Re: Biketoberfest... last call

2000-10-18 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Titusville? That's where I live! You best stay out of my garden on that confounded dirt cicle o' yern... FL Kev - Original Message - From: "Steve Baglien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 2:23 PM Subject: Biketob

Re: GTS Photo

2000-10-18 Thread Garrett Welch
Lets see the closest one I have is this one. http://gtser.kendra.com/images/gts100024.jpg The black piece in the rear of the GTS is where The bag slides on. By the foot peg there is a latch to lock the bag on. To anyone on the list, do you have a close up picture of the mounting hardware of the

Re: Aerostitch + nikwax (fluff)

2000-10-18 Thread RangerJay
Movie part, eh? How much does it pay? In a message dated 10/18/00 4:01:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << you keep this up Mike Myers (Austin Powers) will get you a spot in the next movieCheap Bastard >> Orange County, California Park Ranger R-115 1993-1998

Re: DC trip next week

2000-10-18 Thread Hugh Hamilton
paramithas wrote: > > I'll be in the DC area Monday & Tuesday on business but have both evenings > open. Anyone interested in hooking up for a beer and GTS talk? > > Socialite George > No but I'd love a Redskin T-shirt in size XL :)

Re: DC trip next week

2000-10-18 Thread Louis Tweed
I really wish I could, work work work you know. Louis paramithas wrote: > I'll be in the DC area Monday & Tuesday on business but have both evenings > open. Anyone interested in hooking up for a beer and GTS talk? > > Socialite George > > - Original Message - > From: Hawkins, Kevin <

DC trip next week

2000-10-18 Thread paramithas
I'll be in the DC area Monday & Tuesday on business but have both evenings open. Anyone interested in hooking up for a beer and GTS talk? Socialite George - Original Message - From: Hawkins, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, Oc

Re: Potential ECU Failure

2000-10-18 Thread nicholas.threader
Hi Stan, Can you give some more info, what have you checked? why do you think their is no gas getting to the injectors? the pump may be running but not building up the right pressure. The filter may be blocked. Do you have gas pressure build up after the filter ( to the fuel rail ). With the air b

RE: Aerostitch + nikwax

2000-10-18 Thread Shawn Pearsall
They note that's 74% off. I ordered two sets. snip Careful Jayyou keep this up Mike Myers (Austin Powers) will get you a spot in the next movieCheap Bastard! You dog you :) Just Kiddin Dark outside..6:45...no more fun stuff til the week-end. Chicago, Dubuque, Atlanta, NYC (and

Re: Fluff : Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Michael Weaver
On Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Lanouette, Richard wrote: > The downside is that you will also blend-in when you are laying on the > tarmac ;-) I'm just a human road-bump. I'll have a nice, shiny red motorcycle near me. On me. Around me. I subscribe to the Mr. Miagi school of motorcycling. "The best de

Fluff : Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Lanouette, Richard
> > In the "for what its worth" department, I bought the grey with black > ballistics. My theory was it would match any bike and it looked like a > cool starfighter flight suit. > :-) > > Mike The downside is that you will also blend-in when you are laying on the tarmac ;-) Richard

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Michael Weaver
On Wed, 18 Oct 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thanks guys definitely good stuff to know. I looked up the Aerostich > website and they also said the red fades the fastest and there is > nothing they can do about it. Sad since that is the color I liked the > best, black is not an option since I fee

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Darren . Kinoshita
Thanks guys definitely good stuff to know. I looked up the Aerostich website and they also said the red fades the fastest and there is nothing they can do about it. Sad since that is the color I liked the best, black is not an option since I feel it is harder to see and hotter on hot sunny days.

Re: Aerostitch + nikwax

2000-10-18 Thread RangerJay
Soon as I saw Kev's mention of this stuff I logged on. They refer you to two sites to buy. The 10 oz. is about $10. HOWEVER, www.REI.com has the pair of 'em for $4.99! They note that's 74% off. I ordered two sets. Jay In a message dated 10/18/00 11:42:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << just

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Michael Weaver
On Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Louis Tweed wrote: > just where does one get this nikwax stuff? direct or through dealers? > Louis > > > If you do have > > to wash the whole suit, take out the pads (very simple) and wash with Nikwax > > http://www.nikwax.com Techwash and treat with Nikwax TX-Direct Wash-i

RE: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Hawkins, Kevin
Typically from REI, Campmoor or local "Outdoors" type stores. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Louis Tweed [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 200

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Louis Tweed
just where does one get this nikwax stuff? direct or through dealers? Louis > If you do have > to wash the whole suit, take out the pads (very simple) and wash with Nikwax > http://www.nikwax.com Techwash and treat with Nikwax TX-Direct Wash-in to > refresh it's water repellancy. > > Kevin Hawki

