The list?
Did I miss something? Has the list been down, or have I been unsubbed? I haven't received any posts for over a week. Roger Van Santen
Re: '93 GTS FOR SALE
Come now, Steve, don't make everyone think the weather is so bad up here. I have 112,000 miles on my '93 and I haven't had to wear rain gear all that much. ;^) You might want to think again before you sell. Roger Van Santen '93 Yamaha GTS, 20K miles, very good shape, I'm pretty sure it's stock = (2nd owner), 2 repair manuals, 1 Shoei RF-800 (XL) helmet (color nearly = matches the bike), 1 additional helmet (L). Being transferred back to = Oregon and I don't ride enough (weather) up there to keep the bike (be = easy on me...I hate raingear). $6500. Initial inquiries via e-mail = please. Thank you,=20 Steve Robbins Pasadena, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]=20
Re: Medic !!!!
Darren, If the TPS seems to check out OK, you might want to check all of the other sensors. My '94 was acting in a similar manner. I finally traced it to a short in the cam position sensor. The wire had been pinched between the head and the frame, penetrating the insulation and grounding it. I wrapped the bare wire with tape and rerouted it and works like new. FWIW, YMMV, etc. etc. etc. Roger -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, August 28, 00 6:49 AM Subject: RE: Medic Hi Kevin, Adjusting the pot on the ECU was one of the first things I looked into when the bike started acting up thinking it was a simple enough procedure. Wouldn't you know it the previous owner had beaten me to it. : ( !!! I am going to mess with the TPS tonight when I get home (after I get that flapper valve out of the fuel tank) I suspect though that the TPS might in fact be bad since it is so bad I stalled it twice just trying to get it home I even had it stall once midcorner (not fun). Any other suggestions ? Darren
Dave's Northwest Passage Rally
I just got back from the finishers banquet for the Northwest Passage Rally. This was a three day event starting and ending in Everett, WA. It took the riders through British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and back to Washington. Suffice to say that Dave Biasotti did us proud! He tied for second with his friend Alan. First place was a tie by two previous winners of the Iron Butt Rally. Dave has become very serious and competitive about this sport. He is now on a two week vacation, but he promised a write up about the rally when he gets home. Roger (who had to sit this one out) Van Santen
Re: Big bike trip to commence next week
Kelly, I'm assuming since Salem is the completion of your third consecutive SS 1000, you're planning on spending the night? We'll be ready for you. You have my number? If you're documenting the rides, you've got a witness here also. Keep me posted. Roger -Original Message- From: Kelly Cash [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, July 28, 00 10:09 AM Subject: Big bike trip to commence next week Hi all- I'll be heading out this Wednesday, and will be going through most of your areas. Will be in Washington, D.C. a couple of days (and could hook up with folks there around dinner time, Aug 8), Ottawa a couple of days, and Oklahoma City a day and a half. 08/02 Ride to L.A. - 500 mi 08/03 Ride to Albuquerque - 891 mi 08/04 Ride to Oklahoma City - 428 mi 08/06 Ride to St. Louis - 508 mi 08/07 Ride to D.C. - 830 mi 08/10 Ride to Yarmouth, ME - 570 mi 08/11 Ride to Ottawa- 401 mi 08/13 Ride to Toronto - 241 mi 08/14 Ride to Drysden - 1018 mi \ This will be a 08/15 Ride to Brooks- 1048 mi - New personal record for 08/16 Ride to Salem, OR - 1006 mi / endurance riding 08/17 Ride to home - 630 mi Already planning to see Maxine and Robert Wilson in Canada, and will be going through Calgary (with only enough time for lunch). Send me an email if I'll pass by you! -K == Kelly Cash Direct: 408-845-5762 Sr. Systems Engineer Main: 408-845-5700 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
Re: Laguna Seca GTS Count -- 9!
