That's what I thought. But true.

Barry




----- Original Message -----
From: Crisler, Jon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: New GTS


> 2 gigs !!  seems generous !!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Edwards [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 7:00 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: New GTS
>
>
> Just use them as an ISP Jon, though I have worked for them in the distant
> past.
>
> They give you 2 Gig of webspace, which suits me !
>
> Glad you like the bikes. The collection is growing nicely !
>
>
> regards
>
> Barry Edwards
>
> GTS1000 '95
> FJ1200 '90
> YZF1000R '98
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Crisler, Jon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:46 PM
> Subject: Re: New GTS
>
>
> > hey Barry, I was looking at your collection of bikes.  Nice !!
> >
> > One other thing, do you work for BT Internet, or just use them as your
ISP
> ?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Barry Edwards [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 6:42 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: New GTS
> >
> >
> > The Macadam fronts are renown for cupping. They will cup if you look at
> them
> > too long !
> >
> > I wouldn't profess to having first hand knowledge of tyres that do suit
> the
> > GTS, as I've only just got mine, but Dunlop D207's have been great on my
> > FJ's. I believe John Laurenson is keen on the Avon Azaro's so they've
got
> to
> > be worth a try.
> >
> > FWIW, my own tyre dealer told me that his Michelin rep admitted to him
> that
> > there is a recognised design fault in the Macadam fronts that make it
> prone
> > to cupping !
> >
> >
> > Barry Edwards
> >
> > GTS1000 '95
> > FJ1200 '90
> > YZF1000R '98
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Boman, Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 6:39 PM
> > Subject: Re: New GTS
> >
> >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Good luck solving the tire cupping issue.  My GTS had a cupped Macadam
> on
> > it
> > > when I bought 1 1/2 years ago.  I replaced the tire with another
Macadam
> > > within two months of owning it and here, a little over a year and 6K
> miles
> > > later, the tire is cupped again.  I'll be looking at the Michelin
Pilot
> or
> > > another cross-pattern tread tire in the future.  I believe the cupping
> may
> > > be inherent to the GTS.  All comments are welcome.
> > >
> > > Jeff B.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Michael Hahne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:24 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: New GTS
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >   Just got my "new" GTS last Sunday, took it to W. Va. for a week.
Rode
> > > the wheels off it!  Put over 500 miles on it(I had trucked it there-
> > > know better now!). Should have over 1,000 miles on it by next week.
So
> > > far, so good!  It took a little while getting used to it, as I was
> > > accustomed to heavy engine braking from V-twins.  Anyway, I like the
> > > smooth power delivery, and the comfy ergonomics.  I dislike the funky
> > > fuel filler tube, and lack of 6th gear. There is also a gear-like
> > > "whine" from the engine when it's cold, and dissapears after a minute
or
> > > so??   Also, how the hell to do wheelie this thing??!!  The front tire
> > > appears to be cupping a bit, so I'll look into adjusting the front end
> > > camber/alignment?  I was at a CBX rally, and the GTS was definitely a
> > > HIT!  Test rides for many who "always liked that bike/wanted to ride
> > > one".  Anyway, the GTS works well in the tight stuff, and was a treat
on
> > > the commute to work as well.  Thanks to this list for all the
> > > preliminary info, and continuing knowledge and camaraderie!
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Mike Hahne
> > > N. Illinois
> >

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