Re: More: Octane of Gas you use

2000-10-27 Thread Louis Tweed
I didn't think that 10.5:1 ratio was that high. Ford trucks run at 9:1, and auto diesels are around 13-14:1. I run midgrade in my GTS most of the time. Once in a while I buy regular. Never noticed any increase or decrease in power with either fuel choice. I run midgrade hoping it is cleaner bu

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 <

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

Re: my GTS wants to shake me off!

2000-10-06 Thread Louis Tweed
guys I routinely ride without hands on the handlebars. ahh a throttle lock works great. wwooo look at me I'm riding with no hands and full luggage. :))) Louis "nicholas.threader" wrote: > Why do you want to ride with out your hands on the handlebars? > I wouldn't try it with three cases , car

Re: help: my GTS wants to shake me off!

2000-10-06 Thread Louis Tweed
I have no ideas, my GTS with Wingrack and bags is stable to 130+. Never a twitch or glitch. I would check to see that the bolts are tight, and everything is assembled loosely before tightening any fasteners. Louis Roberto Alonso wrote: > Hi guys, > > I have a big problem with my bike, hope you

Re: Synthetic Oil RE: oil usage

2000-10-06 Thread Louis Tweed
Yes, so does my Ducatti. :) Louis :) "Hawkins, Kevin" wrote: > Harley's have wet clutches that shear the engine the oil? > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000

Re: AMSoil

2000-10-03 Thread Louis Tweed
I wonder why Amsoil doesn't have this technology, 2 strokes have been using Castor oil for a looonnnggg time. This isn't revolutionary technology. Louis uranus wrote: > At 09:23 03/10/00 -0400, you wrote: > >Also, AMSOIL has lots > >of other stuff that Mobil hasn't even thought of yet. > > Abou

Re: one bike?

2000-10-02 Thread Louis Tweed
hil > > On Mon, 2 Oct 2000, Louis Tweed wrote: > > > If I recall correctly Britten is one of the motorcycle guru's for alternative > > suspensions, both front and rear. > > Louis Tweed > > > > grant gall wrote: > > > > > But Nick, it has forks! > > > > > > Grant Gall > > > > > > "nicholas.threader" wrote: > > > >

Re: one bike?

2000-10-02 Thread Louis Tweed
If I recall correctly Britten is one of the motorcycle guru's for alternative suspensions, both front and rear. Louis Tweed grant gall wrote: > But Nick, it has forks! > > Grant Gall > > "nicholas.threader" wrote:

Re: Goldbarge

2000-09-27 Thread Louis Tweed
Nope. I have a GTS for everything I do on the street. I believe Kevin Hawkins would classify as a GTS tourer. :) Louis > Am I the ONLY person on this list who has the GTS for his touring bike??? > :) > Phil

Re: Oil weight

2000-09-27 Thread Louis Tweed
Works for me. I use 10W30 or 15W40, I ride whenever I get a chance. Unfortunately not enough to warrant keeping the GTS right now. It may go up for sale soon. :( Louis "Henry S. Winokur" wrote: > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --=_NextPart_000_0004_01C02856.A153DC20 > Con

Re: Tire Report

2000-09-21 Thread Louis Tweed
Just a little curious, isn't the 880 a bias tire? And an MEZ4 should not have 40PSI in the front. My MEZ4's last about 8k miles and handle excellent. The Avon front I had was good, but not up to the same level as a MEZ4. (the rear Avon is a dissaster in my opinion.) My bike has never had any o

Re: Max Speed

2000-09-19 Thread Louis Tweed
Since when does a Goldwing have 6 speeds? And what is a WL? Louis Steve Baglien wrote: > Shit... I don't count the GL has 6, the WL has 3. GTS has what... > 5? Now I'm pissed... for $13K they only give you 5 gears, no self > canceling turn signals, and a chain drive! :^) > > "Hawkins, K

Re: Tires -- where to buy (a plug)

2000-09-16 Thread Louis Tweed
your doing pretty good Shawn. My local dealer wants $200 for the MEZ's (each) plus $19 to install. + tire disposal fee. +tax. Assholes. Does anyone have the inside price for a Yamaha WR400, 2000 model. (ie dealer pricing, and floorplaning costs?) Twigg cycles has a leftover that they want $54

Re: How to park a bike in a tree...

