Re: The list?
It makes no difference to me which way we go, I'm simply happy my computer's up and running again. I've had the week from hell with electrons, the Gov.. ought to tar and feather Bill Gates and burn down Microsoft.they are micro and we must be soft for buying their products. Thank God Yamaha makes the GTS and not Microsoft, no one needs a bike going down the road and all of a sudden it crashes :-)) George the flexible ___ Why pay for something you could get for free? NetZero provides FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
List future
Hey all, During the extended downtime of the Elektro-based GTS list, I brought the GTS list up on a site called www.egroups.com, a free group hosting facility. I've solicited the opinions of the group members I could reach and have considered the two options. I have decided to move the list to the eGroups site. Some of the reasons for this choice are: Automatic removal of MIME encoded stuff. Much easier list management for me. :-) Group file sharing space Group shared calendar (good for organizing GTS rides) A chat room Easy to access archives A page for web links folks would like to share to the group I have asked Charlie, the admin of Elektro, to configure the mail alias, gts-1000@elektro, to reply to messages with a statement informing folks of the list change. Please share this information with your friends who are missing from our group. I would like to personally thank Charlie Smith for his willingness to host our list out of the kindness of his heart. For those who don't know him, Charlie is a long time motorcyclist and a good friend. Here are the egroups e-mail commands: To join gts1000: Send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe from a group: Send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Put your email message delivery on hold for a group: Send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change your subscription to daily digest mode: Send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change your subscription to individual emails: Send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also, your account can be managed via the web at www.egroups.com, if you so choose. For those who choose not to, simply send me a direct e-mail explaining what you need done and I'll manually change your subscription status for you. For those of us to maintain GTS related web-pages, could you please either retain the link to www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/gtsmail.html (which is updated now) or refer to the new list address. Thank you for your time and patience. All the best, Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
Re: List future
I'm on a list at the eGroups (for Ducati's MH900e). The list works well, they have a space for uploading of photos and even setting up calendar events. It could prove useful for sharing and meeting. The downside is they put ads in your emails. So far, it hasn't taken up much space. It's also easy to go find an old email or for a new-comer to check out previous emails to avoid restarting long strings. Probably would be most helpful if people made an effort to be sure subject headings are accurate and updated. See ya there! Jay In a message dated 11/17/00 8:49:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have decided to move the list to the eGroups site. Orange County, California Park Ranger R-115 1993-1998
The list?
Did I miss something? Has the list been down, or have I been unsubbed? I haven't received any posts for over a week. Roger Van Santen
Re: The list?
Yeah Roger, you missed the big crash. Mike couldn't get ahold of the the list admin, so he restarted everyone on a new list server - Egroups. Now Electro list is back up and we are trying to decide to stay or go back. See this message from earlier today. -- Dave Biasotti // Fremont, CA Hey all, I finally heard back from the administrator of the elektro gts list. He was away in europe when a disk failed in the server. He is repairing the server and will have it back in a day or so. He is designing the box so that it will not die again due to a single disk failure and he is designating some local administrators to fix the server should it fail while he is traveling again. So, I put it to you, do we keep the egroups list or go back to the elektro list. We need to come to a consensus soon. Take care, Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html -- eGroups Sponsor -~-~ eLerts It's Easy. It's Fun. Best of All, it's Free! http://click.egroups.com/1/9699/1/_/_/_/974384472/ -_- Roger Van Santen wrote: Did I miss something? Has the list been down, or have I been unsubbed? I haven't received any posts for over a week. Roger Van Santen
Re: List Stuff, HTML, ETC.
Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Brandon--I got 4 of these too--I guess you get what you pay for... FL Kev --- brandon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin Harrington wrote: Hey guys, Has anyone else been getting multiple copies of the same message, or is it just yahoo ME? Nope. Just you. :^) Brandon __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
List Stuff, HTML, ETC.
