Kurt's fluff finale - Still not on topic!
Hey guys: A few of you already know that I sold my GTS to a fellow from Calgary Canada. Yup, Grant, there's another one up there... Not sure if he wants me to throw his name out to the general public, so I will refrain. If you get a new subscriber from Calgary, treat him well, he's a good guy. My GTS was the best street bike I have owned so far, and I kept it longer than any previous. I've just made the decision to follow some other pursuits for a while, and it's too much a shame to let a bike like that sit in a "pole barn." Not shuffling feet saying "aww shucks," I've just done everything I wanted to do with a GTS. No plans for a new street ride yet. Going to be 100% dirt biker for a little while. Anyway, it has been a great couple of years with you guys. Thanks for the laughs, anecdotes, debates and tips on regional cuisine.. For anyone inclined, keep in touch. You can find me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Kurt Fackler
Re: Jay outta know
Jeez, S/A#2: You take the long way to say "oops." Cross country trip on GSXR750 for you. #8 In a message dated 1/26/00 8:20:17 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > mm cough emm cough, > > (Sound of SA#2 stuffing foot in his mouth) Really the point is similar to > when I sould stereo equipment. Every yahoo would come in with the same two > questions 1) "Holding a Consumer Reports Magazine"...where ..this model > 2) Show me your best speakers! > > I'd do the same for each client...ask them a bit about what they listened > too (like..Allen what type of riding to you do now, what kinds of bikes > have you had in the past, what did you like about each one, why, what didn't > you like, why?..etc) Then I'd pull out their favorite copy of Michael > Jackson Thriller BIG OL YUCK!...and let them listen to all the speakers in > their price range... > > Moral of the story: > > Bikes are like stereo equipment. Everyone will like or dislike different > things. All that matters is if you like the way the rpoduct works and it > fits your lifestyle. > > > Now a V-Max with an 8-track.hmmm
Re: GTS Braking Stats
> Wasn't it 90' feet from 60 mph? > > Henry Not in the snow. ;^) Kurt
Re: Winter (FLUFF)
"You are master of your own destiny." It is you who choose to sit in dark dreary office. HA! Want me to send you a box of gumption, Fill? Ha! You know what to do! When it's all said and done, I doubt that as you are collecting your harp from St. Peter that you'll be kicking yourself saying "dang - I really should have spent some more time at the office!" Ride. Now. As for the rest of you, be sure to watch the news. They will save you. They are your mentor. They will remind you that it is cold, and you should drive carefully, and you should "bundle-up Brrr." As if you were either a moron or a two-year-old. Get out there and practice your "bootleggers turn-around". Just remember to take off the emergency brake just before the car reaches the full 180 degrees. Get on that throttle... Happy snow. I'm crying a river for you guys... Really. Rod C... How's summer going? Kurt > OK, which is worse...having a GTS, having the time to ride, and having > snow, or.having a GTS, having delightful riding weather, and having an > office that beckons louder than the potential ride. > > :( > > Phil > > > On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Burton, Bob wrote: > > > And I mean fluff, like in the snow variety, 12+ inches in parts of > Charlotte > > NC and surrounding area (actually more to the south go figure), and just > > think it was 70 about a week ago and great riding all the way up into the > > mountains. Kurt, quit playing with that drag and drop weather. > > > > Bob B. > > (ps just so you know average YEARLY snowfall in Charlotte NC is 6.7 inches) >
Re: I'm on my fifth, you Yuasa Poster children...
Bob, That's kind of interesting. Are the plates more brittle (brittler) in an uncharged state - making a short more likely? Or, is it that the sediment laying on the bottom shorting out the plates? Inquiring mind want to know. Kurt In a message dated 1/21/00 7:15:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > There is a high probability that the battery is not receiving a full charge > when it is originally put into service. To ensure a long life from your > battery, it should be charged before installation, according to the battery > charging instructions. Almost all of the premature battery failures I have > seen could be attributed to not being fully charged before use. > RSRBOB
Re: I'm on my fifth, you Yuasa Poster children...
Sure it has, Kevin. You start it up and ride it with some sort of frequency and that "alternator thingy" is a great substitute for a trickle charger... :^) Winter sucks. /8^( Kurt > My GTS has never seen a battery charger! > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS100
Re: Squids (was Re: Damaged GTS for sale) (FLUFF)
In a message dated 1/21/00 3:05:35 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Phil wrote: > > > > Nope, not me, no squid here, so.OK, I guess after 26,000 miles you're > > saying I shouldn't change the rear tire??? OK, but dang... > > Man, you have got to quite using those soft compound tires on your bike > so that you can get some 'serious' miles on them. ;^) The power of inference. :^) Perhaps he only gets 26,000 out of them as a result of his "Fill's patented burnout". He inscribes his initials with smouldering rubber upon on the campus parking lot once or twice a week. Kurt
Re: (GPS discussion)
Good explanation. What model, specifically, have you found most compatible for motorcycling. Louis - I'm thinking in terms of off-roading if you have a suggestion... Kurt In a message dated 1/18/00 5:45:40 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > There's a long-winded answer to your simple question. There's plenty more > > expanation available online. The large brand is Garmin and www.garmin.com > has > plenty of info. > > Jay
Re: GTS Top Speed?
In a message dated 1/18/00 8:42:07 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Oh, by the way. It's now 9:15 am in Greensboro, NC. We have 6" of snow on > the ground and it's 25 degrees and won't get above 32! Damnit! I jetted the > ZRX yesterday and was hoping to get some riding in. You too, Hawkins. K -- Desperately awaiting April.
Re: Just to stir the flames . . .
Terry & Phil: Good gravey!!! Can I get you two some cheese to go with the whine? Maybe a support group? It is hard to decide whether or not to take advantage of a beautiful day, isn't it? Yes, Kurt understands too... Especially in January. Didn't your mommas teach you boys not to screw with rabid squirrels or and Minnesotans (and Canadians) suffering seasonal affective disorders? Dammit -- go out and ride already. And wear your golashes.. Doh! K >Terry says: > I feel like whining a little . . . It's in the upper 70's here in Phoenix, > a few light clouds, it's even in the mid 50's in Flagstaff! Great twisty > > roads are free and clear. Stuck at the desk. >:-[ Damn--what's my > > available vacation balance? I feel like playing hooky! Phil says: > Yes, Phil understands. Temps here were in the 70s yesterday, . snip.Enchiladas in the cafe for > lunch...bike worked like a charm (dang, I really do like this thing), > and now I have to pay for it today. Sigh.
