Re: Helibars fitting question: clutch lever assembly won't clear the handle

2000-09-20 Thread Michael Esfeld
I'm 5'5" and installed the Helibars a while ago. I like 'em better than stock, but I do find I have to move the hand position frequently to avoid carpel tunnel. By the way, I just did my first "real" tour on the GTS of about 2400 miles from Seattle to the Monterey Jazz Festival and back. Whoa, wh

Radar Dectector/Jammer

2000-09-06 Thread Michael Esfeld
An acquaintance just told me about this unit. Thought the group might be interested. Anyone use this product or know if it's effective? http://www.auto-radar-detectors.com/index.html Mike

Re: Communicators bike to car

2000-08-22 Thread Michael Esfeld
Darren, I really think the least expensive way to do this is to buy a couple of the Motorola Talk a Bouts and put the earbud/microphone on yours. Then tape the mic part onto the inside of your helmet where your mouth is. There's a button you push to activate the mic. Went on a bike trip with some

Speedbleeders

2000-08-04 Thread Michael Esfeld
Hey everyone! Checking in from sunny Seattle...Blue Angels doing their thing during Seafair. Good time to be here. I have a question about using the Speedbleeders. I ordered two of them and I assume the proper way to change brake fluid after installing the Speedbleeders is to open the fluid reserv

Re: Windshield question to the List

2000-07-13 Thread Michael Esfeld
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 fa

Re: a rather grim request (maybe fluff to some)

2000-07-04 Thread Michael Esfeld
Roberto, My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Your comments and encouragement to "ride safe" are heartfelt and appreciated. I know that as a relatively new rider it's easy to push one's limits occasionally. This has resulted in "line crossing" more than once on my part. It

Re: GTS Chain size / GTS ...GPS and Radar detector mount

2000-06-23 Thread Michael Esfeld
I've got the Garmin III Plus and am thinking about adding a radar detector. Love to see the photo of your mounting setup - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 4:34 PM Subject: GTS C

Re: GTS Manual

2000-06-20 Thread Michael Esfeld
As a final follow up, I asked if they would honor the same price of $39.50 for the manual and Dave told me they would continue to do so for a short period of time if you mention you're a part of the list and/or Joe's or my name. Probably best to ask for Dave as he's the one that helped me. Also, t

Re: GTS Manual

2000-06-20 Thread Michael Esfeld
Ask and ye shall recieve. I asked for the lower price and they gave it to me. Orders over $50 there's no shipping so I added a couple of other items. Thanks for the heads up Joe! - Original Message - From: "Loss, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: GTS Manual

2000-06-20 Thread Michael Esfeld
Joe, just went to the Web site and looks like they upped the price to $53.25. I wonder if after your purchase they jacked the price back up. - Original Message - From: "Loss, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 8:15

Re: Communicators

2000-06-12 Thread Michael Esfeld
Although I've not had personal experience with the units, I met a couple on a recent weekend outing who were using the Chatterbox units and said they worked quite well. Didn't ask how long they've had them.

Re: Small Krausers and London trip

2000-06-06 Thread Michael Esfeld
Hugh, thanks for asking. I don't need anything but if you're a Scotch lover you must pick up a bottle of Aberlour "a'bunahd" which is one of the most amazing single malt scotch's I've had the pleasure of having. It's somewhat unique in that it's an "unfiltered" Scotch. I can't remember the name of

Re: Sudden buzz

2000-05-29 Thread Michael Esfeld
Ok guys, this one of those "doh" answers to my buzzing question. Did a little oil change today. Hm, looked like the level was kinda low (won't say just how low). Oil and filter change and a test ride...bingo! Vibration gone! So although I appreciate the responses (some very good suggestions!),

Sudden buzz

2000-05-28 Thread Michael Esfeld
It may be my imagination, but after doing a couple of hundred miles this weekend I could have sworn I felt significantly more buzz/vibration than usual. I checked for proper tire inflation as a first thought (they were fine) but couldn't come up with any other clues. My fingers began to numb out f

Re: Memorial Day WV ride!