Hey guys, Has anyone else been getting multiple copies of the same message, or is it just yahoo ME? Also, I seem to be getting messages out of sync--I see someone's response with the original before the original--I assume this must be a yahoo thing... HTML--Chase, as annoying as the HTML stuff is, we have been down this road and it is something these guy's networks are inserting--they swear the checkboxes are plain text. I think there are a couple of network admins on the list and we just can't seem to solve it... FL Kev __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
Re: List Stuff, HTML, ETC.
Kevin Harrington wrote: Hey guys, Has anyone else been getting multiple copies of the same message, or is it just yahoo ME? Nope. Just you. :^) Brandon
sorry Jay (and list)
Dang. One of these days I'll learn to read all my messages before I start replying. I basically just clogged the list to make the same point Jay already had. Apologies. On Tue, 31 Oct 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It varies depending upon the speed. And particularly the rate of deceleration. The more extreme the braking, the less the back end does. At the racetrack Snip
Private mail for Jim Guss (sorry, can't reach him off list)
Hi Jim, looks like I can't get through to your new email, my messages get returned every time. Just a quick line to let you know that Helis arrived today in perfect shape, unfortunately out of bank's working hours. Will get da money transferred first thing Monday morning. Hey, my morning is some eight hours ahead of yours! Thanks for your trust. You won't be let down Happy riding, Roberto.
Amsoil Off list Please
Please contact me off list with pricing and availability of Amsoil Oil and Synthetic Transmission Fluids Shawn Pearsall
Re: newbie to list and bike covers
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine is manufactured by Dow Canvas 4230 Clipper it's a Number 125 Touring/Full Dress. I And no neither of them are canvas, it is made of some kind of nylon (?). I have a Dow cover albeit its a lightweight version and its made of polyester. (Parachute type stuff.) Its red and gray and goes great with the bikes colors but you can't put it on while the bikes hot. It is very portable however, I usually take it on trips to cover in the evenings or at the grocery stores. It was pretty inexpensive too. I think I ordered thru Chapporal(sp), around $30 I think. Oh, and welcome to the list! Keep your head low and you won't take anything directly to the face! ;^) Brandon
newbie to list and bike covers
Greetings everyone. My name is Doug McIntosh and I am the proud, new owner of a 1993 GTS. I live in Austin, Texas, and I've been riding my old bike, a 1985 Honda Magna V65, all over the US and Canada over the last four years. It was this touring (and riding my friend's '92 FJ1200A through the mountains of Colorado)that made me realize I needed a different bike. So, here I am, and I must say I've never seen or ridden anything like our beloved GTS. So, I look forward to seeing what happens on the list as well as meeting some of you on my "weekend" rides.. So, with basic introductions out of the way, I pose a question to you all: Does anyone have any suggestions about makes and SIZES for a bike cover? I'm not sure what size might work best. Thanks and Cheers, Doug '93 GTS 1000A '85 Magna V65 "Bonecrusher" Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: newbie to list and bike covers
Congrats on your new purchase Doug and welcome to the list. You will find we are friendly bunch, but you will have to wait and earn your S/A#. That being Smart Ass #. As for the cover, I purchased a generic cover, but I did go out to the garage for some info. Mine is manufactured by Dow Canvas 4230 Clipper Drive Manitowac, Wisconsin 54220. Ph# 1-800-558-7755. The tag say's it's a Number 125 Touring/Full Dress. I have the same brand cover for my Venture as well, albeit a different size. And no neither of them are canvas, it is made of some kind of nylon (?). I have seen these covers at most bike shops I have visited. Grant Gall S/A#10 - just so you know! Douglass McIntosh wrote: Greetings everyone. My name is Doug McIntosh and I am the proud, new owner of a 1993 GTS. I live in Austin, Texas, and I've been riding my old bike, a 1985 Honda Magna V65, all over the US and Canada over the last four years. It was this touring (and riding my friend's '92 FJ1200A through the mountains of Colorado)that made me realize I needed a different bike. So, here I am, and I must say I've never seen or ridden anything like our beloved GTS. So, I look forward to seeing what happens on the list as well as meeting some of you on my "weekend" rides.. So, with basic introductions out of the way, I pose a question to you all: Does anyone have any suggestions about makes and SIZES for a bike cover? I'm not sure what size might work best. Thanks and Cheers, Doug '93 GTS 1000A '85 Magna V65 "Bonecrusher" Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: newbie to list and bike covers