Biketoberfest... last call

2000-10-18 Thread Steve Baglien
I'm headed down tomorrow afternoon from Atlanta - anybody that might becoming through, let me know and we'll ride together. If you're going to be down there, let me know and we'll hook up. I'll be in Daytona Beach Friday and Sunday and dirtbiking in Titusville on Saturday. -Sven

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread grant gall
Hmsounds like a commercial! S/A #10 Grant Gall "Hawkins, Kevin" wrote: > I wear my Aerostich Darien commuting usually 3-4 days a week on the GTS. > Don't get red!! It fades terribly after repeated exposure to the sun and > Aerostich will tell you that when you're placing the or

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Daniel Neuman
Hello, This is a true Aerostitch story that comes from the VFR list. This is from memory so forgive me the exact details but the meaning should still be clear. A regular poster was commuting to work on the freeway. I believe he said he was going in the mid sixties traveling in t

RE: Armor Where?

2000-10-18 Thread Lanouette, Richard
I bought some Spidi armor separately from Lockart. I think that they are better than the other I've seen. They are made of compact foam (Compact Styrofoam ?) like the one that are in the helmets. I feel that they would be able to absorb a bigger force. About the hip pad. I don't think that they a

RE: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Hawkins, Kevin
I wear my Aerostich Darien commuting usually 3-4 days a week on the GTS. Don't get red!! It fades terribly after repeated exposure to the sun and Aerostich will tell you that when you're placing the order. There is NOTHING they can do about it. The colors that seem to hold up best are black or gra

Armor Where?

2000-10-18 Thread Shawn Pearsall
So my joe rocket has pads, but can I substitute harder pads in the key pockets? If so where can you purchase theses materials? SP

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread RangerJay
Well, I don't commute, but the Aerostich is absolutely legendary as far as how well it holds up over extended use. This is where it rates higher than almost any other brand. Color fade is mild problem in some cases (call them and ask which colors hold up best), but that is about all. I still se

Re: Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Michael Weaver
On Wed, 18 Oct 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Regarding the Aerostitch suit how many of us are using one for pretty > much daily commuting ? I want to know how well they hold up with day in > day out usage. Its quite a bit of money to me and I would hate to wear > it out in a year or two. Since I

Aerostitch

2000-10-18 Thread Darren . Kinoshita
Regarding the Aerostitch suit how many of us are using one for pretty much daily commuting ? I want to know how well they hold up with day in day out usage. Its quite a bit of money to me and I would hate to wear it out in a year or two. Since I ride a bike almost daily. I have a hard time belie

Re: New Topic!

2000-10-18 Thread Darren . Kinoshita
I also have a Spidi jacket that I wear all the time. I Bought the "NT Trans" jacket a couple of years ago and haven't crash tested it yet really (knock on wood). It has hard armor in the elbow and shoulder, a zip out liner for cooler weather and is for the most part waterproof. The back protecto

Und my baadie is fooly Ahhmord...

2000-10-18 Thread Greg Christopher
** Reply to message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue, 17 Oct 2000 19:54:05 -0400 (EDT) Actually, I have been wearing my Aerostich for about 5 years. I DID get the back protector that Aero industries sells, as well as the optional hip pads. I will tell you I did go down recently (

RE: New Topic!

2000-10-18 Thread Henry S. Winokur
> Actually, I find a full face helmet to be VERY comfortable and the hotter > part is GOOD during the colder months. I love my Arai helmet and > would feel > uncomfortable riding without it; psychologically and otherwise. Me, too. Just as I would feel/look weird without my Hi Viz Lime Yellow Aer

RE: New Topic!

2000-10-18 Thread Hawkins, Kevin
First, my sincere condolences on your loss Roberto. Actually, I find a full face helmet to be VERY comfortable and the hotter part is GOOD during the colder months. I love my Arai helmet and would feel uncomfortable riding without it; psychologically and otherwise. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro,

RE: New Topic!

2000-10-18 Thread Hawkins, Kevin
I don't believe that riding suits, leathers and their associated armors are designed for things that you might hit AFTER you've gone down. Obviously, when it comes to protection, more is better but I think riding suits are designed with the thought of surviving the fall, slide and roll. Kevin Haw

Re: New Topic!

2000-10-18 Thread Roberto Alonso
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > What armor does is spread a sharp or pointed impact over a larger area. > This in turn can help to avoid a broken bone, etc., but in a truly serious > impact you'll still break things. Most track folks use armor and swear by > it, but people I know often avoid it on t