Re: Battlax report

2000-06-05 Thread Richard Lanouette
paramithas wrote: > Not the same price, 57s are $90 the 010s are $110. Maybe you got a good deal on the BT-57 or somebody try to get to much money from your for the new 010. From Chapparal, Motorcycle accessorie warehouse and a local tire dealer the price is the same with a dollar or two. > 'T

Re: Logo and Air Cleaner Question

2000-06-05 Thread Kevin Harrington
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip > rib. Another tick I learned from a Yamaha factory > instructor when I had an > XS Eleven was to drill 4 separate 1/4 inch holes in > a place so that each carb > would get the same amount of air. The GTS air box snip I saw some "holes" in a catalog--they hold

RE: bar snake

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
> > The stock handle bars off my 94 are NOT solid! They are hollow from the > > outside end up to just slightly over 2 1/8" (about 52 mm) from > the end that > > goes into the crown. Maybe they should be solid to damp some > vibration, > but > > this pair isn't. > > > > Whats the inside d

RE: Logo and Air Cleaner Question

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
Considering that 2 carbs are drawing air via those tubes which are only > about 1 inch in diameter. Yamaha calculations figured that this > was enough Your GTS has CARBS? Gee, mine doesn'tmine has fuel injection. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Ce

RE: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
If you're in the US of A, it shouldn't cost more than $40-45. If you need the part #, just holler. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of Warr

RE: heli bars, numb fingers, and tire profile

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
I'd say better looking. They're not olive green. I agree with Gil. They get the pressure off your back/ shoulders. But I don't know that they effect any vibrations that might pass their way. Not a problem that I have to deal with, anyway. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/

RE: Califonia Superbike School

2000-06-05 Thread SHAWN PEARSALL
Dave: Where are you from? Shawn P

Re: Battlax report

2000-06-05 Thread paramithas
Not the same price, 57s are $90 the 010s are $110. 'Till I see definitive proof that the 010s are better/longer lasting I'll stick with what I know works. George the parsimonious - Original Message - From: Lanouette, Richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL P

Re: bar snake

2000-06-05 Thread Lybgts
In a message dated 6/5/2000 9:57:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The stock handle bars off my 94 are NOT solid! They are hollow from the > outside end up to just slightly over 2 1/8" (about 52 mm) from the end that > goes into the crown. Maybe they should be solid to

gts-1000@elektro.cmhnet.org

2000-06-05 Thread Lybgts
In a message dated 6/5/2000 9:40:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I hope you cycled the ABS pump in the middle of what you were doing, so that > you got fresh fluid in there as well!! > Must have done things right. Have riden it a good while. Can see where your

RE: bar snake

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
The stock handle bars off my 94 are NOT solid! They are hollow from the outside end up to just slightly over 2 1/8" (about 52 mm) from the end that goes into the crown. Maybe they should be solid to damp some vibration, but this pair isn't. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MS

RE: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
Thanks for the offer, Michel, but they are available here for around $40-45.00. I actually have 2. One is the bound version and one the version that is a photo copy of the bound version. I like the photo copy better!!! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructo

RE: Hand grips

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
So you gonna tell us the name of the grips, or are you going to make us guess? Henry > 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

gts-1000@elektro.cmhnet.org

2000-06-05 Thread Henry
I hope you cycled the ABS pump in the middle of what you were doing, so that you got fresh fluid in there as well!! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD > I installed the speed bleeders and got two pints of Dot 4 brake fluid. > Th

GTS torque

2000-06-05 Thread WoodTamer
Does anyone know what kind of torque the GTS produces in it's stock configuration? -Garrett Phillips -1994 GTS

Re: heli bars, numb fingers, and tire profile

2000-06-05 Thread Curtis Brownell
Hi, I have Heli-bars installed and my bars buzz at certain speeds and my finges get tingly after 100 miles. Curtis Brownell [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Roberto Alonso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, June 03, 2000 5:

Re: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Louis Tweed
Greg is normally on the list, but I think he is on vacation right now. Louis Warren Brown wrote: > How can I get in touch with Greg? > - Original Message - > From: "Louis Tweed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 6:

