RE: first factors
O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might live within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up on the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS with a set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the pressures at around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see all the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put together yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: first factors Greetings I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, K75s, Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been trying to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the same 10 mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my hand better. Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is different then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind screen. Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a dreadful noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a lot of ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the Duck. Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do some maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to a bar just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires soon. Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on back. Turning 14K. As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March 2000 page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have noticed something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse with a short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock up condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to determine real condition. Have read archives on brakes. To wit I had not seen a GTS for several years. I had the bike one week and noticed 2 that weekend. One at Peaks of Otter, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, gas station as I drove by. Then that one and then another at the bottom of Rt 43 in Buchanan where I was at the gas station there. One had soft bags and the other hard bags. I have no bags yet. Both riders were with several other bikes. Hope those that were out that day had a good one. Thought all of this would make things interesting. Will pass on other thoughts about bike later. Ken Swartz
RE: NEW GUY WITH A GTS 1000
Remember folks, when the oil light comes on its simply an "Oil Level" indicator not an oil pressure light. The GTS is prone to burning some oil especially if you're cruising above 5000 RPM consistently so Yamaha has created an oil level warning light instead of the usual pressure light. I've seen this light come on with my bike only 1/4 qt. low while running at 90 + MPH in Utah a few years ago. Simply top it off when you get home and don't worry about it. BTW - Mazda has the same feature on it's RX7. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 8:56 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: NEW GUY WITH A GTS 1000 This is my first message to you GTS guys, so go easy on me. I've read the archives quite a bit and I'd like some suggestions myself. Does anyone have any ideas for installing; 1. a water temp gauge, 2. an oil temp gauge or 3. an oil press. gauge? I had my oil light come on half way across the Mackinaw Bridge. An hour later we figured out that it's a low oil, not pressure indicator, ever since I've been interested in installing a set of gauges. On tires, for my second set I tried the Azaros. Found them to be very heavy in steering effort and the head shake was quite bad. For the third set, I went to BT54s. Very lite steering, no cupping (6500 Miles) and no head shake. Don't know how the BT57s are in comparison. P.S. I also ride them to the edge of the tread (rear), haven't noticed a lack of traction. Thanks - Jim Hoetker - '93, 24,000m, Corbin seat, bar backs, tall shield.
Re: Lands End shirt
Actually Roger...Linda hasn't called anyone else but you man...something to do with wanting a man with an Iron Butt I thought I heard her say. (:^0) Thanks for your help as well hope you enjoy them SP - Original Message - From: Roger Van Santen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 11:44 PM Subject: Re: Lands End shirt Shawn, I want to add my thanks for all the work you've done to ramrod this project. I've received two shirts and I've got two caps on the way. I've been impressed with Linda's attention to our group. Like she's probably done for others, she called several times to let me know the status of the order. Thanks again. Roger -Original Message- From: SHAWN PEARSALL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, February 28, 00 6:45 AM Subject: Re: Lands End shirt Now that I've worn my new shirt (wife wants one too...told her she'd get one after she took her first ride on the bike!) I'm thinking about all the stuff that was put in place in order to get the job done. The list should send a round of thanks to all involved (many of the riders donated time, money (logo layout cost $145) plus their opinions in an open forum (often brutal!) My thanks goes to all those involved infront and behind the scenes. A great group effort by all Grant please contact me off list regarding your shirt also! Shawn P
FW: darwin strikes again
http://www.technolust.net/ninja/FZRincar.jpg Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000
RE: ABS Light Blinking
No, not exactly, it will check that the wheel spin sensors are working though. Best two test are shorting the wires in the test plug in the tail section and running the ABS diag test which pumps both the front and rear brakes while you hold them (ps this will run down the battery if you do it a few times). If it's not strong you may have a H.U. problem. Also find a nice flat straight road and get going a bit over 20mph and slam the rear brake. You should feel the rear pedal pulse quite a bit. If it doesn't and locks up you have a H.U. problem. You can also do this with the front as well, but in case it locks up you need to be ready to let off. Don't know of anyone that has had the front ABS fail to my knowledge (Joe Loss did anyone?) and based on my last service some 8-9 months since the H.U. was replaced I had the brake fluid changed and my mechanic said the rear already had started to look bad (i.e. getting water in it) where the front looked fine. Seems to me the rear is the problem and seems to be more prone to get water in the system. My mechanic is now suggesting replacing the rear brake fluid at least every 6 month or each service whichever comes first. Bob B. -Original Message- From: Rob Chapman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:18 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: ABS Light Blinking Then, is this a simple way to check whether the ABS unit is working?? Serious question. -
Re: ABS Light Blinking
Although there is an electrical test (Bob B. explained). However, I find it far easier to find a smooth, low traction surface (such as the dirt shoulder of a roadway) and simply attempt to lockup a brake at 15 - 20 mph. I don't see too much risk in this for most riders, particularly with the rear (the usual culprit). In a message dated 02/28/2000 9:25:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Then, is this a simple way to check whether the ABS unit is working?
