RE: sport windscreen (fwd)
Mike: Are these Yamaha issue wind screens? I my be interested. Please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Paul Koontz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Weaver Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 9:02 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: sport windscreen (fwd) -- 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 -- Forwarded message -- Rejected message: sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by [EMAIL PROTECTED] follows. Reason for rejection: sender not subscribed. --- I have got a hold of 2 Yamaha sport wind screens. does any one want them? $50 each plus shipping thanks Mike Coan The home of the Heat-troller www.heat-troller.com Mike's motorcycle travel site www.ttg-global.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Hugh Hamilton Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 4:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Tire Pressures Its been so long I forgot what we're recommending for tire pressures. I'm using 120/70 and 180/55 D-207s (and so should you) :) Is the correct pressure 38 front and 42 rear? I know I'm close but I'm simply brainfarting here. Thanks Hugh (bowing his head in shame)
RE: Biketoberfest...wrap up.
I thought that there was something a little different about that critterit could have been the effects of Gilly's Pub 44 or maybe jus that fact that my 50 year old eyes are starting to play tricks on me. Paul K. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Henry S. Winokur Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 6:33 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:RE: Biketoberfest...wrap up. I only saw your '94.. no others. I got home last night, I had to Paul: Kevin's "94" is a 94 in appearance only. Underneath it is a 93!!! We call it a 93.5. He changed the skins to the more attractive blue after an accident that was caused when he was rear ended by another rider!!! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD
RE: Biketoberfest...wrap up.
Kevin: It was my '93 at Pub 44. Did you know that a guy had a heart attack and died at Pub 44 at @ 8:30 PM the night that both of us were there. Sorry I missed you but I too experienced cell anemia. I also was a very busy guy for being on holiday!! I only saw your '94.. no others. I got home last night, I had to go ride in the mountains again on the way home. Sorry we didn't hook up...another time. Steve: Good meeting you at the track, flat and all. My riding partner had a tire repair plug kit and a little 12 volt compressor. We plugged it , blew it up and rode it till it was bald! I had to buy a new tire on the way home in Wytheville, VA. I am definitely going to schedule 2 weeks in October next year but I think I will probably spend both weeks in the mountains riding and give Daytona a miss. It was fun but it did not do anything for my testosterone like the twisties in the mountains. Regards, Paul K. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Steve Baglien Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 6:10 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Biketoberfest...wrap up. Kevin Herringbone wrote: I had cell problems too--glad you hooked up with Paul. I only saw one other GTS the whole time. It was @ Pup 44 in New Smyrna on Saturday Night--'93, GIVI racks and a Bagster Bra/Bag set up. Sounds like Paul K's bike. They might have seen mine 3 bikes away but it's a wierd purpleish/tealish/bronzeish sort of color now. Anyone on the list match the description??? Ola to you anyway. Maybe see you guys in March. FL Kev P.S.--it's to keep the gators in, and the dirt bikers out ;) Works for me!
RE: GTS to FZR stuff
Greg had his 93 GTS on the same dyno at Mid Ohio and the paperwork from the test that he showed me had his bike at 102 HP. It should be noted that his motor was hurt by the guy on the dyno. I have not heard from him since the race in July but he has a ride back to the Philly area..maybe Greg is somewhere near Latrobe by now Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of wghalley Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 10:12 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: GTS to FZR stuff At Mid Ohio this summer they graunched a guy's bike on the dyno. Paul I were over at the track, saw a large blue cloud at the dyno, wandered over to see what was happening. Comment I may never forget "I think I just paid a guy to blow up my bike." If you think about it you're paying some guy you don't know $5/minute to abuse your bike. No downside him but a long walk home for you. I don't remember for sure but I'm thinking it was GSXR. Bill -Original Message- From: Burton, Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 2:42 PM Subject: RE: GTS to FZR stuff snip Kevin wrote: Nobody's ever put at GTS on the dyno before large snip Actually Tony Grafals did dyno a GTS stock, with KN's and with the KN's along with a VH pipe. I still have the charts if someone is interested or I can send it to Brandon to put on the web site. Bob B. ps BTW while at Deal's Gap this past weekend they had a portable dyno at the store. While we were there they dyno tested a 929RR.
