On Fri, 3 Nov 2000, Gil Hillman wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a Snell approved helmet that isn't DOT approved? I
> don't think so; I don't think the helmet can be sold as a motorcycle helmet
> if it isn't DOT approved. So this isn't an either-or, it's a one-or-both,
> and "both" surely o
And I did the rest of the math.that's $31.80 per mph. :)
On Thu, 2 Nov 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I know we are all curious, so I ran the conversions.
> Fine - $6,007 US
> Speed - 188.9 mph
On Wed, 1 Nov 2000, Dave Morrow wrote:
> I'm sure rider preference has a lot to do with what works
> best for you, but I must say after being somewhat skeptical the Arai is
> certainly worth a serious look.
New issue of Rider has a review of major brand full-face helmets,
something like 22-23
On Thu, 2 Nov 2000, Henry S. Winokur wrote:
> > > 93 GTS 1000 For
> > > Super bike.
> > > Only 8,700 miles actual miles
>
> What's the difference between "actual miles" and any other kind of miles?
Simple.has the odometer been distorted in any way. This could be
turned back, or the unit
Dang. One of these days I'll learn to read all my messages before I start
replying. I basically just clogged the list to make the same point Jay
already had. Apologies.
On Tue, 31 Oct 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It varies depending upon the speed. And particularly the rate of
> deceler
On Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Henry S. Winokur wrote:
> > Since 90% of your stopping force is generated by the front tire I
>
> It's a lot closer to 70% than 90%...at least that's what we tell the
> students.
Well.maybe Henry. Yes, the 70% figure is tossed around a lot, but
I've been at the track
Folks,
The gasoline thread has been interesting. Best thing for me is that
someone actually read the manual--I had thought "plus" grade was
recommended by Yamaha. Good thing for me to get corrected on, and since
I'm at altitude, I can get by with even less octane. Save the dime to
twenty cent
On Tue, 17 Oct 2000, Hawkins, Kevin wrote:
> You got a Kanatuna 1100? You should have hired a lawyer!! :^)
Uh.Kevin, the list has been down this road before, but this one line
response by you came up on my computer as 190 lines of stuff. I pity the
digesters. Please.cut your messages
Shawn,
Let's see, where to begin, oh yes, I know..OUCH DAMMIT
There.
Now, for the armor. I don't use it. I have two sets of leathers,
neither with armor, both with extra padding and thicker leather in key
spots. Armor is likely useful though.
What armor does is spread a sharp or p
Nope. Lack of activity means no lack of job-related stuff. Hardly the
time to head out to Biketoberfest. :)
Phil
On Mon, 16 Oct 2000, Kevin Harrington wrote:
> HEY! I assuume from the lack of activity, that all of
> you are coming to Biketoberfest! See you there!
> FL Kev
The Britten company is still at it, but the loss of the principal was
certainly a sad day.
Phil
On Mon, 2 Oct 2000, Louis Tweed wrote:
> Was it really that long ago I saw the Britten in a magazine that had the sliding
> front suspension system? Don't remember exactly how it worked, but it lo
Make that WAS, not Is, Louis. Britten died of cancer a few years ago.
Phil
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 f
OK, so where do we get this video? Is it available from Duke Video?
On videos, Duke is great, the annual IoM TT summaries are hard to beat,
and lots of other interesting things. I recommend them.
Another video, available from Whitehorse Press, is "The Lazy Man's Zen"
and I give it 5 stars als
OK, OKit's maybe within a half inch of the sidewall "break" (where
there really is sidewall, not tire surface). That's about as far as I'm
likely to lean it in a panic anyway. I just don't like having a tire on
there that I know is slippery if I suddenly need to lean a bit.
On Sat, 30 Sep
On Wed, 27 Sep 2000, Steve Baglien wrote:
> I love my GTS, my old FZR, and my dirt bikes, and the
> Harley - but if I could only have one bike, it'd be my Goldwing.
OK, OK, a brand new FLUFF thread. What about it folks, what if you could
only have one bike? I know, for many on this list--it'
On Thu, 28 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> => I'll go along with that, my wife is always talking INCHES.
> => I'am jest glad she doesn't talk millimetres.
>
> Why not? You get _more_ of them!
It's like the old joke.
"Want that pizza cut in six pieces or eight?"
