RE: Power Sports Pro
Stephen, Thanks for the help. I actually registered the bike new in 99, but it is a 97 model, and as such is the deep cocktail red of that year. Ta. David
RE: Power Sports Pro
Dave: I'm scheduled to be in Wendover (Northwest London) December 16th-22oh the joys of flying out of Heathrow on the Friday before Christmas!) If you need something hand carried let me know...I can pack and carry on the flight...right next to the Olive Oils Parmesan Cheese you guys pay through the nose for! Shawn Pearsall Lake Image Systems
Power Sports Pro
Dave Evans said: ..PowerSportsPro.com has been mentioned a lot by this group, and their web site claims to have all the parts I need. However, I am in the U.K. Has anyone outside the USA ordered from these guys, and if so can you comment on the cost of shipping, time taken to receive goods, quality of service etc... ..99'T' GTS1000... Dave, I've personally bought quite a bit from them and they're very reasonable and quick. They'll call you if they can't source something you need (as was the case of a few parts I wanted that had been discontinued.) Biggest problem you will have is the 17.5% VAT you'll have to pay when the parts arrive in the UK. The package will come with a bill from HM Customs. Otherwise, it's pretty trivial to ship parts from the states to the UK, and vice-versa. I assume that from your last line that you have a german 1999 GTS1000? Do you realize that the only years that the GTS was imported into the US was 1993 and 1994? Those years were red and blue respectively. Wasn't the 1999 a really deep blue? It's not the same as the US 1994 bike... If you're replacing EVERYTHING, then it doesn't matter. Otherwise, you'll have to spray the new parts to match. Honestly, for the amount of money you're gonna spend, you'd probably still be pounds ahead if you: 1 - took a vacation to the states 2 - bought all of the parts here 3 - forgot to claim them when you returned to the UK Not that I'd advocate failing to pay duties and taxes mind you... Her Royal Highness needs all the money she can get, right? Good luck... Stephen '93 GTS1000A, '00 Valkyrie Interstate
Power Sports Pro
Hi Guys, After dropping my GTS in France this year I have finally got the cash to replace the damaged body work. PowerSportsPro.com has been mentioned a lot by this group, and their web site claims to have all the parts I need. However, I am in the U.K. Has anyone outside the USA ordered from these guys, and if so can you comment on the cost of shipping, time taken to receive goods, quality of service etc... Their prices are just amazing in comparison to my local Yamaha dealer ( no surprise there), but I wonder if there is a catch? If anyone knows of a similar company closer to home, please let me know. There has been a thread about the GTS service manual. The one I have seems to be incomplete, with no data on the TPS or ECU other than a circuit diagram. It has a part number printed on it of 4BH-28197-20. Is there a Part 2 or a whole 'nother book I am missing, and if so what is the part number? Finally, thanks for the help with the TPS settings etc, especially Nick T. I will look to do this work soon, perhaps when I have the new body panels, wing mirror, indicator cluster blah blah blah. Regards, David Evans, 99'T' GTS1000
Re: Power Sports Pro
Hi Dave, The other manual is on part No 4BH-28197-2A I've got it if you need info , just let me know. atb Nick T
Re: Big bore kit- more GTS power
One word...nitrous :) On Wed, 2 Aug 2000, Christopher Caputo wrote: two words .Turbo charged.
Big bore kit- more GTS power
two words .Turbo charged.
Re: Power
Yup rating is at the crank. I had mine dynoed at 5000 miles, got 93 at the rear wheel. A 93 model was at 94.5. Stan -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Power Date: Thursday, June 01, 2000 11:22 PM In a message dated 5/23/00 1:18:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since the RE line says "power" I assume that's the figure you want. The GTS is rated at 100 bhp at the rear wheel, and it seems that the "official" number is pretty close to correct. The rating is taken at the crankshaft, not rear wheel. There are a few reasons why. The first that comes to mind is it is a higher number when measured at the crank compared to rear wheel. No loss of power through the clutch, transmission, chain and sprockets, tire slip, etc. The second is, well, the second half of the first answer..
