Fluff RE: Helmet fit (comfort, safety, noise....)
Jay: When I shake my head, there's something rattling around inside it.even without the helmethtime for a Catscan I think #2
RE: Across the pond
Good thing you're there til Tuesday...with teaffic like it is in Londonit might take that long to get to you! Enjoy some Bangers Mash...and a good ol pint or two will ya! SP Heading over to the same area December 16-21st
RE: Tire Pressures
Hugh, if you're following Kevin's suggestions Hugh, if you're carrying a load or Please stop and unload it...it's not good for the colon track! Sorry couldn't resist #2
RE: Tires
If you're buying BT020's you have to call Chaparral. $98.10 for the rear with shipping delivered in a few days to the east coast...second set I've ordered from them... SP
RE: Power Sports Pro
Dave: I'm scheduled to be in Wendover (Northwest London) December 16th-22oh the joys of flying out of Heathrow on the Friday before Christmas!) If you need something hand carried let me know...I can pack and carry on the flight...right next to the Olive Oils Parmesan Cheese you guys pay through the nose for! Shawn Pearsall Lake Image Systems
Armor Where?
So my joe rocket has pads, but can I substitute harder pads in the key pockets? If so where can you purchase theses materials? SP
RE: Aerostitch + nikwax
They note that's 74% off. I ordered two sets. snip Careful Jayyou keep this up Mike Myers (Austin Powers) will get you a spot in the next movieCheap Bastard! You dog you :) Just Kiddin Dark outside..6:45...no more fun stuff til the week-end. Chicago, Dubuque, Atlanta, NYC (and that's just Thursday Friday!I'm going nuts man!) #2
New Topic!
In my few years of being on here...we've danced around the topic, but never officially talked about it..so here it goes: Body armor...anyone wear it (besides inside the suits)? If so what type, where? Recently I had the displeasure of meeting a young man at a stop sign. I was about to do a California roll (about 5-8mph) in a new subdivision where no one lives yet. Looked, slowed, no one coming, about to release the clutch and brakes...boom out of the corn of my eye comes this kids "flying" about 60. I reacted, but was already turning. Cold...mid forties, warm tires, but not on the edges, to much brake grab, lockup and down I go. Slow speed roll off bike, (quite neat actually!) hit helmet on payment, shoulder, hip, etc. Kid took off, never looking back (but he saw me go down!) Joe Rocket suit worked quite well. Not a high speed slide, but no signs of wear except where I straddled the bike and hit the exhaust pipe (didn't feel it). Small chunk out of the helmet (time for a new one anyway). Bent my pinkie, quick straightening (Medic!) The examined the SV for damage. One cracked panel with minor scrap...nothing else. Few squirts of super glue, she's OK. No bruised ego just my shoulder hip. Fact is I didn't realize I had hit my hip. Joe Rocket suit has pads in shoulders, elbows Knees. Nothing in the hips. Seriously think (almost 2 weeks later it still hurts)a hip armor would have helpedany experiences to compare? Shawn Pearsall
Broken English and the Pick-up Truck
snip: Your english/american is anything but broken. Some of the people on this side of the pond should learn to write it as well as you do. Yeah but Henry...what would happen to all the pick-up truck sales if we's all learnt to done speak better? #2...with nymex ready!
Amsoil Off list Please
Please contact me off list with pricing and availability of Amsoil Oil and Synthetic Transmission Fluids Shawn Pearsall
RE: Amsoil Filters
Remember, size isn't everything...it's how it works inside that counts. Thanks what all the women say anyway! #2 not taking the week-end off!
RE: Desperately need your immediate help!
Better yet Kelly, let the group know who the dealer iswe'll recommend the service department to all our friends in the Bay area (NOT!)
One Letter Difference
what one letter difference can do to a guy! Yeah Like Mrs. and MS. right Henry?!!! I kill myself with these.nothing to do at workyeah that's another good one! Off to Philadelphia, Miami, St Louis, Houston and Long Island this monthit's great we got Southwest into Buffalo this Sunday #2
RE: one bike?
I have to say Jay can select my mode of transport for me anytime. He was right on the Odyssey Minivan (hey this is a 2 wheel list there feller!) and the SV650S is one hell of a small inexpensive sport bike. I stole mine ($4500), but the Canadian version ( UK too...don't underestimate the Brits!) is now coming to the States late this year. Smooth, lifts the front end real easy, point and shoot, great braking, great mileage, $6199. Cheap insurance too! I luv my GTSbut if I only have 45 minutes or so.it's the SV for me...and this after only having it for 3 weeksjust awesome Shawn Pearsall
RE: Any Chicago GTS riders?
I'm at MidWay Sleep-Inn Friday through next Wednesday Cicero Avenue Shawn Pearsall
RE: chains and shocks
Global Terminology: I'm amazed at how small this work is getting every dayin any language F* a dry ladymakes it point now doesn't it! Joerg...your english is improving! (It was always good anyway :) ) #2 Looking forward to having a cold one at the SA Convention in Chicago next week!