Re: Canadian GTS HU
Grant: I don't think that it's altogether different for you. From what I understand, we have to get them inspected and replacement authorization by a dealer too. Then Yamaha is notified. Yamaha sure has to be loving this program. I've spoken to other GTS owners, not on the list, who haven't a clue. I don't know how they would ever find out since the Yamaha headquarters has to "authorize" a replacement only after contact from an owner. I kind of presume you won't get it (replaced HU) unless you ask for it and follow the protocol. I will ask my dealer to to notify me if Yamaha sends out a service bulletin or anything similar. Has everyone who had a problem filled out the NHTSA form? Kurt In a message dated 1/17/00 2:35:45 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Yamaha Canada will NOT authorize a "fix" without inspection by a > certified Yamaha mechanic and some form of contact by me, with him > directly. Yamaha Canada will then get in touch with the dealer. I am > to take the bike in for inspection and Yamaha Canada will determine at > that time as to whether they will fix it or not. > > I did ask who would be responsible for the inspection costs. The > inspection cost will only be covered if it is determined there is a need > for a fix. > > I also asked about how long this offer would stand. He said "I would > assume you would take it in, in the spring". > > So it would appear that Yamaha Canada will approach the problem > differently that the USA. > > Politics, Politics. > > Grant Gall
Re: batteries
In a message dated 1/14/00 11:45:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Was I right? How many original batteries are still functioning out there? > > Phil Mine is. I've wondered the same. Of course, now that we have brought the subjuct up... Kurt
Re: Lands End GTS Touring
In a message dated 1/14/00 11:37:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I've sent a note to Jay off-list, but am thinking more and more that I > want the twill cotton shirt, desert khaki in color...which would show off > the stitchery very nicely thank you. 6436-1AGX, and $26.00. > > Phil > No messages to anyone off list, but I agree with the ever-finicky Fill. Make mine a cotton twill Khaki as well. That's two finicky-Fill. Kurt
Re: Lands End GTS Touring
In a message dated 1/14/00 10:33:04 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Personally I'd love it if they offered a > cap (baseball style) for our logo. Yeah, well I'd love it if they embroidered it onto a big communist-style beaver skin hat. It would look cool and save ears from frostbite. Kurt (speaking for the Canadians too)
Re: Lands' End Idea
In a message dated 1/13/00 8:09:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > C'mon. Just need five other guys Shawn? Phil? Kevin? Add a spouse and > we're done. > > Item # long-sleeve solid: 6434-0L1X $29.50 I might go for one (as long as it's one of the handsome '94 ones). Going to have to see a LE catalog. Kurt
Re: FLUFF (was Re: Lands' End Idea)
In a message dated 1/14/00 9:38:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > On Thu, 13 Jan 2000, SHAWN PEARSALL wrote: > > > brian brain...whats' the difference to a spell checker! > > Sean, > > Eye ewes spell cheque awl the thyme. Its grate!! > > Fill Saw an interesting item once. Someone had turned grammar check loose on the Gettysburg address. Interesting how it no longer had any meaning when a computer got done "fixing it." Sorry about the lack of GTS content. Loomsmashing, Kurt
Re: Fw: GTS Touring (patch administration)
In a message dated 1/13/00 5:15:21 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Linda is being CC's on this e-mail so that she can also get the GTS mailing > address. Mike Weaver (list manager) can Linda post a message to the group > without being a member of the list (List proc access for a non-registered > member?) If so great, if not we obviously need to "allow" her to post > order messages to us. Occasionally Linda will send a total tally of order > items pending. She will also indicate the minimum number of items that need > to be added in order to release the production run. > > Have fun folks, order way and please say thank you to Linda for all the > fabulous support during this process (and a heap of patience too!) > Shawn Pearsall > GTS Touring Society Shawn, If that is not possible, she could cc you and me directly and we could post for her. Kurt
Re: Hey Shawn, how's about an R-1 instead? (was Re: More RZ
Well, #2: Why don't you just sell off some of those Franklin Mint Collectables? I mean really, it was cool that you had bought 1/2 of the production of "Bobby the Biker Baby" dollies, as well as 50 of the Harley-Davidson authorized dinner plates; but wouldn't you really rather have an R-1? Innocently wondering, IR#8 In a message dated 1/11/00 10:53:04 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Now Phil.put your reality hat back ongosh these marketing guys are > all the same...give them a hint you need to raise $800 bucks and he finds me > an $8000 bike.I'd love onebut to rich for my blood this year > > Have at it friends > > #2
Re: Cabin Fever, case study of sa#2 & assorted fluff
Here we go. A great excuse for another bike. Furthermore, Louis, all those trials -type skills are directly applicable to trail and track skills. I like it! Hmm. there's a Gas Gas dealership in Anoka... Kurt In a message dated 1/11/00 1:44:32 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How about a trials bike course inside that pole barn? Like Robert I > purchased a trials video and now I have to have a trials bike. There > should be a warning label on those videos. CAUTION: Viewing this video > may cause an extreme burning sensation in your wallet. Case studies have > shown subjects who view this video drive their motorcycles straight at > rock walls, into waterfalls, and over other vehicles. > Louis > > > > Who know's...just dazed and confused with cabin fever...o
Re: RZ350 ad (California
Guess I am in an wondering mood today: I noticed that this advertisement included a Shoei helmet. Has anyone else ever wondered who on earth would want someone else's skanky old helmet? Appealing in the same way as sharing Chap-stick with the dog. Sometimes I can barely stand to put my own helmet on, particularly the MX one. Sorry. It's January today. Kurt In a message dated 1/11/00 12:05:15 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 85 Yamaha RZ350 Yellow/Black Kenny Roberts > Special. 21,850 miles. All stock parts. Missing > upper faring, Been resting for the past 5 years, > great 2 stroke project bike. Includes Shoei helmet. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > $1000
Cabin Fever, case study of sa#2 & assorted fluff
In a message dated 1/11/00 10:39:06 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Who know's...just dazed and confused with cabin fever...off to Chicago > today, Milwaukee Friday...thanks for your help...keep me posted > > Shawn P To people in southern latitudes: This is what happens when all you can do is "think" about riding motorcycles for half the years. It's sad, I know. To self-medicate in the northern latitudes, we "maintain equlibrium" by purchasing more motorcycles and such than we could possibly have ready by spring. Save us. Send your extra bikes to Kurt, Grant and Shawn and any others who store their bikes for six months or more. Hey, we're on the downhill side of this winter thing... Sun is going down at about 4:30 now! Kurt
Re: Yamaha PW 50
Be careful with that thing Grant, that is one bad-ass bike for a Canadian. I have one too. Kicks butt on the track, though I find the KX250 to be more comfortable. Anyway, the little teeny tiny pilot jet clogs easily. Be ready to clean it pretty often. The exciter for the "start" position can screw up pretty easily too. As far as plugs go, we haven't fouled any. If the bike runs lean, you can count on the fact that the pilot jet is clogged. Have fun with your new PW Grant. Kurt In a message dated 1/9/00 11:55:58 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I just bought a PW 50 today. Does anyone have any experience with these > bikes? I have heard that the stock coils are weak and continually foul > spark plugs, anything else? > > Thanks, > > Grant
Re: Max a Millenium!
Sometimes I am patron saint of bad timing -- considering my fluffy post earlier today. Welcome Maxine. Kurt Not totally a neanderthal. (C'mon someone, say something... help..) In a message dated 1/6/00 2:29:23 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > To those of you newbees...Maxine is our very special GTS Female rider from > way up in Toronto. Feel free to introduce yourselves. The group has grown > just a bit since your last visit... > > TTFN > > Shawn P
Re: Navigation system
I have one of those -- and I get audio turn-by turn direction plus instructions, tips suggestions and opinions. Attached to the pillion, I call her Susan. S/A #8 In a message dated 1/6/00 2:13:31 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hi everyone, > > Is there some gadget fan like me in the list ? > > I bought a navigation system that gave turn by turn direction. It doesn't > have a > display. It is voice activated. You spell the street name and the address or > the > name of a point of interest. You can also spell some keyword like GAS or ATM > etc. > > It has a GPS that allow the navigator to locate you, but also warn you a few > second > that you should be about to make a turn. > > They seem to have a good coverage. On the West cost CD, it covers from > Seattle to > San Diego, including Reno, Las Vegas (Also Phoenix and Denver if I remember > correctly). > > The good news is that they have a promotion on the Amazon.com auction. You > can have > the unit at 375 $ instead of the regular price of 995 $ > > They are at www.voicegps.com > > > Richard
Re: HU Replacement
Grant, That was my question too. Good thing, as it would be a bitch to go to the dealer's right now. Brrr. Salt does wonders for the finish too. Kurt > There is no time frame for a "fix". I asked this specifically because > my bike is in winter storage for a few more months. He did suggest that > I get it "fixed" in side of one year. > > Just so you know. > > Grant Gall
Re: Kurt's Fault! (Lands' End Update Millenium!)