"Better make it six,
OK, the Borile is interesting. And, if you like thumpers, go to the
general Thumper Page--at www.ionet.net/THUMPER.HTML
And if you still like singles, go to
www.bsa-regal.co.uk/home.html
which has the BSA single, and links to Norton and MZ. And if you just
gotta have more than a single, twi
Thanks Bob, not a problem. Butif you're in digest mode, please don't
attach the entire digest to the end of your note (don't laugh, I've seen
in on other lists).
Phil
On Thu, 28 Sep 2000, Burton, Bob wrote:
> My work is now
> requiring a confidentiality footer be added to all emails due
On Wed, 27 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I currently have a Valkyrie Interstate as my touring bike.
And others with Venture Royales, Wings, and big HDs.
Am I the ONLY person on this list who has the GTS for his touring bike???
:)
Phil
On Tue, 26 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Maybe it's blasphemous, but... I just put a deposit on a 2001 GoldWing
> GL1800A.
>
> If you haven't seen one yet, don't laugh. I swore I'd never own a
> GoldWing, but
> the new bike is a whole new story:
Butbut.Motorcycle Daily for Sep
On Tue, 26 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Joerg, come on now. Do you really think the Americans will ever change
> to metric? Not ^#&@) likely.
No way!!! Inches are SO superior!! :)
> Sometimes I believe the only metric they know is what size of the carbs
> on their bikes are. And ye
On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Burton, Bob wrote:
> Joe you're going to get Phil started again...
What? Moi?? Again You must be thinking of another Phil:)
Lots of very good bikes never
> make it to the US and they don't have to "prove" themselves in Europe first,
> I hope the FJR does, but
On Mon, 25 Sep 2000, Burton, Bob wrote:
> Yes we noticed but no reason for those of us in the USA to look at it since
> only the FZ-1 (Fazer) is coming to the USA this year. Besides it has forks
> :)
> Bob B.
When will Yamaha ever figure out the basics of Marketing 101 and start to
sell us wha
Pictures I've seen before make it pretty clear this is a shafty. Which of
course adds pounds (kilos for those non-U.S.ers).
On Mon, 25 Sep 2000, uranus wrote:
> >Yes we noticed but no reason for those of us in the USA to look at it since
> >only the FZ-1 (Fazer) is coming to the USA this year.
On Fri, 22 Sep 2000, Charlie Dornsife wrote:
> The Sales rep got back to me today about the superchip, well sort of...he
> asked if the YAMAHA GTS 1000-a was a motorcycle or a car??? He needed to
> know that before he could send more information.
Yes Dorothy indeedbetter just get out t
I get 45 in my "impressionistic" records, but when I went to Colorado, I
got a pretty consistent 50, with that being mostly mountain passes. My
mileage was consistently same as/slightly worse than my friend's new VFR
800, fuel injected.
Phil
On Fri, 22 Sep 2000, Crisler, Jon wrote:
> I get 45
Ops, Charlie, I needed to put in a series of:
:) :) :) :) :) etc.
Guess I came across as the list HardAss instead of the list SmartAss.
Yes, we can discuss modifications. But..I'm still the one who likes
the characteristics of the GTS as is.
A Deal's Gap is a road in the mountains of
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Burton, Bob wrote:
> What the chart does show is what we all know, the GTS has
> a very linear delivery across the bandwidth.
Hmm, interesting..a torque curve like that is what one would try
to get if you were desiging a, well, a sport tourer. :)
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Hawkins, Kevin wrote:
> I know that I felt significant losses in the low RPMs on Mt. Evans at 14,000
> feet. Phil Benson, what about you?
OK, OK, here I go again. First--Mt Evans. No need for more power at that
altitude. The road has about a thousand feet of runoff, 'ce
Don't go scouring the junkyards for that FZR donor quite yet. It's also a
5-speed.
Phil
On Tue, 19 Sep 2000, S. Bodnar wrote:
> Steve what's the story on the 6th gear ? I've been thinking about doing it
> with an FZR or YZF gearbox. In the meantime I'm doing sprocket roulette.
> Stan
OK, OK, so everyone has pointed out that Steve's GTS is a one-off Yamaha
Special with that 6th gear.but no one answered the question he asked.
The GTS will NOT go 160. Official tops I've seen are about 148 without
bags, and--get this--ten to fifteen less with the bags on. So, the
aerodynam
On Fri, 15 Sep 2000, Michel Bijl wrote:
> It's been very quite around here. I suppose the weather has been nice
> and/or there's some holiday in the U.S.?
>
> MB
Let's see.no holiday..looking out the window I see...no clouds,
slight breeze, 90+ degrees, oughta be riding, but.
