Re: GTS wheels
--3A095C6D068F9FBBF4032A7C Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The wheels with the five spokes are delivered by Side Bike, the sidecar builder in France. They are for motorcars, I don't know the name of the factory (look at http://www.side-bike.de/ for the five spokes). Some people have put three spokes wheels on there GTS/FJ-sidecars, as you can see on the Sidepower site ( http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/ ). All the wheels on the different GTS are 14 inch. BTW if you put this wheels on a solo GTS you will have a great straight on stability. Also you don't need your jiffy stand any longer. But there will be some trouble in the corners and curves ;-) Proost (= Cheers in Dutch) John Dreuning GTS/Mega Comete sidecar without jiffy stand "Loss, Joe" wrote: > John, > > Where did you guys get your wheels from? I realize the sidecar sizes are no > good to me but, I'd love to get a set of lightweight good looking wheels for > the GTS. As far as I know nothing is available. The front wheel is IMO the > worst design element of the GTS. Too swoopy looking. It's not really > horrible but it looks like it would be better suited on a hot rod or a > cruiser. > > Cheers Joe. > --3A095C6D068F9FBBF4032A7C Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The wheels with the five spokes are delivered by Side Bike, the sidecar builder in France. They are for motorcars, I don't know the name of the factory (look at http://www.side-bike.de/">http://www.side-bike.de/ ; for the five spokes). Some people have put three spokes wheels on there GTS/FJ-sidecars, as you can see on the Sidepower site ( http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/">http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/ ). All the wheels on the different GTS are 14 inch. BTW if you put this wheels on a solo GTS you will have a great straight on stability. Also you don't need your jiffy stand any longer. But there will be some trouble in the corners and curves ;-) Proost (= Cheers in Dutch) John Dreuning GTS/Mega Comete sidecar without jiffy stand "Loss, Joe" wrote: John, Where did you guys get your wheels from? I realize the sidecar sizes are no good to me but, I'd love to get a set of lightweight good looking wheels for the GTS. As far as I know nothing is available. The front wheel is IMO the worst design element of the GTS. Too swoopy looking. It's not really horrible but it looks like it would be better suited on a hot rod or a cruiser. Cheers Joe. --3A095C6D068F9FBBF4032A7C--
RE: GTS wheels
John, Where did you guys get your wheels from? I realize the sidecar sizes are no good to me but, I'd love to get a set of lightweight good looking wheels for the GTS. As far as I know nothing is available. The front wheel is IMO the worst design element of the GTS. Too swoopy looking. It's not really horrible but it looks like it would be better suited on a hot rod or a cruiser. Cheers Joe. -Original Message- From: dreuning [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 5:01 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: GTS interchange parts list? If you need a front wheel, rear wheel, front arm parts, or that oil-window cover, check out the sidecar builders. These original parts are not found on mine GTS, so they must be somewhere. http://www.side-bike.de/ http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/ http://www.wbm.nl/index.html , [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Dreuning The Netherlands GTS/Mega Comete sidecar; 2WS, 1WD with 185-50-R14 tyres on the wheels and a front arm on the wrong side ;-) Dan Neuman wrote: > Hello All, > It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The > problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than > pristine condition. > Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what > parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on > the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it > is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? > Thanks, > Daniel > SF CA
RE: GTS Wheels
Mike, I don't have a picture, but I what I did was had the wheels polished and then powdered coated (clear). This make them look like polished alumimum instead of chrome. They seem to look cleaner after a days ride and also are easier to clean when the do get dirty. Best Regards, Doug McLeod [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 10:16 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: GTS Wheels Hey Bob and/or Jay, are there any pictures of Doug McLeod's bike on the net so that I can see how the polishing and clear coat turned out? (And, is he on this list?) Thx. Mike Cordon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mike; > Doug McLeod had his wheels either powdercoated then clearcoated or had > them polished and clearcoated and they look great all the time. Of course > his bike always looks like it rolled off the showroom floor and it has about > 35,000 on it. > > Bob J.
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Mike; He is on the list but I think he only reads his mail every few days. He is at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Doug could tell you just what he had done. Bob
Re: GTS Wheels
Hey Bob and/or Jay, are there any pictures of Doug McLeod's bike on the net so that I can see how the polishing and clear coat turned out? (And, is he on this list?) Thx. Mike Cordon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mike; > Doug McLeod had his wheels either powdercoated then clearcoated or had > them polished and clearcoated and they look great all the time. Of course > his bike always looks like it rolled off the showroom floor and it has about > 35,000 on it. > > Bob J.
Re: GTS Wheels
I don't know about others but my front wheel's finish was gouged up beyond polishing. Seems that by hanging out in the wind unprotected it gets chipped and nicked by rocks and debris (maybe a 3rd world road thing). I wound up having both wheels painted, to good effect. Steven Puig San Salvador 1995 GTS 1000 1999 LC4 640E 2000 R1150GS Mike wrote: > Has anyone polished their wheels ... or found a product that keeps > em looking good without buffing em all the time? I cleaned mine up > about 3 months ago with some metal polish (semichrome maybe) and they > look terrible already. What's the hot set up here? > > Mike Cordon > '94 GTS > '86 Toyota Van
Re: GTS Wheels (MCN fluff)
In a message dated 1/10/00 5:18:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I pass my MCN's on to my uncle. You're a good nephew. Now go ask your uncle who scammed a free MCN subscription what issue the article was in!
Re: GTS Wheels
Mike; Doug McLeod had his wheels either powdercoated then clearcoated or had them polished and clearcoated and they look great all the time. Of course his bike always looks like it rolled off the showroom floor and it has about 35,000 on it. Bob J.
