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: Tire Choice

2000-02-29 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I like the Macadams--a good compromise of value and grip for me. Been able to grind the right peg with real consistancy on my "cloverleafs" (off-ramps), just wish we had more that turned left! I use the 120/180 combo with high pressures. I have some Avons now--I'm just fickle that way...

Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona

2000-02-29 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
- Original Message - From: "Louis Tweed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 9:54 AM Subject: Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona > What is this? I don't understand how a bike could be upside down in the > rear cor

Re: Big Black Washer next to throttle grip (fluff)

2000-02-28 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
TSK! You guys... The washer is too keep the "grip" from gripping the switch housing, allowing the throttle to be turned with less resistance. I kept the washer next to my throttle lock because I bought even "grippier" grips!! If you really want to see the clock, get some Heli-bars--then it will b

Re: ABS light blinking

2000-02-26 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
My experience is as Fred's--mine is still working but you have to turn off/on to stop the blinking. If you check the codes you'll probably get the one about the rear wheel/front wheel not rotating the same--such as might happen during wheel slip on sandy/bumpy roads... > Greg, everytime my ligh

Re: Torque me

2000-02-21 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
-- > From: Louis Tweed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Torque me > Date: Monday, February 21, 2000 2:27 PM > > I need the torque specs for the swingarm bolt = 130NM(94ft/lbs) rear axle nut = 150NM (110ft/lbs) snip You're welcome Kev

Re: ABS and brake fluid changes & Lands End fluff

2000-02-17 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
snip > ps Lands End has three shirts awaiting logos (one for me), need three more > ordered to get it done without the surcharge. Also someone has ordered a hat > and it is also waiting 5 more ordered to prevent a surcharge (I may order > one, anyone else? I'll phone in a hat Friday...

Re: NHSTA form

2000-02-16 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Hey, that was my ignorance--Brandon was just agreeing with me! O.K. maybe we share this ignorance--anyway... My point is that NHSTA helped fund the "leg protector" study, or some study of the study, right?--correct me if I'm wrong. That might have been the kiss of death to motorcycling right th

Re: NHSTA form

2000-02-15 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I'll do it to support you guys if all it takes is one more report to get what you need. I HATE NHSTA though. I consider them to be a big, brutish and incredibly ignorant arm of the government who only accomplishes good by accident--this one time replacement by Yamaha to be included. If motorcyc

Re: Daytona Camping

2000-02-10 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Tomoka State Park 2099 North Beach Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (904) 676-4050 Ormond Beach is the town that borders Daytona Beach to the north. The campground is on "The Loop" which is a must ride short (22 miles), scenic tour route. Also, check out the link below for events/lodging/etc..

Re: Ready for spring/mean fluff

2000-02-08 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Yeah, it has been a rough winter--I think it actually got into the 30's here the other night... Can't wait for a good deal on some 'lectric gloves in DAYTONA! By the way, what is this "snow" stuff ya'll are talkin' about? -- > From: Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multi

Re: Daytona 2K? (fwd)

2000-02-06 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Try daytona.com, bikeweek.com, etc. good links from there for lodging, events, etc.

Re: Tire Changing w/Pro-Lev'r

2000-02-06 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Amazingly well--I'm a convert of the worst kind now! 1. Workstands--I normally use chunk of carpet with the pad glued to the back and a plastic, 5 gallon bucket with carpet taped to the rim (of the bucket!)--the problem is they only work on the non-disc side of the rear, which requires some pre-p

Fw: Tire Changing

2000-02-03 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Sorry, forgot the most important part!! http://www.ctm-design.com/prolevr/ -- > From: Kevin T. Harrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: GTS Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Tire Changing > Date: Thursday, February 03, 2000 7:26 PM > > I also jus

Tire Changing

2000-02-03 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I also just got a new tire changing tool called a Pro-Lev'r. This is a "MUST have" if you change your own tires!!! This thing is slicker than a cat's back in a thunderstorm. It gives me the strength of seven men!!! (really! it's a seven to one lever device!) That's probably almost enough to ta

Avon Tire Sizes

2000-02-03 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I remember we were wondering about the size of tires so I have some info for the archives (which are really cool--thanks Mike) I just put some new Avon Azarro's on--they feel pretty sticky even brand new. The front measures 23 5/8" in diameter, about 4 7/8" in width with a tread depth of 1/8"@39 p

Re: lost cap & MISSING LISTER'S

2000-02-02 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Yeah, where is everybody? Caps are available but pricey. They are also two different sizes! I can shop for you here Rob, but it might be cheaper from an internet parts place. -- > From: Rob Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Fw:

Re: pics of Krausers on other bikes

2000-01-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
The best looking bags look like GIVI copies--too bad that's not the bag they stuck on the GTS... I guess it might be kinda small... -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: pics of Krausers on other bikes > Date: Monday, January 24, 20

Re: Touch Up Paint?

