Gasoline

2000-10-27 Thread Walt Hopkins
The rule of thumb that I have always heard and it worked for me is this. Start with the lowest octane recommended by the manufacturer. Run two tankfulls through, checking gas mileage and performance(perceived, of course). Then step up one grade and do the same for each grade up from there. Whic

Atlanta

2000-07-21 Thread Walt Hopkins
>Any one else on this list from Atlanta? I'm in Atlanta. Walt Hopkins

re: Hoot Luncheon

2000-06-26 Thread Walt Hopkins
>>Parked behind a GTS from GA. That would be me. I was with friends who did all of our arranging, so my itinerary did not include time for the lunch. Bummer. That was my first Hoot. Fun event. I got several "I've read about them but never actually seen one" type comments, including from inst

Lands End for procrastinators.

2000-05-17 Thread Walt Hopkins
Does anybody have any orders at Land's End in the logo stuff that they are waiting on someone to complete the order? I never got into the first round a few months back, but would like a few shirts and/or a jacket. Walt Hopkins

Re: WVa. Ride and Road Atlanta Races

2000-05-13 Thread Walt Hopkins
>Anyone going to the races at Road Atlanta the first of June? Looks like I'll >be there on Sunday only. I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. I'll probably be on the infield hilltop near the back straightaway. See you there. Walt Hopkins

Re: Gender respect

2000-01-07 Thread Walt Hopkins
> (btw, I got another free sample of pantyhose in the mail last > week. *sigh*) Well, you could either put them on the end of the clothes dryer vent hose to catch lint as you humidify your house or open a mugger supply store :) www.Stickup.com??

Flash back to tires topic

2000-01-07 Thread Walt Hopkins
Greetings to the list. I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank all for the great info and discussions found on the list. As it turns out, one topic (tires) came in useful. Thanks to a drywall screw in the back tire, I was in need and the discussion of different sizes came in useful. Lon

GTS1000 finders

1999-12-08 Thread Walt Hopkins
that part), so I didn't press the issue. Their phone number is (770) 442-8460, and no, I don't have any affiliation with them. Just thought I would pass on the info. Walt Hopkins

Canadian Fluff

1999-12-04 Thread Walt Hopkins
We don't have potholes here in the south. What we have (at least here in Georgia) is sinkholes that occasionally open up when underground streams washout under the road (parking lot, hotel, stadium, etc.) Those have a tendency to compress the old suspension if you happen to find one. :^) >>I wo

RE: Yamaha ABS letter - final version

1999-11-30 Thread Walt Hopkins
I am new to this list, but I thought I would give my two cents on the deadline/no deadline discussion. I am frequently writing and receiving business correspondences that require a response. It is very common to put in a date by which a reply is expected. It doesn't have to phrased as a deadlin