Re: Power
In a message dated 5/23/00 1:18:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since the RE line says "power" I assume that's the figure you want. The GTS is rated at 100 bhp at the rear wheel, and it seems that the "official" number is pretty close to correct. The rating is taken at the crankshaft, not rear wheel. There are a few reasons why. The first that comes to mind is it is a higher number when measured at the crank compared to rear wheel. No loss of power through the clutch, transmission, chain and sprockets, tire slip, etc. The second is, well, the second half of the first answer..
RE: Power
Michel, I had mine(also a model 94) tested on a power band and it came out with a 110 bhp and 105 Nm. In MOTO 73 I saw recently saw one for sale with a 140 Bhp so tuning it up should be no problem if you think you don't have a nough power. Michel. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: dinsdag 23 mei 2000 19:12 To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: Power Michel, Since the RE line says "power" I assume that's the figure you want. The GTS is rated at 100 bhp at the rear wheel, and it seems that the "official" number is pretty close to correct. As the GTS was being developed, there was a lot of talk that European governments would limit horsepower on bikes, with the limit at 100. Thus, a lot of bikes developed at that time were set to be 100 hp machines, such as the K1100 series bikes. When that "movement" fell away, the manufacturers started to build higher hp bikes again, like the K1200 series BMWs. The FZR was developed in an earlier time, and puts out more total hp, but also is tuned for a very different power band. More power at higher revs. As a sport touring machine, I've always said that the GTS is plenty powerful enough. Any more specs of interest? Phil On Tue, 23 May 2000, Michel Bijl wrote: Can anyone tell me the technical specifications of a 94 dutch GTS ? Much obliged Michel Bijl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Power
Michel, Since the RE line says "power" I assume that's the figure you want. The GTS is rated at 100 bhp at the rear wheel, and it seems that the "official" number is pretty close to correct. As the GTS was being developed, there was a lot of talk that European governments would limit horsepower on bikes, with the limit at 100. Thus, a lot of bikes developed at that time were set to be 100 hp machines, such as the K1100 series bikes. When that "movement" fell away, the manufacturers started to build higher hp bikes again, like the K1200 series BMWs. The FZR was developed in an earlier time, and puts out more total hp, but also is tuned for a very different power band. More power at higher revs. As a sport touring machine, I've always said that the GTS is plenty powerful enough. Any more specs of interest? Phil On Tue, 23 May 2000, Michel Bijl wrote: Can anyone tell me the technical specifications of a 94 dutch GTS ? Much obliged Michel Bijl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Horn Power
Thought the group might be interested in this from the ST group if anyone is thinking about adding a horn to their bike. From: Tim Shevlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ST1100 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ST1100: Electronic Horn Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2000 15:26:03 -0800 To upgrade your stock horn without adding a relay or something that shows, consider an electronic siren of the type found in most auto anti-theft systems. They're made in Taiwan, measure about 3" X 5" and will mount to the front fairing stay with a couple of hose clamps. (non-ABS models, anyway) Wire in parallel with the stock horn which is retained. It beeps or wails depending on how long you lean on the button. Look for one identified as "multi-tone electronic siren", which can be tuned to sound really ugly. Available at Orvac Electronics, Fullerton, Cal., www.orvac.com (714)871-1020 p/n TRC 90-800.$15.95 + tx. Tim Shevlin#1183 There was a follow up message that commented that anything that sounds like a siren is illegal in certain states. Apparently this unit only warbles when the horn button is depressed for more that a couple of seconds. Pretty inexpensive way of getting cagers attention, no? Also, thanks to Brandon for his commentary on my visit to Salt Lake City a few weeks ago. It was a great opportunity to meet both he and Allan and I learned alot visiting Allan's home to see his bike apart. Looking forward to riding with any of you who might venture toward the Seattle area in the coming months. Mike
Re: Horn Power (fluff)
Funny, Tim is a good riding buddy of mine. Good guy to know for mecahnical expertise, but mostly on Hondas. In a message dated 02/08/2000 9:03:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thought the group might be interested in this from the ST group if anyone is thinking about adding a horn to their bike. From: Tim Shevlin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