I'
On Fri, 15 Sep 2000, George Paramithas (Personal) wrote:
> PS Anybody in the Albuquerque area that want's to hook up for a beer and a
> steak? I'll be there this coming Monday and Tuesday nights. What about it
> Phillipos?
Uh.New Mexico is a big state. In other words, ABQ is about 230 mil
On Mon, 11 Sep 2000, Henry S. Winokur wrote:
> This link=dead
Worked for me this afternoon..
On Fri, 8 Sep 2000, Hawkins, Kevin wrote:
> Dave Biasotti!! I had three responses for the low CF exhaust and my number
> was 9 (Sonny Jurgensen). Dave had chosen 10, Richard had chosen 4 and
> CruzinTrooper choose 7. Sorry to Dave and Cruz.
Why does this entire sale keep reminding me of The G
Nopeit's Duc tape. All Ducatisti know that. Use it all the time.
On Wed, 6 Sep 2000, Dave Evans wrote:
> Yes,
>
> For all you SA's it should be DUCT TAPE !!!
>
> David
>
>
>
On Wed, 6 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> One of the car magazines tested these a few years ago. The detector worked,
> but the jammer did nothing.
Which could be a good thing. As I understand it, a jammer is a form of
radio, and while we can receive radio without a license (radar detec
Hm. Seems that my message did go through, just didn't come back to me
this time.
Sorry Mike--no censorship involved. :)
On Tue, 5 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Phil, I have seen pretty much the same thing. Only it was a Mom with
> three kids. Two kids flew out, one died and so
On Wed, 6 Sep 2000, K9KIKO wrote:
> I have seen some horrible positions the human body takes upon impact with
> the ground, wall, or other motor vehicle. Like many on this list, I wear a
> seatbelt when driving that other mode of transportation, AKA "The Car". This
> morning,
snip here
> My p
OK, the pictures of the new FJ were coolbut Motorcycle Daily has the
new Fazer 1000 for Sept 1. Check it out.
Phil
Folks,
I was maintaining my silence, until I read Shawn's comment from Monday.
I'll keep it short, and minimize the unpleasantries.but feel free to
hit the delete key now.
On Mon, 4 Sep 2000, SHAWN PEARSALL wrote:
> Have fun...ride safely guys and galsout of towners this weekend had
On Mon, 4 Sep 2000, SHAWN PEARSALL wrote:
> Mine was not requested back, so I now have a repaired bike and the original
> (REBUILDABLE) HU sitting in my garage (Jayright next to that DUC Red
> Suzuki SV 650 S Canadian VersionPhil...thanks but I'll pass on the
> RZ's...the 650 S is a DU
Anyone on this list go touring in New Mexico for the holiday?
On my way to Albuquerque, I saw a GTS southbound on I-25 about 20 miles
north of Socorro, Sunday afternoon (maybe 2-ish). Was a red 93 with
Krausers.
Anyone know who this was?
Phil
On Mon, 4 Sep 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Is it me or does it look like its shaft drive?
Yep, the shaft is pretty clear in one of the photos.
> And maybe an adjustable
> windscreen?
Could be.
So what's the "niche" here? ST1100? Looks lighter, but that may be the
target..
Phil
On Mon, 4 Sep 2000, Brandon wrote:
> But they sure look like they could give the Hayabusa a run
> for the money!
Not likely. The total frontal area looks too large for a serious top end
challenge. But it does look like a potentially great sport tourer.
Phil
On Sat, 2 Sep 2000, paramithas wrote:
> ...Jeff's brand spanking new 1999 Blackbird last weekend. All I can say is
> WHAT A MACHINE
I rode an XX right after they were introduced, a few years back. Yes,
it's a very nice bike, and I'd personally consider buying one at some
point.
> Makes t
On Fri, 1 Sep 2000, Michael Weaver wrote:
> I just quietly delete postings that offend me. It is easier to censor
> without public notice. :-)
Ohand all along I just thought my 'puter was failing to send these
messages correctly, and that's why they never get to the list. :)
OK, my vote for winter gear goes like this.
Gerbing jacket, not vest. Keeps torso warm, which allows the blood to
still get pumped to feet and hands, and keeps them warm without electric
socks or gloves.
BMW boots, very water tight, very comfortable for walking, and yep,
BMW-pricey.
I als
OK, today's Motorcycle Daily says that a 1000cc, half faired sport-tourer
from Yamaha (called the Fazer 1000, BTW) is, like its 600cc sibling, gonna
be for Europe only.