Oh, Shawn, Shawn, Shawn. Lovely Linda is apparently Lucrecia Borgia in disguise. Is that an knife in my back? > Spoke with Linda Boling at Lands' End today...seems Kurt has ordered a > sample GTS logo in Blue for him to see...PERSONALLY...hmmmh! No I did not. I faxed and mailed the pertinent information to her -- confirming a matched color selection. However, she told me that she could not proceed any further because "MR. Pearsall" would not release the order number, and I was to contact "MR. Pearsall" for the order number before anyone could proceed. I asked you to contact me on this very list, boy -- and I gots witnesses. > I told Linda to go ahead and release the logo pending Kurt's stubborn > refusal, then we can begin to order the shirts etc. Sigh, long-suffering Kurt. I also asked her about > the hassles of collecting orders, etc. She's indicated several clubs allow > her to "collect" the orders and then submit the minimum order for > production. To make matters simpler, I even suggested out list address for > a simple message to the group...such asHi this is Linda from Lands' End, > just dropping you a friendly reminder that you have: > > 5 Golf shirts > > 3 Deniums > > 4 Jackets on order. > > we require a minimum of 6 similar styles prior to submitting the order. > Please e-mail me your order information (name address, phone number, credit > card info, etc) Finally, Mr. Pearsall contributes instead of lobbing blame-bombs to Minnesota. Sheesh. > > Now if his royal highness Kurk the Threadmeister...can every make up his > mindwe'll be good to go! It's done. It has been done for a week -- well, provided the keeper of the logo, Mr. Pearsall, has released the order number to "luscious Linda." > ThirdlyLE outlet here has denium shirts (seconds that don't look like > them) for $14.50. Add the $7.90 for the logo..plus ~$3 for priority > mail...you've got yourself a nice denium shirtI can facilitate this if > anyone is interested...e-mail me privately Private this, SA#2. Next time you show up here you're not tricking us Minnesotans again with those Canadian Lutefisk futures scam. But, we'll buy you a beer -- or two or three. Shawn, all kidding aside, you've done a great job with this thing and the logo really does look terrific. See ya, Kurt BTW, if anyone wants a cc of my letter to lovely Linda - just ask. Harummmph. K > > Shawn P
Shawn Pearsall -- I need your e-mail address
Shawn, I don't have your e-mail address at hand. Get in touch with me when you have a moment. I have been in contact with Linda at LE, and need some numbers from you to proceed, particularly the order number, which they don't want to become general knowledge. Here's my home email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To all who were actually bored/curious enough to read this: have a Merry Christmas. Kurt Fackler
Re: About the MCN letter & ABS
In a message dated 12/20/99 12:54:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Kurt, as Gil wrote, Yamaha is behaving in exactly the manner which we should > expect them to act. That is, if they brush us off, perhaps we'll go away. > I think you are being unfair to expect them to run up, kiss our tushies and > fix the problem. I don't believe they'll fix it until someone who carries a > big stick (the guvmint would be my guess) forces them to. Henry: I really don't expect them to kiss tushie, nor do I think I am being unfair. I am just applying a different model. If companies wish to see repeat business from a customer they pay diligent attention to their customer's wants and needs; at least that's the rules I play by. If you care about these things, Honda (overcenter circuit) and Buell (huge recall) become more attractive manufacturers to buy from. Particularly when you become concious of customer service, like we have with this issue. Natural selection works its ways in business. Yamaha has made their bed and will have to lie in it later on. Yes, I agree that the only way to get this done will be by the force of Government and law. But, here is where I depart. I don't want to be on the same side as government or lawyers - squaring off against things I enjoy most in life. I am afraid I smell lawyers waiting for this issue. Once they have control, look out, it will be spinning way out of control. Don't say I didn't warn you. The big question is: Do the ends justify the means? For me, the cost becomes too high when my GTS as a symbol of anything but thrills and enjoyment. I know my position is not very results-oriented, but it sits well with me. Kurt
About the MCN letter & ABS
Guys and Gals of GTS: After giving the issue some thought over the weekend, I'm going to bow out of writing the letter to MCN. Jay has composed an excellent template which anyone could feel happy with attaching their name to, so look it over. I will be glad to proof, should you want my input. I just don't care. Screw Yamaha and their piss-poor attitude. Makes that Triumph Sprint ST and a few others just that much more attractive for "next time. " Guess Yamaha's arrogant corporate geniuses have determined that "the booming market" will last forever and they need not be concerned with a loyal customer base. Anyway, I don't have the extra time to squabble with a motorcycle manufacturer or become organized in this effort (though it is an important safety issue for GTS owners). I don't want to start disliking my GTS because Yamaha, as a corporation, is arrogant. I am disappointed with Yamaha, but am choosing to put my efforts elsewhere and disregard their short-sightedness and bs. Kurt
Re: ABS issue - Yamaha's response (Letter to Editor suggestion)
I did, I will. Send suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] over the weekend. I will compose, using the models we already have, on Sunday, hopefully, and will post next week. I am going to keep it short and to the point. If I sign, it is my letter and my words, but will of course reflect what we all want. I think our objective is pretty clear by now. Sound reasonable? Don't worry anyone. I save the foolishness, fluff and long-windedness for you guys. I write for my income. Kurt In a message dated 12/17/99 5:50:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Getting kinda wordy (279 words) but sounds OK to me. Couple of corrections > shown between asterisks. > I believe Kurt has volunteered to be the official representative. Let's do > it then. > > Joe.
Re: ABS issue - Yamaha's response
Good point, Jay. I'd be willing to write the letter to MCN but here's my take on the situation: I don't like the idea of taking property by force of law, so will draw the line at any litigation. The only ones who benefit are lawyers in those situations. At that point, screw it. Okay Yamaha, you "win." >From a customer service standpoint, if Yamaha so little values everyone who buys their products, I will be more than happy to bring motorcyclists' attention to their ways. Then I will let my feet and dollars do the voting elswhere for my next bike. Too bad Yamaha, I may turn down a nice bike just because it is a Yamaha. Kurt In a message dated 12/17/99 12:14:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The bad press isn't that there's a problem. It's not helping us. > They would love to read in MCN: "Yamaha responded to the problem discussed > in > the XXX issue and have recalled and permanently repaired the ABS on all > GTS1000s." Bringing it up in publication is far from punishment. The > punishment is bringing it up again after they fail to respond.
Land's End -- Looking for SA#2
SA#2 -- Where are you??? The lovely Mandy, or whomever, sent out the threads to match to blue. Of course we have about ten minutes of daylight this time of year, so nobody bitch if I am a few off on the spectrum... Just kidding. I have a minor in art and halogen lighting in the.. Ready Kevin?.. POLEBARN... Kevin, I wonder if LE can provide a logo'd "one-sie?" Be sure to get the blue bike version to soothe the child. We should be ready to go by mid-next week. After seeing the quality of the logo, even with the funky odd-duck red GTS, I plan on ordering (desirable looking blue bike) logo'ed clothing, not that I am prejudiced. BTW, Land's End has been nothing but utterly efficient and helpful. In fact, they wonder what took S/A#2 so long... I responded that it was because he's Canadian. They said "Oh I see." ;^) Kurt 8 degrees (f) outside and dropping
Re: ABS help for Italian gts3er
Mine has done that a couple of times after cruising, very slowly around towns. Not on the freeway. As indicated, the light went out after the next "diagnostic" session. I never bothered consulting the manual because I knew that eventually RSRBOB would answer the question and save us the trouble of actually searching the manual's index. :^) Kurt In a message dated 12/10/99 11:53:28 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This can happen, as spelled out in the service manual. Rough roads, stray RF > signals or things like that can set off the light. When you turn the key off > > and on, the system performs another self diagnosis, and if no fault is > present, the light does not display a problem. > RSRBOB
Land's end -- Temp gauge
1. Land's end logo update. S/A#2, lest you think I have been negligent in duties, the blue threads are now in transit to me. I have spoken to "Misty" who assured me it was so. These logos are really cool. You gets your choice of either a '93 or '94. Kevin, with his '93.5 going to be left wondering which is the more appropriate and will surely confuse the order-taker at Land's end.Phil, wanting only yellow GTSs is also out of luck. Temp Gauge - Darren: Is there any reason a R1 gauge could not be grafted on to a GTS? Do you have a GTS near you that you could eye-ball for comparative purposes? Kurt
Re: NOT GTS RELATED, BUT MC RELATED, PARTICULARLY OFF ROAD-- G99032
Henry: I showed up at work this morning and found a bunch of e-mails related to this. Thanks for passing it on, Henry. You are truly a motorcyclist. GTSers, even if you are not an off-roader, you may want to become involved -- motorcyclists need to stick together -- sooner or later you will become a target and you may want someone to stand for you. Kurt In a message dated 12/8/99 7:22:56 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > More info that you offroaders should know about and be doing something > about...like calling your national legislators. DO NOT SEND EMAIL. Call or > write. > > Henry S. Winokur > '94 GTS 1000 > AMA Lifer, MRF, MSF/MD MSP Certified Instructor > West Bethesda, MD
Re: Profiles of tires -- especially front ones
Hey, I found out.. The one job (besides the rear tire & fuel pump replacement) that I had a dealer to to my GTS they f-d up! Instead of the 120/70 front tire I always assumed it was, and had requested, I have a 120/60. Guess I never gave it much thought after I had it installed. No wonder my rim hangs out there. Sheesh, you have to check every square inch; trust yet verify and everything else when a dealer casts a shadow on your bike. Yes Shawn, same dealer we were discussing. Well, since it's on there, does anyone want any measurement data of a 120/60 front tire? (Dunlop 205 series) ? RSR Bob, I've always wondered about that tire pressure thing and have heard conflicting answers. I've heard also, that particular tire pressures are stated by OEMs for suitability purposes with particular vehicles? Any take on that with regards to our GTS? I'll take your word on it though, as it seems more logical to start at the tire manufacturer's spec. Anyone else kinda like that new Guzzi V11 Sport? Kurt F.S: (1) slightly used 120/60 Dunlop 205 tire. Some cupping. Cheap.