RE: BikeToberFest
Contact me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we can organize a pint when we get there. Paul Koontz 93GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Harrington Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 5:29 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: BikeToberFest I'll be there also. FL Kev --- Steve Baglien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So far, I know that Paul K and RSR Bob are going to be there (me too). Anyone else planning on heading to Daytona Beach the Oct 19-22? __ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
RE: MIME and GIVI (was: Re: Do I look like crap? )
I am using 36L side bags. I seriously considered the bigger side bags but it made my bike look like my sister-in-law from the back!!! I am very pleased with the Givi set-up. I had mine installed by 2 Givi factory guys and it took them 3 hours. They said the GTS is a B*@#% to install but they did a fine job and the fit and quality are there. Paul K. 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Harrington Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:41 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: MIME and GIVI (was: Re: Do I look like crap? ) snip of you guys with Givis, are you using the Maxia as a side bag also, or something smaller / thinner? any caveats before I order a wingrack? Yes I know about the Krausers, but I already have a Maxia topcase my sister in law just gave me another one that belonged to my brother, so that's what it'll be if you don't advise otherwise. later, Roberto Roberto, I don't have the Maxia's but I do have a 460 as my top case--these are, according to GIVI's specs, about an inch wider than the Maxia. The Maxia's achieve the additional space from the more square shape. The Maxia is only about 1/2 inch wider than the 360's I currently use as side bags, so I say go for the Maxias! Their look is closer to the Krauser but better IMHO, (too bad about the looks of the wingrack...) FL Kev __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
RE: Fiche
Greg: Is the PDF available to us common folk? Paul K. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Greg Christopher Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 9:15 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Fiche ** Reply to message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:09:21 -0400 (EDT) This is a 93 fiche, not a 94 fiche. But the bikes are practically identical. It's a miracle we have it on line; don't think you'll find a 94 out there. Richard from France did the scanning years back; I made it into a PDF. -Greg Greg
RE: Wanted: GTS around Denver, CO; misc questions about ergos and hard
I know where there is a 93 in Ohio w/ 12,000 miles in decent shape for $6,000.00 Contact me off line for more info at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . I have been seriously considering buying it to put in the garage next to my other 93 GTS but I think I'll take a pass on it. You could have it trucked to Denver for @ $500.00 or fly to Cleveland, buy it and ride it back to Denver. Current market value is @ $7K. Once you ride the GTS you will catch the GTS bug. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Anton Tropashko Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 3:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Wanted: GTS around Denver, CO; misc questions about ergos and hard Hello there. If anyone was thinking about selling a GTS and lives around Denver, Colorado please let me know (my phone is 650 2162108). I'll be in that area over the weekend (stuck with the tickets: will be driving around looking at the scenery like the rest of the Flintstones otherwise). The guy who originally intended to sell me his GTS has pulled the offer out and the only GTS sold in Nothern California that I know about is offered for $8k Another one in Ohio is also ~$8k. I'm looking for something preferably under $6.5k. Is this reasonable? Someone on the VFR list has suggested that he has bought one for around $5k and that's the fair market value if there is such a thing. Did anyone on this list lose their front tire often? (I have very little info about actual GTS usage so pardon my ignorance). What's the scoop with the GTS reliability? Are most of the parts still available from Yamaha? A lot of people has suggested for me to stop fooling around and buy an ST-1100 instead, but I'm 28 and, probably, will be miserable on ST. For those of you who have Givi saddlebags on your GTS, do they leak in heavy rain? Do Yamaha hardbags leak in heavy rain? What are the problems people usually have with Givi and Yamaha bags? Did anyone have any problems with Givi racks or with GTS frame after installing a Givi rack? I hever had a problem with my givi topbag on my VFR, but I'm worrying about sides if I'm ever to have them. Also, those of you around 5'9", how do you like the riding position on GTS? Did anyone on this list have accumulated around 100,000 miles or more on GTS? Thank you. Anton "getting-touring-oriented" Tropashko
RE: Oil and Bags
