Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)
The points I have made about the operation of the ABS and Yamaha publishing it in some form are based on similar information published by Yamaha on other electrically operated components on other models. In my opinion, they are consistant as stating the operations of theses components. Three that come to mind would be the V boost on a V Max, they do not fail to mention the cycling of the V Boost system when the key is powered up, the EXUP system also cycles, and is also directly mentioned in printed format, and the power valves used on some current personal water craft engines, have a cleaning cycle where they open and close as the engine is started, or after it is shut off. All of these examples are listed in the service manuals, were covered at update seminars and published in print in the text that was distributed to the attendees (dealership technicians and service managers, generally) and as speculation, I am guessing the owners manuals as well. I did mention that as Terry presented parts of his findings, they were worthy of sales brochure material. I did not mean that his entire description should be listed, however, the feature benefit part would be worthy, and percievable as a value to potential customers. To fixate on the fact that his writings were too technical for a sales brochure is to miss my point. I clearly stated I researched the service manual, and some other information from Yamaha, on the GTS, and there is no refrence to what he says. It would be nice if the ABS did what he said, it would be even better if Yamaha said it did. RSRBOB
Re: ABS cycles (lengthy and technical--delete if not interested)
Three that come to mind would be the V boost on a V Max, they do not fail to mention the cycling of the V Boost system when the key is powered up, the EXUP system also cycles, and is also directly mentioned in printed format, and the power valves used on some current personal water craft engines, have a cleaning cycle where they open and close as the engine is started, or after it is shut off. Are all of these parts listed as being "serviceable?" If not they are then thats why the details are listed. If they are shown as replace only parts it may still be listed for diagnostic purposes. However, the ABS system is not supposed to be a serviceable item on the GTS so all the details are not listed. Like Jay I am interested in your resources. And I am not trying to flame you or hurt your credibility in anyway. But if you are working out of the same service manual we are then you have the same limited resources we do. If you have good resources I have a project I am working on using a Banshee motor in a cromemoly tube frame go-cart and could use some engineering help regarding engine mounts. :) Louis
Re: Women riders (was: ABS cycles (Fluffy now)
Yeah Louis, the women I know who ride are: 1) underage, 2) married (to someone else) or 3) Lesbian. My secretary just bought a 250 Ninja (so she could ride with her Hubby). Bill You might be surprised to know how many woman are into motorcycling. (and how the numbers are growing) I teach a lot of MSF* classes, and there is a wide cross section of women taking the class. Sure, some are into it because of their sigificant others, but many are just a couple of friends who decided to get into it. There are even a lot who sign up on their own, with no encouragement from anyone (in fact, many have DISCOURAGING friends) I've seen straight, gay, young, old, single, attached, thin, fat, black, white women all taking the class. I see more at bike hangout places. I know grandmothers who ride Goldwings, women who ride Iron Butt endurance rides, women who drag knees better than I do. I know women who work on their own bikes, and know more about them than many guys do. I was reviewing some of the MSF* material last night with the woman who runs a local site (yes, SHE runs the site, teaches, etc.) and she told me that she no longer subscribes to 'Motorcylist' magazine. When I asked why not, she said all the articles were male biased. Things were written as: "you guys(and girls) . . ." This is not a "man's sport." And to tell the truth, I'm glad. -K *I'm in California, and I teach CMSP classes, which is our version of the MSF classes. Slightly modified MSF curriculum. == Kelly CashMain: 408-727-5497 Solid Data Systems FAX: 408-727-5496 2945 Oakmead Village Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Santa Clara, CA 95051 www.soliddata.com ==
My GTS is Back!
Hey I got my GTS back and guess what...my rear brake pulsates when you apply it on a strip of loose gravel! OK...so now the fun part, I replaced the sprockets and am now in need of some advice. The Protek front sprocket is a piece of metal...verses the yamaha oem part that is rubber metal (difference?) The DID chain seems long. How do I shorten it...with a chain breaker? Ideas welcomed Shawn P
Re: Windscreen Vent
Yes, I did, It doesn't look as good as I would like but I am satisfy. Just follow the link : http://richard.lanouette.com/PAGES/gtsa.htm It has the +6" clearview shield, Corbin Carbon fiber look leather seat and BMW1100S mirror, and of course the touring handle bars. Richard Kevin Harrington wrote: Sorry to change the thread so suddenly, but wasn't someone going to cut a vent in their windscreen? Did you do it? How well did it work? etc, etc. Inquiring minds want to know! Kev __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com
Re: My GTS is Back!
A while back Mike Coan suggested the rubber was a cushion or vibration damper. This was during our 532 to 530 conversion discussion. I believe he went with the conversion. How much smaller did you go? I think Roger went to a 44 with the same chain length... --- SHAWN PEARSALL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip The Protek front sprocket is a piece of metal...verses the yamaha oem part that is rubber metal (difference?) The DID chain seems long. How do I shorten it...with a chain breaker? Ideas welcomed Shawn P __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com