2000-09-11 Thread Louis Tweed
add "-map" to the end of the link. it got dropped to the next line when the link was sent. Kinda cool, that rider should try riding motocross. :) Louis "Henry S. Winokur" wrote: > This link=dead > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > > Beha

Re: Okay! Shall we buy some windscreens?!?!?!

2000-09-02 Thread Louis Tweed
Has anyone seen the MRA touring screen? I might like a taller screen for colder weather. Louis

Re: ABS Replacement; did you pay labor?

2000-08-30 Thread Louis Tweed
Just a side note: don't bother with the Better Business Bureu. They have no power, authority or clout with anyone; unless the business you are reporting is a member of the BBB. example: if a potential customer for my store were to call the BBB asking if my company was reputable, the BBB repres

Re: NHTSA data

2000-08-16 Thread Louis Tweed
The percentages aren't going to reflect riding seasons. ie. in Vermont you may only get to ride for 4 months/year wereas in FL/CA you can ride for 12 months/year. Just a thought, Louis Alan Tooraen wrote: > I just found a site on the web at www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/ It is unreal > as it gives al

Delvac was: GTS oil comsumption

2000-08-11 Thread Louis Tweed
> If truckers are willing to put this stuff in $75,000 motors and leave it > in there for up to 25,000 miles , it has to be good. There are a couple reasons why large diesel engines run non synthetic oils-generally. My father drives tractor-trailers and also is a mechanical engineer (I know,,don

Re: Hi/low bars (was Re: GTS handlebars needed)

2000-08-08 Thread Louis Tweed
Yes, my bars are stock. And I like the bars. I would most like to get rid of the buzz, and change to a foam type grip. Louis > OK, so Fred agrees with me to some degree. Anyone else LIKE the stock GTS > arrangement? > > Phil

Re: Wash. DC area GTS meeting, starring Kelly Cash

2000-08-07 Thread Louis Tweed
I am, how about Kelly? Did someone get in touch with him? Louis > Are we still on for the Grevey's meet on Tuesday ?

Re: dreamy dreamland (was: Fluffing RE: tires again)

2000-08-07 Thread Louis Tweed
Yes a GTS can outbrake an R1. I stand by my claim, bring on your R1. :) Dunno about the ZX9 in a corner, I don't seem to be able to keep up with those guys. Everytime I am on a ride that has a couple guys with sport bikes it turns into a race for a few and they leave me and the rest of us that a

Re: Auxillary Ligts

2000-08-04 Thread Louis Tweed
I have the Saeng/TA nightcutters on my GTS. I like the light produced alot. The mounts I don't care for very much. I am going to rework them sometime next week. Saeng does not have a "factory" mount ready for you to buy you will have to tell them what you want to do as far as mounting goes. Wh

Re: tires again

2000-08-03 Thread Louis Tweed
What kind of mileage were you getting, what are you looking to get? I like my MEZ4's alot, they are harder than the MEZ3's (Pirelli GTS tire). Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > OK, I know, on this list the "correct" thing to ask is what tire is > stickiest. But I've come to the conclusion that

Re: Wash DC: RE: Big bike trip to commence next week

2000-08-02 Thread Louis Tweed
Don't forget me!! :) I am not to far from DC. Louis > Arlington or Vienna is fine, or maybe Old Town Alex. I will try to contact > Fred too. >

Re: long objects

2000-08-02 Thread Louis Tweed
Well it would be easy with the GIVI luggage. The rack could be used to carry the foils. Finally an advantage to the GIVI rack. :) Louis Gil Hillman wrote: > Does anyone have any ideas on how to transport long, light objects (in my > case fencing foils, which are about 40 inches long) on a GTS

Re: Big bore kit

2000-08-02 Thread Louis Tweed
For all the things the GTS isn't --fastest, lightest, slowest, etc. It IS THE FASTEST STOPING BIKE OUT THERE. :) So for as fast as the R1 is I can out brake them going into the corners, they pass me through the corners and out of the corners but I can brake later and harder. :) I would rather

Re: Big bore kit

2000-08-01 Thread Louis Tweed
Well now, this subject is very open. Power is determined by amount of air/fuel mixture and how efficiently it is burned. My first step would be to explore the limits of the EFI system. How much fuel can it efficiently handle, how much air? Then the exhaust would be explored. Finally internal e