Harley Help!
Harley: As a Yamaha Tech you might be able to help me. I'm stuck in a catch 22 here in good ol Rochester NY. My service tech Brian at Hollink Motorsports (only dealer closest to me) doesn't know squat about the GTS...so he did the usual check of the HU (snow and ice on the ground three weeks ago) HU test worked fine, Yamaha Engineering says the HU is OK...now I would load the damn thing into a trailer and tow it 30 miles because it was OK...the rear wheel has locked for the past 9-10 months...but Brian won't do any work on the bike cause Yami says the test tells you its ok...$42.00 for him to run the HU diagnostics.not a happy camperdo you have a way of communicating internally throughout the dealership network...would you mind convincing Brian of his errors...Inow have to take the bike over to him..againdrag the brake and show the resultant skid mark...then leave the bike. Easy if you work 9-5.as you will see I'm always on the road (VT, NH, CT, and Long Island now til Friday) so dropping off a bike is real tough to docan you offer any advice/assistance? Shawn Pearsall - Original Message - From: Harley Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:39 AM Subject: New GTSer 1st time questions Esteemed Colleagues, I have been "lurking" on this lst for a few weeks whikle trying to decide about a 93 GTS purchase that recently came into my shop on trade. I have received MANY helpful hints and comments from many of you(for which I am SO grateful!), although I was quite "disturbed" to hear/read of the HU problem-which seems to be fairly prevalent, but after a thorough ride and "check" (Thank you , Kevin Hawkins!) have decided to "take the plunge" and buy it. I do have a few questions regarding levers and "lever throws". On the clutch side, it is obviously a hydraulic actuation, therefore no adjustments are possible "up top" near the perch. However, is there something "down under" that can adjust the throw for that since my hands are very small, and I can barely reach the lever from it's resting positio?? In addition, the "catch point" is VERY late, meaning it engages at the very end of the movement, making starting from a stop a bit problematic for me... On the brake side: the brakes work VERY well (see above), BUT the brake lever feels quite "sluggish"- like dragging it through molasses or something. Is this normal (probably not), and I see that the are some "linkage points" that could (or NEED to) be oiled/lubricated to make it more responsive?? Is graphite best, or just WD40, or cable/chain lube?? Perhaps there are after-market levers with an inward "dog-leg" shape that would be able to replace BOTH sides--thus solving both problems??I'm going to check my various sources, but any ideas or suggestions are welcome!! Thanks in advance, and I hope these little "quirks" don't get in the way of my enjoyment of this very special bike. I look forward to swapping info. with all of you. Harley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yee heathens of little faith! GREAT NEWS! - WE WIN! I just had a call from Jordan Cavanaugh at Yamaha. They have obviously been thinking long and hard about this one and they have decided to replace any defective HU free of charge and will reinmburse anyone who has replaced one at their own expense if they provide receipts!!! No warranty required, no proof of maintenance. What you need to do is take the bike into a Yamaha dealer and have them confirm the HU is at fault. Get them to call Jordan Cavanaugh at (714) 761 7435 M-F 8:30 - 5 or 1 800 962 7926 to confirm they are to replce the HU free of charge. Jordan said anyone should feel free to call him and I'd think it might be a good idea if he got a few thankyou calls. Consequently DO NOT SENT ANY BAD PUBLICITY LETTERS TO ANYONE. Yamaha DO care greatly about their customers afterall. I realize that this is not necessarily a permanent long term fix, but I think it is a grand gesture on Yamaha's part and we probably need to futher discuss maintenance issues with them to ensure longevity of the new HU. I'll be out of the office from end of today and back on Tuesday so I'll be out of touch by email for a while. Merry Christmas everyone. Yamaha is the best! Cheers Joe. -- *** * Harley M. Baldwin, Parts/Accessories Manager * Bert's Motorcycle Mall, Azusa, CA. * 1998 VW Golf GL "Siegfried" * 1986 BMW K100 "Der Fliegende Hollander" * BMWMOA,IBMWR * "In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play"- * Friedrich Nietzsche ***
Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona
What is this? I don't understand how a bike could be upside down in the rear corner of a van. On another note: I am leaving for Daytona/Key West/ Pennsacola tomorow morning. Is there going to be a GTS gathering? When, where?? Louis http://www.technolust.net/ninja/FZRincar.jpg
Re: Harley Help! (ABS)
Shawn, After my conversation with Yamaha, it will be unfortunately necessary for you to deal with your local dealer, no matter how bad that dealer. I would recommend calling the fellow Joe Loss found to be helpful: Jordan Cavanaugh (714-761-7435) at Yamaha Customer Service. And keep us apprised of the results. Jay In a message dated 02/29/2000 6:43:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm stuck in a catch 22 here in good ol Rochester NY.
RE: ABS Light Blinking
There were a few reported front and rear brake failures. Mostly rear only. Joe. -Original Message- From: Burton, Bob [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:02 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: ABS Light Blinking No, not exactly, it will check that the wheel spin sensors are working though. Best two test are shorting the wires in the test plug in the tail section and running the ABS diag test which pumps both the front and rear brakes while you hold them (ps this will run down the battery if you do it a few times). If it's not strong you may have a H.U. problem. Also find a nice flat straight road and get going a bit over 20mph and slam the rear brake. You should feel the rear pedal pulse quite a bit. If it doesn't and locks up you have a H.U. problem. You can also do this with the front as well, but in case it locks up you need to be ready to let off. Don't know of anyone that has had the front ABS fail to my knowledge (Joe Loss did anyone?) and based on my last service some 8-9 months since the H.U. was replaced I had the brake fluid changed and my mechanic said the rear already had started to look bad (i.e. getting water in it) where the front looked fine. Seems to me the rear is the problem and seems to be more prone to get water in the system. My mechanic is now suggesting replacing the rear brake fluid at least every 6 month or each service whichever comes first. Bob B. -Original Message- From: Rob Chapman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:18 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: ABS Light Blinking Then, is this a simple way to check whether the ABS unit is working?? Serious question. -
Heli Bars for Sale
Mail*Link¨ SMTP Heli Bars for Sale After having ridden many different CBR's last summer, my body got used to a lower handlebar position and I decided that I would put the original bars back on my bike and see what happenedwell, it obviously went great! The bike is so much better, for me now, with the stock bars on (gee...will that help or hinder the sale of my Heli-Bars?) Anyway, my Heli-Bars are for saleplease e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you are intested!
RE: Harley Help! (ABS)
In defense of the Yamaha technician, I believe the static (electronic) test was the only available one to him at the time since the roads were snow covered. You're going to have to make the bike available to him when the malfunction can properly demonstrated. Besides.stop working so hard!! Enjoy life! No one ever said on their deathbed (or in a flying minivan) "I sure wish I could have worked more hours!" :^) Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 10:22 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Harley Help! (ABS) Shawn, After my conversation with Yamaha, it will be unfortunately necessary for you to deal with your local dealer, no matter how bad that dealer. I would recommend calling the fellow Joe Loss found to be helpful: Jordan Cavanaugh (714-761-7435) at Yamaha Customer Service. And keep us apprised of the results. Jay In a message dated 02/29/2000 6:43:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm stuck in a catch 22 here in good ol Rochester NY.