RE: Nick
Good to see you couldn't figure that mode out Nick. I'm sort of the mutt of the group so we like to keep the general masses civil...born in Canada, a US Citizen, running a division of a UK companyonly more global things I've added is marrying an Irish Catholic...now if I could only adopt some south Korean kids..I'd be like a mini Ted Turner...hm Shawn P
Wanted 1994 Brochure
Hey gang I'm adding to my GTS collection, interested in anyone that might have a mint 94 brochure. I have 93's interest in a trade or purchase. Please contact of list Shawn Pearsall [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Nick
Man I could swear I heard Rodney King chanting "can't we all just get along" somewhere on here on the net...see it works! Instant Karma
Nick
Nick: It is not necessary to hit a read only format...your reputation has not been severely damaged...merely man handled by Kevin and the rest of us. The important aspect is the fact that you acknowledged a potential for errors, (heck they happen to all of us) but you're Man enough to take your lumps and then professionally respond with additional expertise on the subject matter. Terry Baker went through a simple bit of hell to get his bike back together (any married guy with bikes does!)He was simply dissatisfied with the level of service receive verses indicated or promised. These are the days of the internet. All the more reason to work diligently at protecting your reputation. Nothing leaves "our shops...collectively" until we know it's done right. It will cost you more up front...but as you can see, substantially less in the long run. Your comments, experience and insight are welcome on any list. But as soon as any of us offer them, we are open to comments from the peanut gallery. It's a fact of life, but I do not consider on problem/instance and trend setting experience. I'm always more impressed by how one takes their lumps, than gets back on the horse and goes for a ride You might have a small case of saddle sores...but your back on the horse dammit! My $.02 Shawn P
ABS HU Return
Tom: (Jeff S. in Bergen too!) And all involved...make sure you ask your dealer for the parts back off your bike. The local shop here (which initially behaved strangely) actually did a great job replacing my HU. I asked for the parts back, they said they must hold them in inventory for Yamaha's return...IF REQUESTED BY YAMAHA. Mine was not requested back, so I now have a repaired bike and the original (REBUILDABLE) HU sitting in my garage (Jayright next to that DUC Red Suzuki SV 650 S Canadian VersionPhil...thanks but I'll pass on the RZ's...the 650 S is a DUC Killer!) Remember to ask for your parts back...then count the hours til 90 days...and hopefully go get them. Have fun...ride safely guys and galsout of towners this weekend had a spill here...slid 170 feet into a guardraildidn't walk away...but are alive (specifically due to helmets and riding suits) passenger has broken leg, arm and collar bone (hit guard rail, shattering the side of her helmet) Local news crews each got the police officer on the scene commenting on Helmet save livesNY State is under pressure to retract the Helmet law next...you know my opinion obviouslysafe clean fun kids (at least on your bikes). SP
RE: Medic !!!!
Fred...don't just tell us...post pictures of your new contraption to Brandon. It's labor day weekend here...he probably has lots of time on his hands :) #2
Mode of Transport
Here's an idea for you part-time racers out there http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=427896557 Just surfin!
RE: ABS Nightmare.....
Hey #1 Now that you've told good ol Nikki how to fix the pumpsHE DOES KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THEM! #2
Yamaha HU Unit
Called my dealer today...all my travel I had forgotten to ask if the HU was called back from Yamaha. Nope it hasn'tone slightly used, soon to be rebuilt HU will be in my hands very shortly! Get em while you can folks! #2
RE: FLUFF - Foolishness, well written..
Andy: I laughed...I cried...I understand Shawn P
RE: dreamy dreamland (was: Fluffing RE: tires again)
Would the body mass of the driver be of any influence on the stopping distance? Not if he's airborne in front of the bike! Sorry couldn't resist #2
RE: GTS handlebars needed
Got a pair in the garage...somewhere...now where did I put those damn things.let me know SP
Kelly in TO
I'm planning on trying to catch up with Kelly at Maxine's in Toronto on the 13thJeff in Bergen, Ray, Keith etc..anyone interested? Shawn P
RE: GTS weight and comments
Alan: Good points that I also agree with...and that reminds me of my earlier trip to Chicago where I came up behind a late model ST1100. I was amazed at how much the ST swerved in the truck blast...and the bags shaking like they were going to drop off in front of meWe have a very neat bike folks...not much can touch it. Shawn P
RE: Rally sites
Parry Sound - been a few times, great folks and again some great riding. Attendance hass been growing rapidly for last couple years, early arrivals would need to cordon off some space if we would be at the fairgrounds w/ everyone else. Motel space would be hard to come by for those who don't camp. Doug Wilson snip: We have room for 8-10 inside plus ample room (1.5 acres) for 10-15 more if the campof course we have two neighbors so we'd have to keep the noise to a reasonable level if we wanted to make this an annual eventbut they are 250-1000 feet awayjust a thought Shawn P
Sturgis
Adam: I'm in Sundance Wyoming tonight...cruising around the area tomorrow in the sporty Honda Odyssey (that looks like a traveling bill board!) If ya see a green Odyssey feel free to flag us down...might hit Strugis before the rally just to check out the town...but we've seen enough trailer bikes coming from all directions already...expecting 300K people this yearnot my cup of tea that's for surethe COG rallies are a wee bit more my liking...more riding, less drinking (at least when the suns up!) SP Have a safe ride
RE: Big bike trip to commence next week
the 230-mile jaunt for a supper together is not gonna happen. Maybe another time Phil snip Geeze filseems like you're starting or continuing a trend here.or maybe you like Kelly as much as me ;) Just bustin cause I know you need it! SA#2
RE: Logo'd clothing
we all still owe thanks to Shawn for getting the logo set up! By the way Shawn, I got several compliments / comments / enquiries on the logo while at Mid Ohio a couple of weeks ago. Bill snip... Thanks Bill Now if we can just get the bike to work you'll be happy tooEveryone enjoy and thanks to all who donated the funds to pay for the set-up chargesyou newbees owe the vets a few cold ones at the rally Kevin Hawkins is planning for next year! to you #1!