Mike, I had local obligations, but I was thinking about all of you. Maybe next year. Roger -Original Message- From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, July 13, 00 8:44 PM Subject: Laguna Seca GTS Count -- 9! Roger, we had 9 GTS's at Laguna last weekend. You would have made it double digits for GTS's. Oregon to Monterey, CA ... come on, you'd have just gotten warmed up! The GTS riders that were there had a great time. It was really nice to be able to meet and talk face-to-face with other GTSer's. Can't wait till next year ... Laguna is a blast. Michael Cordon '94 GTS P.S. Bob Bev ... I really enjoyed getting to know you kids! Hope we can do it again very soon.
Re: GPS opinions
MCN recently had a comparison/evaluation of several GPS's. I have a Garmin III Plus and like it very much. It is smaller and easier to mount than the Street Pilot -- another popular GPS in the long distance riding community. The basic map doesn't show all of the secondary roads that you probably ride, but you can download more regional detail from a CD that is available. If you are relying on the GPS for accurate road mile planning, the Street Pilot or eMAP are better. They calculate waypoint to waypoint mileage in road miles, while the III + calculates in line-of-site miles, so your ETA will be inaccurate with the III+. One feature that I like about the III+ that I don't believe the others have is a voltage read out. Since I've loaded my electrical system with a lot of extra "stuff", it's nice to be able to monitor when I'm approaching the threshold of running an electrical deficit. I find it to be handy while night riding for anticipating upcoming junctions in the road, especially when in unfamiliar territory. The screen is backlit and the brightness can be adjusted to a comfortable level. By zooming the screen in or out, you can reference where you are relative to where you want to be (towns, other hiways, etc.) Much of the time, I find the GPS to be an entertaining toy, but there are times that it is an invaluable tool. I have it hardwired to my Super Hawk as well as the GTS's, cause I don't like to leave town without it. If you shop a little on the internet, you can find some reasonable prices. Hope this helped a bit. If you have anymore specific questions, ask away. I know there a several of on this list that have the things. Roger -Original Message- From: Michael Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, July 04, 00 7:14 AM Subject: GPS opinions Hey all, I'm considering a GPS system for the bike with moving map display. The Garmin line looks real nice, but they are expensive. Opinions on GPS systems? What's good, what's not? Esp. for people on a budget. Take care, Mike Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
Re: My new/old GTS
It's not a race. It's merely a personal effort/ challenge done by lone individuals just to see if they can. And it's best accomplished in the wide open, lonely spaces of the West. Roger -Original Message- From: paramithas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, June 16, 00 4:42 AM Subject: Re: My new/old GTS I didn't know such races existed. Let me see at 83.33m/h, which is above the speed limit, and no stops whatsoever one can do 2,000 miles in 24 hours. How do organizers get away with it? How do they keep the enforcement 'YOU SHALL" types from putting a stop to such event? George would love to participate - Original Message - From: Roger Van Santen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 9:41 PM Subject: Re: My new/old GTS Many of you know John from years past. For those that don't know, he is a very serious, accomplished rider. He is one of a handful of people who has ridden a "2KDay"; i.e. 2000 miles in less than 24 hours. When he's participating in an endurance rally, he's very focused. _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
Re: My new/old GTS
John, Congratulations. Now I can say "I told you so" and welcome to the club. As you get the bike set up just as you want, you will like it better and better. I look forward to following your progress, and may just have to ride back to check up on you. Roger -Original Message- From: John Laurenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, June 15, 00 8:40 AM Subject: My new/old GTS It official..I now belong on the GTS list and I'm not simply a lurker. I rode the bike back from Texas to St. Augustine yesterday and loved every minute. I put 10% of it 10,600 mileage on in 15 hours. It runs better already.Now I'm looking for advice on the best place and the best manuals? Also anyone out there with a stock seat they know they won't ever use, please contact