Re: Rally sites

2000-08-01 Thread Louis Tweed
Amen, almost brought a tear to my eye. :) Truer words were never spoken. :) Louis P.S. Personally I like the east coast, west coast too; it's the stuff in between that doesn't do very much for me. > I've been doing internet moto rallies for 9 years now and there is one > truth I know. If you h

Re: COG in PA fluff

2000-07-31 Thread Louis Tweed
Jay, let us know your schedule, maybe a couple of us semi-local guys can meet up and take you out for a cold one. Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Gee, I'll be in Hershey, PA the previous week. I'll be riding a... uh... > Acura. > > In a message dated 7/31/00 2:40:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

Re: Battery supplier kudos

2000-07-29 Thread Louis Tweed
Same price I got at my dealer. Glad to know you found someone who wouldn't rip you for a new battery. :) Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just want to put on this list a "kudos" for the supplier of my latest > battery. It was the battery for my ST1100 (The OE one finally died after > nearly sev

Re: Big bike trip to commence next week

2000-07-28 Thread Louis Tweed
Kelly, I will hookup with you while you are in this area. Please give me a call when you are around. As always, my house is open to you. 301-824-6223 phone Louis Kelly Cash wrote: > Hi all- I'll be heading out this Wednesday, and will > be going through most of your areas. Will be in Washing

Re: GTS top speed

2000-07-18 Thread Louis Tweed
why would you need to? My GPS records max speed attained. So you can view it later. Louis "Crisler, Jon" wrote: > This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand > this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. > > --_=_NextPart_001_01BFF0F4.E583C8A

Re: deals gap trip. need advice

2000-07-18 Thread Louis Tweed
I have no advice for a hotel or place to stay in the smokey's, sorry. But I probably will be headed to Cleveland in the next week or two, what is a good place to stay up there? (cheap, outside of town is good, not a motorcycle trip-a trip to pickup a piece of fabrication machinery.) Louis stan

Re: lifting the front wheel

2000-07-18 Thread Louis Tweed
a small bottle jack under the front swingarm. Lift up only after getting the front lugs loose so all you have left to do is remove the lugs completely and remove the wheel. Louis

Re: AMSOIL Motorcycle OIL

2000-07-14 Thread Louis Tweed
And while I have to agree that a motorcycle specific oil might be a good idea, why tell us that your regular oil is good enough when you know it needs a motorcycle specific oil??? And if it does need a specific oil to be used inside a shared case design engine (engine and trans) than why hasn't a

Re: AMSOIL Motorcycle OIL

2000-07-14 Thread Louis Tweed
This new trend to make "motorcycle specific" oils pisses me off. Mobil 1 pissed me off in Daytona when their guys wouldn't give me a clear answer when I asked them if they made the new motorcycle mobil 1 because the regular mobil 1 wasn't up to the task. Their answere in a nutshell was: "regular

Re: Gripping Developments

2000-07-10 Thread Louis Tweed
Well, I just answer the questions thrown at me. I know about the grip adhesives because I ride dirt bikes and ATV's, and there grips sometimes come loose before they self-destruct (what with river crossings and deep gumbo mud.) Louis Brandon wrote: > > Speaking about removing them, we've all be

abreviations

2000-07-10 Thread Louis Tweed
fwiw = for what it's worth jftr = just for the record Louis > as for the others > > fwiw = ? > > jftr = ? > > imo = In My Opinion > > imho = In My Humble Opinion > > btw = By The Way > > LOL = Laugh Out Load > rotflmao = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off > > I hope this helps! >

Re: Simple Green

2000-07-10 Thread Louis Tweed
Yes simple green will etch aluminum, first though it has to get through the clear coat. So be carefull and don't use anything abrasive or let the SG sit for too long on the rim. Louis John Laurenson wrote: > RE: > > Topic No. 11 > > Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 16:31:13 -0700 > From: "Dave Morrow" <[E

Re: Camcorder mounting

2000-07-09 Thread Louis Tweed
I mounted mine to the windscreen. Worked pretty good for me. My new computer should be here tomorow, it will have video capture capabilities and hope to get some of my recordings digitized. :) Louis "nicholas.threader" wrote: > Can any one tell me the best place to mount a camcorder on my GTS