RE: YOW!! (was Re: Bring it holme Hugh! (Fluff)
in memory of these individuals...12" Hahahaha SP
RE: Euroscreen
Stephen: Skip the Euro Screen and order an MRA in the next batch we get through AcmeHawkinsBikeShit.com. That's short for check out Kevin Hawkins web page for pictures, etc. Much better than the Euro screen...and looks sexy too! SP Otherwise known as SA#2,Hugh you keep up the good work, you might get numbered sooner or later!
Newbee to the list:
Folks: As most of you veterans can tell, I've been quite busy, so my time on line has greatly diminished (that's good for those who usually get a ration of smart ass remarks from me ;) ) I met with Stan Jon on a recent trip...where we rode into Parry Sound on the "normal" sport bike rally weekend. Thomas O'brian rode up the same day and we all discovered simultaneously that the rally was shifted to the 2nd weekend of July (a first...since even the Parry Sound Information booth welcomed the bikers on July 1st!) Rain showers (and partially slim tires) kept me from meeting with Thomas, but dinner with Stan Jon was "eventful" and fun!. But to keep this short, I did hit the rally the following weekend. (have pictures to prove it!) Met one new GTS owner...gave him the crash course on GTS upgrades in about 5 minutes (I must have seemed like I was a GTS drone.blah blah blah...) He's interested in the GTS list and in ordering an MRA. When you see him sign up, please extend your global welcomes Keep in touch Shawn Pearsall -Original Message- From: Dennis Gingerich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: windshield Hi Shawn How are you doing. It's Dennis. We met at the sports bike rally. Hey I'm still keen to get one of those nifty windshields like yours. Let me know how I can get one when you get a chance would you. I would really appreciate it. thanks Dennis Gingerich
Seriously demented!
I've already logged over 4500 miles on my gts, rental cars and company car since June 27th and now I'm definitely going off the deep end. My wife is on severance from Kodak, the kids are off for the summer (soon to be 7 9) and I can work and travel simultaneously...so . Mid week this week, I'll pile the family into the Odyssey and head west across Canada...Parry Sound, Sudbury, Saulte St. Marie, Thunder Bay, Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Glacier National, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, BandLands, Mt Rushmore, Chicago (gotta see Sue...the T-Rex) then tow a piece of equipment home from Batavia, IL. to be home on August 4th! Over 6000 more miles (I'm friggin nuts folks!) Other than that I'm not doing much this month. Hope to see some of you in my travels. Robert Wilsondefinitely later this week (I'll know more tomorrow), Grant, etc Have fun, safe riding to all Shawn Pearsall Not your Good Buddy Type!
RE: Cycle Lift
See ebay under motorcycle lift...guy in LA area sells the same thing for $150 plus shipping...Larco Model SP
Nancy Who Mr Cash?
Oooo Nooo not that boot vein again...I thought you and I settled that a while ago SA#2 Tossing more crap around
RE: AW: Engine light
You getting all this Brandon for the problem fixer upper page on the GTS website dude!
RE: Cycle Lift
Got one earlier this springyou'll need to switch the directions of the lift pads...but it's the same lift the yahoo on e-bay has been selling for $155 plus $64 shippingYahoo! PS, I have an extra one in my office (an employee wasn't sure if the wanted one :) )if anyone local is interested. SP
FZR Exhaust
Hey folksI'm not interested...but will this work on a GTSbid away folks Shawn P http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=362517084
RE: Bike for sale
Great ideas Brandonwe'll drop the "A" in your title and make you a Smart 1 hehehehe I'll grap links as I find them (for the key search engines that is...not the individual adds...you might also want to contact these engine webmasters and see if there's a fee for referals...might offset the posting charges, your time, etc. As a start you can put a link for Ebay Motors Traderonline.com http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/browse/Motorcycles.html http://www.traderonline.com/cycle/index.shtml
RE: Loose bolt or screw??
Yeah sure Bryan...blame it on the wife...you'll be signing up to get a copy of my upcoming book..."View From the Dog House"! The screw holds the shift lever on the lower left side of the bike...aluminum and a hex screwplus the large nut that holds on the front sprocket...under the left gray cover, and behind the chain plate (about 7 bolts if I recallchances are if you haven't replaced the chain, it's ok SP
Parts Locator
Now this is interesting. http://www.cycleserve.com/ Wonder if it works Shawn P
Hugh Hugh Hugh (Fluff)
Hey Kevinfirst check in the freezer section! #2
Can some one check...
I looked at my receipt for Keirnan Racing supplies...the sprocket sent was in fact a 16tooth front sprocket, can someone confirm the true number of teeth on the OEM front sprocket...at $26 it's not a show stopper, but I would like to drop the rpms below 5K at 80mph SP
Cog try this again
Pretty neat design for a true "National Rally" SP http://www.concours.org/y2knational/index.html
COG Rally is you're interested....