Givi requires a hidden hole in the fender that is not visible unless you lay on your back and look up. I just had a full set, sides and top, installed by Givi personnel and am very satisfied with the mounting and the job they did. Paul K. 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 3:55 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Oil and Bags Just when I thought that we all had bashed the different oils Motorcycle Consumer News has done a very good article on oils. Except they left out Amsoil. Ouch! I use it and it seems to do just fine. However I think it would do all good to find MC News article and read it. Also just read the posting about the guy that was selling his Krauser bags. I don't have any but I did not realize that you had to drill holes in the side covers. I won't like that. I would like to know of other brands that you could mount without drilling holes. Or is that possible? Ken Swartz
RE: mid-ohio
There were several of us there this weekend. I know of 6 93 GTS's and 1 94. Good showing!! I was one of the ones on the lap. Paul Koontz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of stan thomas Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 9:05 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:mid-ohio Some good racing at mid-ohio this weekend. Saw 2 GTS's on the parade lap on sunday. Anybody from the list? I watched the races in the top of the tower. Buddy of mine is a dealer and Suzuki had beer and food at the top of the tower. What a great way to watch the races. Could practically see the whole track. Watched and talked to Kevin Schwantz during the 600 race. Nice guy. Saw a blue GTS by the michelin tent. If your on the list the bike looked brand new. Was a crowd gatherer. stan thomas 93 GTS
RE: Windshield question to the List
Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
RE: heli bars, numb fingers, and tire profile
I just took delivery of a new set last week. I have not installed them yet but in regard to quality of finish, very nice. It appears to me that once installed that the finish that is visible is actually above the quality of the stock bars. Paul Koontz 93 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Harrington Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 4:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: heli bars, numb fingers, and tire profile --- Roberto Alonso [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I thought my numb fingers were due to my intrinsic wimpyness! Now that I've learned it's not that uncommon, I'd like to know if Heli bars really do make a difference regarding this. So for you guys that have them, are they really worth it? Is their finish good enough to look OEM? how about sports riding in the twisties with them? I'd like to hear from other users since I'll have to order from overseas. They make a difference, finish is good (not much shows, anyway), and I steer better with them. Also, I'm considering switching to a 120 front. Which profile should I get? I guess it should be a 120/70, right? what about speedometer readings with this tire? I run Macadams right now, any recommendations for a better tire? mileage is very important, more so than extreme performance. 120/70 is turning up as a recommendation on many tire pages and the 130/60 is starting to get rare. I liked the Macadams, my Avon Azaros turn better but the Macadams do everything else better. Talking my "Pillion Commander" into some touring for the summer. Won't budge to the Cliquot yet... Roberto Alonso Zero Zero fotografía y diseño __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos -- now, 100 FREE prints! http://photos.yahoo.com
RE: HU Replacement
Grant: Thanks for the information. I am pleased to say that my bike has been performing perfectly. No problems with the ABS or surging. The only problem that I have had is flashing red and blue lights in both my right and left mirrors!!! I am not sure that our friends at Yamaha would warranty this problem. Paul Koontz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 5:53 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: HU Replacement Paul, the HU is the Hydraulic Unit for the ABS. There has been 30+ HU failures noted by those on the list. This is a very high failure rate when the amount of GTS's on the road is taken into account. There have been many many postings on this list about ABS failures. Joe Loss was kind enough, on behalf of all GTS owners, to put a letter together on this topic and send it to Yamaha for their opinion. Their initial response was that nothing would/could be done. But then just prior to Christmas Yamaha gave us all a present, they will "fix" and/or replace the unit, if it has failed at no cost to the owner. How do you know if your ABS is working? First, there are for more rear brake failures than front. The suggestion has been made that you test your ABS. Try locking up the rear brake when stopping. If you feel a pulsation on the rear brake pedal and you don't leave a continuos skid mark, you should be OK. The front can be tested in the same manner, but of course, it is a little riskier. Grant Gall Paul Koontz wrote: Grant: I am new to the list and have had my GTS since July 1998. I don't mean to sound thick but can you explain what the HU is. Thanks in advance for a response. Paul Koontz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 6:18 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:HU Replacement Merry New Year to all you listers out there around the world. I thought I would tell you that I just spoke with Jordan Cavanaugh at Yamaha USA. I had left a voice message for him prior to Christmas regarding whether the "fix" will be available for Canadian GTS owners. Jordan has confirmed that Yamaha Canada will "fix" the HU, to the same extent as what is being done in the USA. 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