me off list with a price. I want to get one to modify the pillion with some ideas I have to use it as a touring set up. Any off list words of advice are welcomed. The new front tire on itPirelli Dragon is cupping pretty badly already. I had great luck with Avon Azaros on the front of FJ which stopped this. Comments. hawke below is a reprint of my comments on the ride to a friend: "The guy I bought the bike from is a Honda mechanic in the Plano Texas Honda shop. I was late getting into Texas because I missed my flight our of OK City. The business discussions dragged on a little too long, but the guy I was with felt bad and drove me down. What a small world the Internet makes...while doing the deal in the show room, I bought the bike from the owner, a guy walked up and sat on the GTS. The guy I'm with asks, jokingly, if he would like to buy it. Then this stranger starts to carry on about knowing all about me and the GTS deal. The mechanic and the guy with me look stupified as he talks; like, are you world famous John..:) Then the stranger explains about the LDR list...:) The ride home from Texas to St. Augustine was a good chance to get acquainted with the GTS. It is a lot different than the FJ..it is much more finely engineered and advanced compared to the old FJ to make it concise. Getting off the FJ and onto the GTS and then riding 1200 plus miles in less than a day, the differences become extremely focused in the mind. The RADD front end is outstanding. On the FJ, when riding in anything loose or unstable, I had virtually no control. It took all my skills just to keep the bike up right on a gravel road. The FJ wouldn't steer, simply plow. Riding down the unfinished road leading into my sister place in Texas was a nice shock. I had to carefully pick my spot when I rode the FJ, in fact, I went down a few months earlier on the FJ when it hit a soft wet grass area and slid out from underneath mewith this GTS, it is like being on a dirt bike. It has no tendency to slid or move on unstable ground. The same feeling with the GTS transfers to hard ground and in corners.it is on rails. It inspires confidence in all riding conditions. It is no light weight at just over 600 lbs wet, but that heaviness disappears once the bike is moving. It feels like you can touch either side of the bike down in the tight stuff without giving it a second thought because it feels so well planted. The ride is extremely plush with little being transmitted back through the handlebars. The power is there, but it doesn't have that surge at seven grand, like the FJ. It just revs and revs like an electric motor. Very smooth, but still has a lot of grunt. You can leave it in top gear and pull all the way from 1500 rpm without a hic-up. On the same ride and at the same speeds, 80 to 90 mph average, on the ride back from Texas, the FJ would have given me around 30 mpg. Roger always told me how good his gas mileage was and I used to thinkyeah! But this EFI system on the Yamaha is something else. At the same speedo speeds, and by the speed I was passing traffic, the speedo is probably about 5% off, like the FJ, I got outstanding mileage. I average 44 to 47 mpg on 5 tank fill ups. It dropped to 44 mpg when I was able to hold the speed closer to 90. I couldn't believe it. What a nice surprise, I almost don't need to put on an aux tank compared to the FJ. Just short of 200 miles the low fuel light comes on and I fill it up with 4 gallons. There is a guy on the GTS list that is a metal worker and who can bump out the stock tank to over seven gallons and still fit it under the plastic. That may be the sensible way to go for LD riding on this thing. In shortI think I have a keeper in this bike, even if Yamaha brings out a light weight tourer. I'll just have to get a bigger garage." hawke
Re: Suspension Ideas
Thomas, Both the front and rear shocks can be rebuilt, even though Yamaha will not tell you that fact. And it's a lot cheaper than buying new ones. Circuit One up here in Oregon City does a good job, as does Lindemann Engineering. You'll be amazed the difference when you get the shocks rebuilt/replaced. Roger Van Santen -Original Message- From: Thomas H. Keyworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, May 22, 00 9:01 AM Subject: Suspension Ideas This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0019_01BFC3CA.FB023820 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Has anyone had to replace (by necessity or voluntarily) their = suspension? My '94 just turned 170,000 Sat -- five years to the day = that I purchased it -- and it rides like a hard-tail... I feel = EVERYTHING. I think it's time to break down