Hi Doug welcome to the list , i'am fairly new to the list my self and live in bristol , UK. Its a goldmine of information from those who know ,and i have had some great replies to questions asked . I would like to come to USA one day and meet up with some fellow GTS owners as their doesn't seem to be many in the UK , i've only met three other owners so far. You will find some interesting mods on the list if you search back a bit ,as well as some after market parts to improve your bike , ie ( heli bars ) i'd never heard of them before i joined the list , i'll probably get some. atb Nick T
RE: Windshield question to the List
Whaz up buckaroo? Sorry for the late reply! Started a new job and went on vacation to the beach last week. I've got a windshield (brand new OEM) on the shelf in my garage equipped with the BMW deflector. Depending on your height and whether you have a Corbin seat, this setup can put your helmet in clear air. Look at http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy/gtsmods.html to see a few pics of the setup. Roger Van Santen used this setup for the Iron Butt Rally this past year I believe. He could probably offer input on it's effectiveness. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: John Laurenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:51 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
Re: Windshield question to the List
If you are brave, no, make that !BRAVE!, you can remove that fine scratching with a heat-gun or a torch--I don't recommend the torch and only cautiously recommend the heat gun. Lexan (polycarbonate) is easier that Plexi, but the Clearview is Plexi (acrylic). Exhaust all these other alternatives first!!! Fl Kev --- Adam Altman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard bad things about pledge--not good for use in sun. The UV rays can be harmful and yellow the built-up wax. Try Plexus instead. Desinged for outdoor (boat) use, and really kicks butt. IMHO. PLexus can be got at Chaparral and dennis kirk, if not at your local shop. adam Paul Koontz wrote: Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
Newbee to the list:
Folks: As most of you veterans can tell, I've been quite busy, so my time on line has greatly diminished (that's good for those who usually get a ration of smart ass remarks from me ;) ) I met with Stan Jon on a recent trip...where we rode into Parry Sound on the "normal" sport bike rally weekend. Thomas O'brian rode up the same day and we all discovered simultaneously that the rally was shifted to the 2nd weekend of July (a first...since even the Parry Sound Information booth welcomed the bikers on July 1st!) Rain showers (and partially slim tires) kept me from meeting with Thomas, but dinner with Stan Jon was "eventful" and fun!. But to keep this short, I did hit the rally the following weekend. (have pictures to prove it!) Met one new GTS owner...gave him the crash course on GTS upgrades in about 5 minutes (I must have seemed like I was a GTS drone.blah blah blah...) He's interested in the GTS list and in ordering an MRA. When you see him sign up, please extend your global welcomes Keep in touch Shawn Pearsall -Original Message- From: Dennis Gingerich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: windshield Hi Shawn How are you doing. It's Dennis. We met at the sports bike rally. Hey I'm still keen to get one of those nifty windshields like yours. Let me know how I can get one when you get a chance would you. I would really appreciate it. thanks Dennis Gingerich
Re: Windshield question to the List
I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
RE: Windshield question to the List
Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
Re: Windshield question to the List
In a message dated 7/13/00 10:55:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up Here are my opinions of the 3 screens that I have. Keep in mind that I'm 5'10", so your mileage may vary. Stock - Puts the windblast at faceshield level and is extremely loud. MRA - this is the one on Kevin's page. It puts the wind just below my helmet. If I lift my head up an inch it puts me completely out of the turbulence and is very quiet. In my normal riding position it's so-so. Clearview +4 - The quietest of the bunch. Takes my whole upper body out of the airstream except for a little bit on the outside of my arms and shoulders. I use the MRA in the summer and the Clearview when it gets cold. Fred Grefe Manassas, Va
Re: Windshield question to the List
hawke, I don't think there is such animal (quietest shield) for our bike. I've tried 3 different types with no stellar results. I also rode I friend's GTS who had the deflector on his stock windshield and liked it. It did make a difference with wind noise, it seemed to place the air over my helmet making it quitter. I run the German MRA?? I think, looks way cool and does a reasonable job at wind deflection. George 5'11'' - Original Message - From: John Laurenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___