Re: Gripping Developments

2000-07-09 Thread Louis Tweed
Grip Glue. :) Other alternatives are used toohairspray, paint, etc. But most guys I know just buy the grip glue. Wouldn't it be nice if all the bar manufactors knurled the left side of the handlebars? Louis Byron_Black wrote: > Here's an absolutely elementary question to an ancient proble

Re: cleaning wheels

2000-07-07 Thread Louis Tweed
I use a quick wipe down with brake cleaner on the rear wheel to remove everything. So far the clear coat is intact, but it probably will come off eventually by this method. When this happens I will anodize the wheels. No elbow grease required with the brake cleaner method, I spray it on the ri

Re: more GPS

2000-07-06 Thread Louis Tweed
Yes. Do you want a small screen or big screen? Built in base map (why else would you get one unless you were in a boat or airplane). Color display? (how far can you bend over!!!) A GPS3+ has plenty of power, and is small enough to use on a motorcycle. Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've rea

Re: GPS opinions

2000-07-04 Thread Louis Tweed
I have the RKA 16 liter bag and like it alot. I also have a Garmin GPS3 and like it alot also. Louis Michael Weaver wrote: > Hey all, > > I'm considering a GPS system for the bike with moving map display. The > Garmin line looks real nice, but they are expensive. Opinions on GPS > systems? What

Re: Broken Bolt in swingarm adjuster

2000-07-01 Thread Louis Tweed
My suggestions for removing the broken screw extractor.bolt: 1) use a tig welder to weld some tool steel onto the end of the screw extractor. This is to basicly rebuild the tap enough to get a grip on it to remove it. Also the concentrated heat on the tap should be enough to expand the aluminum

Computers **OFF TOPIC, FLUFF**

2000-06-27 Thread Louis Tweed
I am going to order a new computer this week and was looking for suggestions of shops that you might have dealt with and had good experiences. I am ordering a 800mhz Athlon based computer with some high end cards (I am thrilled to be ordering this "high end" computer. ) Anybody have any connectio

R1's, Gear Ratios (was Re: Helmet thread...)

2000-06-23 Thread Louis Tweed
Sorry Brandon, an R1 in the right hands is not a suitable target for the mighty GTS. The R1's around here are difficult to reel in even when a spode is riding/clinging to it. I rather enjoy inviting them on 400 mile day trips after they have outrun me in town, shifts the advantage a bit. ;-) Lo

Re: Florida Helmet law repealed after 31 years

2000-06-20 Thread Louis Tweed
This may spell the end to bike week. I am not sure of the exact numbers of deaths this year durring bike week, but I was told that after the first 3 days that had "met their quota." (kinda sick thinking really but I know what they mean.) If they were wearing helmets this year, next year may be a

Napster- FLUFF-OFF TOPIC

2000-06-16 Thread Louis Tweed
You were warned. :) With the previous discussion about copyrites and so on I was wondering what the thoughts are on the lawsuits against Napster.com. Please email me off list so as not to disturb the "sensitive users." :) Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Helmets are for Intelligent Riders

2000-06-13 Thread Louis Tweed
I am pro-choice on this issue. I believe we should have the choice to wear a helmet or not. I do think that it is wise to have minors be forced into wearing helmets. I hate being legislated to be safe. I do think that the insurance writers are trying to get the laws written to make accidents

OT - Digital Cameras

2000-06-13 Thread Louis Tweed
I am looking at the possibility of going digital for my basic camera requirements. I would like a camera that takes a decent quality picture, works in low light, and cost is affordable (relative term.) I don't require a large number of pictures so I don't think memory should be a major issue. I

Re: Helmets are for Intelligent Riders

2000-06-13 Thread Louis Tweed
re-read what you quoted. How about this: a helmet may save as many stupid riders (squid boy flip his GS1100) from dying as they do save inteligent riders from becoming vegetables. This was my interpretation anyway. Louis > What kind of logic is that, Kev? So all those riders saved from becomin

speedo error

2000-06-13 Thread Louis Tweed
> Still hoping someone who knows tires can tell me the speedometer error > I'd get moving from the stock 130 to a 120/70. I don't know how to calculate > it, any input from you guys? > I don't know if it is from the tire change or just built in error. My GPS3 indicates I am moving aprox 76mp

Re: Helmets are for Intelligent Riders

2000-06-12 Thread Louis Tweed
I disagree and side with the AMA in saying everyone should be allowed to be stupid if they are only injuring themselves. I do not believe that the rider you speak of cost more to the public than any car accident. I don't believe that we should have special insurance requirements to ride a motorc