Re: Canadian Fluff
Grant: Hockey's moved south, "you-all". Not that southerner's have become totally familar with the nuances, but they try: We say: breakaway They say: He's winnin' just like Dale Earnhardt. Y'all. We say: off sides They say: Huh? Y'all? We say: face-off they say: time to go get some boiled peanuts.. Y'all. We say: short handed goal they say: this is kind of like rasslin' and nascar combined. Y'all. Just funnin' y'all! Kurt In a message dated 12/3/99 8:40:41 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hockey, eh? No high sticking! > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 1999 6:44 PM > > To:Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: Canadian Fluff > > > > Keep yer stick on the ice. > > > > Spoken like a true Canadian eh! > > > > I wonder if those southerners know what we are talking about? > > > > S/A #10 > > > > Gra
Re: 120 front
I think I need to double check whether I have a 120/60 or 120/70 up front. If it's the 60, that would answer the question. I'm positive though, that the rim hangs out there more with the replacement tire. I'll get an image of it so you guys can see. I'll be changing tires over the winter and do plan to go back to the 130. I've noticed the same things Greg has. Thanks for mentioning it. Kurt In a message dated 12/3/99 3:31:41 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I almost measured the diameter when it was new; I'll do it tommorrow at 40psi. > Someone do a new 130! > > I don't think many people would notice it, but the front really fealt lower > to the ground to me, and that will > change your steering geometry too, albeit slightly. > > I also felt like the bumps transferred more readily through the tire. > > I know I'm the first to complain about the 120. That's why I did it. :) > > -Greg >
Re: Tires: 120 front
In a message dated 12/2/99 1:39:20 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I thought the 120/70 gave a larger cushion to the rim than the 130/60? No? > Perhaps, because I'm not so good with tire measurements. It's 120 cm v. 130 cm for a radius around the outside -- or something like that, right? Anyway, my rim hangs pretty close to the pavement and pretty wide over the tire with the 120 and some of those craters called potholes are pretty rough. I'd rather the tire took the punishment.Must be nice to have those smooth southern roads -- and the ability to utilize the best of tires :^) Kurt
Re: storing
In a message dated 12/2/99 12:24:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > to us northerners, That's my cue; > i would like some feedback on what people pay to have their motorcycles > stored. besides those who leave them in their garage. i am thinking of > buying a heated storage unit. Neato! Good place to sulk when the wife wants to reorganize the furniture or invite inlaws over. i know alot of people who store their bikes > and cars but know very few people who store them in a heated enviroment. Me either. I have discovered an inverse relationship between "proper" winter storage and how long I keep a vehicle. For instance, should I go through a two day procedure, I'll have sold the bike by May. For the bike being stored a heated environment is not really beneficial. Rather, temperature consistency, to avoid condensation, is the word. I have not seen a bike shiver yet. What I do: *Check the radiator and make sure your coolant is up to snuff. Mine has to stay liquid to -30f to remain in a liquid state. *Fill your fuel tank and add some stabilizer. Run the bike to circulate the stabilizer. *Cover your exhaust pipe (Ask S/A#2 why "yuk-yuk") *Put it on the centerstand. *Try to make sure your oil has under 1000 miles. * Might want to add change brake fluid to this list considering the likely consequences. With the number of internal combustion engines scattered in my (here it comes, Kevin) POLEBARN, I try to minimize fall efforts. Spring time: = mid May... :^( Change fluids, check tires, take cover off exhaust, change brake fluid -- other tid-bits I don't remember right now, but I have a checklist. Kurt
Re: Electrically Heated Gloves
In a message dated 12/2/99 12:10:12 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > In a message dated 12/2/99 9:32:28 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >I wonder how a pair of Hippo Hands would look on a GTS ... :^) > Me thinks the symetry would be complete... :^) K
Re: Tires: 120 front & GTS logo
I'm with you, Greg, on the 130. I found the same thing when I switched to the 120. Another "downside" to the 120 is the additional exposure the rim gets to damage. With the frost cycles and ensuing potholes found around here, a bit more rubber to absorb hits is not altogether a bad thing. My foot peg "thingies" are in mint condtion, so handling limits are not my criteria. More fodder for consideration. Enjoyed meeting with S/A#2 for breakfast this am. My daughter has chicken pox so wife did not allow evening pass for beer drinking shenanigans. (Next time though...) The GTS logo is awsome. I think you guys will be just as impressed as I was. Kurt > The meztler/pirelli 130 front has always been pretty good, but > gets non-responsive feeling towards the end of its life. > > Next time around I am switching back to the 130 to see if it feels > less responsive. I don't think the difference will be significant enough > to make me switch back to the 120. > > -Greg
Re: ABS performance.
In a message dated 12/1/99 9:50:58 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Nothing but a skid mark and at only 1km (6000mi) > > There you go. > Jason Crowley Not to sound overly-crude, but I assume that skid mark was on the pavement??? You, as a motorcyclist, need to understand that even one unretrieved french-fry is very wrong. Glad to hear you made it through. Kurt
Re: front brake
In a message dated 11/30/99 7:30:50 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Has any list member had the courage to test the front ABS system? > It's really not that hard. Put two fingers on the lever, put your weight on the pegs, grip the tank with your knees, relax your arms but keep them in a position to support yourself. Make sure you are on a level surface. Find a sandy area and find the threshold for locking that front wheel. Do not clench up-- if the front begins to wander let go of the brake, the bike will self-correct. That would mean that your ABS did not work. On the other hand, if you feel a pulsing and the bike comes to a steady stop, it still works. My front ABS still works, though the rear has been gone for a couple months. ABS is no substitute for learning braking control. You need to have confidence in the front brake, my friend. You also need to explore what happens when it does lock -- but use a lighter bike for that, its hard to stop a GTS from falling once it decides to. I practice sliding the front wheel as well as "stoppies" regularly on my KX250, as does Louis and Sven, I'm sure.Trials riders are masters of the front brake and control -- I know we have a trials rider on this list who could add to this... Kurt
Re: Jumps a bit off topic
In a message dated 11/30/99 8:46:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > You are coming up short after flying 60'?? How do you manage to stay on > the bike? It's a table top and relatively flat. Yes, suspension, takes a bad hit and so does old me. My thighs were sore for a week after the last ride. The problem is getting the speed (courage) to make it past this "middlin" point. A lot of the intermediates land right where I do, so its not a heroic feat. I'm sure the hit that I am taking is much worse than clearing it, but that last 20 feet or so looks like miles when you are doing it. The approach allows you to be tapped in third. > I am happy as a schoolboy if I can clear 20-30 foot triples consistantly. > Maybe more confidant after I have a chance to get my suspension valved. Distance to me = fun. Triples with big scary face to clear... Yikes. I'd be happy too. No triples for me, (fear response still overwhelming) just little doubles and longish (re more forgiving) table tops. It would be nice if it was as easy as the pros make it look, wouldn't it? Kurt
Re: Yamaha ABS letter - final version
Okay. I suppose that does cross a certain threshold. Send 'er off Joe! With a little luck we will get a positive response. Yamaha might just see this as an opportunity to earn the utter loyalty of 35 riders. Kurt > Kurt, > > I don't want to give a date for them to reply by because it sounds too > demanding/threatening. I will change the wording slightly however, "We look > forward to receiving a prompt response to this letter in the very near > future. " maybe, to emphasize urgency. I will follow up with them if I don't > hear anything from them within a month. > > Cheers Joe.