RE: ABS Light Blinking
Kevin, the SB site lists either the SB8125 or the longer SB8125L speedbleeders for Yamaha. I'm inclined to go for the longer one. Do you recall if they're the right ones for the GTS. Joe. -Original Message- From: Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:19 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: ABS Light Blinking This is done easily with Speedbleeders! http://www.speedbleeder.com Actually, 6 months can be a little overkill but considering the cost of a new HU it's money in the bank. I'll just keep an eye on the color of the brake fluid and probably stick to once a year changes. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Burton, Bob [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 9:02 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: ABS Light Blinking My mechanic is now suggesting replacing the rear brake fluid at least every 6 month or each service whichever comes first. Bob B.
NHTSA
Greetings from the frozen north! Hello Group. I'm visiting the west coast on business this week. I arrived yesterday and am already missing Calgary. Hopefully it will be only a short time before the cover comes off and the battery goes back in. I'm excited about the prospect of 3 GTS in Calgary this summer and hope we can hook up. I plan to be around much more and hopefully Grant will show me some of his favorite roads. Anyways... I tried to fill out the NHTSA form and to no avail. It seems the requirement for state and zip foul the form so I can not provide accurate details of my Canadian existence. Grant, did you have any luck with this? Can you give me a hand. Jason Crowley Dixon Cable Laying Co., Ltd. Calgary 1-877-203-2530 P (403) 203-2530 F (403) 203-2535 C (403) 371-4798 Vancouver 1-877-940-8817 P (604) 940-8817 F (604) 940-8827
RE: ABS Light Blinking
Yes, get the SB8125L for longer nipples! Longer nipples are good! :^) I've always just called the person at Speedbleeders in the evening. He's very friendly and can tell you exactly which one is for your bike. I faxed an order once and his wife missed the "L" part! Just call him. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Loss, Joe [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:07 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: ABS Light Blinking Kevin, the SB site lists either the SB8125 or the longer SB8125L speedbleeders for Yamaha. I'm inclined to go for the longer one. Do you recall if they're the right ones for the GTS. Joe. -Original Message- From: Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:19 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: ABS Light Blinking This is done easily with Speedbleeders! http://www.speedbleeder.com Actually, 6 months can be a little overkill but considering the cost of a new HU it's money in the bank. I'll just keep an eye on the color of the brake fluid and probably stick to once a year changes. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Burton, Bob [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 9:02 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:RE: ABS Light Blinking My mechanic is now suggesting replacing the rear brake fluid at least every 6 month or each service whichever comes first. Bob B.
RE: Harley Help! (ABS)
This brings up a good point. Does anyone know a quick way to MAKE the HU fail (that wouldn't reek of sabatoge). If you remember, I repaired my own HU a while back, now cannot take advantage of the replacement offer till it fails again, even though I know I've got pitted parts inside. Ho-hum. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:01 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: Harley Help! (ABS) In defense of the Yamaha technician, I believe the static (electronic) test was the only available one to him at the time since the roads were snow covered. You're going to have to make the bike available to him when the malfunction can properly demonstrated. Besides.stop working so hard!! Enjoy life! No one ever said on their deathbed (or in a flying minivan) "I sure wish I could have worked more hours!" :^)
Tire Choice
Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike - Original Message - From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:13 AM Subject: RE: first factors O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might live within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up on the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS with a set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the pressures at around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see all the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put together yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: first factors Greetings I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, K75s, Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been trying to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the same 10 mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my hand better. Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is different then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind screen. Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a dreadful noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a lot of ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the Duck. Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do some maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to a bar just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires soon. Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on back. Turning 14K. As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March 2000 page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have noticed something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse with a short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock up condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to determine real condition. Have read archives on brakes. To wit I had not seen a GTS for several years. I had the bike one week and noticed 2 that weekend. One at Peaks of Otter, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, gas station as I drove by. Then that one and then another at the bottom of Rt 43 in Buchanan where I was at the gas station there. One had soft bags and the other hard bags. I have no bags yet. Both riders were with several other bikes. Hope those that were out that day had a good one. Thought all of this would make things interesting. Will pass on other thoughts about bike later. Ken Swartz
