Re: Rear suspension

2000-05-18 Thread bergman
In your message dated: Thu, 18 May 2000 20:28:35 EDT, your pithy ruminations on were: => You could try a long center punch and a hammer, or a long screwdriver and a => hammer. I've not done that, but it is one way to reach in, while staying on => the outside. Ouch! OK, there are a couple of t

RE: Rear suspension

2000-05-18 Thread Welch, Garrett R
Been there, Done that. What you have to do is get the preload ring to turn 180 degrees. The problem you are have that the seam for the formed metal is where your spanner wrench ting wants to hook. In order for me to get it to turn, I had to buy a aftermarket spanner wrench that attaches to a so

Re: Saddle bags

2000-05-18 Thread wghalley
Jeff You basically have two choices: GIVI after market & Krauser which were Yamaha option & still available in Europe. The Krausers are much less obtrusive when the bags are off. The Givi mounting rack is usable for freight - you can easily bungee two cases of brew on (but you have to go really

Re: Saddle bags

2000-05-18 Thread FGrefe
In a message dated 5/18/00 4:34:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > looking for some factory or good aftermarket hardside saddle bags new or > used. If anyone has suggestions or knows of some please let me know. pros and cons of Givi and Krauser(factory) Givi - saddle ba

Re: Lands End for procrastinators.

2000-05-18 Thread Bradley Jones
I'M GETTING IN LATE ON THIS TOO. ANY XL'S IN THE SMOKE OR BLACK.THANKS FOR YOU HELP. BRAD JONES

RE: Rear suspension

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
You could try a long center punch and a hammer, or a long screwdriver and a hammer. I've not done that, but it is one way to reach in, while staying on the outside. Henry > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Th

RE: adding height to a seat (was:I'm looking for a Corbin)

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
> everybody is a comedian Nope. On this board only a chosen few areand Fred just happens to be one of them.

Rear suspension

2000-05-18 Thread BBurkingst
Has anybody been able to increase the rear suspension past the fourth level. The wrench does not have enough clearance to move the shock to the next catching point. Any suggestions. Bryan Burkingstock

Re: WVa. Ride and Road Atlanta Races

2000-05-18 Thread BBurkingst
I will also be there Saturday and Sunday near the bridge that crosses into the infield. Bryan Burkingstock

Re: Shift Pattern

2000-05-18 Thread Dave Morrow
Thanks, I finally got a clue. Sorry for what now seems like a lame question. I just purchased a 93 GTS1000. First bike I've had in about 10 years. So far I'm loving it. Dave, Fresno Ca. - Original Message - From: "Henry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PR

RE: Shift Pattern

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
> What is the shift pattern on a GTS 1000? 1 down and 4 up? =20 Dave. Since 1980, all motorcycles sold in the US of A have the same pattern; down to first, everything else up. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD

RE: Protecting the Crown

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
I don't think so. I like the look of the silver crown, I'm just trying to protect it. That's a little more than I want to do, besides I can do it myself. Henry > > Just thinking on how to protect the crown. > Take the bike to a pick-up bed liner and have the area around the crown > rubberized s

RE: oh boy, not ABS again!

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
> One more: when I first tried the bike, I checked the rear ABS > (too much of a > wimp to check the front one, specially first time on a not-even-mine-yet > GTS). It didn't work & the mechanic said it could be due to a low > battery & > low speed - won't work at less than about 35 mph, he sez. tr

RE: Protecting the Crown

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
> I got a roll of 2" x 10 mil clear vinyl tape - found it at Quality Farm & > Fleet. It was intended to repair vinyl "storm windows". I use it on the > passenger grab handles to protect them from bungies. The brand is Polyken > from Polyken Technologies, Mansfield, MA 02048 - at least that's wh

RE: I'm looking for a Corbin seat with backrest

2000-05-18 Thread Henry
> What is a single Corbin seat. I am trying to add 4 to 5 inches to my seat > height. Any suggestions other than custom? Any decent upholsterer ought to be able to do the job for you. Ask your dealer who does good work on MC saddles. I've had 2 inches or so added to my saddle. 4 - 5" is a lot

Saddle bags

2000-05-18 Thread Jeff Kargel
Hi Fellow GTSers, I'm new to this group, but have owned my 93 GTS since 95. Anyway since people are talking about tires I run with Metzler's ME-2 on the back and ME-1 on the front I love them and have gone through two sets since the original Bridgestones. But that's not why I'm conta

Re: Lands End for procrastinators.

2000-05-18 Thread lakeimagesystems
OK Smartassone of each :)) The have Red, Black, White, Ivory/Grey, One medium Smoke Gray left, evergreen, tourquiose, skyblue, yellow (your color man!) purple, yucky wine looking etc. I bought 12 tuesday (got a refund cause the sale was now on) and bought another twelve todayglobal mogal

Re: Thanks Shawn P.

2000-05-18 Thread lakeimagesystems
No Problemo...ya owe me a beer though for the shipping! Talk with ya later SP - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 12:54 AM Subject: Thanks Shawn P. > Shawn, I got my shirt yesterday. It looks

FW: Tires

2000-05-18 Thread Jason Crowley
Greetings to all. It's been a while during my job change and some travelling to get set up. On a happy note the weather in Calgary is expected to be in the 20s this weekend, high60sF, and my maintenance is complete. I'm working on the mounting rack for the new GIVI bags when I'm not trying t

RE: Bridgestone tire

2000-05-18 Thread Lanouette, Richard
I heard the 020 was a replacement of the bt-54, the 010 is the replacement of the 57. Then again, it looks like that they are not available in the states. Richard > -Original Message- > From: Pete Lindsley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 11:02 PM > To: Multip

Re: Lands End (Fluff wiseacre response)

2000-05-18 Thread RangerJay
You mean "mesh" shirt, not "mess" right? Seems I can get a mess for free and wouldn't want a logo on it anyway! In a message dated 05/17/2000 8:10:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I can't promise to much but the >golf mess shirts are going on sale for $12...plus logo charges

GTS on EBay

2000-05-18 Thread baglien
Another GTS on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=334952056 Located in Texas. -Sven This message was sent using Access1 Mail! http://www.access1.net