Pretty neat design for a true "National Rally" SP
RE: Yamaha GTS-1000
Copied this to the list to emphasize our point...went to the site we've been reading about this past 2 days. PS I might be in Omaha next week and can drop in on this dealer if it helps us SP
More Bikes
Found these on cycletel...no idea how old the adds are... 1993 Yamaha Make Model Year Colors (Ext/Int) Miles Price Private Location Phone E-mail Yamaha GTS1000 1993 Red/Graphite 12155 $7250 Firm Lenexa, KS (913) 599-5900 or (913) 599-5508 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Description: Absolutely stock GTS1000A. RADD center-hub steering, ABS brakes, 1000 cc 5-valve engine. Has original factory Krauser hard sidecases and tank bra. Always stored in heated garage, never wrecked. Two adult owners. Has had 12,000-mi. dealer svc. performed. Have receipts factory service manual. This model is a modern classic and was included in the Guggenheim motorcycle collection. 1993 Yamaha Make Model Year Colors (Ext/Int) Miles Price Private Location Phone E-mail Yamaha GTS1000 1993 Red/graphite 5600 $7750 or Best Offer Ottawa Lake, MI (734) 888-1358 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Description: Excellent original condition, RADD front end, ABS, fuel-injected FZR1000 motor, power and sophistication, service manuals, new Krauser 46 liter hard bags, new Throttlemeister cruise, rare and collectible.
RE: OT - Digital Cameras
JVC has just brought out a new camera (the model escapes me) but its 3.3mpix plus it features a software feature that simulates (wrong word here...but close enough) a true 6.6mpix image,...that folks is approaching 35mm film quality...glad I sold the Kodak stock! SP
Thought for the Day Louis (FLUFF)
Why when we ride an ATV, mountain bike, or dirt bike; but not when someone rides a horse? snip Hey Louis...if an ATV shits in the woods can you smell it? or cause an ATV has more than One Horse Power Hay somebody stop me. :) SA#2
Kurt's Bike
Nope Kurt had a 94 SA#2 Missing SA#4
RE: gts1000.ooosh*t
No problem Mr. WilsonI'm just following in your big footsteps to my friend...start a business, grow real fast...discover the true "joys" on managing employees, and trying to be fair with your clients (a few bad apples do spoil it for everyone folks!) Oh yeah and ride...very little...284 miles so far this yearfrom the crap weather I should convert my snowplow to a hydrofoil! Just glad to be able to download my 230 emails every 4 or five days! Have fun SP
Street Finder GPS
Folks: I recently picked up StreetFinder 2000 with a GPS unit included $99 US. This product is awesome for the money. Plugs into my Laptopgives position as I drive down the thruway...worth the funds SP
RE: FLUFF!!! Enough to make RSRBOB cry!!
So Kev: Did Marcy get corbin seats for the dining room set? Just curious See ya smart assoff to Jersey for the In-Laws (always a highlight of my life) then KC and Chicago next week... Enjoy Shawn P GTS sits in garage with 250 miles on her this year...this really sucks guys...hey a 916 Duc with 3K 1995 $10.5...sound good?Kevin wannabe
Which One Kev?
Which gonad Kevinis it less painful the a vasectomy? No more kids for me (Soon) SP
Land's End Shopping Trip
OK folks the requests are in, and all over the place! Plus the stock at Lands' End changes hourly at one of these salesso much for a good thing being kept quiet! I'll hit LE this afternoon.if I see any large shirtsin the colors requested (everything except pink of course) I'll try to grab them and send them off for logo's. I'll let you know what I have, compare them to the requests and post the rest...for free for all grabbing. I'll keep ya posted Shawn P PS: if anyone has the original e-mail I sent to the group regarding logo number and how to contact Linda Boling at LE...please private mail me itto many computers to play with now and I can't remember where I left my notes!Robert W I know understand where all your time went while your business is growing! Fun for a while...but 250 on the GTS so far this year is not my idea of "enjoying life"!
Outlook Question for GTS Geeks! (NON GTS CONTENT)
I'm stumped guys galsI upgraded the office computers to Office 2000...including Outlook 2000. I have hence lost what I now view as a very importing feature in Outlook...and can't seem to get it back...suggestions please! In the ol Outlook...when I addressed an e-mail...it would auto fill the address line for metype GTand the address line [EMAIL PROTECTED] would automatically fill in Now I have to search for all my e-mail addresses in the address bookit's a true pain Shawn Pearsall Private answers please as this is not GTS content
RE: Lake Placid information
Ray: I'll check with my service manager at work...he ski's there alot and should be able to help you Shawn P
Sam's Club Shopping List
Folksget to Sam's real quick. I purchased a Larin 1500 pound mobile bike rack at $99.50 from Sam's Club...this is the same unit selling for $160 on Ebay plus $65 shipping...I bought two incase a friend wants one later...$229 at CompAccessories Also they have the Coleman Rain suit...like $49.95...I've had one since 98...awesome dry suit...very good quality excellent pricecheck them out if you are near a Sam's Club... Shawn P
RE: My GTS is Back!
Sorry Kevinworking way to much lately...so the brain is slightly fried...the rubber is on the front sprocketrear 47 tooth like the original setupnewest additional will be the Scottoiler (sitting in my garage since January.patiently waiting! SP
My GTS is Back!
