manual has still not arrived, I'm not sure if there is any trick other > than a jack under the front swingarm. > > 2. Hard bags. Where to get them and which is best. Ideally, this could > be done quickly, again in time for Sturgis. I saw the Givi setup and it's > pretty sweet, but a bit pricy? Not sure who retails them anyway. > > 3. Do the Helibars work as well with the GTS as I have heard they do with > every other bike they make them for? > > TIA > > adam > > PS--got my FZR250 (yep, 250cc 4 cyl grey-market) running today. Woohoo! > >
GTS For Sale, Not mine.
1993 Yamaha GTS1000 Exc. Cond. Soft Bags $.00CDN 403-247-6818 Jason Crowley
newbie to list and bike covers
Greetings everyone. My name is Doug McIntosh and I am the proud, new owner of a 1993 GTS. I live in Austin, Texas, and I've been riding my old bike, a 1985 Honda Magna V65, all over the US and Canada over the last four years. It was this touring (and riding my friend's '92 FJ1200A through the mountains of Colorado)that made me realize I needed a different bike. So, here I am, and I must say I've never seen or ridden anything like our beloved GTS. So, I look forward to seeing what happens on the list as well as meeting some of you on my "weekend" rides.. So, with basic introductions out of the way, I pose a question to you all: Does anyone have any suggestions about makes and SIZES for a bike cover? I'm not sure what size might work best. Thanks and Cheers, Doug '93 GTS 1000A '85 Magna V65 "Bonecrusher" Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: newbie to list and bike covers
Congrats on your new purchase Doug and welcome to the list. You will find we are friendly bunch, but you will have to wait and earn your S/A#. That being Smart Ass #. As for the cover, I purchased a generic cover, but I did go out to the garage for some info. Mine is manufactured by Dow Canvas 4230 Clipper Drive Manitowac, Wisconsin 54220. Ph# 1-800-558-7755. The tag say's it's a Number 125 Touring/Full Dress. I have the same brand cover for my Venture as well, albeit a different size. And no neither of them are canvas, it is made of some kind of nylon (?). I have seen these covers at most bike shops I have visited. Grant Gall S/A#10 - just so you know! Douglass McIntosh wrote: > > Greetings everyone. My name is Doug McIntosh and I am the proud, new owner > of a 1993 GTS. I live in Austin, Texas, and I've been riding my old bike, a > 1985 Honda Magna V65, all over the US and Canada over the last four years. > It was this touring (and riding my friend's '92 FJ1200A through the > mountains of Colorado)that made me realize I needed a different bike. So, > here I am, and I must say I've never seen or ridden anything like our > beloved GTS. So, I look forward to seeing what happens on the list as well > as meeting some of you on my "weekend" rides.. > > So, with basic introductions out of the way, I pose a question to you all: > Does anyone have any suggestions about makes and SIZES for a bike cover? > I'm not sure what size might work best. > > Thanks and Cheers, > > Doug > '93 GTS 1000A > '85 Magna V65 "Bonecrusher" > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
RE: Portugal GTS1000
More GTS were sold in Portugal then just about any where and I got to meet the writer who claims to be the cause of it and also claims to be the first one to drop it at the roll out in morocco. told him most of us do it so he should not feel bad. but all the ones I have seen in Portugal have no ABS. Mike Coan www.warmnsafe.com Home of the Heat-troller www.ttg-global.com Motorcycle & Travel Site -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Evans Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 3:32 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Portugal GTS1000 Hi Guys, I was in Liverpool (UK) yesterday, and stopped at a MC Donalds for lunch. What should be in the car park but a very well worn GTS1000. The rider and his VERY cute pillion were returning to Portugal from a tour of Scotland. I managed to convince him that I too had a GTS, and we swapped a few anecdotes. I think I wrote down his license plate number, so if anyone on this list is from Portugal, maybe you know him, or maybe this guy actually reads this list! I will put out the number when I find the scrap of paper I wrote it on. Regards, David
Re: does size matter ?
Kevin or anyone else, Any suggestions for the rear tire ?? MB - Original Message - From: Kevin Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:38 PM Subject: RE: does size matter ? > The 120/70 or 120/60 are much better profiles for the GTS1000. Keep the > pressures at 38psi front 40 psi rear and the handling is much better than > the OEM 130/60. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > -Original Message- > From: Michel Bijl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 2:21 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: does size matter ? > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > I have a question. > > I had my front tire replaced.=20 > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm width front tire. My shop put on = > a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just fine, but should I be = > worried about the size? > > Regards, > > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > Content-Type: text/html; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > > > http-equiv=3DContent-Type> > > > > > I have a question. > > I had my front tire replaced. = > > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm = > width front=20 > tire. My shop put on a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just = > fine, but=20 > should I be worried about the size? > > Regards, > >Bijl > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60-- > >
Re: does size matter ?