Sigh.
Yep, RED it should be..send Henry a blue magic marker and he can
change his if he'd like to!! :)
Phil
On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Now Henry, you KNOW the blue colour you recommend is going to start a
> huge thread! ;^)
>
> My vote is RED!
Try www.nanmra.com
North American Nude Motorcycle Riders' Association--or soemthing close
to that.
On Wed, 23 Aug 2000, Roberto Alonso wrote:
> > Might also try a special interest (nude
> > motorcyclist ass'n; etc), which is more focused on social aspects of
> riders than on
> > who is the fa
On Tue, 22 Aug 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Has anybody used a bike to car communicator system that was any good.
Yes. On my ride to Colorado last week, I was run off the road by an
idiot in a Cadillac. (Really). From my point on the shoulder, which I
shared with two riding buddies who w
It's ALWAYS hot here. Well, in the summer anyway.
With liquid cooling, I remove neither. The bike just doesn't seem to run
hot. On a long trip, I do remove the little cover over the oil fill
though, since I figure I'll be using that one.
Phil
On Mon, 21 Aug 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
Thanks Andy. I've known of the rumors of this bike, but hadn't been to
mortorcyledaily for a few days and hadn't seen this one.
Phil
On Sat, 19 Aug 2000, Andy Perry wrote:
> http://www.motorcycledaily.com/16aug00triumphbonneville.html
Sorry Richard.Pike's Peak is 14,100 or so feet. Short of Mt. Evans.
Good try though! :)
On Fri, 18 Aug 2000, Richard Lanouette wrote:
> Sorry guys, but my GTS have been > 13,000 feet in
> pike's peek CO and to a low -282 feet at bad water in
> death valley CA.
>
> Richard
>
>
> ---
On Fri, 18 Aug 2000, Roberto Alonso wrote:
> Hey Kevin, sorry to dissapoint you, but yer camera leaks light
> intermittently somewhere along the bottom of the back film door. Hence the
> green cast in the sky on a couple shots, that will show as orange on the
> negs (even on the perforations, p
YHa, and I claim it!!
Just got back from a MUCH-NEEDED vacation and long (OK, Roger, not so
long) ride. Covered 2025 miles of Colorado and New Mexico. But, the
record..
I hereby claim the world's GTS altitude record. Rode the Mount Evans
highway, went to 14,256 feet, which for th
On Fri, 11 Aug 2000, Andy Perry wrote:
> I just replaced my back tire because I had two punctures that occurred the
> same day on a two hour ride. What are the chances of that happening? They
> both could have happened at the same time, I guess. I plugged the first
> hole & the tire kept goi
..that when you give 'em back, you realize what a great ride the GTS
really is. The BMW oilhead is OK as bikes go, and very nice handling in
the city, but it's not the bike the GTS is.
Phil
On Thu, 10 Aug 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I've never caught the fans running. Are they loud enough to here over
> stop and go traffic? I know I can test them to see if the fans work but how
> is a simple way of getting the bike hot enough to have the fans come on
> without damage?
On Thu, 10 Aug 2000, Brandon wrote:
> Hey, why don't you try some Bardall. (I think that's how it's spelled.)
> I have used it in oil burning cars before and it does work. (Although I
> think it its probably just gummy stuff that 'clogs' the loose area's. I
> dunno. I just couldn't afford to do
On Mon, 7 Aug 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Anybody have a set of handlebars laying around? I have the Heli-bars, but
> the angle they use hurts my wrists after riding for a while.
Fred raises an interesting point. Most riders seem to like slightly
higher bars than most "sporty" bikes com
On Sun, 6 Aug 2000, Steven Puig wrote:
> I was travelling on a
> bumpy highway (most are bumpy around here), riding behind a friend on an R1
> at speeds well above the recommended maximum.
~~~
Uhwe call 'em speed limits here in the U.S. :)
On Mon, 7 Aug 2000, Roberto Alonso wrote:
snip here
> absolutely NEEDING (different from wanting or liking) the best-gripping tire
> IS going too fast. Don't mean to spoil the party, but it happens I got to
> learn that the very, very hard way.
Yep. Gotta admit I don't push as hard as I used
Thanks to all who gave insights on the tire choice. I decided to go with
the MEZ4, in a 170 size (no real need to pose at MY age). Ordered it
today, will have it on the bike in a week.
Phil
Alan,
BTW, I forwarded your post to your insurance agent.:)
Phil
On Thu, 3 Aug 2000, Loss, Joe wrote:
> Buy her some boots without heels...