Re: Yamaha ABS letter - final version
Joe: First off, it is a superb letter. Because it is an excellent letter, it makes critiquing even easier for the "armchair editors." Really though, I would change "near future" to January 15th. That's plenty of time. If they fail to respond, then we know exactly when to go to level #2. Again, congratulations on a fine letter as well as a huge "thank you" for the efforts. Kurt In a message dated 11/29/99 3:20:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > We look forward to hearing back from you in the near future (insert date here). Please feel > free to call me directly to discuss any aspect of this issue. > > Regards, > > > > > Joe Loss
Re: numbers of ABS failures
I'll be anxious to hear of Yamaha's response to our letter. I sincerely hope they lay off of the "we've never heard of this..." tack when presented with the document. I'm not overly optimistic about their response conisidering their efforts, or lack thereof, so far. How sweet it would be to be proven wrong. Joe, I would consider including a "respond by" date with the letter since we have chosen to approach this matter in the kindest way possible, which I tend to agree with. However, kindly does not necessarily have to mean "suckers." Kurt
Re: draggin' the centerstand & jumps
In a message dated 11/29/99 1:42:33 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Warning *** Profesional driver on a closed course *ROTFLMAO > :) Applies here :) > > Side note : Kurt are you really trying to clear a 75' double??!!! Hey Louis, Actually it's a table-top. (for those not familiar with MX jargon that's a big hill, flat across the top, as opposed to two separate hills (double). The idea is to go from take off ramp to downside ramp. On the real long one (75') that I was discussing, it's the last 15 feet that's a barrier for some reason -- I get out of shape sometimes after I hit the approach with adequate speed/acceleration for clearing the long ones, so I'm coming up short. Maybe it's just a commitment thing. Sometimes chickens fly -- they try anyways... :) Kurt
Excelsior Henderson news
In case you haven't heard, it was apparently announced in our local paper that E-H is going to go for bankruptcy protection. I haven't seen the article yet, but that's what was reported to me at the office this morning. The Hanlons are wealthy, don't worry for them. Some employees of EH and the state of MN got screwed though --- taxpayers to the tune of $6,000,000. Thanks politicians. Thanks, rip-off artists. I don't care what their intentions (are/were) -- they reached into my wallet. Swine. Hey, on the bright side: If you think parts for our GTSs are hard to find, just imagine Happy Thanksgiving all. Kurt
Re: ABS again / rear brakes
FWIW: The HD rear brakes (circa 1990) are better Henry; with a caveat: Very long wheelbase and different weight bias makes the rear brake somewhat more useful than on the shorter wheelbased GTS. Kurt In a message dated 11/24/99 4:15:12 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Even though my ABS is functioning, or was the last time I tested it, I find > the rear brake as close to useless as it can be. yes it stops, but I often > wonder if this is what HD brakes feel like? > > Henry S. Winokur > '87 Concours, '94 GTS 1000 > AMA Lifer, COG #39, MRF, MSF/MD MSP Certified Instructor > West Bethesda, MD >
Re: winter storage - greeting to Darren
In a message dated 11/23/99 1:56:40 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Yep, that's why I added "That being saidyour system might still fail! > :)" I believe your right about leaving the GTS in a pole barn for extended > periods. This is NOT a good thing! BTW - where do you store the GTS in the > winter? Indoors, where it deserves to be? :^) Kev: I wait for the first big snowfall then I dig out a snow cave right next to the trailer - er, house. Then lean the GTS against the thickest of the frozen walls. I just leave it idling in neutral until it runs out of gas (or something) as I fill the doorway with snow. Come about April, May (or so) the GTS just kind of "shows up" again -- laying on its side -- ready to go. BTW, welcome to the the GTSers' list Darren. You'll find this a forum of ideas and meaningful solutions as they pertain to the forkless wonder. Personally, I think multiple drink holders and rubber mudflaps with chromed silhouettes of young ladies are all you need to make this bike into a piece of road going perfection. Someone posted a URL for some sharp looking GTS bodywork a few weeks back, looked like a nifty way to start a GTS project. Kurt (About 3" of new snow today. That's why... )
Re: ABS again
Kevin: I agree with about 99% of what you are saying except for the annual maintenence thing. I did, they failed. HOWEVER - I do have to store my baby for six months out of the year so non-use (bike in storage) is probably a larger factor of the break-down than we might recognize. Furthermore, I changed mine out in the spring. This was before the problem was recognized, or maybe I would have done it twice a year. It's ridiculous either way. Kurt In a message dated 11/23/99 6:36:46 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Just a note...after thoroughly rebuilding the ABS, Terry Baker had > concluded that the problem is corrosion. Corrosion due to moisture content > in the brake fluid. I truly believe that if you exercise the ABS every once > and a while and change the brake fluid every year with Valvoline Synthetic > DOT 4 that your system should stay trouble free for years. It has on mine. > Get SpeedBleeders! Every once in a while get the bike up to 20 MPH and > stomp on the rear brake engaging the ABS (make sure you are on a level > surface). At every oil change, invoke the ABS diagnostics several times to > exercise the system. That being said.your system might still fail! :^) > But seriously, yes the system is high maintenance, yes this is unacceptable, > yes I believe the Yamaha should be forced to replace those units that have > failed. However, when judiciously maintained and working properly this ABS > system is one of the best on ANY motorcycle. Good luck guys! I truly feel > badly for those who have failing units.
Re: ABS again
In a message dated 11/23/99 9:27:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Yes Kurt, I wrote a spiel about what the letter should basically say a while > back. Unfortunately I didn't keep it so I'll have to start from scratch > again. No-one out there has it by chance??? But I will write the letter just > as soon as I can. I'll post it for general consensus and comments before we > send it. Thanks for the offer of help. I'll let you know if there's > anything. > > Cheers Joe. Joe, Before you go through the efforts let me check my files. I was impressed by the draft and maybe kept it. I'll let you know in a day or two. Kurt
Re: ABS again
In a message dated 11/22/99 5:07:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >taking care of this ABS problem, but Yamaha's current official response is > >that "there are no failures that they have heard of." > > Ahem... we actually have 20 documented failures so far and as far as I'm > concerned I think that is a significant number when you consider the limited > number of owners who would be aware of the survey and the small number > produced. From what I've heard motorcycle companies have been known to enact > recalls after as little as 2 or 3 failures "just to be safe" so I think we > are still in with a chance. What we need now is someone to write an detailed > and articulate letter to Yamaha with a copy going to NHSTA (?) presenting > our case and a list of the documented failures we know of. I have been > meaning to do this for some time now but I've been waiting in vain for a > lull at work to do it. > > Joe. Joe: I agree that percentage-wise, for the sample group, it is significant. I think it is even more significant when you consider that the condition is probably unknown by most since the "ABS FAILURE" idiot light does not come on - giving the rider no warning of the failed ABS when it is this very light they count on for their safety. As far as I'm concerned, they failed in two areas: 1. The ABS itself and 2. The warning light that does not come on, which by its absence leaves the rider assuming that ABS is "A-OK." Furthermore, unless you are practiced, you cannot tell whether ABS is working or not by shorting the diagnostic terminals. That letter: Didn't someone submit a pretty good one a couple months ago? I am sure I remember seeing one go by. Let me know (off list) what I can do to help with the project Joe. Kind of like attempting to rebuild the unit ourselves, we might as well try something. Kurt
Re: Christmas Trips
Hey Shawnee: 'Course you'll get more than another S/A comment. Remember the condition we left that restaurant last time? Think they'll let us in again? Leave the pet monkey with the pirate hat at home... please! Let's figure out the details as we can. I'll keep that week in mind and open as possible. Any other MN GTSers want to get together and watch me actually purchase a beer for another person? Kurt > Gang: > > I'll be traveling abit more between now and Christmas...no big deal but I > thought I'd offer to Kurt to by me a beer when I'm in MN the week of > 11/29-12/2...Same west side area if you want to try and get the gang > together K-man...I'll be the first to get something out of him besides a > smartass remark I think!