Re: Windshield question to the List
I've heard bad things about pledge--not good for use in sun. The UV rays can be harmful and yellow the built-up wax. Try Plexus instead. Desinged for outdoor (boat) use, and really kicks butt. IMHO. PLexus can be got at Chaparral and dennis kirk, if not at your local shop. adam Paul Koontz wrote: Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
New List member (NON TECH CONTENT, SOCIAL IN NATURE)
I met two GTS'ers by happen stance last week while cruising N Ga and Deal's Gap. One was a list member already, the other was not. I invited the new one to join the list, so he should be subscribing soon. His name is Greg, and has a 93 (imagine that). He is the original owner, and bought it new in 94. He is a great guy who loves his GTS, and, in general, just loves life. Please extend the usual warm welcomes to him. Thanks, RSRBOB
Sam's Club Shopping List
Folksget to Sam's real quick. I purchased a Larin 1500 pound mobile bike rack at $99.50 from Sam's Club...this is the same unit selling for $160 on Ebay plus $65 shipping...I bought two incase a friend wants one later...$229 at CompAccessories Also they have the Coleman Rain suit...like $49.95...I've had one since 98...awesome dry suit...very good quality excellent pricecheck them out if you are near a Sam's Club... Shawn P
Minnesota Sport/Sport Touring E-Mail List
I just created a new e-mail list for Minnesota sport and sport touring motorcyclists. To subscribe to the list go to: http://www.egroups.com/group/MN-Sportbike The e-mail list was created by the Minnesota HSTA to help Minnesota sport and sport touring riders get the most out of motorcycling in and around Minnesota. It is an un-moderated list, which will hopefully promote fast, safe riding in the state of Minnesota. Ray __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Test of new e-mail address for GTS list
Mike, My e-mail address has changed from [EMAIL PROTECTED] to [EMAIL PROTECTED] which might be displayed as... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please cancel my old subscription to the GTS1000 list and add my new address to the list. Thanks, Trent Ryan
Suggestion, Create a second list
Why doesn't someone that is interested create a second list, a trivia list of sorts, that could be a forum for idle banter and motorcycle related info that is not directly GTS? Then, those interested in social affairs have an appropriate place to meet and exchange. I know of what you speak. There have been times when I've been frustrated by the banter on here, generating the volume of mail. But it's worse on other lists. The Vmax list broke into two lists, and that's caused more problems than it's solved. Now some belong to one list, some bleong to the other, and some belong to both so we can see everything. Why? People wind up posting tech info/questions to BOTH lists. To not be on one list would be to miss some tech stuff. And then there's the extra duplication of messages: Some prople post the same question to both lists, so you wind up seeing the message threads twice. Considering how little traffic we're getting these days, I'm happy to have one list, stay in digest mode, and scroll through one message a day. -K == 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 ==
Re: GTS interchange parts list?
If you need a front wheel, rear wheel, front arm parts, or that oil-window cover, check out the sidecar builders. These original parts are not found on mine GTS, so they must be somewhere. http://www.side-bike.de/ http://www.gvd.dk/sidepower/ http://www.wbm.nl/index.html , [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Dreuning The Netherlands GTS/Mega Comete sidecar; 2WS, 1WD with 185-50-R14 tyres on the wheels and a front arm on the wrong side ;-) Dan Neuman wrote: Hello All, It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than pristine condition. Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? Thanks, Daniel SF CA
Re: second list fluff
BTW, I know exactly where you live. Cumming.
Suggestion, Create a second list
Why doesn't someone that is interested create a second list, a trivia list of sorts, that could be a forum for idle banter and motorcycle related info that is not directly GTS? Then, those interested in social affairs have an appropriate place to meet and exchange.
Re: Suggestion, Create a second list
Although I have never visited the Yahoo GTS chat room, I would assume this is where idle chat should take place. Grant Gall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why doesn't someone that is interested create a second list, a trivia list of sorts, that could be a forum for idle banter and motorcycle related info that is not directly GTS? Then, those interested in social affairs have an appropriate place to meet and exchange.