2000-05-11 Thread Michael Esfeld
Kevin! What a great vid! Was the bike ahead of you also a GTS? And I thought Washington State had some good twisties... - Original Message - From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 5:02 AM Subje

Honda X Wing

2000-05-08 Thread Michael Esfeld
By now I'd assume many of us who own the GTS have at least heard about the new Honda X Wing, the purported successor to the Honda ST1100. Check out the link, with particular focus on the front end of this bike. Gee, looks vaguely familiar doesn't it? Now read the last paragraph of the review. Just

Re: Long trip

2000-04-27 Thread Michael Esfeld
Dave, can you provide more info on the tank mod? Cost, availability and installation?

Rear Tire Mounting

2000-03-24 Thread Michael Esfeld
Just got my new set of Macadams and had them mounted up locally. Went to an aftermarket Harley shop and they mounted for $30 but couldn't balance the rear tire. Went across the street to get the front balanced for $10 (thought that was a rip-off) and proceeded to get the rear balanced a local Yama

Re: Heli Bars for Sale

2000-02-29 Thread Michael Esfeld
Quick update! I spoke to someone at Heli and there are no spacers. Don't quite know where the heck I got that information. She also said ground shipping from their site to West Coast is about $8, so it shouldn't be too much more from where you are. Mike

Tire Choice

2000-02-29 Thread Michael Esfeld
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 b

Humpty Dumpty...

2000-02-20 Thread Michael Esfeld
Can you believe this? http://www.eggparka.com/eng/2product_info/index.html

Horn Power

2000-02-08 Thread Michael Esfeld
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 > >T

Re: 1st time GTS questions

2000-02-06 Thread Michael Esfeld
- Original Message - From: "Roger Van Santen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 10:22 AM Subject: Re: 1st time GTS questions I purchased a 1994 model with 9000 miles on it for $6300 about 3 months ago. The bike was

Re: Tire Changing w/Pro-Lev'r

2000-02-05 Thread Michael Esfeld
Kevin, how has the Pro-Lev'r worked for you? Curious about 3 things. First do you have any kind of "stand" or holding device for the rim while you remove and install? Or do you simply put the tire and rim on the ground or workbench. Did you order the "Rim Protectors" and are they worth the $22? La

Where is everyone? Clearcoat question.

2000-02-02 Thread Michael Esfeld
Seems like there have been no posts the last few days. Everyone alive out there? Got a quick question too. I've used a bit of rubbing compound to work on some scratched areas that weren't too deep. I'm sure I've taken some of the clearcoat off. It still looks good but I can see the slight lack of

Re: Touch Up Paint?

2000-01-18 Thread Michael Esfeld
Thanks for the tip Kevin. By the way, here's the link if anyone else needs it. http://www.color-rite.com/ - Original Message - From: "Kevin T. Harrington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 6:51 PM Subject: Re: Touch

Touch Up Paint?

2000-01-18 Thread Michael Esfeld
Hey everyone! I've been pretty much lurking on the listserve sidelines over the last 3 months or so since I bought my '94 GTS. What an embarrassing way to say hey to the group, but here goes. About a week ago I decided to test the ABS front/rear on a dirt road nearby. No problem there, everything

Pro Lev'r - Motorcycle Tire Wizard

1999-11-16 Thread Michael Esfeld
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0005_01BF3064.8C4ECAA0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just found this from another listserve group and thought GTS'ers might be interested. http://www.ctm-design.com/prolev

New Owner!

1999-11-16 Thread Michael Esfeld
Hey everyone! I'm pleased to announce I've recently become a member of one of the most intelligent, savy group of motorcycle owners on the planet! Now that the schmooze factor is out of the way...I really am excited to have purchased a '94 GTS with 9500 original owner miles on it and I love it! I

RE: OIL CONSUMPTION

1999-10-25 Thread Michael Esfeld
Just out of curiousity, what did you pay for your bike? I'm looking at one in my area. On Monday, October 25, 1999 3:54 AM, Korterik, M.P. - SPLKK [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > > > > OIL CONSUMPTION, > > JUST BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF A FOR FOR ME NEW GTS > WHICH WAS BORN IN 94. AND 35 K

RE: Some GTS Items for sale. Also a bike.

1999-01-17 Thread Michael Esfeld
I called the Honda dealer in Seattle a couple of days ago and they do indeed have the bike mentioned on the bottom of the post below. Asking price is about $7500 as I recall. Mike On Friday, November 19, 1999 6:59 AM, Ed :-) [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Hi, > > I don't know the history o