Hey I got my GTS back and guess what...my rear brake pulsates when you apply it on a strip of loose gravel! OK...so now the fun part, I replaced the sprockets and am now in need of some advice. 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
Re: tires and wind noise Fluff
a Henry...that's an old trick of Kevinshe does this all the time...I don't know how to break this to you...but those weren't earplugs big guy! #2
Bavarian Fluff
Now just hold on there Joerg.not buying a BM'r is one thing but boycotting oktoberfest.I can only go so far! For those that haven't beenit's the world best beerfest.a the greasy cooked half chickens, 2liters of beer.slab of roast ox...ooos I just drooled on my keyboard...damn I hate it when that happens. Shawn P Heading to Drupa in Duesseldorf soon.
(For every one except Shawn) FLUFF
Why not me Darren.you must be getting TIRED of me...hahahaha Sometime I kill myself with these puns.. Notice I didn't say a word when George called someone "Numb Nuts" either. SP
Re: Big trip
Allan: I'll make it even easier on you mate! We've just landed a toll free number, 877-356-7705. call it and it will track down my office or cellphone no matter where I am...I will be all over the place (and no GTS back yet...reminds me I should call them today) but will try to make myself available Enjoy Shawn P
Smartass Fluff
Kevin: I am deeply disappointed that your last reply did not have the subject "Fluff" marked in the appropriate manner. This is very disrespectful of those riders that have many other things to do, besides read your e-mails all day. Please be more considerate with your responses and their replies. You above all people on the list have been held in such high regard by your fellow brethrenI am deeply hurt by your lack of sensitivity on this issue...It appears you would rather be a disruptive venom in this group, verses continuing to exhibit the positive influence a good leader must always present. arggghh ahck hack cough cough...this shit is killin me..hahahahahahahaa Most respectfully 1-800 smartass!
Fw: GTS Owner?
Hey gang: Thought I'd kill two birds with one stoneplease make Chris feel welcome, and pass on your comments privately to him. Thanks Shawn P - Original Message - From: Vriezen, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 3:36 PM Subject: RE: GTS Owner? Shawn: I'm glad your observant! No,I do not own a GTS (yet). However I have the opportunity to purchase one. I have been collecting as much info as I can all winter. I now have a full factory service manual. I bought this first to understand some of the technical features. I do our own service. I have been biking for 30+ years, but all I have ever owned are Hondas. I have 4 CBXs and a 650 turbo, a Gb500, and 8 others currently in the stable and know how obsolete technology can be a bummer. The switch in marques is a real change. But I fell in love with this bike a few years ago, and now have the chance to buy. It has 3000 original miles and is absolutely mint showroom and hardly been ridden. We have not yet agreed on a price, so perhaps you can tell me what the market commands for a unit like this? The net has not been much help. I wanted the ad for sales info, just incase we come to a sale soon. After all it is 7 years old, and the dealers have none. Please give me your unbiased thoughts. This and the TDM are the only Yams to ever interest me. Much appreciated! Chris. -Original Message- From: SHAWN PEARSALL [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 7:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GTS Owner? Saw your bid on e-bay.wanted to know if you were a proud owner of a GTS. We have nearly 300 on our owners list (worldwide..but admittedly most are from the states). Let me know if you want to subscribe...I'll pass along information. Shawn Pearsall 93 GTS-1000 Fairport, NY
Bummer of a Day
67 degrees up here in Western NYmy biggest fear has come true...this delay by the Yamaha dealer in February, making me bring the bike back a second time for the HU problemthen the arguements have caused me to miss a great riding dayHU units are on backorder (so this guy says) not sure when the parts are going to be inreal bummer manreal bummer New Chain, sprockets and scottoiler still have to be put on before I can ride tooenjoy a few miles for me this weekend :(( Shawn P
Re: GTS on Ebay (fluff)
Jay Yur such a smartass it kills me! SA#2
GTS on Ebay
Found this while surfing in Nashville http://grass.ebay.com/go/101/11275718/1/286134128 Shawn P
Re: GTS Parts
Did ya sell them all Dude? SP
Re: Load of Crap from Yamaha!
Good point Kevin...but to late! I told them to go ahead yesterday we'll just have to wait and see now won't we! SP
Re: For sale
I checked on this bike a few months agoremember the address for some strange reason...bike was sold late fall if I recall Shawn P
Thanks for your answers
I took all your responses folks (abs issue) and I'm putting together a polite professional response (hard to do personnally on this representative of Yamaha's tactics) but I still believe we as a group are helping to make the bike a safer vehicle and these companies more responsive to the internet knowledge base. I also strongly feel most dealers in this area really don't see the big picture (I arrived at the shop with my 99 Odyssey...business murals plates, logo shirts, new trailer, GTS inside, with other bike parts (R5) in the trailer) .people that own a bike usually buy more than one, and have lots of friends that want to buy bikes too. (I know a pipe dream...but making companies into better customer service driven entities is my personal crusade!) So the e-mails have been clipped, a fax put together to the dealer (he's stuck in the middle of all this crap too...hence a phone in display of our knowledge would fall on deaf ears) and a polite message to Larry the Yamaha RT indicating the error of his ways. I've got time...72 here Thursday winter storm warnings for a major blizzard starting this afternoon...ending Sunday...gotta love Western NY this time of year. Travel plans this monthThursday 16th leave for Nashville...trailering a piece of equipment, 22nd ...Nashville to Raleigh..drive to Sumter Becton Dickenson Meeting 23rd...then around the Raleigh area Friday 23rd...home Hope to see some of you out thereThanks again for your help. Shawn P
Re: abs and dot 4 fluids
I thought it first Kev.but my kids where with me watching cartoons.pure thoughts.pure thoughts.. Sorry to hear ...it's only once a yearGeorge Dear #2
Re: Sniff! ;-(
sniff sniff.what are we gonna do now.the Bakester hasn't got a GTS anymore.part of me has died to day.naw just kidding...now you can go get that modern ranch you and Liesel always dreamed about! Keep in touch bud Shawn P
Re: abs
Even my shop said the labor was covered and that your dealer sounded like he was "double dipping" Shawn P
Load of Crap from Yamaha!