Gotta agree, nothing quite as good as focused-purpose moto-boots. I've
never had the problem with two-up riding. In fact SO says the GTS is a
great ride from the pillion, especially with the Corbin backrest in place,
OK, I know, on this list the "correct" thing to ask is what tire is
stickiest. But I've come to the conclusion that my riding on the GTS is
not really oriented toward hard-edged sport riding--this is my touring
bike. And, I've grown a bit weary of changing tires too often, especially
on the ba
One word...nitrous :)
On Wed, 2 Aug 2000, Christopher Caputo wrote:
> two words .Turbo charged.
>
On Wed, 2 Aug 2000, fred schneider wrote:
> A dutch mechanic/tuner told me to mount the carburators, camshafts and
> exhoustsystem of an FZR 1000
> should give 145 HP
I think this mechanic is a bit optimistic. I had an FZR 1000 for a while,
and it was something like 125-127 hp. Changing thos
Thanks Garrett. One thing I'd note is that there are several places in
the same general region--the Rocky Mountains--that made the list. So
Colorado is a good starting point.
On Tue, 1 Aug 2000, Welch, Garrett R wrote:
> Banff/ jasper 2
> Colorado 3
> Black hills 1
> Yellow ston
On Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Michael Weaver wrote:
> The farther the better. Hold it in Alaska. Give me a reason for a 10,000
> mile trip.
Uh, sounds like it's time for me to introduce you to Roger Van Santen.
You guys could ride down to Tierra del Fuego for lunch some day.
Phil
On Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Douglass McIntosh wrote:
> Or, let's just hit the
> pavement and Ride to Glacier National Park in Montana or maybe Banff
> National Park in Alberta.~~~
Oh yesthis would be a great one. Further for me, but heck, an excuse
to vi
Well, I live NEAR Colorado and am always looking for an excuse to ride up
that way, so Joe, your vote for "not-Colorado" just got cancelled by my
vote in favor! :)
Las Vegas? Naw, the riding isn't as good there. Sturgis? Everyone will
think we're on HDs if we announce that as the location.
On Fri, 28 Jul 2000, Crisler, Jon wrote:
> My
> boss'es boss is now worth 10 billion dollars.
Coolso now he can buy everyone on this list a new Yamaha of our
choice. I'd like an OW02, aka the race-ready R7. :)
Phil
P.S. Tell your boss's boss to use part of the 10 billion to get a new
Sounds like a good ride, Kelly--and Albuquerque is in my state, but since
I'm teaching and you're there on a weekday, the 230-mile jaunt for a
supper together is not gonna happen. Maybe another time
Phil
On Fri, 28 Jul 2000, Kelly Cash wrote:
> Hi all- I'll be heading out this Wednesday
OK, still fluff, but geeez, the guy is just trying to earn his colors as
an official GTS/SA, and we're just ruthless in our SA responses! OK, I
vote that Hugh is now officially "in" and think Shawn needs to assign a
number ASAP.
Oh.and
On Tue, 25 Jul 2000, Thomas Czerniak wrote:
> Com
UhHughI'll stick to comparing the GTS to the Hayabusa, thank you
very much.
Phil (already has that SA#)
On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, Hugh Hamilton wrote:
> Comparing a GTS to a Hayabusa is like comparing Herve
> Villachez's penis to John Holme's
>
> Hugh
> (working on that SA#)
>
On Sun, 23 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> The GTS is not a race
> bike, so, enjoy it for what it is.
OK, one sentence out of context..but YES! I've argued this for years
on this list.
Phil
Grant, seems like Shawn was SA#1 before Kurt was even on the list--as I
recall.
Maybe we need an official registry, kinda like brides get at Nieman Markup
or something like that. :)
Phil
On Fri, 21 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hugh, I believe the S/A rating came from Kurt Fackle
I would agree with all of these comments, based also on back-to-back
riding of the two bikes. The ABS is better WHEN IT WORKS, and the front
disk on the GTS takes the K12 hands down. K12 is smoother, and feels as
light as or lighter than the GTS (this was when I still had a 130 front
though).
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Crisler, Jon wrote:
> If I remember correctly, in one of the major cycle mags they had a chart of
> performance figures of tested bikes. Until the Hayabusa came out, the GTS
> had the quickest top-gear roll-on performance (going from 50 to 80 mph in
> top gear) of any pro
If I've got it, it's buried in a lot of "cyber layers". But I'll look
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 7/19/00 2:56:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
>
> > I posted a lengthy comparo to the list, if anyone wants to go
> > searching t
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of riding the GTS and the K12 RS back
to back in the twisties, two-up. It was right after the BMW intro of the
bike. I posted a lengthy comparo to the list, if anyone wants to go
searching the archives...