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My name is Louis and I have a confession. I pass my MCN's on to my uncle. I know it is sad. I could try to change.or I could go ride... > Actually, I'd have to go through each issue same as you since I had > nothing > directly to do with the article. The author is on the ST1100 list, > though, if > you want to ask him. YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Re: GTS Wheels
In a message dated 1/10/00 12:55:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Jay can you help out with the issue >this article was in? Actually, I'd have to go through each issue same as you since I had nothing directly to do with the article. The author is on the ST1100 list, though, if you want to ask him.
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> Has anyone polished their wheels ... or found a product that keeps > em looking good without buffing em all the time? I cleaned mine up > about 3 months ago with some metal polish (semichrome maybe) and they > look terrible already. What's the hot set up here? Once you've cleaned 'em, don't ride. They'll stay pretty clean.
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MAAS won't damage any of the clear coat that is remaining. I prefer CANDO to S100. Motorcycle Consumer News did an article a while back about detailing products and I think Maas and Cando both got very high markings. If memory serves (rarely happens) Cando was the most economical and the most effective. Jay can you help out with the issue this article was in? Louis > > You guys are forgetting that the wheel has a clear finish on it. By > polishing it, you are removing the clear finish and getting down the > the metal. > Although the S100 protectant, wheel clean and Bike Wash are great > products, they are somewhat expensive. The protectant goes a long > way > though... YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
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This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. --_=_NextPart_001_01BF5B94.CAA828AE Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" You guys are forgetting that the wheel has a clear finish on it. By polishing it, you are removing the clear finish and getting down the the metal. I have found that I just use S100 wheel cleaner, and then follow up with wax on the smooth part, and then S100 protectant on the whole thing to protect the rough stuff. This also helps in later cleaning and makes the S100 wheel cleaner go farther. Although the S100 protectant, wheel clean and Bike Wash are great products, they are somewhat expensive. The protectant goes a long way though... Once the wheels get real bad, I plan to have them mirror polished by a local guy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 11:04 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: GTS Wheels I just finished reading the February 2000 MotorCyclist magazine. In that issue there is an article on "The idiot's guide to detailing". One of the detailers contacted uses semichrome applied with fingers or a dremel tool. In the same article they say semichrome is no longer available, and that Autosol is a similar polish. Personally, I use bug and tar remover, maybe WD40 on really hard stuff, then dish soap and lots of elbow grease. Nothing else. Grant Gall Mike wrote: > > Has anyone polished their wheels ... or found a product that keeps > em looking good without buffing em all the time? I cleaned mine up > about 3 months ago with some metal polish (semichrome maybe) and they > look terrible already. What's the hot set up here? > > Mike Cordon > '94 GTS > '86 Toyota Van --_=_NextPart_001_01BF5B94.CAA828AE Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable RE: GTS Wheels You guys are forgetting that the wheel has a clear = finish on it. By polishing it, you are removing the clear finish = and getting down the the metal. I have found that I just use S100 = wheel cleaner, and then follow up with wax on the smooth part, and then = S100 protectant on the whole thing to protect the rough stuff. = This also helps in later cleaning and makes the S100 wheel cleaner go = farther. Although the S100 protectant, wheel clean and = Bike Wash are great products, they are somewhat expensive. = The protectant goes a long way though... Once the wheels get real bad, I plan to have them = mirror polished by a local guy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 11:04 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: GTS Wheels I just finished reading the February 2000 = MotorCyclist magazine. In that issue there is an article on "The idiot's = guide to detailing". One of the detailers contacted uses semichrome applied = with fingers or a dremel tool. In the same article they say = semichrome is no longer available, and that Autosol is a similar = polish. Personally, I use bug and tar remover, maybe WD40 on = really hard stuff, then dish soap and lots of elbow grease. = Nothing else. Grant Gall Mike wrote: > > Has anyone polished = their wheels ... or found a product that keeps > em looking good without buffing em all the = time? I cleaned mine up > about 3 months ago with some metal polish = (semichrome maybe) and they > look terrible already. What's the hot set = up here? > > Mike Cordon > '94 GTS > '86 Toyota Van --_=_NextPart_001_01BF5B94.CAA828AE--
Re: GTS Wheels
One thing I have been thinking.. I wonder how well an electric toothbrush will work in those hard to reach areas? I think it might be really nice in some tight spots. I have used a flexible shaft dremel for some polishing in the past and it worked well. Louis > Personally, I use bug and tar remover, maybe WD40 on really hard > stuff, > then dish soap and lots of elbow grease. Nothing else. YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Re: GTS Wheels
I just finished reading the February 2000 MotorCyclist magazine. In that issue there is an article on "The idiot's guide to detailing". One of the detailers contacted uses semichrome applied with fingers or a dremel tool. In the same article they say semichrome is no longer available, and that Autosol is a similar polish. Personally, I use bug and tar remover, maybe WD40 on really hard stuff, then dish soap and lots of elbow grease. Nothing else. Grant Gall Mike wrote: > > Has anyone polished their wheels ... or found a product that keeps > em looking good without buffing em all the time? I cleaned mine up > about 3 months ago with some metal polish (semichrome maybe) and they > look terrible already. What's the hot set up here? > > Mike Cordon > '94 GTS > '86 Toyota Van
Re: GTS Wheels
MAAS. The best cleaner/polish/protectant available. I use MAAS probably twice a year and at the end of any long rides I wipe the wheels down with CANDO. Louis YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