and finally replace the = original parts (Yamaha never could tell me how long it was expected to = last... looks like I've found out). Any suggestions? Can the front be = rebuilt - as I'm already aware that no one besides Yamaha makes = anything that looks like the original (I prefer the original look -- = I've seen GTS' w/ the exposed spring, don't care for it). =20 Would appreciate any input, thanks. - T '94 GTS1000 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D = =3D Thomas H. Keyworth http://www.keyworth.net http://www.district37ama.org http://www.jpt-promotions.com =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D = =3D --=_NextPart_000_0019_01BFC3CA.FB023820 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" HTMLHEAD META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Diso-8859-1" = http-equiv=3DContent-Type META content=3D"MSHTML 5.00.2614.3500" name=3DGENERATOR STYLE/STYLE /HEAD BODY bgColor=3D#ff DIVHas anyone had to replace (by necessity or voluntarily)nbsp;their=20 suspension?nbsp; My '94 just turned 170,000 Sat -- five years to the = day that I=20 purchased it -- and it rides like a hard-tail...nbsp;I feel=20 EVERYTHING.nbsp;nbsp; I think it's time to break down and finally = replace the=20 original parts (Yamaha never could tell me how long it was expected to = last...=20 looks like I've found out).nbsp; Any suggestions?nbsp; Can the front = be=20 rebuiltnbsp; - as I'm already aware that no one besides Yamaha makes = anything=20 that looks like the original (I prefer the original look -- I've seen = GTS' w/=20 the exposed spring, don't care for it).nbsp; /DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIVWould appreciate any input, thanks./DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIV- T/DIV DIV'94 = GTS1000BR=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3DBRThomas H. KeyworthBRA=20 href=3D"http://www.keyworth.net"http://www.keyworth.net/ABRA=20 href=3D"http://www.district37ama.org"http://www.district37ama.org/ABR= A=20 href=3D"http://www.jpt-promotions.com"http://www.jpt-promotions.com/A= BR=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D = =3D=3D/DIV/BODY/HTML --=_NextPart_000_0019_01BFC3CA.FB023820--
Re: GTS Endurance Riding
Mike, The Cal 24 was just canceled due to insufficient response. So Laguna is a go. Roger -Original Message- From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, May 04, 00 8:16 PM Subject: GTS Endurance Riding Dave, when Iron Roger posted his endurance friend's link, I checked out the Cal 24 .. even printed and filled out the application form. However, after checking the calendar, I saw that it's the same day as Laguna Seca. I'm still seriously thinking about the Cal 24, but I just don't know if I can pass up Laguna. Damn ... I'm totally confused. Mike Cordon '94 GTS '98 Ducati 996 Dave Biasotti wrote: Aha, but I'm wiser and better armed now - that is more gas! I can go farther before I run out trying to make it to the next gas station. Why don't you try it - did you enter the Cal 24 July 7-9th out of Dublin? Right in your back yard (mine too). Call Tom Melchild @ 925-846-1772 to see if entry space still available. -- Dave Biasotti // Fremont, CA Mike wrote: Dave, do you mean that you didn't enjoy being stranded without fuel on some great road in Nowhere, Utah for hours in the middle of the night? I still have to smile at that one. Hey, it could have been worse, you could have been stuck in Provo. Yeah, Utah has some awesome roads and a number of incredible National Parks .. but that state it ain't all roses ... BYU is there. Yuk. Mike Cordon '94 GTS Dave Biasotti wrote: That's one of the great attractions of the Utah 1088 rally - they send you out on some of the greatest roads in Utah and surrounding states. That's why I'm going back again this year (late June) for another whirl. This time I have a modified (all under the stock plastic) 7.25 gal fuel tank now. Plus other little mods. I'm planning on a finish this year! -- Dave Biasotti // Fremont, CA Dir of Procurement, LSI Logic Corp 93 GTS-1000 // 83 Honda CX650Turbo Allan Parker wrote: To all those people I missed on my trip I apologize. Even though I was under no time constraints schedules did develop and the weather was a tyrant which could not and would not be ignored. Well, 6500 miles and not slightest problem. I changed oil in South Caroline and put new tires on, in the Detroit area. I have now put 50,500 miles on in 3.5 years and could not be happier with the bike. All the best, Allan PS To all you folks in the east--don't ride in Utah. You'll hate yourselves when you have to return home.
Re: hey.....Utah isn't that far from here....