Re: ABS again
Gil: > 1. ignore it, ride without ABS I still have front but no rear. > 2. pay the price to repair it (what does it cost?) About $2000.00. The thieves. > 3. seal it off (I've heard of this, but how is it done?) Not sure. Removal of excess componenentry I guess. I'd like to hear from someone who has done so. > 4. wait for Yamaha to recall it (bet no one can hold their breath that > long) Not going to happen. Apparently, from the survey of this very list, there are only 19 or so documented failures, at least those who bothered to return the form. Furthermore, unlike Buell, HD and others, Yamaha is not seemingly real interested in taking care of a bike that has been out there a while and won't make extra cash in the future. If I'm wrong, give an example of Yamaha taking care of this ABS problem, but Yamaha's current official response is that "there are no failures that they have heard of." > 5. rebuild it (sounds difficult, and as if Yamaha mechanics can't do it) Might not be too hard. It's just nuts and bolt and some corrosion. It was posted, but the person who posted the instructions got some negative feedback via the list and is probably unwilling to post again. Can't blame him. > I wonder if members of the list have tried these (mainly 1-3). I plan to take mine apart and try. Not going to spend $2,000 for someone not any smarter than me on the subject to "try" to fix it. >Are we sure > that if we repair it and then change the fluid regularly the problem won't > happen again? See above. BTW, regular fluid maintenence is not the singular factor of failure. Non use maybe, but not fluid maintenence if once per year is criteria for maintenence. Trust me. Who knows, it does not say in the manual. Other brands, BMW for instance, have not had such corrosion problems to my knowledge. >Can the ABS be sealed off, making a Euro-style non-ABS bike > that performs as it should? Do we know the cost of these alternatives, in > repair bills and in resale value? Who cares? Sell it now if resale is your only concern because more than likely it will eventually happen to you. Sounds to me like you enjoy your GTS though. I would imagine that a buyer would deduct (mentally) at least $1800 for non-functional ABS. If mine failed I think I'd prefer to say > goodbye to the ABS (# 3) rather than have a prolonged hassle with it: the > brakes are terrific, used as regular bike brakes. I think I agree with you Gil. However, I can't make it too much worse for trying to fix it... Certainly no worse than non-functional. Thanks to lawyers and Yamaha, this will continue to be a problem for GTS riders. Kurt
Re: Single Pin Crank was Re: Brand bashing, cruisers, ramblings
Right. Firing sequence for a v-twin is 1, 2, 1,2,. Unless, of course you've fouled a plug, then it's 1,2 1,1,1, (poof) 2. :) We are into semantics here, and I wrongly said firing order when I meant crankshaft degrees and firing position. My point was that the degrees (of crankshaft rotation) between firing position creates the cadence as well as the angle between the cylinders, though the difference between 45 degrees and 90 degrees will obviously make a difference. That's been my notion anyways, and I have owned Ducati, HD and Moto-Guzzi v-twins, all utilizing different versions of a v-twin configuration. In the post I was responding to it was stated that the singular difference was the angles of the cylinders. I believed this to be less than the entire picture as the degrees between firing can be altered, even with 90 degree twins. The degrees between combustion of both cylinders on the HD is very close. Sorry about creating confusion by using the wrong term to address the subject. Kurt In a message dated 11/10/99 12:09:52 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Actually, I avoided the firing order, for a reason. They both fire 1, 2, 1, > 2, 1, 2, 1, 2... etc, get the point? It is not the firing order on a V > Twin, it is the length of time, in relation to crankshaft rotation, that is > what defines its personality. Thus, the angle of the cylinders becomes > critical, or, at the very least, a factor.
Re: Brand bashing, cruisers, ramblings (Fluff)
Huh? Are you saying that they are introducing a new model with two additional cylinders, an extra 200 lbs and 10 less horsepower? (road barge). Give some credit where credit is due. That new twin-cam is a really nice engine. Kurt I still love my GTS and it's inline 4. Really. In a message dated 11/10/99 12:15:17 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > It occurs to me that Harley is making their bikes look an awful lot like > Yamaha's these days. > >
Re: Single Pin Crank was Re: Brand bashing, cruisers, ramblings
You neglected to mention firing order in your comparison. HD fires @ about 45 degrees apart then cycles fully again before repeating. It' part of the cadence that you hear as well as a bit of the vibration. Viragos are nice, but sparing on personality -- to my eyes. I really don't like fake plastic chromed covers that cover nothing. Make it functional or leave it off. Pretend items, as decorations, (kind of like a bike as a prop for a rubbie) don't do it for me. Kurt > << The Virago has a double-pin crank, engine as a stressed member. MUCH > smoother than the HD. >> > > The Virago has a single pin crank and the rods are side by side. The reason > is is smoother than the HD is the angle between the cylinders is greater, > seperating the power pulses farther apart.
Re: FLUFF Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)
The "ice cream headaches" right through the full-face helmet are always interesting. We've still a couple weeks of riding weather here. BTW, I sold my 1990 Soft-tail with just under 40,000 miles on the clock. It was more reliable, actually, than my GTS, which is really good. Not as fun to go fast, but it never left me stranded. (GTS Fuel pump did.) My wife and I were definitely not the poseur types - white full-face helmets et-al. On tour with stuff secured over the bike. Even dirty chrome!! Some poseur types didn't approve. Who cares, not going to please everyone and they were usually low-mileage amateurs anyway. Same thing applies for guys riding Japanese bikes thumbing their noses at all H-Ds and their riders. Currently happy riding rice, Kurt In a message dated 10/28/99 3:24:41 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Ok I know plenty of guys who ride rice and are > strictly weekend warriors, but as a rule they seem > much more willing to at a drop of a hat,to go out > on the odd evening for a ride with the boys. As an > aside: How many of you GTS riders in the cooler > climes actually like to ride more when the temps > start to drop? I like it because of the obvious > fact of being able to where a leather and gloves > and not sweat like a pig! The bike really seems to > get off on the cooler temps too! Tom Czerniak
Re: Fluff : RE: ST1100 successor with RADD front end
Problem is, I hear, that the anti-grav is subject to corrosion unless alti-fluid is changed very regularly. If the worst happens, Honda has to replace the entire AOHU (Apple On Head Unit). Kurt In a message dated 10/26/99 12:08:11 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > And you can notice on the picture, the rear wheel doesn't touch the > ground... Rumor says the bike is also equip with an anti-gravitational > device... > > Richard >
Moron tires...
Dave: I have a set of the 205s on my GTS as well. Front and back are both due for replacement at 6,500 miles. Sides of front are worn and the rear - Well, I just don't like to run them thin. My impressions of these tires are that they are alright when warmed up, but until they are, they feel out of sorts. I think I have had some excessive wear on the rear as a result of slippage. Even though they are labelled "sport touring" I did not get any more mileage out of them than the original 202s, and furthermore, the dreaded GTS tankslapper is exacerbated when the tires are cold. Would I recommend them? No. No mileage advantage, no handling advantage. predictable handling is the best thing I can say. Next set will be the ones that "Uncle Kevin" often recommends. They worked, even for George who is always re-mounting. Regards, Kurt In a message dated 10/24/99 6:54:30 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Here's an FYI: Used a Dunlop 205 180/55-17 for the rear and got 9,200 > miles on it (probably could last about 2K more, a bit of center flat > spotting), Used a Dunlop 204 130/60-17 for the front with the same amount > > of miles ( obvious signs of ramping and cupping). Ordered a set of metzeler > > Mez-3's but they are on back order till November (180 rear and 120 front) > > Dave Schweisgut/Pa >
Re: OIL CONSUMPTION
DON'T SWEAT IT TOO MUCH. ALL gtses SEEM TO USE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF OIL, SOME MORE THAN OTHERS. MANY THEORIES. ARE YOU GETTING BLUE SMOKE ACCOMPANYING IT? IF NOT, JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT. LOUDLY, :) KURT > > OIL CONSUMPTION, > > JUST BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF A FOR FOR ME NEW GTS > WHICH WAS BORN IN 94. AND 35 K ON THE METER. > > I WAS ALLARMED BY THE OIL LIGHT AFTER ONLY 500 K. > IT USES ABOUT 1 LTR. EVERY 2500 K. > > IS THIS A NORMAL CONSUMPTION OR SHOULD I BE WORRIED, > THERE IS NO SIGN OF LEAKING ANY WHERE ON THE ENGINE.. > > I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR REPLYS. > > > MICHEL.