K12 is a nice bike, by the way.
Phil
All the discussion of Mobil 1, I just had to point out an embarassment to
the folks in Milwaukee a few years ago. Of course, the "only" oil to be
used in a Harley is their own branded oil.
But someone from Motorcycle Consumer News snapped a photo of the VR1000 in
the pits at one of the AMA races
On Wed, 12 Jul 2000, Henry S. Winokur wrote:
> If any of you guys/gals are MSF certified instructors (Phil) AeroDesign will
> give you a discount on the purchase of your suit.
Thanks Henry. I knew that and am thinking of the lime/yellow/putrid/but
really in your face one-piece.
Phil
Found something interesting last Saturday. Stopped by the local dealer of
various brands of motorcycles, and he'd just added--Royal Enfield. OK, so
this is a bike not typically discussed on this list, but GTS content is
forthcoming.
Picked up a brochure, entitled "Isn't it time you started liv
On Mon, 10 Jul 2000, Roberto Alonso wrote:
> what on earth is a headlight modulator?
It is a device that essentially makes the light "flash" (not literally,
for legal reasons), and increases your ability to be seen in traffic.
> and now that we're at it, I know fwiw, jftr, imo, imho, btw, but
Maxine,
We've modified the listserve commands. The only way you can unsub is by
adding the new (female) owner of your bike to this list. Hey, just how
male dominated do we want this list to be after all? :)
Good luck with your new.hey, whadid you buy to replace the GTS anyway?
Phil
I've read the posts on GPS, and decided to check the Aerostitch catalog
out of curiosity. They sell Garmin, and that's been well-reviewed here.
However--units really vary in price. The GPS12XL is $207, the GPS
StreetPilot Color Map is $697, and four other units are priced in between
those two
I'm still saddened to hear of Joey Dunlop's accident in Estonia. I guess
after all these years I'd gotten complacent, figured he was incapable of
an accident like this. But, anyone looking for additional info may want
to check out the article from an Irish newspaper that can be found at:
www.g
Anyone responding to the original post--please do it on-list. I'm also
interested in reading the responses.
Phil
I have the Yamaha bag and tank cover (have to have both to make it work)
and don't like it that well.
It velcros onto the cover. In heavy cross-winds, when you need to use
both hands to control the bike, you must remove one hand from the bars to
hold the bag in place so it won't take off in the
Roberto,
First, your message is in no way an abuse of the list. For all of our
frequent silliness here, and some disputes on occasion, most of us would
agree that we're all friends here, even if it's "friends afar" at times.
Your message was appropriate, and heartfelt.
Second, and more importa
Sounds like a mighty low price, depending on just what kind of lift it
is. Any pictures or other descriptions, details?
On Mon, 26 Jun 2000, Andy Perry wrote:
> Sam's Club has a motorcycle/ATV lift for $99, if anyone's interested.
>
On Tue, 20 Jun 2000, Louis Tweed wrote:
> This may spell the end to bike week.
Louis,
I don't take issue with the idea that helmets are a Good Thing, and I
certainly wear one ALL THE TIME just like Henry [:)], but I guess I just
doubt that Bike Week will ever end.
The hard core of Bike Week
Is this a part of the GTS that is common to the FZR? Sounds like it is,
and if so, is this a chronic FZR problem also?
Phil
On Sat, 17 Jun 2000, Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS wrote:
> I just came in from the garage. I replaced the chain and sprockets on the
> GTS. One of our Ironbutters mentioned t
On Sat, 17 Jun 2000, Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS wrote:
> BTW - I believe I'M SA#1.
OhI thought it was Pearsal the Greatbut maybe he's #2?
Phil SA#yet undesignated
Brandon,
It's been a few years since I was able to go to Laguna Seca (BMW pre-GTS
days actually), but the good seats were at that time the general admission
tickets. I don't know about you, but the last thing I want is to be stuck
in one particular seat in a grandstand that can see (sort of) th
On Fri, 16 Jun 2000, Henry wrote:
> I teach motorcycle safety, and I wear one all the time. I
> also wear a full coverage suit, boots and gloves...all the time.
All the time? Geee, Henry, doesn't that make it hard to take a shower??
:)
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