Re: Communicators

2000-06-12 Thread Louis Tweed
J&M, Cyclecomm, Air-Rider, etc. Headsets all use the same 5 pin setup (Mic, Mic Ground, Left Headphone, Right Headphone, Headphone Common Ground.) All those headphones will connect and operate correctly in the same situation. The only catch being that the volume of the headphones and microphon

Re: Communicators

2000-06-12 Thread Louis Tweed
The biggest reason I didn't get an Autocomm setup is because of the much higher cost, the second reason is because I can't use any other company's headsets with the Autocomm system. My Cyclecomm setup seems to be working really well. I have adjusted the squelch high enough to eliminate the occat

Re: Tire Update - Pirelli GTS

2000-06-09 Thread Louis Tweed
I may be wrong, I think the Pirelli GTS is very similar if not identical to the Metzeler MEZ4's. I also found the 170/60 Rear to be a better choice than the 180/55 rear. Louis "Burton, Bob" wrote: > > Would these be the same as the MEZ's they > kinda look like or are they a distinctive model o

Re: service manual

2000-06-07 Thread Louis Tweed
Do I have the right to copy pages out of my manual (in my office) and take the copies to my shop where I do my work? Is this immoral? Should I buy numerous copies because I will eventually get grease on the pages? As far as closing this list or having Yamaha sue, not likely. Sounds like parano

Re: GTS-1000 digest 396

2000-06-07 Thread Louis Tweed
Just out of curiousity, who were you talking to? Private email might be more effective. I hope I am ok posting the entire message you posted to the list. Louis Tyler Duston wrote: > OK, I know I'm on a bit of a short fuse these days, but could you please stop >attaching entire messages to yo

Re: service manual

2000-06-07 Thread Louis Tweed
I have bought it. I also want a copy on my computer where I can easily cross reference. Since I have purchased the manual I think I have a certain right to make a .pdf file for my own use. Even though Greg and I have been working on getting the GTS manual on computer and in a .pdf file I don't

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 PROT

Re: service manual

2000-06-03 Thread Louis Tweed
Actually Greg Christopher has scanned the book and is working on organizing it. Ask him for more details. He told me it is about 20megs. Sounds like a CDROM file to me. Louis Michel Bijl wrote: > Dear Hugh, > > Scanning the whole book would be a big job. The book (original from factory) > cons

Re: Honda Hoot

2000-05-30 Thread Louis Tweed
I was thinking of going. But I have thought about it for the last few years, something always seems to have me busy that time of year. Anyone going to Americade? I am going to try to slip up for a couple days. Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Anyone going to the Honda Hoot in June. I was thin

Re: single side rear swing arm

2000-05-26 Thread Louis Tweed
Man I will second that!! I bought my Motoport suit very shortly after hearing of you incident. Louis "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" wrote: > It's great to hear from you Alan! We all held our collective breath there > for a while back. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTE

Re: I apologize

2000-05-26 Thread Louis Tweed
That's ok dude, I was drooling for a few minutes. Auuagg, stainless steel... :) Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Sorry about the Varsteel stuff. You would think I would have the right > e-mail address figured out by now. > > Sorry again, > > Grant Gall

Re: Rear suspension

2000-05-19 Thread Louis Tweed
I was the person trying to duplicate the Spanner wrench. It has proved to be a little bit more tricky than anticipated. Although the plasma cutter has the precision to cut most of the wrench, the "tooth" at the end is proving to be difficult to make. Still trying. Louis > > > The 1993 models h

Re: Protecting the Crown

2000-05-15 Thread Louis Tweed
Maybe it doesn't interfere with the comfort, but I would wager it does take away from the safety of the helmet. I would try to hide the key on the bike somewhere. Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I don't know if this will work with all helmets, but I have a shoei and hide > a key under the line

Re: Girth matters...