Yup you guessed it.my bike is now back at the dealergood weather here so they tested the bike on dry pavement and gravel. Apply both brakes.abs works (he says). Use the rear brake, he can get the wheel to lock up...he calls Yamaha (Corp Engineering...then Cavenaugh...who now doesn't want to talk to anyone about this...he deferrs the technicians to the Regional Technician now handling the cases on a case by case basis.) Yamaha sayslocking up the rear wheel WITHOUT using the front brake will always cause the abs to lock up the rear wheel (or some line of shit like that). I say Bull Shit...this is not a linked abs system. it never did this before up until 10K miles, Yamaha RT says he will authorize the replacement of the unit, but what am I going to do for Yamaha after it doesn't change anything. My service guy indicated...Would I pay Yamaha $2,000 for the upgrade? Would I blast a message to the list indicating how wrong we really are for pushing Yamaha into this replacement policy? This is shit guys gal...if you can tell I'm pissed your right. I've been getting crap customer service from K-mart to Yamaha this week and this stuff really gets my goat. Here's what I need: Those people with the new HU's..please go try this test for usfind some slight gravel, lock up the brakes (both) to confirm your abs works...careful more back than front here) Then try just your back brakes...to see if the pulse or lock up. Keep in mind Yamaha is saying the rear wheel is "supposed" to lock up if only the rear brake is appliedI think this is crap Those without replacement units...try this as well...less see how much Yamaha really knows about their own technology Please prove me wrong Shawn P
Just a test
Sorry folks new laptop..trying to get rid of the Mime format SP
Re: A quick trip
Allan: Free Housing in Rochester NY about 60 miles from Buffalo.I would caution a ride up north without electrics, etc. Winter can last well into late April a low a a few hours north of Toronto...the U P of Michigan can exhibit similar patterns. Of course you'll need to remember that these areas also use a lot of sand/silt salt on the roads so there will be a few exciting turns that await you! Keep us posted Shawn P
BMW Suit Auction
This might interest some of you... The auction you are looking at is for a BRAND NEW, never worn Goretex BMW motorcycle riding suit.Size 46 Men's. Paid $600.00 new. Shipping costs depend on where you live. Thanks for looking! Yahoo Motorcycle auctions page http://auctions.yahoo.com/auction/18530587 Hope that helps Shawn P
AMA concerning OHV
Let's start a real battle here folks (I love to see the wild ass ideas!) For Christ sake Ken and the rest of you constitutionally minded members. Going to Yellowstone and sitting in the middle of a field listening to nothing but nature is one of God's greatest gifts.why you might think mixing a gasoline powered device with total silence is beyond me. Wrapping yourself around such idiotic ideas as "if you let them win one..you've lost forever..." is such crap. The facts are simple, more people, less land...you want to ride ...go ride...just leave the National Parks as they were designed to be...a Friggin National Park! It's called compromisingif you don't want any land left to take your kids to..pave the hole friggin continent and invite the public. This is a personal battle for meI have vacation property in Canada (in family since 1922) the number of people that ride there bikes, dirt bikes, mini bikes, or just plain walk onto MY land...sit on MY God Damn Dock and Smoke a Stoogy and drink a bottle of wine to watch the sunset(seriously) and disrupt my personal space it disgusting. Instead of fighting the government, use some personal moderation.. This is the land of the free...but remember for every bike rider there's a bookworm that just wants to sit undisturbed and pontificated the dust in their navel! Motorcycles have their place...on private landsnot on public lands like national parks. The AMA does some great things to help promote and protect our sport...this is definately not one of them. It would be much more useful for them to promote save gun toting while riding as far as I'm concerned...hmmm the GTS Glove box could qualify as a concealed weapon location couldn't it? My bitchin for the day! Shawn P
Re: Lands End shirt
Actually Roger...Linda hasn't called anyone else but you man...something to do with wanting a man with an Iron Butt I thought I heard her say. (:^0) Thanks for your help as well hope you enjoy them SP - Original Message - From: Roger Van Santen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 11:44 PM Subject: Re: Lands End shirt Shawn, I want to add my thanks for all the work you've done to ramrod this project. I've received two shirts and I've got two caps on the way. I've been impressed with Linda's attention to our group. Like she's probably done for others, she called several times to let me know the status of the order. Thanks again. Roger -Original Message- From: SHAWN PEARSALL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, February 28, 00 6:45 AM Subject: Re: Lands End shirt Now that I've worn my new shirt (wife wants one too...told her she'd get one after she took her first ride on the bike!) I'm thinking about all the stuff that was put in place in order to get the job done. The list should send a round of thanks to all involved (many of the riders donated time, money (logo layout cost $145) plus their opinions in an open forum (often brutal!) My thanks goes to all those involved infront and behind the scenes. A great group effort by all Grant please contact me off list regarding your shirt also! Shawn P
Harley Help!