Re Screaming yellow NM GTS
Hey Fill: Santa Fe - Los Cruces: You guys could meet for brunch. :) There was a screaming yellow one around these parts. Guy who owned it was a painter. Jim, was there any "Trackstar" stickers on it? Perhaps one of a smiley face with crossed bones underneath? Regards, Kurt In a message dated 10/25/99 10:28:40 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > On Sun, 24 Oct 1999, guss wrote: > > > i know -- there have been some sweet offerings of '93's recently -- > > but, i can't help it, i've just got a thing for blue bikes. and i had to > > turn down a '93 that just turned up ;-) in new mexico; some wise guy had > > gone to the trouble of over-painting it screaming zonker yellow. > > Hey guys, this one was NOT me, honest, really, mine is still red.. > > Hmm. Two GTS listers in New Mexico. Dang. Never thought that would > happen. Cool. > > Phil > Las Cruces
re: open invitation - FLUFF
In a message dated 10/20/99 7:22:05 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Oh gawd... winter...At least there's porno movies... > > > > Kurt > > Some of us don't have those fancy acting jobs to keep us busy. What's your > stage name, Buck Naked? > > Fred Grefe Freddy, you must have already gotten the charter member's "premier" edition to know of "Buck". Kurt
Re: Open Invitation
Grant: Wonder who will be colder that day? You and I will be trying to keep our extremities from freezing and breaking off. About the last thing I really consider doing mid-December is riding a street bike. It gets s cold here that we store the milk in the oven. I guess winter gives the rest of the guys a chance to catch up on mileage. Oh gawd... winter...At least there's porno movies... Kurt S/A 8 > Count me out, it will be well below zero here with lots of snow - I'm > sure! > > S/A #10 > > Grant > > Andy Perry wrote: > > > > Unless I come to my senses by then, I plan on taking a bike trip to > > Gatlinburg, TN in December. I'll be staying in a time-share condo that > > sleeps four. Anyone that cares to join me for some riding in the area is > > welcome. Deals Gap is only 50mi away, & I'm sure there are plenty of > other > > good roads around Gatlinburg. The dates I'll be there are from 12/11 till > > 12/18. The weather, of course, will play a big part in how feasible this > > ride will be. Any interested parties can contact me offline. >
Five days of Amsoil posts - FUFF FOOOF LUF FUFF FLUF....
Hi kids: Just caught up on five days of Amsoil updates (from now on, always use an exclaimation point -- Amsoil!) and Kevin's uh, explorations... Also Henry's off-topic posts. Yuck-yuck. "Henry got in trouble..." A giant filter element is nice, if you need it. Unless you are restricting it by filling it up with goodies, I would doubt that it's really necessary for a coffee-can sized oil filter on the GTS, even for Amsoil. G-day! Kurt > Ardent motorhead indeed! A simple explanation of how an internal combustion > engine works? Suck, squeeze, bang, blow! :^) Nothing you can't pay for in > Nevada. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 >
Re: Givi on&off (Fluff)
Hmmm. S/A#8, after considering S/A#2's rant recants the Roseanne Barre statement and imagery. #2, in his quirky way, is absolutey right. RB is ugly to the core with no redeeming feature. The GTS, without excess is sexy. However, for Fred's benefit, the building-scraping Krausers are more like this: They look like current Anna-Nicole Smith from behind; you know it could be kinda sexy without the excess. The GTS, without, is more like the earlier Anna-Nicole Smith. Feel better S/A#2? I'm in the hole with merit points. Stay out of that Manhatten traffic dude! You sound geographically stressed. Maybe do a New York thing, like take a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty... Sorry, can't help it. BTW S/A#2: We need to assign a few S/A numbers here and you are in charge. "Fill" is about a 5. My #8 was in deference to him and a few others more qualified. "Big-ass Fred" can't be forgotten. He' qualified. Grant Gall is 10 as per previous. Others? Regards, SA 8 In a message dated 10/11/99 3:13:16 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I hereby express my displeasure at having anything related to our beloved > GTS used in reference to anything in reference to body parts on Roseanne > Barr. Kurt you have now been given 700 demerit points for that > remark...future displeasures will result in the mass proliferation of those > Coreal Drawing photos of you and Roseanne performing lude riding tricks on > your GTS. > > Subsequently I will personally distribute air sickness bags for all those > GTS riders that need them (upon seeing your wide Krauser ass in public) > > So sayeth SA#2 :)) > >
Re: Travel plans SA Fluff
Then you could dash off to the Grand Canyon for lunch! Those East Coasters They haven't a clue. They fly-over the Plains and think they could drive through it in about the same time Mete and bounds. Sigh. The have no sense of order. They zip from (EC) state to state in their little electric cars on 4 ft. wide roads. If they have Krauser luggage it scrapes buildings on either side. BTW, You'll know Shawn when you see him. He dresses like a pirate and carries a raisin eating pet monkey on his shoulder. REALLY! Would I joke? SA#8. In a message dated 10/11/99 1:03:43 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Uh..maybe I should be careful about these people I meet on the > internet. I can just see the opening to CBS Evening News now--"Mad Biker > cannibalizes innocent New Mexican..." > > Uh, Shawn.ABQ is a looonnng way to go for breakfast. Remember, NM is > a really big state. Just doesn't have any people in it. Big part of its > charm in fact. > > Phil
gts-1000@elektro.cmhnet.org
No. They are horrible to take on and off. Trust ol' Kurt on that one. Just leave them on most of the time. The Givis don't make your bike look like Rosanne Barr's ass ensconced in plastic like the Krausers do. Kurt > Question: Doesn't the GIVI mount kit itself come off fairly easily? If not, > wouldn't switching > fasteners make that so (for instance, wing nuts?) > > If that were the case, occasional long distance people could put the rack on > only when they > were going touring. > > \|/ \|/ Greg Christopher >||[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: northern latitudes - vital non-amsoil info
In a message dated 10/8/99 2:11:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I don't want to know anything about eating or drinking Kurt! Please > keep that to yourselves. > > S/A #10 > > Grant Gall You would if you were carrion, but you are Canadian... Grant, are you still riding? We have 75 degrees & sun today and I am the only person in MN still in the office. FWIW, Typically mornings hover around freezing and days are in the 50s this time of year. Days like this are golden at this latitude, at this time of year. Leaves are all different colors. Kurt
Re: Logo Status
They are really doing their best to make this a pain in the ass for you, Shawn. Good thing you are being paid so well out of the GTS Touring Society coffers. Hmm, perhaps get rid of anything trademarked and just have it read "I have one of these. It does not suck as far as motorcyles go..." Kurt > The lead that Jay gave me over at Yamaha has not panned out (he left the > company) So I have forwarded the information & tiff image to the new > Marketing yada yada yada (insert title here) for his review. UNfortunately > he's at a very important dealer network meeting in MAUI ! So we should > have a response back from Yamaha shortly. > > Anyone have a GTS decal that they can scan for Lands' End to create as a > Font? > > Shawn P >
Re: Installing Krausers
Joe: Someone may be able to elaborate on the procedure a bit, but use some tape to hold the edges together, so you don't have bits flying everywhere. Kurt > My 34L Krausers finally arrived last night, 5 and a bit weeks after I > ordered them. They look very nice and at $581, a dam good deal, I think. > > Installation looks pretty straight-forward. You guys that have done this, > what did you use to make the 22 mm holes in the side covers? Seems to me an > ordinary drill bit might make a mess of things. Appreciate any tips. > > Cheers Joe. >
Re: (not amsoil, so it must be fluff)
Sven: > I've got my first $1000 order of repo parts in, I just have to get my big > bottle > of testors glue and start putting it together. It will be nice to have an > American cruiser, rather than on of those cheesy Yamaha look alikes :-) Whoo-hoo! It will probably have more hp than a "RoadBarge" as well. > Here > is a really cool web site telling why Lena pleaded with me to get a Harley... > > http://www.omax.net/vibrator/harley.htm Oh ya! The ladies like 'dat! ;^) > But, as of late, I have been putting more time into the dirt bikes. The > Yami > vaporized a rear brake line... I have to stop dragging those brakes while > falling > off mountains (I suppose if I were running AMSOIL brake fluid, it wouldn't > have > boiled - I don't know what I was thinking) Sven, yer a bone-head for not knowing that. Just read every third post to find out more! I'll bet the next time you are coming down off a Georgia mountain you will have the peace of mind of knowing that Amsoil in those pots are going to give you an extra 3 races out of those pads! - the KTM is a KTM (nothing more > needs > to be said) Learn the language of Austria. Or, have Joerge do it for you. > BTW, I need a new set of tires for the WR. What's the best tire for > intermediate > trail with lots of rocks, roots, and rednecks? (I chunked the rear Dunlop > 752 on > a redneck mounted on a 4-wheeler last weekend - yup, it popped my mirror off > and > now I can't get it back on... I had to ride with it held on by the safety > strap) DAMN - your mirror came off?!! Here's my .02 worth! Okay, stand in front of the bike with the front tire straddled between your legs. Create a mirror-mounting, "playful" atmosphere. Play some soft music and have a decanter of fine port on hand. When the moment is right, use your right hand (with a rotating motion) to slowly, but firmly, introduce the mirror stem to the recepticle. Don't forget to dabble a bit of amsoil in there, try warming it first to make it an even finer amsoil experience! After that have a smoke and cuddle with your bike. Remind it how much you care, and how beautiful it is. Now those tires, The Husaberg runs a Dunlop (900 series), I'll look it up and deliver a detailed report. For traction over ATVS, even ones with beer case obstacles strapped to luggage racks, they have been unbeatable. I've heard others remark on the 752s chunking on ATVs. Ole.