Re: Suggestion, Create a second list
As long as we keep subject headings accurate, with the word "fluff" when appropriate, this list seems pretty good to me. If you've been on any other list, you know that this one stays on topic and has far less traffic than most. It's the only one I can stand getting in other than digest form. In a message dated 03/21/2000 7:27:54 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why doesn't someone that is interested create a second list, a trivia list of sorts, that could be a forum for idle banter and motorcycle related info that is not directly GTS?
Re: second list fluff
I would have to agree with Jay I am on 2 other email lists for my other bikes. The TDM list isn't bad about the same. But for some reason the R1 list is just full of fluff and ego bashing arguments. I would have to say we've got a good thing going here ! Darren
Re: second list fluff
One more vote to not create another list. Yes, we get some amount of fluff, but yes, it is usually identified. As for traffic levels on the list, this one is pretty light. So much so that I often leave town for a few days without unsubscribing, knowing that my inbox will handle it. Try that on any other moto-list, without being in digest. I subscribed to the Ducati list right after I bought the 900 CR, and was planning to do it in digest. When I subscribed I was busy and had to run to a meeting, so left it in non-digest until I got back. One hour later I had 135 new messages, virtually all from the Duc list. I unsubbed instantly and have never gone back--I don't have time to sort through a digest as big as that, and certainly don't want it in real time. This list has gradually gotten better at using fluff indicators, or, at a minimum, a clear RE line. As long as that's the case, no problem. I'll admit I don't open everything on this list. Phil
GTS interchange parts list?
Hello All, It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than pristine condition. Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? Thanks, Daniel SF CA
Fluff : interchange parts list?
The GTS parts are so valuable, I keep mine locked in a vault ;-) Richard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Neuman Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 12:40 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: GTS interchange parts list? Hello All, It looks like I might actually own a GTS in the near future. The problem is, is that it will probably be bought at a salvage auction in less than pristine condition. Here's my question. Is there a list somewhere out there of what parts the GTS shares with other bikes?? I belive that its engine is based on the FZR1000 engine of the same year?? Does anybody know how much of it is the same?? Does the GTS share any other parts with other Yamaha's?? Thanks, Daniel SF CA
Re: second list fluff
Gentlemen, I was not attempting to compare our list with other lists. I am terribly confident that the fluff on any given list is proportionate to the number of units sold/subscribers to the list. That having been said, does it change the fact that the original intent of the list was GTS content, not unrelated personal information? We may be better at self regulation, but does that mean there is not room for improvement? If fluff is what keeps this list alive, then, it should be identified as such.
Re: second list fluff
Well, perhaps not fluff, but personalities are a large part of at least my enjoyment of this list. There is so much cut and dried technical information to be shared. The pleasure of motorcycle riding can bleed over into other aspects and I don't mind. Just so long as it's identified. The complication of a second list, however, would be much more of a nuisance me thinks. In a message dated 03/21/2000 5:35:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If fluff is what keeps this list alive, then, it should be identified as such.