Phil, Check out www.endurance-touring.net/index.shtml. Click on Iron Butt Way and then click on rally schedule. You'll find a complete list of the coming endurance rallies. A rally even closer to you is the "Land of Enchantment" rally Sept. 1-3. From reports of last years rally, it was a fun ride, and in areas you're very familiar with. Roger Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 27, 00 7:17 AM Subject: hey.Utah isn't that far from here On Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Dave Biasotti wrote: That's one of the great attractions of the Utah 1088 rally - they send you out on some of the greatest roads in Utah and surrounding states. That's why I'm going back again this year (late June) for another whirl. This time I have a modified (all under the stock plastic) 7.25 gal fuel tank now. Plus other little mods. I'm planning on a finish this year! OK, so now I'm interested. Someone, Dave or anyone else, want to post specifics on this little shindig? Phil
Re: My GTS is Back!
I went to a 42 and had to shorten the chain. That ratio works well for the style of riding that I do, but at the expense of acceleration/throttle response. Roger -Original Message- From: Kevin Harrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 19, 00 10:37 PM Subject: Re: My GTS is Back! A while back Mike Coan suggested the rubber was a cushion or vibration damper. This was during our 532 to 530 conversion discussion. I believe he went with the conversion. How much smaller did you go? I think Roger went to a 44 with the same chain length... --- SHAWN PEARSALL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip The Protek front sprocket is a piece of metal...verses the yamaha oem part that is rubber metal (difference?) The DID chain seems long. How do I shorten it...with a chain breaker? Ideas welcomed Shawn P __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com
Re: ABS cycles --now FLUFF
I've already thought of that. With 104K on the odo, she's only ridden with me once on the GTS. So the whine comes from somewhere else. Roger -Original Message- From: Eugene Boyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 18, 00 7:42 AM Subject: Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested) To get rid of the whine. Leave the wife at home! On Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:03:35 -0400 (EDT) Louis Tweed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahhh, this is what started the whole discussion. So what did you do to get rid of the whine sound coming through the CB? What gain are you adjusting? RF gain? I don't have that adjustment. Louis Roger Van Santen wrote: I'll chime in and agree that Terry is probably correct in his evaluation of how the ABS system operates. And Louis Tweed is correct about rough road (rail road tracks) activating the pump. If I have the gain adjusted too high on my CB radio, it comes through the ear phones loud and clear--and very annoying. The same thing happens when the bike is started. I would also agree that this is way too complicated for Yamaha to use as advertising fodder. FWIW my 2 cents. Roger Van Santen -Original Message- From: Baker Terry-P27739 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 17, 00 11:42 AM Subject: Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested) OK--I think I understand (hopefully) where the misunderstanding is. I contend that what I described is truly what the system is designed to do. BIG SNIP etc. to the hot lead on the electric motor and then go out and ride the applied at all. If I still owned a GTS, I would gladly do this. If someone else on the list performs this test and proves me wrong--I'll eat a load of crow and retract my above statements. Until that happens, I stand by my claims. . Not that it didnt happen, that it was supposed to happen, is where we differ. I still contend that it is _supposed_ to happen, but I'll be the first to admit that I'm the only one to have made such a claim and that I have _only_ my experiences with working on my own GTS to back that up. That's why I'm asking someone else out there to either back me up or shoot me down based on tests, not opinions or incomplete/vague shop manuals. As to why or why not Yamaha chose not to disclose this in the manuals or literature, I'm not sure, but the statements that you made make sense. is a note saying the graph is only representative of the idea (loosely paraphrased) of the ingnition curve. I say that they've taken the same approach to their description of the ABS system in the shop manual--it's intentionally incomplete, but does offer enough material to describe the system and that's it. I claim that it is, based _only_ on my own experience (sample of 1) and I'll have to leave it at that until someone else makes an effort to re-create my findings. A meter or light bulb hooked up to the hot lead of the electric motor will do this. Anyone willing to step up?? The blood-pumping thing is fun, isn't it RSRBOB?? Game ON!! Terry Baker Eugene Boyle Heriot-Watt University
Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)