(not amsoil, so it must be fluff)
Sven, How's that Flathead coming along? Have you been riding it? What kind of oil are you going to run? (snicker). Don't take it personally amsoil friends. I'm not here to wreck the party. But man, a few of you, talk about calling the kettle black! Kurt > > I am suprised that Henry has not talked about this, so a good > > guess is that > > either his PC crashed, or he is on vacation. > > Neither. I was unaware that AMSOIL would build custom filters. However I > do use them in automotive applications, and they work great...as does all > AMSOIL stuff. > > Henry
What does your GTS say about you? (Not Amsoil related)
Just got my issue of Cycle World. Peter Egan had a funny column with "what does your bike say about you." For instance, a Honda ST1100 says "I really do understand the stock market". GTS was missing. I got to thinking, perhaps a GTS says: "I am an educated techno-guy with an eccentric outlook, dirty hands and something to say." Any additions? Kurt Knows a "24" now. Understands now that Canadians must have six fingers and toes on respective appendages. :)+) ...ducking for cover as Grant G. will surely see this...
Re: no gts content
That would have been really dumb. They would have had to call customer service for the ransom. Kurt BTW Fred, You wanna be fluff czar? > By the way, did anyone else read on Motorcycle Online about the guy who was > arrested for planning to kidnap Mike Corbin? He was going to hold him for > ransom and then kill him. > > Fred Grefe > Manassas, Va
Kurt-fluff: get Fill the fluffer before he strikes again!
Now, folks, the quality of the content of Fill's contribution is secondary to the fact that it may not be directly addressing care and maintenence of the forkless machine. We may have to determine, by vote, whether Fill's message, copied and pasted below, is fluff or not fluff. Anybody have the charter on that fluff magna carta thing? The question is: Is financing scams, directed at GTS owners, about GTS, but possibly applicable to other areas of life (cars, golf clubs, refridgerators and whatnot) so not necessarily the GTS, but, nonetheless informative considered "fluff"? Vote yes or no today! Your opinion matters! (Not). Just because Fill is certainly qualified to lend an opinion on 'dem "bidness matters" don't mean nuthin. Business Professor, at a major university Pah! Shaddup and reinstall those mirrors, lutefisk boy. We gonna talk about that till the cows come home. Having fun, Kurt In a message dated 10/1/99 7:53:34 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > There's a key in the ads as posted--I've merely zapped the rest of the > ads in question. > > On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, wghalley wrote: > > > Click here for Fast Credit Approval > > > Click here for Fast Credit Approval > > Both have offers of quick credit--both are at dealers, and not only that, > dealers with a propensity to sell to folks getting in over their head, > thus needing the "special" credit (and believe me, special it is!). > > Old trick--get enough down (including trade-in) to pay for what you've got > in the vehicle (works for cars too--even better actually), then finance > the $#!+ out of it, repo it when the time comes, and do it again. > > Sleazy?? Yup. Legal?? Yup. Makes money?? Yup. > > Phil the business prof (looking in my wallet and finding 2 cents missing)
Re: Another GTS for sale, So. Cal. & Ohio - semi FLUFF
In a message dated 9/30/99 9:26:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Serious calls only! asking > $11,500 No Joy Rides! (937)760-0220 DAYTON > Click here for Fast Credit Approval > Location: Dayton, OH $11,000 eh? I like the precedent. Guess we can't wear a clown suit to go look at this one. (Peter Egan said that about the phrase "serious only". I always liked his comment. Kurt
Re: (fluffy alert!!) Chain and Sprockets (comment to SA George)
Jay, I couldn't resist. You neglected to insert "fluffy" into your subject line. There I was, quivering with anticipation for vital gts informaiton - the lack of "fluff" in the subject line indicating such! But No! It's an admonishment of George, with another perfect example of off-topic fluff. Just funnin' ya. Kurt (guardian of fluff) In a message dated 9/28/99 6:52:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > George, > > Sorry to be so non-SA, but this is a perfect example of a message where the > subject line should have been changed with the "fluff" word properly > installed. > > In a message dated 9/28/99 4:09:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >eorge the sympathetic and the politically correct :-)) > > > >PS kissy-kissy I's still love ya Kev I just had to cut a joke, I am afraid > >this > > > >
fluff - about listing, - per Steve - not gts fluff fluff
Me thinks you may be right Sven. Any ideas? Kurt Guardian of fluff and off-topic discussion. In a message dated 9/29/99 5:22:27 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I think its time to make a new list. >
Fluffy new bikes
Oh Fil, you have this pragmatic way of looking at things. I think you need a day-trip to Santa Fe. Kurt > > These are fun, they're creative, they're nice to dream about, and they're > > very very unlikely to ever grace your garage. > > > > Too bad, too. Personally, I'd like to buy the TDM600. There's a better > > chance Yami-folks will see the light and bring in the TRX850 or SZR660, > > and neither of those is likely. > > > > Phil
Re: Tierra del Fuego (was Re: New Owner!)
Sandbagger, Fill! More of a challenge you say! You know dang well that the NX250 would be the perfect bike for such a ride, especially when it comes time to load it into a canoe. I'm going to take the Moto-Guzzi Quota. (Easy maintenence). Other packing lists include: a big sombrero; a bottle of tequilla; a bandolier full of token gifts for the senioritas and lutefisk s'mors for around the campfire. Oh yeah, and a Visa gold (Better take your Visa, because if you want to bribe border guards and local officials you better have Visa -- they don't accept American Express). Now, where do we meet again? que va! Kurt In a message dated 11/19/99 9:44:49 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > On Thu, 18 Nov 1999, Roger Van Santen wrote: > > > Let's bag the GTS's and take dual sports, say, R1150GS's? You like twins > > almost as much as singles. > > Yep.GS's are a bit heavy though. To make it a challenge I could use > my NX250.
