I'm in Denver. Let me know if you want to get a ride
in.
-ts
--- "Loss, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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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