2000-05-15 Thread Louis Tweed
Try a different brand of tire. My Azaro wandered like crazy and wore out faster than my MEZ4's. Louis P.S. Where are you going downhill skiing in Florida?? > I'm going to try the stock sizes my next set, even the > 130 front (I'll just have to work out harder). I do > believe the 180's flat sp

Re: Protecting the Crown

2000-05-15 Thread Louis Tweed
Henry send me your address and I will mail you one of the little foam sheets that I use. It is made by 3M and ~1/8" thick. I cut a hole for the keys and trimmed it a little. It has been working well for a couple years now. Another alternative would be some clear vinyl sheet like what is used f

Re: Tires Again

2000-05-11 Thread Louis Tweed
I stay with the stock rear tire size (170/60) but change the front tire to the 120/70. The 120/70 is a more rounded profile and allows the bike to turn easier. Still has ample traction. The 170/60 is also more rounded than the 180/55 option. I have tried the 180/55 and the only benifit I found

Re: Memorial Day WV ride!

2000-05-11 Thread Louis Tweed
email me the details please. I might be going to Ocean City that weekend, but I am still interested. Hmmm, thousands of available women or six guys on bikes Louis "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" wrote: >I'll be going up to WV for three days on May 27, 28, 29 on the GTS with > Garrett Phil

Re:

2000-05-06 Thread Louis Tweed
My point was I got the LISTED OEM unit from my dealer for ~$35. Retail price (ok maybe a small break.) This is not just a "compatable" unit, THIS IS THE LISTED OEM UNIT. I don't understand why you would want to pay $70 for the same thing I am getting for $35. Sorry if you paid to much. Louis

Re: battery on the shelf

2000-05-05 Thread Louis Tweed
My understanding was that it is a sealed maintenance free battery. Not a Gel battery. Usually gell is used in deep cycle/wheelchair/marine batteries. Louis > Seems like when I replaced my battery, it was listed as a 'gel' cell > battery. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I kind of got t

Re: battery on the shelf

2000-05-05 Thread Louis Tweed
I think the battery I purchased for my GTS cost me ~$45. From my dealer. It is the same battery used in some of the Honda ATV's so they should have it in stock if they are a Honda dealer. Because of the warranty starting at the time of purchase I wouldn't purchase it. If the battery is damaged

Re: Dave's Excellent '99 Adventure (FLUFF)

2000-04-28 Thread Louis Tweed
Oh ha ha (sarcasm). :( I lived in Orem/Provo. I like the town. BYU is ok, it produces some very fine looking women. :) Louis Mike wrote: > Dave, do you mean that you didn't enjoy being stranded without fuel on some > great road in Nowhere, Utah for hours in the middle of the night? I st

Re: Aftermarket front shock?

2000-04-26 Thread Louis Tweed
I don't know but why don't you just rebuild the front shock? Louis > I'd swear that the last time the front shock was discussed someone on the > list had bought an expensive aftermarket shock only to find out that the > stock one was made by Ohlins. Anyone? > > Fred Grefe

Re: Long trip

2000-04-26 Thread Louis Tweed
Having made the trip X-USA and riding through Colorado, Utah, California, WV, VA, TN, NC. I believe that my favorites are: West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina. I like California and would like to tour the northern portions of California and up into Oregon if I get a chance. But I believe th

Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)

2000-04-19 Thread Louis Tweed
> Three that come to > mind would be the V boost on a V Max, they do not fail to mention the cycling > of the V Boost system when the key is powered up, the EXUP system also > cycles, and is also directly mentioned in printed format, and the power > valves used on some current personal water craf

Re: ABS cycles (Fluffy now)

2000-04-18 Thread Louis Tweed
I have thought of that, not sure if it is any different than when I ride with guys on Goldwings. ehh? Louis "Giuntoli, Steve" wrote: > own bike I > >would be OK. Anyone else with these sentiments? > > Having a wife/girlfriend that rides her own bike is not all it's cracked up > to be. Imagine

Re: ABS cycles (Fluffy now)

2000-04-18 Thread Louis Tweed
sentiments? Eugene Boyle wrote: > To get rid of the whine. Leave the wife at home! > > On Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:03:35 -0400 (EDT) Louis Tweed > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: XS vrs GTS reintro. (Semi-fluff)

2000-04-18 Thread Louis Tweed
Oh well. For some reason I thought they had gone up to a 1400 in the Royal Star. The Ventures I know went to 1300 so anyways. Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > A V Max is billed as a 1200cc bike.

Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)

2000-04-18 Thread Louis Tweed
orrect in his evaluation of > how the ABS system operates. And Louis Tweed is correct about rough road > (rail road tracks) activating the pump. If I have the gain adjusted too > high on my CB radio, it comes through the ear phones loud and clear--and > very annoying. The same thing happens

Re: XS vrs GTS reintro. (Semi-fluff)(Getting fluffier)

2000-04-16 Thread Louis Tweed
Well kinda. Missing the most important part $11K. Actually I have a GTS and a Venture in my garage. Louis wghalley wrote: > Louis > since you mentioned combining these two, here you go, everything you need. > Bill > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: XS vrs GTS reintro. (Semi-fluff)

2000-04-15 Thread Louis Tweed
I have thought about what the GTS would be like with a V-Max motor. 1400cc V-4 shaft drive, plenty of torque and HP. Very low CG. Anyhow, thoughts for a custom bike. Louis > Wouldn't it be cool if JC Whitney sold an aftermarket bolt-on driveshaft > for bikes? > > Hehehee > > Brandon

Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)

2000-04-15 Thread Louis Tweed
> I am not puzzled by your findings. I do not feel what you found is inherent > to the design. I think that Terry has given the only explanation yet as to why the ABS cycles on a bumpy road. I can tell you that the pump "spins up" occasionaly on bumpy roads. The pump also spins when the bike is

Wingrack mods/CB setup

2000-04-10 Thread Louis Tweed
What modifications have you done to your wingrack? I have been thinking of adding some helmet latches to my wingrack. I am very interested in what you did to hold your jackets. I am also looking for input from those who have a CB setup on their bike. Switch placements, wire locations (I am get

Manual

2000-04-03 Thread Louis Tweed
Greg, What happened with the GTS manual on CD?? I got the manual back but no scanned copy. Louis

Re: tires and wind noise

2000-04-02 Thread Louis Tweed
Kevin Hawkins, What are the earplugs you use? You gave me a couple pair on my trip I really liked them. Louis > Best way to make the noise go away: wear ear plugs.

Re: Smartass Fluff

2000-03-28 Thread Louis Tweed
Is one supposed to use the fluff header in a reply to a message that already has fluff somewhere in the subject? Preparing to be deleted Louis "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" wrote: > Oops! I did forget to add "Fluff" to the subject of my last message. I'm > usually pretty good about that! I ca

Re: movement in rear swingarm?

2000-03-26 Thread Louis Tweed
Could be a combination of a few different bearings. All in the suspension linkage. 2" of movement is definately not up to par. I think my WR's manual shows a tolerance of 10mm. Mike please send me your home email address. Thanks, Louis [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Mike Coan

Re: tire wear

2000-03-26 Thread Louis Tweed
When I replaced the stock bearings, race, and spacers with new Yamaha parts the swingarm has been fine since. Thats over 15 K miles ago. Thanks. Louis Kevin Harrington wrote: > snip > > > > > Check the archives for the spacer deal that Pat > > did--this may keep it > > > tight longer. > > > > S

Re: Theft of swingarm bolt covers

2000-03-26 Thread Louis Tweed
Are you sure it wasn't vandalism by someone you pissed off at the plant? Real bummer though. It wasn't me, I am missing one also. Louis > > I just find it hard to believe that a fellow motorcyclist, much less a fellow >GTS'er, would stoop so low to > steal parts off another's bike. > > Makes

Re: tire wear

2000-03-25 Thread Louis Tweed
> That seems like short chain life, is that a > preventative maintenance replacement? I seem to get a max of 18K out of a chain. 14K is probably a little low but somewhere in between 14 an 18K is what I am getting. > Check the archives for the spacer deal that Pat did--this may keep it > tight

Re: tire wear

2000-03-24 Thread Louis Tweed
I have decided that the swingarms on my bike are coming off every time I change the chain. (~14K miles.) That allows me to lube all the bearings at a regulated interval. And as far as setting the camber goes, set the adjustment in the middle of the range and let it go. I discovered a couple thi

Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona

2000-02-29 Thread Louis Tweed
What is this? I don't understand how a bike could be upside down in the rear corner of a van. On another note: I am leaving for Daytona/Key West/ Pennsacola tomorow morning. Is there going to be a GTS gathering? When, where?? Louis > > http://www.technolust.net/ninja/FZRincar.jpg > >

Torque me

2000-02-21 Thread Louis Tweed
I need the torque specs for the swingarm bolt and rear axle nut. I sent my service manual to Greg Christopher and haven't got it back yet. Thanks, Louis