Re: chain semi-fluff

1999-10-29 Thread wghalley
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0035_01BF2266.735C4A60 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit If you drag race, can't resist dumping the clutch at 8500RPM, or have a turbo-nitrous 300+HP insanitymobile then tensil

Re: FLUFF (harley "types" & RUBbies)

1999-10-29 Thread Roger Van Santen
Thanks for coming to "our" defense. :^)) I know quite a few people who think dentists are a little off the wall. Although most of my patients are getting a kick out of the album Karen put together--it even has your picture in it. Roger BTW You put in some impressive miles for the year. I'll

Yamaha vs Harley, a passenger's view point Re: RUBs and such

1999-10-29 Thread RSRBOB
I will relate a shortened version of my story of giving a female Harley passenger a trip down Deal's Gap. She had pulled up to the dam on the back of her hubby's Harley. Her and another guy were standing alongside our GTS's and exchanging comments. I overheard him say, I bet one of these guys w

Re: FLUFF Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)

1999-10-29 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 10/28/99 6:37:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << It was more reliable, actually, than my GTS, which is really good. Not as fun to go fast, but it never left me stranded. (GTS Fuel pump did.) >> Statistically, I'll take the GTS any day for reliab

Re: chain/gearing/Windshields

1999-10-29 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 10/28/99 8:12:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Regarding chain conversion. Tensile strength is not an issue. These cahins are stronger than the 630's of yesteryear. Tensile strength is an issue. Check the chain manufacturer's specs. Many 530 cha

FW: GTS-photos

1999-10-29 Thread Welch, Garrett R
Sorry it has taken me so long to update the GTS picture page. Check out what new from Karel. A GTS get together in Europe. Take a look. Again if you have Some cool pictures of your GTS and would like them post on the internet, write up a email explaining what is in the picture and send the pictu

Re: FLUFF (harley "types" & RUBbies)

1999-10-29 Thread Kelly Cash
> I dunno about them dentists, man. The guy who taught me to ride, whom I shared > a bike and a whole bunch of other stuff with, was seriously into guns, drugs, > knives, drinking, and some very "specific" preferences regarding women. Not > your average dentist. Oh, yeah, he really _is_ a denti

R: RUBs and such (and mileage)

1999-10-29 Thread Kelly Cash
> At any rate, the comment is made about people for whom "a Harley-Davidson > is just one more piece of costume jewelry." But for what it's worth, the > average HD buyer (new) puts about 5,000 miles a year on his bike. That's > not a really large average, but to counter very many posers, someone

RE: Worth Waiting For? Fluff

1999-10-29 Thread Loss, Joe
-Original Message- From: Thomas Czerniak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 29, 1999 7:12 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Worth Waiting For? Fluff >>By the way , everyone I work with with one >>exception thinks I am nuts to be riding one of >>those killer

Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)

1999-10-29 Thread Ed :-)
Harley Davidson: HD, my wife loves them. Before we were married I noticed she had a HD key ring. She never had a bike or rode but just liked the idea. Years later we have a HD and a GTS and went with another couple on the HD to Yellowstone at the end of September this year. We were at the "

RE: FLUFF Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)

1999-10-29 Thread Loss, Joe
Rob, The EFI does adjust (the mixture) for varying air density, but it doesn't affect the amount of air being induced into the cylinders. When air is cold (more dense), although the same volume gets in, more air molecules are present which means more fuel can be added...more power. Bottom line is

RE: FLUFF Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)

1999-10-29 Thread Henry S. Winokur
> > Henry says "It should: cool air is denser than warm and you > get more of it > > in cool > > > temps." > Really, you get more cool air in cool temps. Who would've > thought of that? > What college did you say you went to? > > Fred Grefe Fred: aren't you glad I do these set-ups for you? W

Re: Worth Waiting For? Fluff

1999-10-29 Thread Thomas Czerniak
> > Hooters has bike night around here. typically get 125-150 bikes, almost all > Harleys. The crowd is mostly fat 40 year olds in black dennin & leather. > The BIKE is supposed to make them tough 20 year olds. Asking a lot out of a > bike. > > my cynical $.02 worth > Bill > > I thin

Re: FLUFF Re: RUBs and such (was Re: Worth Waiting For?)

1999-10-29 Thread George Paramithas
Rob, EFI may adjust but can not change the laws of physics, Hen is right. Professor George will quiz ya next time so pay attention PS. Since the cold spell began my GTS runs better Rob Chapman wrote: > Doesn't the fuel injection adjust for the differences in air density? It > adjusts for heig

Re: Worth Waiting For? Fluff

1999-10-29 Thread George Paramithas
Bill, lets not talk about GW riders and their "nationwide club" because then we'll have to discuss the mindset of belonging to a cult. Suffice to say they must be the only motorcycle group more arrogant than HDers. As for the overgrown part, they need a two wheeled station wagon to carry their plu