RE: Tire Choice
I have had the Macadams for about 1500 miles now... Really like them, BUT I do not have anything else to compare to. I put them on as soon as I bought the bike then summer was over. I did ride for a while last night! Got to love an early spring in Minnesota. -Original Message- From: Michael Esfeld [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:12 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Tire Choice Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike - Original Message - From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:13 AM Subject: RE: first factors O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might live within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up on the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS with a set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the pressures at around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see all the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put together yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: first factors Greetings I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, K75s, Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been trying to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the same 10 mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my hand better. Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is different then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind screen. Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a dreadful noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a lot of ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the Duck. Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do some maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to a bar just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires soon. Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on back. Turning 14K. As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March 2000 page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have noticed something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse with a short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock up condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to determine real condition. Have read archives on brakes. To wit I had not seen a GTS for several years. I had the bike one week and noticed 2 that weekend. One at Peaks of Otter, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, gas station as I drove by. Then that one and then another at the bottom of Rt 43 in Buchanan where I was at the gas station there. One had soft bags and the other hard bags. I have no bags yet. Both riders were with several other bikes. Hope those that were out that day had a good one. Thought all of this would make things interesting. Will pass on other thoughts about bike later. Ken Swartz
Re: Tire Choice
Try the Metzler MEZ4's, or the Pirrelli GTS tires. (same thing I think.) I really really like the MEZ4's. I have an Azaro rear on right now and it doesn't give the confidence that my Z4's did. I have a set of Z4's ready for when I get back from Daytona. Louis P.S. I haven't tried the Bridgestones or the Michelins. I have tried the Dunlops though and they weren't very good either. (204/205's) Be sure to do the 120/70 front tire swap. n Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:11:41 -0500 (EST) "Michael Esfeld" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
RE: Tire Choice
I've had two sets of the BT-57's and now about halfway through a set of the Pirelli GTS tires. So far I like the Pirelli's better, they have great grip and are not "burning" the sides off like the BT57's do after a while. I'm getting better overall wear and no noticeable cupping yet, where the BT57's would be showing the signs by now. Mileage should be as good if not better than the BT57's from indications so far. This set is 120/70 and 170/60 and best setup I've had yet, but as noted it is a preference thing. Anything is better than the stock 202's. The real test for the Pirelli's will be in April when we head to N.Ga. and up to Deal's Gap for the annual spring trip. That's where the BT57's would get rather cooked. Bob B.
Re: Harley Help!
Harley, I had the same problem as you do with the clutch lever. Why didn't they make it adjustable like the brake lever? The fix is to pull the lever out and shorten the plunger rod about 1/10". Be sure to sand down the new end to match it's origional shape. Worked for me. Jim Hoetker SHAWN PEARSALL wrote: Harley: As a Yamaha Tech you might be able to help me. I'm stuck in a catch 22 here in good ol Rochester NY. My service tech Brian at Hollink Motorsports (only dealer closest to me) doesn't know squat about the GTS...so he did the usual check of the HU (snow and ice on the ground three weeks ago) HU test worked fine, Yamaha Engineering says the HU is OK...now I would load the damn thing into a trailer and tow it 30 miles because it was OK...the rear wheel has locked for the past 9-10 months...but Brian won't do any work on the bike cause Yami says the test tells you its ok...