RE: Logo and Air Cleaner Question

2000-06-05 Thread Kevin Harrington
Thanks for the info, Andy. I got Jeff's post, but it was a reminder of another solution waaay back--turn the snorkels inside the airbox, sleeve them and attatch two K&N's(or Uni's, I don't recall...)there inside the box. I'm thinking of ordering a new set of Yamaha's and trying to mod the old fr

RE: Battlax report

2000-06-05 Thread Kevin Harrington
I saw the description of 010 replacing 57 in the Chapparal catalog I just received, something scary up front--all their Arai's are stamped "no longer available..." They seem to make it sound like no longer in the US but I don't see how this could be. Anyone hear anthing?? FL Kev --- "Lanouette,

Re: Logo and Air Cleaner Question

2000-06-05 Thread Lybgts
Most of the duct work inside the air box is to hold down the total noise under full throttle for EPA reasons. I noticed an air lag in mine. After taking mine apart I noticed that the air coming in is restricted by the ribbed tubes and the OEM filters where darken on one side. I have cut m

Re: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Lybgts
In a message dated 6/5/2000 1:02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How much to obtain a copy of the whole thing? > - Original Message - > From: "Michel Bijl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, June 01,

Re: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Michel Bijl
That will take a whole lot of work, perhaps a better idea to specify what you need exactly and I'll scan and mail it. regards Michel Bijl - Original Message - From: Warren Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 6:56 PM Su

Buell / Road America / campout

2000-06-05 Thread Polyjohn
Who: You What: Buell plant tour / AMA races at Road America / Northwoods campout When: June 10th & 11th Where: Wisconsin rural farmland / Northwoods Why: for a fun filled weekend Join us on June 10th while we ride from Chicago and visit the Buell factory in East Troy, WI, demo some of the new mo

RE: Battlax report

2000-06-05 Thread Lanouette, Richard
The BT-57 has been replace by the BT-010. A new and better tire for the same price. Richard > -Original Message- > From: paramithas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 10:20 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Battlax report > > > Cording showing for s

Battlax report

2000-06-05 Thread paramithas
Cording showing for sure and 6,292 miles is all I got out of the rear BT-57. Most all the miles were non-benign to boot :-)) Ahh it felt so good!! Bottom line I liked this tire so much a new one's on the way as we speak. One more thing, did my first wheely this weekend on the GTSnot much

Re: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Warren Brown
How can I get in touch with Greg? - Original Message - From: "Louis Tweed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 6:04 AM Subject: Re: service manual > Actually Greg Christopher has scanned the book and is working on organi

Re: service manual

2000-06-05 Thread Warren Brown
How much to obtain a copy of the whole thing? - Original Message - From: "Michel Bijl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 10:36 AM Subject: service manual > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --=_Nex

Arizona Motorsports

2000-06-05 Thread Baker Terry-P27739
Garrett--This is just my $.02 worth, but please stay away from Arizona Motorsports. It's a huge conglomerate, owned by one of the major Cadillac dealerships, and they have 4 motorcycle dealerships in the Phoenix area. They carry almost all major brands and are in the process of squeezing out most

RE: heli bars, numb fingers, and tire profile

2000-06-05 Thread Paul Koontz
I just took delivery of a new set last week. I have not installed them yet but in regard to quality of finish, very nice. It appears to me that once installed that the finish that is visible is actually above the quality of the stock bars. Paul Koontz 93 -Original Message- From: [EMA

RE: California Superbike School

2000-06-05 Thread Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS
Nothing personal taken. I don't like spending $365 and standing around. If a lesson is taught in class, it is nice to have a MAXIMUM amount of track time to exercise the drill. This means going onto the track immediately after leaving the classroom, not standing around. Ever taken one of Pridmore'

RE: Logo and Air Cleaner Question

2000-06-05 Thread Andy Perry
Jeff Stone said "The part number for the K & N rubber top oval filter is RU-2450." The K & N's do not fit "inside" the standard air box. You must remove the standard airbox & fit the K & N's onto the top of the throttle bodies. I also fashioned a heat/moisture guard with air ducts in it to giv

Califonia Superbike School

2000-06-05 Thread David_M . _Young
Saw some of the comments on Keith Code's school and found myself a bit surprised. I did his school last week at Watkins Glen. First day on Level One and second in Level Two. I am not sure where you all took the class or when but I was pretty impressed. I did his school about 10 years ago whe