I'm on my 3rd set of Dunlop 207's and swear by them. I use 120/70 up front and 180/55 rear and keep psi 38/42 I get about 7000 miles out of them. After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :) Hey by the way.I need a SA ranking ;) I do have a Corbin seat so that must count for something right? Hugh On 20 Jul 2000, at 15:59, Michel Bijl wrote: > Kevin or anyone else, > > Any suggestions for the rear tire ?? > > MB > > > - Original Message - > From: Kevin Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:38 PM > Subject: RE: does size matter ? > > > > The 120/70 or 120/60 are much better profiles for the GTS1000. Keep the > > pressures at 38psi front 40 psi rear and the handling is much better than > > the OEM 130/60. > > > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Michel Bijl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 2:21 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: does size matter ? > > > > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > > Content-Type: text/plain; > > charset="iso-8859-1" > > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > > > I have a question. > > > > I had my front tire replaced.=20 > > > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm width front tire. My shop put on = > > a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just fine, but should I be = > > worried about the size? > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > > Content-Type: text/html; > > charset="iso-8859-1" > > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > > > > > > > > http-equiv=3DContent-Type> > > > > > > > > > > I have a question. > > > > I had my front tire replaced. = > > > > > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm = > > width front=20 > > tire. My shop put on a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just = > > fine, but=20 > > should I be worried about the size? > > > > Regards, > > > >> Bijl > > > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60-- > > > > > >
Re: newbie to list and bike covers
Hi Doug welcome to the list , i'am fairly new to the list my self and live in bristol , UK. Its a goldmine of information from those who know ,and i have had some great replies to questions asked . I would like to come to USA one day and meet up with some fellow GTS owners as their doesn't seem to be many in the UK , i've only met three other owners so far. You will find some interesting mods on the list if you search back a bit ,as well as some after market parts to improve your bike , ie ( heli bars ) i'd never heard of them before i joined the list , i'll probably get some. atb Nick T
RE: does size matter ?
Stock 170/60 seems to be the consensus winner.but if your a poseur (I resemble that remark!!) the 180/55 fits like a charm! Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Michel Bijl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:00 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: does size matter ? Kevin or anyone else, Any suggestions for the rear tire ?? MB - Original Message - From: Kevin Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:38 PM Subject: RE: does size matter ? > The 120/70 or 120/60 are much better profiles for the GTS1000. Keep the > pressures at 38psi front 40 psi rear and the handling is much better than > the OEM 130/60. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > -Original Message- > From: Michel Bijl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 2:21 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: does size matter ? > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > I have a question. > > I had my front tire replaced.=20 > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm width front tire. My shop put on = > a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just fine, but should I be = > worried about the size? > > Regards, > > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60 > Content-Type: text/html; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > > > http-equiv=3DContent-Type> > > > > > I have a question. > > I had my front tire replaced. = > > > The service manual prescribes a 130 mm = > width front=20 > tire. My shop put on a 120 mm wide tire battlax. The bike steers just = > fine, but=20 > should I be worried about the size? > > Regards, > >Bijl > > --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFF1BE.4FED5F60-- > >
RE: does size matter ?
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of Hugh Hamilton > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 1:22 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Re: does size matter ? > > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :) How would they know that ? Other than street corners, there's no curves in Florida ;-) Richard
Re: does size matter ?
Try a BT56 Bridgestone 180/55 @ 41psi . although its now been updated to a BT010 , i haven't tryed them yet but the write ups have been good in the press . both these tyres are quite sticky , so they may not last to long , about 5000 miles with mixed riding ( giving it a handful most of the time ). atb Nick T
RE: does size matter ?
Lets see.on-ramps and off-ramps for I-95 and lets not forget Moroso Motorsports Park or Homestead :) > > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the > > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :) > > How would they know that ? Other than street corners, there's no curves in > Florida ;-) > > Richard > >
Clarification (some might call this fluff, some not)
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Re: does size matter ?
I'm with Hugh on the "Slipstones" but Kevin Hawkins swears by them--might be the weather down here in Florida (could be the burn-outs). If you keep it under 90 MPH I can recommend the Azaro's, if not, I like the Macadams. I have only replaced tires as a set, though, and while it hasn't eliminated the wobble with all types of tires, it did reduce one variable. Good luck! Florida Kev --- Hugh Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm on my 3rd set of Dunlop 207's and swear by them. > I use 120/70 up front and 180/55 rear and keep psi > 38/42 > > I get about 7000 miles out of them. > > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out > why all the > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :) > > Hey by the way.I need a SA ranking ;) I do have > a Corbin seat > so that must count for something right? > > Hugh > > On 20 Jul 2000, at 15:59, Michel Bijl wrote: > > > Kevin or anyone else, > > > > Any suggestions for the rear tire ?? > > > > MB > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Kevin Hawkins > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Multiple recipients of list > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:38 PM > > Subject: RE: does size matter ? > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
RE: does size matter ?
--- "Lanouette, Richard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > > Behalf Of Hugh Hamilton > > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 1:22 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: Re: does size matter ? > > > > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found > out why all the > > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones > :) > > How would they know that ? Other than street > corners, there's no curves in > Florida ;-) > > Richard > Hey now, why do you think we make them construct those big cloverleafs? __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
Re: does size matter ?