Harley: As a Yamaha Tech you might be able to help me. I'm stuck in a catch 22 here in good ol Rochester NY. My service tech Brian at Hollink Motorsports (only dealer closest to me) doesn't know squat about the GTS...so he did the usual check of the HU (snow and ice on the ground three weeks ago) HU test worked fine, Yamaha Engineering says the HU is OK...now I would load the damn thing into a trailer and tow it 30 miles because it was OK...the rear wheel has locked for the past 9-10 months...but Brian won't do any work on the bike cause Yami says the test tells you its ok...$42.00 for him to run the HU diagnostics.not a happy camperdo you have a way of communicating internally throughout the dealership network...would you mind convincing Brian of his errors...Inow have to take the bike over to him..againdrag the brake and show the resultant skid mark...then leave the bike. Easy if you work 9-5.as you will see I'm always on the road (VT, NH, CT, and Long Island now til Friday) so dropping off a bike is real tough to docan you offer any advice/assistance? Shawn Pearsall - Original Message - From: Harley Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:39 AM Subject: New GTSer 1st time questions Esteemed Colleagues, I have been "lurking" on this lst for a few weeks whikle trying to decide about a 93 GTS purchase that recently came into my shop on trade. I have received MANY helpful hints and comments from many of you(for which I am SO grateful!), although I was quite "disturbed" to hear/read of the HU problem-which seems to be fairly prevalent, but after a thorough ride and "check" (Thank you , Kevin Hawkins!) have decided to "take the plunge" and buy it. I do have a few questions regarding levers and "lever throws". On the clutch side, it is obviously a hydraulic actuation, therefore no adjustments are possible "up top" near the perch. However, is there something "down under" that can adjust the throw for that since my hands are very small, and I can barely reach the lever from it's resting positio?? In addition, the "catch point" is VERY late, meaning it engages at the very end of the movement, making starting from a stop a bit problematic for me... On the brake side: the brakes work VERY well (see above), BUT the brake lever feels quite "sluggish"- like dragging it through molasses or something. Is this normal (probably not), and I see that the are some "linkage points" that could (or NEED to) be oiled/lubricated to make it more responsive?? Is graphite best, or just WD40, or cable/chain lube?? Perhaps there are after-market levers with an inward "dog-leg" shape that would be able to replace BOTH sides--thus solving both problems??I'm going to check my various sources, but any ideas or suggestions are welcome!! Thanks in advance, and I hope these little "quirks" don't get in the way of my enjoyment of this very special bike. I look forward to swapping info. with all of you. Harley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yee heathens of little faith! GREAT NEWS! - WE WIN! I just had a call from Jordan Cavanaugh at Yamaha. They have obviously been thinking long and hard about this one and they have decided to replace any defective HU free of charge and will reinmburse anyone who has replaced one at their own expense if they provide receipts!!! No warranty required, no proof of maintenance. What you need to do is take the bike into a Yamaha dealer and have them confirm the HU is at fault. Get them to call Jordan Cavanaugh at (714) 761 7435 M-F 8:30 - 5 or 1 800 962 7926 to confirm they are to replce the HU free of charge. Jordan said anyone should feel free to call him and I'd think it might be a good idea if he got a few thankyou calls. Consequently DO NOT SENT ANY BAD PUBLICITY LETTERS TO ANYONE. Yamaha DO care greatly about their customers afterall. I realize that this is not necessarily a permanent long term fix, but I think it is a grand gesture on Yamaha's part and we probably need to futher discuss maintenance issues with them to ensure longevity of the new HU. I'll be out of the office from end of today and back on Tuesday so I'll be out of touch by email for a while. Merry Christmas everyone. Yamaha is the best! Cheers Joe. -- *** * Harley M. Baldwin, Parts/Accessories Manager * Bert's Motorcycle Mall, Azusa, CA. * 1998 VW Golf GL "Siegfried" * 1986 BMW K100 "Der Fliegende Hollander" * BMWMOA,IBMWR * "In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play"- * Friedrich Nietzsche ***
Re: Lands End shirt
Now that I've worn my new shirt (wife wants one too...told her she'd get one after she took her first ride on the bike!) I'm thinking about all the stuff that was put in place in order to get the job done. The list should send a round of thanks to all involved (many of the riders donated time, money (logo layout cost $145) plus their opinions in an open forum (often brutal!) My thanks goes to all those involved infront and behind the scenes. A great group effort by all Grant please contact me off list regarding your shirt also! Shawn P
Re: ABS Light Blinking
Rob, Rob Rob.that summer sun must be getting low in the sky down there mate! Remember the abs unit is looking for signals from both the front and rear wheels simultaneously. Bike on center stand, front wheel not moving...rear spinning..will always cause this fault My $.02 Shawn P
Canadian Humor?
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Re: nice shirts
I just spent lunch hour counting the number of links in the chain. Thanks Shawn. Phil Sounds like Phil really needs a woman real bad..anyone want to chip in a buck or two for a Jasmen Porn Star Blow up doll? Sa#2hey now that Kurt has retired does than me we retire his SA #?
