Re: Plugs gap

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/30/00 9:23:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does anyone know the required gap for the spark plugs ? >> YES. :) 0.8~0.9 mm 0.031"~0.035"

Re: Chain Lubrication (was Sudden buzz)

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/30/00 7:20:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << How can WD40 hurt the o-rings? >> The unsubstantiated rumor I heard on this subject is it is the propellant not the product that attacks the o rings.

Re: Chain Lubrication (was Sudden buzz)

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/29/00 8:47:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I can't imagine a worse chain cleaner or lube than WD 40. That is some sticky stuff. >> Then you would be amazed at how well WD40 cuts chain wax. it may not be much for lube, but it cleans like a

Re: Easiest Way To Change Air Filters

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/28/00 8:10:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Do you use OEM brand plugs? Have you or has any body out there tried a platinum or split fire replacements that last longer? >> For me, NGK spark plugs are more than adequate. As far as Split Fires, my

Re: Canadian GTS's for sale

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/25/00 8:13:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Actually, that was $12,999 for the '93 and $14,999 for the '94. >> Getting closer, I believe. I agree it came out at 12,999, but, also had two price increases in the 93 before the 94 ever hit. It went up $

Re: Power

2000-06-01 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 5/23/00 1:18:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Since the RE line says "power" I assume that's the figure you want. The GTS is rated at 100 bhp at the rear wheel, and it seems that the "official" number is pretty close to correct. >> The rating is tak

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Bobgts2
Doug; Thanks for the thought anyway. Did you total a bike at bike week? Bob

RE: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Doug Guess
Hey there Bob... I'd love to help but I'm a bit far from Gainsville... especially since I have NO wheels, no car no bike, NOTHING. I've been looking for either a GTS or a BMW since I wrecked at bike week in March. I thought you may have found a GTS in Gainsville that I had not come across. I don't

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Allan Parker
Bob, I am in Utah I have a student who would like to buy a 1998 VTR 250 for $1600.00, condition unknown. Does anyone have experience with these bikes.

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Bobgts2
Has anyone used a shipping service that they can recommend? I would like to get a price before making an offer on the Triumph Bob

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Bobgts2
Doug; I am interested in a Triumph Sprint ST that a guy has there and is selling. Would you be interested in taking a look at it to verify the condition and mileage if I make a deal on it? Bob

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Bobgts2
Allan, are you around there now? Or are you back in Utah. Bob

Re: bar snake

2000-06-01 Thread gtsbiker
That would be a YES! Bob - Original Message - From: "paramithas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 7:24 PM Subject: Re: bar snake > SOLID handle bars did you say my dear Bob? > > George sharpening his drill bita

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread RangerJay
Bob didn't find a GTS, he's looking at SELLING his GTS and getting a different brand. Now let's all chime in and discourage him. (Okay, he can buy the other bike, he just shouldn't get rid of the GTS.) In a message dated 6/1/00 2:37:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >where'd you find a GTS in Ga

RE: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Doug Guess
God damn it, where'd you find a GTS in Gainsville, I'm in Clearwater and I can't find anything since these really great deal slipped through my hands! AH! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 3

Re: Hand grips

2000-06-01 Thread Allan Parker
Jeff, Nothing special just barrel grips available at any store for about $8.00. Allan Jeff Kargel wrote: > So what are these new grips called or do you have a internet address to look > at them. Jeff > > From: Allan Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipie

RE: After market Footpegs for GTS

2000-06-01 Thread Lanouette, Richard
What happen if the two bolts from the same side are removed ? Does it cause the suspension/ engine or something else to collapse ? Richard > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 1:42 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list >

Re: service manual

2000-06-01 Thread Hugh Hamilton
Wanna earn some HUGE brownie points? Scan the whole damn thing and make it a .pdf file :) One other thing. You're using Outlook Express as your emailer. Please tell it to send mail as plain text instead of HTML. In my opinion you'd be better off trashing Outlook entirely and using Pegasus Mail

Re: Hand grips

2000-06-01 Thread Jeff Kargel
So what are these new grips called or do you have a internet address to look at them. Jeff From: Allan Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Hand grips Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:17:07 -0400 (EDT) After reading an

service manual

2000-06-01 Thread Michel Bijl
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_002F_01BFCC00.5A9D7C80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Viewers, I just obtained an original Yamaha service manual. Should anyone have any questions, I'd be happy

GTS replacement?

2000-06-01 Thread pbenson
Motorcycle Daily, for June 1, reports that Yamaha is going to be selling a 2001 model "VFR800 Killer" in the form of a sport tourer with the R-1 motor and detachable bags. One can hope... Phil

Re: Florida

2000-06-01 Thread Allan Parker
Bob, I'll be living around Sarasota for the winter. Starting my career as a snow bird. Allan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Does anyone on the list live near Gainsville , Florida that could take a look > at a bike for me? > > Bob J.

Re: Hand grips

2000-06-01 Thread Allan Parker
After reading and article in MCN on ergonomics I decided to change the hand grips. What I have used, with great results, are the cruiser barrel shaped grips that fit over the end of cruiser bars. Just take a 1/2" hole saw and drill out the end and slide on. These things are actually made to fit th

Re: Honda Hoot & Americade

2000-06-01 Thread baglien
I'm going too, but I'll be riding my DR350S (441) and doing the dual sport ride. But keep me on the list of attendees, and I'll hook up with y'all (maybe I'll figure out how to tow the DR with the GTS) -Sven >Sounds like the makings of a GTS Hoot I meant gathering, since enough of >you are

Re: Leathers URL for George

2000-06-01 Thread S. Bodnar
Yes, short strip along the back, not all the way around. Stan -- > From: paramithas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Leathers URL for George > Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 10:32 PM > > Thanks for the info Stan. Do the pants zip to