I'll chime in and agree that Terry is probably correct in his evaluation of how the ABS system operates. And Louis Tweed is correct about rough road (rail road tracks) activating the pump. If I have the gain adjusted too high on my CB radio, it comes through the ear phones loud and clear--and very annoying. The same thing happens when the bike is started. I would also agree that this is way too complicated for Yamaha to use as advertising fodder. FWIW my 2 cents. Roger Van Santen -Original Message- From: Baker Terry-P27739 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 17, 00 11:42 AM Subject: Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested) OK--I think I understand (hopefully) where the misunderstanding is. I contend that what I described is truly what the system is designed to do. BIG SNIP etc. to the hot lead on the electric motor and then go out and ride the applied at all. If I still owned a GTS, I would gladly do this. If someone else on the list performs this test and proves me wrong--I'll eat a load of crow and retract my above statements. Until that happens, I stand by my claims. . Not that it didnt happen, that it was supposed to happen, is where we differ. I still contend that it is _supposed_ to happen, but I'll be the first to admit that I'm the only one to have made such a claim and that I have _only_ my experiences with working on my own GTS to back that up. That's why I'm asking someone else out there to either back me up or shoot me down based on tests, not opinions or incomplete/vague shop manuals. As to why or why not Yamaha chose not to disclose this in the manuals or literature, I'm not sure, but the statements that you made make sense. is a note saying the graph is only representative of the idea (loosely paraphrased) of the ingnition curve. I say that they've taken the same approach to their description of the ABS system in the shop manual--it's intentionally incomplete, but does offer enough material to describe the system and that's it. I claim that it is, based _only_ on my own experience (sample of 1) and I'll have to leave it at that until someone else makes an effort to re-create my findings. A meter or light bulb hooked up to the hot lead of the electric motor will do this. Anyone willing to step up?? The blood-pumping thing is fun, isn't it RSRBOB?? Game ON!! Terry Baker
Re: Sniff! ;-(
Terry, Thanks for all you've contributed to this list through the years. Especially your rebuild of the ABS hydraulic unit. We'll miss your input. And do stay on so that you can jump in occasionally with your words of wisdom. Good luck and keep in touch. Roger Van Santen -Original Message- From: Baker Terry-P27739 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, March 11, 00 4:02 PM Subject: Sniff! ;-( The time has finally arrived. I just sent Jim Guss, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on his way home with what used to be my '94 GTS. I hope Jim will thoroughly enjoy the machine as much as I have and that he will appreciate the value that this list offers to a GTS owner. (Especially now that it has a new battery and you can make it past Superior, AZ--right Jim??) ;-) I do intend to stay on the list and maybe even stay active. However, from this point on, I'm more of a spectator. Good luck Jim!!! Thanks to all of those who have provided support to me during my ownership. Terry Baker
Re: Winter Ride
The distance isn't the issue. I'll be down in Loma Linda two weeks before that, and I have too many other things going right now to take that much time out of the office. I thought about riding the bike down to Loma Linda to leave at a friends, then flying to meet you guys, but time doesn't allow that either. So I'll quit whining and wish you all a fun and safe time. Roger -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 25, 00 2:29 PM Subject: Re: Winter Ride Roger; I know it is a long way to go for you, but I was still hoping that you could make it. Bob
Re: Winter Ride
Bob, I expressed some interest, but my schedule won't allow me to get away that weekend. All of you have a great and safe ride. Roger -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, January 21, 00 6:40 PM Subject: Re: Winter Ride To those who expressed interest in a ride in San Diego County thru the mountains and canyons and on down to Ensanada, Baja Ca. Over the next week could I get a count on all who are planning on going? I
Re: Lands End Outlet update
I just ordered two shirts today--light blue and natural. So we should about have enough orders to stitch. Shawn, can we modify the logo enough to put it on baseball caps? It's just slightly too wide. Thanks for all the work you've done on this project. Roger -Original Message- From: SHAWN PEARSALL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 17, 00 8:54 AM Subject: Lands End Outlet update No seconds on Denium shirts still folks, besides I'm being told there is a corporate policy shift regarding the logo's and outlet sales...not sure what that is yetI'll know more today.
Re: GTS Top Speed?