Ah yes, but the freeway offramps...AWESOME!!! Grant Gall Lanouette, Richard wrote: > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > > Behalf Of Hugh Hamilton > > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 1:22 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: Re: does size matter ? > > > > After using a set of Battleaxe's I quickly found out why all the > > locals here in south Florida call them Slipstones :) > > How would they know that ? Other than street corners, there's no curves in > Florida ;-) > > Richard
Re: Fuel Light
Eh.1 gallon (USA) = 3.785 liter when I was thinking it all over again. > John Dreuning with an thirsty GTS and thinking that 1 liter is 3.785 USA > gallon.. >
Re: GTS vs Hayabusa
In a message dated 7/19/00 8:53:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > performance figures of tested bikes. Until the Hayabusa came out, the GTS > had the quickest top-gear roll-on performance (going from 50 to 80 mph in I rode with a Hayabusa a few weeks ago. We did a roll on in 2nd gear and I felt like I was in reverse he ran away from me so fast. Fred Grefe
Re: Couple questions
I have GIVI's - 36L side bags & 50L top. Have been to 130MPH with all three on - the GTS was still pulling at 130 but did not feel like 140 was possible. The bike was rock stable with the luggage on at speed. You will notice more truck passing turbulence but I suspect that is true for any luggage. It's not too bad but seems worse than the naked bike. The 36L won't hold an XXL full face helmet. The 50L will hold TWO plus a jacket and the bike cover. If you get them someplace where GIVI is set up, like the recent Mid Ohio Superbike races, they will install them FREE. This is a non-trivial offer, installation of the rack on a GTS is a PITA. Bill -Original Message- From: Welch, Garrett R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, July 20, 2000 12:50 PM Subject: RE: Couple questions >2. Ooh man! The great Klan wars return. And on the side of Klan McGiVi - Garrett. (The crowd go wild) >OK if you even have a chance to get them on before Sturgis it would be Givi. The Kruasers have been hard to find in the states. And even harder to find would be the mounting kits for Kruasers. As for getting the Givi's, just go to a local motorcycle dealer which you find though Givi (http://www.givi.it/) and order the kit and your choice of bags. Wait 2 weeks (that's the time it took for mine to ship here in Everett, WA) and install. > >OK now the opinions: You can have three bags with the Givi setup and you choice of bags sizes that can be mixed and matched as you chose. YES you have a BIG bracket on the back of you bike but it is not that bad looking. I can load lots of weight in all three bags and cruise at 90 easily. The Givi's will give you the most payload and selection of hard bags then any other bag system. This concludes my opinion. >
Re: Electrical problem
Thanks. My problem is solved, was a fuse problem. Thanks again. > Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 16:25:48 -0400 > From: "Hugh Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Electrical problem > Message-ID: <3975D68C.5028.339D7B7@localhost> > > The bike's main fuse block is located under the rear tail cowling > behind the seat. > When you remove the seat, you'll see a rectangular box with a > rubber cover over it. I'm sure you'll discover your blown fuse there.\ > Although from what you're describing, the problem sounds more > severe than a simply blown fuse. Those are just too many circuits > gone bad at once. Sounds more like a bad harness connector. > > Good luck, > Hugh > > On 19 Jul 2000, at 15:51, German Gonzalez Navarro wrote: > > > My Bike shows this problem: The tachometer, odometer, directional lights, > > horn, stop light, they don't work. The light of the Abs always remains > > blinking. > > > > The Motorcycle works, it doesn't show any other problem. > > > > When energizing one of the damaged circuits directly of the battery, > > apparently all the instruments work, (tachometer, odometer, etc ...) > > . > > This can be a problem of fuse, but I don't know the location of all the > > fuses. I found two of fusible in the starter relay, they are in good state. > > In the microfiche are indicated additional fuses. > > > > Where they are? > > Is a problem of fuse? > > Can you help me to solve my problem? > > > >
Re: Fuel Light
Hey guys - what a knowledge base you are! The only thing missing from this lot of info is the conversion from US:UK Gallons!! Thanks for your help. John - fule might be expensive but this solar powered GTS might seriously cut riding time in the UK - about 3 days sun per year?! Robin Gammon
RE: Couple questions
Adam, the Krauser OEM bags work really well and when they're off the bike the mounts are inconspicuous and useful as bungee hooks. You can get these from Germany. The Heli bars are fine also and give you a couple of inches extra height. Gil H.
Gallons to Gallons
1 Imperial Gallon (British)= 1.20095 US Gallons 1 US Gallon = .83267 Imperial Gallons Hugh (Still awaiting his SA rating from the SA wizard) On 21 Jul 2000, at 0:19, Robin Gammon wrote: > Hey guys - what a knowledge base you are! The only thing missing from this > lot of info is the conversion from US:UK Gallons!! Thanks for your help. > > John - fule might be expensive but this solar powered GTS might seriously > cut riding time in the UK - about 3 days sun per year?! > > Robin Gammon > >