RE: New to List (fluff)
Welcome to the list Mike. Next GTS gathering in MAUI ! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 1:08 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: New to List Re: abs light blinking Hello Everybody, Just wanted to drop a note and say Hi to you fellow gts owners! I just purchased a used new 93 gts 1000 with 1300 miles on it. Bought the bike from a friend in California and shipped it on the slow boat from California to my home in Maui. Looking forward to touring around the island on my new mojocycle. My ABS light blinks once in a while my friend had the Yamaha shop check out the ABS braking system and it is fine. He was told that a sensor malfunctions once in a while but in my case it doesn't hinder the ABS. Mike
RE: New to List Re: abs light blinking
Hello Everybody, Just wanted to drop a note and say Hi to you fellow gts Mike Welcome Mike. I hope you like it here. Just keep your sense of humor with you. We can get a little winter-crazy from time to time. I realize you don't have that problem, but then it is unlikely that most of us will run out of new riding roads in the near future, whereas you might! Henry S. Winokur '94 GTS 1000 AMA Lifer, MRF, MSF/MD MSP Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD
New to List Re: abs light blinking
Hello Everybody, Just wanted to drop a note and say Hi to you fellow gts owners! I just purchased a used new 93 gts 1000 with 1300 miles on it. Bought the bike from a friend in California and shipped it on the slow boat from California to my home in Maui. Looking forward to touring around the island on my new mojocycle. My ABS light blinks once in a while my friend had the Yamaha shop check out the ABS braking system and it is fine. He was told that a sensor malfunctions once in a while but in my case it doesn't hinder the ABS. Mike
List problems
Hey, The list had a period of downage due to a config error on the hosting machine. The administrator of that machine has corrected the problem and has engineered a fix that will prevent it in the future. Take care, mike Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
GTSOWNERS LIST NEW request for errata
http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/~neelin/motorcycle/gtsowners.html Please check out your personal data in the new gtsowners.xls file available for download at the above site. Please EMAIL ME DIRECTLY at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to make any corrections. DO NOT reply to the list (or rather don't complain if I don't make corrections if you haven't sent them directly to me). I get the list in digest form and it is easy to miss bits that relate to me. 302 listings ! (probably a dozen or so former owners that I've retained but put SOLD in their comments). I'd say we've got a representative population of GTSers. Thanks Mike Weaver the admin of the GTS list for your daily behind the scenes control of the mailing list. Let the feeding frenzie begin! Robert Wilson
Owners List Updating
Whew! just converted all the existing to database format, will make the uupdates to the list tommorrow and have them uploaded probaly tuesday night. Robert Wilson A fellow gtser wrote me the following, any takers? I have a 93 Yamaha GTS 1000 and the question is: I have a stuck spark plug socket on #3 plug. Does anybody out there know what I can do to get it out? In use the ratchet to turn to come out but will not. All I can see is the top of the socket. I need to be able to pull it out? I've tries WD 40, needle nose pliers, tried to drill through socket but alloy steel to tough. I' lost. Help me please. Dr. Terrence D. Lekites [EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, D.C.