2000-01-18 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Color Rite from Los Angeles has the paint--they have a dot com, I just can't remember... -- > From: Michael Esfeld <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Touch Up Paint? > Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 6:14 PM > > Hey everyone! I've been pr

Re: Traction Control ( I Wish)

2000-01-18 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Good to hear you are still in one piece! Thanks for the anecdotal reminder and I hope you get to feeling better soon, you are going to need the courage for the price tag... -- > From: Andy Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Traction

Re: Owners List Updating

2000-01-09 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
-- > From: Neelin_Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Owners List Updating > Date: Sunday, January 09, 2000 12:17 AM > > Whew! just converted all the existing to database format, will make the > uupdates to the list tommorrow and h

(Re: ABS HU replacement saga) Brake Fluid

2000-01-07 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
A big ditto on the thanks part! I have a question, though--what the hell is brake fluid anyway? Do they squeeze it out of old brake pads? Is it the sweat that runs off racers when they realize they have no brakes? I thought it was glycerin of some type, is that a naturally occurring substanc

Re: Plans

1999-12-26 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Henry, Are you considering the one piece suit? I was interested in that color, as it is the last one to disappear during the "white-out" of a Florida thunderstorm. I'm wondering how long the intensity will last, and, of course, how it would look with the purple patches... -- > From: Hen

Re: Brain teaser

1999-12-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
-- > From: Allan Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Brain teaser > Date: Thursday, December 23, 1999 6:42 PM > snip--thanks for the tip! > One other thing, when I replaced the chain and sprockets at 26,000 miles > the counter shaf

Re: rear Sprocket RE: I'm interested Gearhead!

1999-12-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Jon, How do you get the chain off without removing the REAR wheel? ;>) I think Roger said a 43 would fit with the stock chain, and he uses the smaller sprockets for warp 2 speeds @ lower RPM. If your normal cruise is above 5,000 rpm and you could back it down under 5,000, I think you would see s

Re: MIME

1999-12-21 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I was going to leave this blank (you know, like a street mime) but I decided to offer this advice--use the coffee pot with the orange handle!!! I should also follow my own advice... Kev -- > From: Louis E Tweed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > S

Re: temperatures & coolant & school

1999-12-11 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Surfactants (wetters) are one of the ingredients that have been removed from over-the-counter antifreezes due to environmental concerns (this can cause serious problems in diesels!!). Water Wetter may improve everyone's cooling capabilities, even if you already use antifreeze, but please don't us

Re: Oil Filter wrenches

1999-12-09 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
to what, pray tell? I tork mine to .50 tpc (turns past contact). :) > Louis > > On Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:43:32 -0500 (EST) "Kevin T. Harrington" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Come on guys,

Re: Oil Filter wrenches

1999-12-09 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Come on guys, I'm trying to keep my warranty coverage, of course I torque it on! -- > From: Crisler, Jon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: Oil Filter wrenches > Date: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 5:33 PM > > > Torque it on ??? Han

Re: Oil Filter wrenches

1999-12-08 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
What do you guys use to torque them back on? Is there anything that adjusts and is thin enough to put a torque wrench on? I'm not sure I'm bright enough to calcualte the adjustment if I use the strap thingy... I currently use a specific end cap but it won't fit but one filter (Yamaha). Help me

Re: Swingarm Pivot Bolt

1999-12-03 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
-- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Swingarm Pivot Bolt > Date: Friday, December 03, 1999 11:01 AM > SNIP > so I believe that it was not machined properly from the factory. > Is anyone familiar with this and if their is a w

Re: Tires: /math

1999-12-02 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
-- > From: Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: Tires: 120 front & GTS logo > Date: Thursday, December 02, 1999 2:34 PM > > I thought the 120/70 gave a larger cushion to the rim than the 130/60? No? > You are

Re: Electrically Heated Gloves

1999-12-02 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I've had some Widder's on--just in the show tent--and they were very warm! Also, they were hooked up to a Heat-Troller. They did not feel any thicker than my Thinsulate Hein-Gericke's... -- > From: Duane and Mala Sutton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: ABS again and again...

1999-11-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
The Macadam 90x's get my vote. I've tried B'stone 57's, Dunlop 204's (stock), and MEZ2's. The Michelins fit my style the best. -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: ABS again and again... > Date: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 6

Re: Yamaha ABS letter (very long)

1999-11-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
oss, Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: Yamaha ABS letter (very long) > Date: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 5:39 PM > > The numbers I got from you Kevin!!! > > 633 '93s and 200 '94s you said back in

Re: ABS

1999-11-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
That's why the ERC class is good! I too am a little skittish about locking the front. Try this trick: Brake hard (not enough to lock!) while crossing a short paint stripe or similar road hazard--the lock should be of short duration but you should feel at least one pulse of the ABS. Of course,

Re: Yamaha ABS letter (very long)

1999-11-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Joe, Check the numbers again--I think there were 800 or so '94's and lots more '93's. I'll see if I can find the numbers. -- > From: Loss, Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Yamaha ABS letter (very long) > Date: Wednesday, November 24

Re: ABS again and again...

