Glenn, I'm in Boulder...I'd be happy to meet up sometime...I get my mail
order tires fitted at the local Yamaha shop for about 25 bucks, well worth
it IMO...the blue GTS's are fast ones, but painting yours red will make it
even faster...
Joe.
-----Original Message-----
From: glennmartin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 9:59 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: From Glenn Martin
Looks like my last message went through. Here are some of my thoughts.
Sorry some of them are old, I have been unable to get the messages to send.
I purchased one of the blue (those are the fast ones?) GTS 3 months ago.
Love the bike. Mine does not surge, although it is pretty abrupt right a
throttle beginning. It is very easy to get up on the center stand. I have
not noticed excessive oil consumption. I read a study of oil viscosity
breakdown, here is the link http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/oiltest1.htm.
All oils were not tested, but Mobile 1 came out on top. I have switched to
Mobile 1, with no indication of clutch problems. Got it at WalMart for
$15.00 for 5 quart container. I also examined Walmart oil filters (I am
very picky about oil filters) and they are surprisingly well constructed
although not as tall as OEM and only $1.98. I am using one on the GTS right
now. Since I do not leave the filter on for 2 oil changes I think the filter
will be fine. I have a set of Bridgestone 020 tires to put on. I am trying
to decide if I want to tackle the job. I will keep the group posted about
my impressions. 120/70 front and 170/60 rear. J.C. Whittney has two bead
breakers. A small one for about $35.00 and a very large stand one for
$68.00. Both are much more reasonable than the ones suggested by the group.
If I try it I may just use a big C clamp. Any one try the C clamp to break
the bead? Sorry to ramble here. I have 3 months of thoughts in my head
that I have been unable to send. ARE THERE ANY GTS OWNERS IN DENVER
COLORADO? I would like to meet you if you exist. I missed the ride to Twin
Lakes due to job training.
Over and out finally,
Glenn Martin
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