RE: ABS failures list
The list keeps growing... # NAMELOCATION 1 Joe LossBoulder, CO 2 Thomas Keyworth Fontana, CA 3 David Young Cockeysville, MD 4 Christopher PhillipsNine Mile Falls, WA 5 Michael Cordon Danville, CA 6 Grant Gall Calgary, Alberta 7 Jeffrey Stone Suwanee, GA 8 Alan Tooraeen Camas, WA 9 Thomas Duncan Pheonix, AZ 10 Kurt FacklerMinnetrista, MN 11 Kelly Cash Sunnyvale, CA 12 Greg ChristopherSanta Cruz, CA, 13 Jason Crowley Calgary, Alberta 14 Christopher Caputo Petaluma, CA 15 Bob Burton Charlotte, NC 16 Jon Crisler Clinton, MD 17 Jay Koblenz Trabuco Canyon, CA 18 William Halley Middletown, OH 19 Terry Baker ? 20 Shawn Pearsall Fairport, NY 21 Jeff Stefl ? 22 Raul Garcia Sao Paulo, TX 23 Brian Kearney Charles Town, WV 24 Stan Bodnar Whitehouse Sta., NJ 25 Larry Ellis San Antonio, TX 26 Walt HopkinsAtlanta, GA 27 Bryan Burkinstock ? 28 Mike Karafa ? 29 Derek Hydon ? 30 Stan Thomas ? 31 Steve Giuntoli Brookfield, WI 32 Scot Gordon Santa Rosa, CA 33 Duane SuttonWarner Robins, GA 34 Andy Perry Charlotte, NC 35 Brandon Salt Lake City, UT
RE: ABS failures list
I seem to have missed a few people and even doubled up on one. Getting it sorted out finally. Make sure you use the new (303) 830 6911 fax number as per the last form I posted. The earlier number is not reliable. Make sure you clearly address faxes to me. We're up to 37 so far. I will send the letter to Yamaha by fax and regular mail later today. Cheers Joe. -Original Message- From: Loss, Joe Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 8:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ABS failures list The list keeps growing... # NAMELOCATION 1 Joe LossBoulder, CO 2 Thomas Keyworth Fontana, CA 3 David Young Cockeysville, MD 4 Christopher PhillipsNine Mile Falls, WA 5 Michael Cordon Danville, CA 6 Grant Gall Calgary, Alberta 7 Jeffrey Stone Suwanee, GA 8 Alan Tooraeen Camas, WA 9 Thomas Duncan Pheonix, AZ 10 Kurt FacklerMinnetrista, MN 11 Kelly Cash Sunnyvale, CA 12 Greg ChristopherSanta Cruz, CA, 13 Jason Crowley Calgary, Alberta 14 Christopher Caputo Petaluma, CA 15 Bob Burton Charlotte, NC 16 Jon Crisler Clinton, MD 17 Jay Koblenz Trabuco Canyon, CA 18 William Halley Middletown, OH 19 Terry Baker ? 20 Shawn Pearsall Fairport, NY 21 Jeff Stefl ? 22 Raul Garcia Sao Paulo, TX 23 Brian Kearney Charles Town, WV 24 Stan Bodnar Whitehouse Sta., NJ 25 Larry Ellis San Antonio, TX 26 Walt HopkinsAtlanta, GA 27 Bryan Burkinstock ? 28 Mike Karafa ? 29 Derek Hydon ? 30 Stan Thomas ? 31 Steve Giuntoli Brookfield, WI 32 Scot Gordon Santa Rosa, CA 33 Duane SuttonWarner Robins, GA 34 Andy Perry Charlotte, NC 35 Brandon Salt Lake City, UT
ABS failures list
Here is the list of ABS failures to date. Looks like we have 30 not 31. Could those who have not given me any details yet at least give me your location so that I can complete this list. ASAP please. Thanks. Cheers Joe. # NAMELOCATION 1 Joe LossBoulder, CO 2 Thomas Keyworth Fontana, CA 3 David Young Cockeysville, MD 4 Christopher PhillipsNine Mile Falls, WA 5 Michael Cordon Danville, CA 6 Grant Gall Calgary, Alberta 7 Jeffrey Stone Suwanee, GA 8 Alan Tooraeen Camas, WA 9 Thomas Duncan Pheonix, AZ 10 Kurt FacklerMinnetrista, MN 11 Kelly Cash Sunnyvale, CA 12 Greg ChristopherSanta Cruz, CA, 13 Jason Crowley Calgary, Alberta 14 Christopher Caputo Petaluma, CA 15 Bob Burton ? 16 Jon Crisler Clinton, MD 17 Jay Koblenz Trabuco Canyon, CA 18 William Halley Middletown, OH 19 Terry Baker ? 20 Shawn Pearsall Fairport, NY 21 Jeff Stefl ? 22 Raul Garcia Sao Paulo, TX 23 Brian Kearney Charles Town, WV 24 Stan Bodnar Whitehouse Sta., NJ 25 Larry Ellis ? 26 Walt HopkinsAtlanta, GA 27 Bryan Burkinstock ? 28 Mike Karafa ? 29 Jay Ranger ? 30 Stan Thomas ?