$42.00 for him to run the HU diagnostics.not a happy camperdo you have a way of communicating internally throughout the dealership network...would you mind convincing Brian of his errors...Inow have to take the bike over to him..againdrag the brake and show the resultant skid mark...then leave the bike. Easy if you work 9-5.as you will see I'm always on the road (VT, NH, CT, and Long Island now til Friday) so dropping off a bike is real tough to docan you offer any advice/assistance? Shawn Pearsall - Original Message - From: Harley Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:39 AM Subject: New GTSer 1st time questions Esteemed Colleagues, I have been "lurking" on this lst for a few weeks whikle trying to decide about a 93 GTS purchase that recently came into my shop on trade. I have received MANY helpful hints and comments from many of you(for which I am SO grateful!), although I was quite "disturbed" to hear/read of the HU problem-which seems to be fairly prevalent, but after a thorough ride and "check" (Thank you , Kevin Hawkins!) have decided to "take the plunge" and buy it. I do have a few questions regarding levers and "lever throws". On the clutch side, it is obviously a hydraulic actuation, therefore no adjustments are possible "up top" near the perch. However, is there something "down under" that can adjust the throw for that since my hands are very small, and I can barely reach the lever from it's resting positio?? In addition, the "catch point" is VERY late, meaning it engages at the very end of the movement, making starting from a stop a bit problematic for me... On the brake side: the brakes work VERY well (see above), BUT the brake lever feels quite "sluggish"- like dragging it through molasses or something. Is this normal (probably not), and I see that the are some "linkage points" that could (or NEED to) be oiled/lubricated to make it more responsive?? Is graphite best, or just WD40, or cable/chain lube?? Perhaps there are after-market levers with an inward "dog-leg" shape that would be able to replace BOTH sides--thus solving both problems??I'm going to check my various sources, but any ideas or suggestions are welcome!! Thanks in advance, and I hope these little "quirks" don't get in the way of my enjoyment of this very special bike. I look forward to swapping info. with all of you. Harley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yee heathens of little faith! GREAT NEWS! - WE WIN! I just had a call from Jordan Cavanaugh at Yamaha. They have obviously been thinking long and hard about this one and they have decided to replace any defective HU free of charge and will reinmburse anyone who has replaced one at their own expense if they provide receipts!!! No warranty required, no proof of maintenance. What you need to do is take the bike into a Yamaha dealer and have them confirm the HU is at fault. Get them to call Jordan Cavanaugh at (714) 761 7435 M-F 8:30 - 5 or 1 800 962 7926 to confirm they are to replce the HU free of charge. Jordan said anyone should feel free to call him and I'd think it might be a good idea if he got a few thankyou calls. Consequently DO NOT SENT ANY BAD PUBLICITY LETTERS TO ANYONE. Yamaha DO care greatly about their customers afterall. I realize that this is not necessarily a permanent long term fix, but I think it is a grand gesture on Yamaha's part and we probably need to futher discuss maintenance issues with them to ensure longevity of the new HU. I'll be out of the office from end of today and back on Tuesday so I'll be out of touch by email for a while. Merry Christmas everyone. Yamaha is the best! Cheers Joe. -- *** * Harley M. Baldwin, Parts/Accessories Manager * Bert's Motorcycle Mall, Azusa, CA. * 1998 VW Golf GL
Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona
- Original Message - From: "Louis Tweed" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 9:54 AM Subject: Re: FW: darwin strikes again/Daytona What is this? I don't understand how a bike could be upside down in the rear corner of a van. On another note: I am leaving for Daytona/Key West/ Pennsacola tomorow morning. Is there going to be a GTS gathering? When, where?? Louis "SOMEBODY" can almost always be got in touch with at the Yamaha tent--we could steal some boardspace on the Royal Barge board or you can try my cell phone number. We can try to shoot for the last Saturday, or when ever you can make it.
Re: Tire Choice
I like the Macadams--a good compromise of value and grip for me. Been able to grind the right peg with real consistancy on my "cloverleafs" (off-ramps), just wish we had more that turned left! I use the 120/180 combo with high pressures. I have some Avons now--I'm just fickle that way... - Original Message - From: "Michael Esfeld" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:11 PM Subject: Tire Choice Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike
many ideas
Well, it seems that there sure is a lot of ideas and information on things I was looking for. It will give me a lot of things to consider and read up on. Thanks a bunch. There's one thing that I did on my bike one snowed in weekend. I've never had a sport bike that you could see your sides and to the rear without seeing most of your arms. Fish eyes and handle bar types I have tried and had some success on various bikes. So I took a block of 1.5 inch thick slab of left over wood and carved them to mount the mirrors on. It has helped. Looks real goofy but it has given me a starting point. They now need to have more of an angle back. Have noticed the extended neck job of a set on a web site. Would like to know of any real successful mods or replacements that anybody has found. I want an accurate view so I can detect that smokey if need be. Especialy that self appointed road rage cager that thinks you need to be tail gated. Ken S
Re: many ideas
Ken Go to your BMW motorcycle dealer and buy yourself a set of mirrors of a R1100RS you will be surprise at the results. It is what YAMAHA should have done to in the beginning, or are you fluffing? Have a nice day Raul R Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] 93 GTS