1999-11-24 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Kinda sorta... It does say "recommended" and there are instances of inspection for leaks and cracks and a replacement if damage is found. I'm not aware of the cost of all these hoses, but replacing them every two years would tend to get expensive. Sounds like you out to get with your dealer and

Re: ABS again and again...

1999-11-23 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Turns out I was wrong about the replacement of brake hoses needing to be done every 3 years--the manual recommends every 2 (two!) years! The dust seals and piston seals should also be replaced every two years. STRANGELY enough, the manual says to replace the fluid "only when brakes are disas

Re: ABS again

1999-11-21 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
So many questions... -- > From: Gil Hillman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: ABS again > Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 10:06 PM > > So far my ABS is probably OK, but I ride carefully and don't lock the > wheels, so I don't really tes

Re: Daytona!

1999-11-10 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
nesday, November 10, 1999 11:01 AM > > > > "Kevin T. Harrington" wrote: > > > Anyway--if you find yourself loosing coolant and can't find where it's > > going, check the BACK of your waterpump--that's where the dribble hole is. > > Are yo

Daytona!

1999-11-10 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I was there, hanging out with my Harley, BMW, and FJ1200 friends--and leaking coolant fluid! Makes the Harley guys s proud of me... I did make it to the Yamaha tent to see Bob and make my apologies--saw another potential lister's bike--another Yamaha person! The GIVI racks on her bike had b

Re: Homemade Electric Motorcycle clothing! Fluff

1999-11-09 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
You best be keepin' yur hill-billy's straight from yur red-neck's there ya snowbird, eh? Kevin from Florida (hey, it got down in the 60's!!!) -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Homemade Electric Motorcycle clothing! > Date: Mo

Re: Ignition Switch

1999-11-06 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Those are security bolts and you may have to purchase new ones and drill out the old ones--I think we had some discussion about easy-outs (broken bolt extractors) and just replacing with standard hex bolts. Good Luck Kev -- > From: David Sampson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipie

Re: Aftermarket bodywork

1999-10-25 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I'll bet this stuff is way lighter than stock--anybody got the chutzpuh to ask how much with a straight face??? > http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/yamaz/gts.htm > > Fred Grefe

Re: screaming zonker yellow Fluff

1999-10-25 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Look further into his pictures and you'll see my "dream" yellow paint job--it's on the sidecar pics--it's the only yellow scheme I really like... Mike's color is more a lime or something and I think the seat works with the whole thing! No accountin' for taste! -- > From: Loss, Joe <[EMA

Re: Tires-again.......

1999-10-25 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Depends on where you are in the rear suspension--add some throttle and the peg will hit first, decrease throttle and the muffler bangs as it will with bumpy corners -- > From: Louis E Tweed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Tires-again...

Re: Need a Yamaha address

1999-10-19 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
The Yamaha corporate people in Cali can be reached @ 1-800-635-0736, or 1-800-962-7926. They seem to have a much better idea of parts information and would be a place to start searching for a marketing person. If you get Michelle--tell her Kevin Harrington from Florida says Hi! -- > Fro

Re: Biketoberfest.... One last attempt....

1999-10-15 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Have a nice ride down--we (somwhat local guys) try to organize at least a dinner for GTSers and their pals. I'll send my number and we can try to hook up! -- > From: Steve Baglien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Biketoberfest One l

Re: AMSOIL Reusable air filter update

1999-10-14 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I thought the OIL filter number was SDF-20 or SDF-36. Can any Amsoil guy get the specs? Are they interchangeable? Does one fit better than the others? Does one last longer than the others? Cheap bastards want to know Can you help us Jon? Kev -- > From: Crisler, Jon <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Krausers/GIVI's

1999-10-09 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I found myself wishing for the clean mounting of the Krausers with the styling of the GIVI's too--I just didn't see any of the style components of the bike in the shape of the Krausers. Then I got so used to the bags I now can't go across the street without them so I never see the mounts except f

Re: Mailing list outage

1999-09-26 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
I just thought we had nothing to say -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Mailing list outage > Date: Sunday, September 26, 1999 7:59 PM > > testing

Re: TIRES / speed change

1999-09-22 Thread Kevin T. Harrington
Speed change % would definitely be directly related to circumference change % (not radius change %)... 2% sounds closer to me... -- > From: wghalley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: TIRES / speed change > Date: Tuesday, September 21,