I've seen 149 on the speedo. Soon maybe I'll have a reading on the GPS. Roger -Original Message- From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 17, 00 10:14 PM Subject: GTS Top Speed? A buddy with a Honda CBR1000 was asking about the top speed of the GTS. I told him it'd probably go about a buck forty or so. He didn't think so ... anybody know what these single-sided studs will do? Mike Cordon '94 GTS
Re: Winter Ride
I thought he had one down there, so I was only half joking. If time is an issue getting down and back, I may see if he'll let me borrow/rent it. Thanks, Roger -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, January 07, 2000 5:39 PM Subject: Re: Winter Ride In a message dated 1/6/2000 9:37:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kelly, I'm giving it some thought. If there's snow over the Siskiyous, maybe I can borrow a bike from Mike Coan?! ; ^ )) Roger; Mike has one of his GTS's in San Diego, why dont you e-mail him? Bob
Re: Winter Ride
-Original Message- From: Kelly Cash [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, January 06, 2000 1:33 PM Subject: Re: Winter Ride P.S. I would really like to do the Baja run also, but somehow I don't think I will be able to make it. Louis Okay, Louis- My "quit whining and ride" message doesn't mean you. You have a decent excuse for not coming out. As does Maxine, KHawkins, and everyone else east of the Mississippi River. And I suppose Phil too, he'll no doubt be teaching. But everyone in CA and AZ should be able to make it! And Roger? Kelly, I'm giving it some thought. If there's snow over the Siskiyous, maybe I can borrow a bike from Mike Coan?! ; ^ )) Roger -K == Kelly CashMain: 408-727-5497 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
Re: Gloves and Electrics
-Original Message- From: Burton, Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, December 03, 1999 7:14 AM Subject: RE: Gloves and Electrics In the mean time my hands and feet would get cold if I turned down the Heat-troller to keep my back from frying. BTW, last time I emailed some with Mike Coan they were working on a new Heat-troller with Dual Controls. I think Iron-Man Roger tried one out in the Iron Butt this year. You're right. I used one of the permanent mount dual control units. The complete unit is the size of the old single control. It is more efficient because he has changed the wire size and the heat seems to be better controlled. There is no "strobing" of my driving/headlights that I observed with the older unit. In my case, I have my gloves (Gerbing) and jacket liner on one system and my socks on the other--just personal preference. I have found that I want heat to my upper body sooner than to my feet most of the time. And you're right, it is a nuisance to hook up all the wires--maybe that's why I ride the long distances, it's too much trouble to get on and off the bike, so I just stay on it. ; ^ ) BTW, Mike is planning to keep the cost of the new systems about the same as the old, well worth the price. And it's my understanding that the new ones should be available soon. . Electrics are great and provide for comfortable year-round riding here in N.C(warmer today 36 this am, 65 later today, boy will it be hard to come back to work after lunch...) I do think the dual Heat-troller would be the best solution overall though, Bob B. Amen! We can be greatful that Mike is a part of our group. His product has certainly stretched my riding season to almost year round. Roger 99 IBR silver medalist
Re: New Owner!
-Original Message- From: BENSON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 8:43 AM Subject: Re: New Owner! On Wed, 17 Nov 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would take Roger up on his offer to go for a ride sometime, but beware Roger's idea of a ride may leave you a little sore in the rear. Roger will surely receive this year's high mileage award. So just what's wrong with a quick ride down to Tierra del Fuego and back?? :) Phil So Phil, how much time do you have and when are we going? ;^)) ) Roger
Re: New Owner!
Let's bag the GTS's and take dual sports, say, R1150GS's? You like twins almost as much as singles. -Original Message- From: BENSON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 7:07 AM Subject: Re: New Owner! On Thu, 18 Nov 1999, Roger Van Santen wrote: I would take Roger up on his offer to go for a ride sometime, but beware Roger's idea of a ride may leave you a little sore in the rear. Roger will surely receive this year's high mileage award. So just what's wrong with a quick ride down to Tierra del Fuego and back?? Phil So Phil, how much time do you have and when are we going? ;^)) ) Roger Dangthere I go with these ill-thought-out commitments again. Time is short, leave the Krausers off (road tests generally agreed that the top end of the GTS falls from about 148 to the low 130s with the extra drag of the wide bags). Hmmm..dirt roads?? Phil