Re: nice shirts
For $145 bucks Jay you can have one created just for you...now aint you special! Jay's spending his yamaha news release money everyone! Hey Jay Miata's great btw...2500 miles across country...thanks to Terry Baker! (Long Story) parked in the garage til it stays warm here Shawn P - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 5:15 PM Subject: Re: nice shirts Phil's right, the detail is great. Which makes me think... shawn, I have a custom seat and windshield on my GTS so it no longer looks like the one on the shirt. Can you customize the logo to match Heh, heh... J
Re: Lands End shirt
colors can be modified for example dark denium can have the touring society in silver, etc...I must say even I was impressed with the quality of the shirts too! Thanks all for the kind comments... SP snip Got it as you will see by my post to the group. Now that I've got the one in hand it will be easier to decide on other stuff from a color perspective. I'll get together my wish list for the outlet store next time you're around it. I know I want a Squall jacket, but also want a couple of knit shirts for work. Color is the hard part since the Bike is red, the GTS is blue and the rest is black, doesn't leave many colors for it to show up on. Thanks for the efforts...Bob B.
Re: NHSTA form/and other such fluffola to the good Ranger
Boys boys boys geez I go away for a few days and you guys start trashing the placegood comments all aroundhell looks like we might be ready to take this on the Jerry Springer show soon! Keep those ideas and comments flowing Idely watching the fireworks Shawn P PS (I've been seeing how far a 2000 windstar will fly if you accidently drive off the end of a dead end street in TX at 2:30 in the morninganswer about 45 feet! and air bags smell like shit burnt twice! Minor problem, not damage except a bruised egojust landed hard enough to deploy the bagswhich shuts off your carand makes you walk home)
Jay outta know
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: Would you buy another GTS?
Allen: It's illegal to have a mistress in the country (either that or very bloody expensive after your wife finds out) Now that's not the reason I have a GTS, but this bike is a better ride than any mistress! I'd opt for another one in a heartbeat if I were a rich man with no wife! It will make you a better rider than you really are. Handle more of the challenges of the road (cages, potholes in the middle of a turn, going to fast into a turn, etc) than any other bike on the market. You will drop it (it's a pig at slow speeds) You will hate the stock tires...take it out in the dealer parking lot, dump a quart of bleach on the road and waste no time in removing as much of the 202 from your bike as quickly as possible. Walk back in to the dealer and have them replace the tires with anything else (seriously...anything like clumps of moss, paper mache, rubber bands, used band-aids, etc) The brakes and front suspension is unbelievable. You will either love the ride...or hate it. Most people that hate the ride only trail run them for 10-15 minutes...DON'T! Ride the bike for 40-60 miles...you will begin (hell most of us are still learning how much we love this thing, even after 10-15-60,000 miles...one rider has over 160K) to understand the wonder behind the magical engineering we call the GTS. How's that for non sexual description of my mistress! Oh and by the way, unless you're a smart ass.have a warped sense of humor, can handle more than a thimbal of Canadian Beer (Kurt's record is three thimbals!) don't bother signing up to our list! Have fun Shawn Pearsall 93 GTS-1000 71 R5 350 (Heck I think I'll get a Pole Barn now for all my toys too!)
Cap Update!
Roger and crew: Go ahead and have the logo shrunk for cap fitting (I think Linda recommended we loose the Touring Society verbage to make it fit) This will mean a picture of the bike GTS will be on the caps...sounds great to me) Kurt thinks I look like and idiot anywayyou should see me in a cap...so I never thought about them.now plastic underwear...h Thats Kurts bag! #2 PS: A short thank you for all the comments of supportI truly appreciate them. Just wish it hadn't taken so long.
On the road again!
Howdy folks in OhioI'm leaving today for a straight shot down to Cincinnati. Good ol route 71...with trailer to pull my 71 R5 350 back withInstallation going on in Cinci so we should be there through Fri and maybe Satanyone one the way? Just look for the evergreen Odyssey (that looks like a rolling billboard!) and a white trailer...it be me! Have fun Kevi with all the snowit a baumy 2° up here this morning...but at the cottage (near Parry Sound Ontario) it was -65° windchills (F) yesterday...br
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. I was at the Outlet late yesterdaythey have new deniums (light blue and dark blue like Jays) on the rackI've scoped them out and some guy comes over to argue with his wife about getting one shirt. They piss and moan for about 7 minutesI'm getting flustered cause I just want to reach in a grab a handful of them (they're $23.50 each) but I don't want to rip them out of his hands.. He finally says, well I'll walk around a bit and come back...there's lots here...they walk off...I scoop in and grab 15 of them (all the xxl's I can find) and as I walk away I her the wife scream...well ^*%(*%* damn it just go get one then.he walks back and there's 4 shirts left! Funny to watch from the safety of the counter...couldn't have been 45 secondsso LE will tell me if I can put the logo's on my corp shirts later today...I'll keep ya posted. If we can greatI'll keep shopping for you but it looks like it will be a while before the real cheap stuff comes in.I just bought a ton cause we have no sales tax this week so I save 8%.yeah I know cheap bastardWhen ya watch the bottom line you can call me what ever ya want folks! Shawn P