Re: ABS failures list
You can add me to the list. Mine was replaced under warrantee recently. Scot Gordon Santa Rosa, California
RE: ABS failures list
I faxed you an ABS failure report a while back, but didn't make the list. I guess you didn't get it. Add Andy Perry, Charlotte, NC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Loss, Joe Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 5:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: ABS failures list Here is the list of ABS failures to date. Looks like we have 30 not 31. Could those who have not given me any details yet at least give me your location so that I can complete this list. ASAP please. Thanks. Cheers Joe. # NAMELOCATION 1 Joe LossBoulder, CO 2 Thomas Keyworth Fontana, CA 3 David Young Cockeysville, MD 4 Christopher PhillipsNine Mile Falls, WA 5 Michael Cordon Danville, CA 6 Grant Gall Calgary, Alberta 7 Jeffrey Stone Suwanee, GA 8 Alan Tooraeen Camas, WA 9 Thomas Duncan Pheonix, AZ 10 Kurt FacklerMinnetrista, MN 11 Kelly Cash Sunnyvale, CA 12 Greg ChristopherSanta Cruz, CA, 13 Jason Crowley Calgary, Alberta 14 Christopher Caputo Petaluma, CA 15 Bob Burton ? 16 Jon Crisler Clinton, MD 17 Jay Koblenz Trabuco Canyon, CA 18 William Halley Middletown, OH 19 Terry Baker ? 20 Shawn Pearsall Fairport, NY 21 Jeff Stefl ? 22 Raul Garcia Sao Paulo, TX 23 Brian Kearney Charles Town, WV 24 Stan Bodnar Whitehouse Sta., NJ 25 Larry Ellis ? 26 Walt HopkinsAtlanta, GA 27 Bryan Burkinstock ? 28 Mike Karafa ? 29 Jay Ranger ? 30 Stan Thomas ?
GTS Wieght was Re: fwd to list of orig (snipped) newbie gts info req
In a message dated 99-09-27 19:51:04 EDT, you write: First, welcome. Second, I must be the only one on this list who thinks his GTS is light. I come from a Concours, and let me tell you...that bike is heavy and it only weighs about 60 lbs more than the GTS. I let a friend ride mine who rides an ST1100, and he was shocked at how much lighter the GTS felt than his ST1100. Interestingly enough, when he rode a GTS in 93, he thought it was heavy, but was comparing it to his then ride of a GS1100ES. The GTS is not as flickable as a TDM, but can be ridden at a good pace. RSRBOB
fwd to list of orig (snipped) newbie gts info req to weaver
hi. recently joined list. lurking a little to test waters, etc. i presently have a '93 yamaha tdm 850, (not a gts 1000,...yet.) i've been intrigued by the gts since learning about it about a year and a half ago, (not coincidentally about the same time i started riding.) i've heard james parker lives here in santa fe and hope someday to meet him. i just missed riding, and probably buying, a gts in albuquerque a while ago that had sat on their floor following trade-in for about three years, 'cause no one knew what to make of it. i did have a chance on a recent trip to california to ride a gts briefly and was _very_ impressed with its smoothness. one of the big draws for me is not the front end but its early success with electronic fuel injection; i have had a _ton_ of problems getting the jetting right on the tdm for our 7,000 foot elevation. i have found riding the bike to be great and much more fun than pushing it or getting stuck in the middle of no place. so efi reliability seems like it could be a big bonus. but it seems like getting one to me is still going to be a bit of a safari, which before i launch on it, i have a few concerns, and i'd value your thoughts. the bike seemed heavy and loath to flip from one tight turn to another. riding position is nice but hard hard on wrists. enormous complexity seems likely to make mechanic visits particularly painful. rarity points to fewer parts and less familiarity, not to mention _hard_ to find one in the first place. nice sounding ones, especially blue ones, are still, for me, _really_ expensive. (my wife is mid-stream in a torrent of health disasters.) the recent thread about abs difficulties makes me wonder about that and other mechanical problems that might have plagued the bikes and their owners. but for all that, boy do they seem cool. and i'm pretty smitten, so it's kind of a logistics thing. maybe this winter it will somehow seem easier and more do-able. but for now, i'm enjoying the list, but wondering how folks with more than twenty minutes on a gts feel about the good, bad, ugly and beautiful of living with one. thanks a lot, -- jim guss jim, elizabeth and pablo guss [EMAIL PROTECTED] (505) 989-1725 206 tesuque drive santa fe, new mexico 87505-3838, usa
RE: fwd to list of orig (snipped) newbie gts info req to weaver
OK, so some reactions to your comments. Yes, this puppy is heavy. That's First, welcome. Second, I must be the only one on this list who thinks his GTS is light. I come from a Concours, and let me tell you...that bike is heavy and it only weighs about 60 lbs more than the GTS. Henry S. Winokur '87 Concours, '94 GTS 1000 AMA Lifer, COG #39, MRF, MSF/MD MSP Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD
