Those across the big pond(s)--can you buy a helmet outside the U.S.
without a DOT sticker on it?
Well, here in Spain you can, for sure. Being able to legally use it on a
motorcycle is completely different...
Funny, what you can't buy is a nice, elegant full facer in one or two colors
besides
Guys,
you may recall I asked for help about some furious shaking after installing
a wingrack. I knew half gone tires were partly to blame, but it was too
sudden and vicious to be related to that only. Many answers, most of them
helpful, but no joy. Enter RSRBOB with his exacting comments and
GTS Tech-tip - check your dual trip meter reset buttons. Those have a
tendency to unscrew from the stalk. Simply screw them back on clockwise.
What?, I thought. first time I'd hear of that one. Can't lack some kind of
"grip" to keep them in place... sure enough, when I checked out of
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
From: Greg Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
was a Los Gatos address I haven't lived at in quite some time!
Hey Greg,
I know this is one of those stupid questions (like, oh, you live in New York
City? Do you know a guy named...), but I just can't resist. Do you by any
remote, remote chance
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What armor does is spread a sharp or pointed impact over a larger area.
This in turn can help to avoid a broken bone, etc., but in a truly serious
impact you'll still break things. Most track folks use armor and swear by
it, but people I know often avoid it on the
From: "Hawkins, Kevin" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: GTS1000 for sale (now 1150 GS fluff)
I know what you mean Roberto! Those 16th century monasteries have always
been exciting to me too!! :^)
ow! touché!
As far as BWMs go, my friend who rides an R1150GS says that he knew it was
time to
From: "Henry S. Winokur" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: GTS1000 for sale
Mike, if you throw the 1150 GS away, make sure you tell me where!
I'm wondering, Roberto, if you've ever ridden one? I had the opportunity to
ride one home this evening as a loaner while the GTS is in the shop
Hi all,
Some quick answers to your remarks about my furious head shaking (my bike's,
that is):
In no particular order:
George:
I stated in my post that I wanted to keep the Wingrack 'cause I already have
the three cases for it, some inherited from my late brother. Krausers are
not an option,
From: "Motorcycle" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: GTS1000 for sale
you got the guys email address? I can always use a 4th one. I am so
disappointed in the 1150GS that I am think of selling it and getting
another
GTS. other than the oil use I love the bike.
Mike Coan
Mike, if you throw
Hi guys,
I have a big problem with my bike, hope you can help with it. I'd like input
from people with similar problems, if there are any.
I used to have a GIVI Monorack (the platform holding one case), with a Maxia
50 l. topcase installed. With this rig, my bike was super stable and
wouldn't
From: Steve Baglien [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Medic
Sounds good. BTW, the Vikings played a role greater than or equal to the
Greeks. The Viking managed to concur europe, establish Russia and
Ireland,
discover Iceland, Greenland, and even North America - not to mention
kidnap
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Roadcrafter 1 piece vs. GTS saddlebag ;-) GIVI monorack vs.
wingrack
I have the Krausers (large) and Givi Maxia topcase.
(snip)
The Givi fits my suit, helmet and boots. Krauser boots and suit. Handy
lockable storage for going to places you don't want to
From: "Lanouette, Richard" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, I had to replace the cover on the Givi (only 35 $), I realize how
easy
it is to remove the pin of the hinge with a small punch or a small
screwdriver and that without damaging the bag.
Richard
Oh yes, you can do it that way too, but not in
On Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Roberto Alonso wrote:
This one is HTML formatted, but no MIME (AppleDouble encoding). What does it
look like?
It is not HTML, but rather plain text. The message looks great and should
be a model for others. :-)
Mike
Mike, I swear it was MIME - encoded and HTML
bikes up until just last year. They seem to believe that the chattering and
locking up of the brakes is not, in fact, faulty ABS but rather a result of
the rear wheel chattering because of the worn bearings.
1) Yea, nea? Any opinions out there (I know, silly question).
2) Any rear swing
you guys get it, you know what that means: shoulda never left
plain text setting, cowboy...
'Nuff of this.
Roberto.
==
Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía y diseño
Tlf/Fax: (+34) 986 49 34 60
Móvil: (+34) 607 30 20 47
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 13:31:39 -0400
From: "Henry S. Winokur" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "GTS List" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Ride For Kids--Columbia MD
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
--=_NextPart_000_001D_01C00C3D.4D5490E0
Content-Type:
Might also try a special interest (nude
motorcyclist ass'n; etc), which is more focused on social aspects of
riders than on
who is the fastest.
Darn, I was going to suggest riding "au naturel", and it turns out there's
even an association! so much for shock value...
Come to think of it,
original message:--
Has anybody used a bike to car communicator system that was any good.
I'm planning a trip right now and I'm looking for a decent system that
will allow the wife and I to converse from time to time. She'll be in
the car with the in-laws
Hey Kevin, sorry to dissapoint you, but yer camera leaks light
intermittently somewhere along the bottom of the back film door. Hence the
green cast in the sky on a couple shots, that will show as orange on the
negs (even on the perforations, probably). Did you bang it?
later,
picturesque
Some nasty goblins have struck my neighborhood and made off with my left side
hard luggage (Krauser brand)!!! Is there any source left to which I can
go and replace either the one or a full set? Any help would be GREATLY
appreciated! Thanks, Rod Fletcher
Nashville, TN
The other day
I'll pick on your observation, Roberto. All else
being equal, rider mass will NOT affect stopping
distance. The more the mass to stop, the more the
downforce this mass has and thus increases traction
available to stop. This continues until you overpower
the brakes or blow-up the tires.
guys,
I knew my last post (dreamy dreamland) would stir some flame, but to this
point? even the list software abhorred me and thus left me without my dear
digest! it went from 469 directly to 471, so, will any kind soul receiving
it (and still talking to me) please take a moment to email me a
From: "Michel Bijl" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a 120 front.
However I'm not sure how courageous I am in testing the stopping distance.
Would the body mass of the driver be of any influence on the stopping
distance?
Yes. A lot. Have someone ride your pillion and you'll notice that distance
I'm not sure this got to you guys. If it did, awfully sorry...
From: Brandon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: long objects
There are some companies that make rifle holders that you can bolt to
your bike with brackets. It would seem that a little adjustment to the
racks and you could carry
So how do you ride ? With the balls of your foot on the pegs, or your
arch
? (in the middle) ? I ride with the peg positioned on the arch, in the
middle. I have never had a problem with my wife or kids, but then I
"only"
have a size 10 shoe.
-Original Message-
I have a question
Hi Roberto
Im now living in Lisbon. Where are you ?
My GTS consumes +- the same amount of oil, unfornately well nothings
perfect ! :)
Hope to hear from you soon
Bye
Antonio
I live in Vigo, on the coast about 20 min from the northern border at
Valença do Minho. Don't get to ride
Original message:
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From: "Antonio Mesquita" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Guys
Im a Portuguese, with a third GTS on my way. The first one was a 93 no
abs crashed it into a car.
(snipped)
only problem i find in this bike is the oil consuption... the rest is
just perfect !
Bye
Original message from: Brandon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I was sick last week and was busy the week before finishing a project
^Are you sure you don't mean a "fishing project"?
Besides, all the really 'cool' pics are on everybody's elses personal
websites or the Yahoo GTS site. :^)
^How much
From: Brandon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: long objects
There are some companies that make rifle holders that you can bolt to
your bike with brackets. It would seem that a little adjustment to the
racks and you could carry the foils with ease. Or pool sticks, fishing
rods, rifler., 9
Hey guys,
I'm in the mood for a bit of whining here: I know some of you can't get rid
of the MIME formatting on your messages I don't complain about that, but
when responding to such messages, will you PLEASE kill the M-F thing? Not
that hard to do it clears the digests A LOT!
Also: How is it
From: Adam Altman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Wheels and surging (yeah, fluffy)
Ooofff, maybe I'll retract that last one.
:)
adam
lawyerville, USA
Roberto Alonso wrote:
Me wants to be a tire guy when grownup - or maybe an attorney, don't
know...
Retract? Nah... go
From: "Welch, Garrett R" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Inter/National Rally was RE: Logo'd clothing...now RALLY!!
Hey Kevin I would even be interested in going all the way there if it
would be something good like The collage cheerleader championships. Whoo
Hoo!
Enjoy,
Garrett Welch
Yo Kevin,
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:51:13 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It sounds as if you say the wheel is now bent. (Side to side run out) In
the
US, we immediately assume the shop damaged the wheel. IT is possible to do
so, especially if they are using an automatic tire changing machine, as
Subject: RE: Couple questions
we can get 2 helmets in (the 50 liter Givi topcase) and what ever we can
stuff in the helmet but no way
can we put a motorcycle jacket in as well.
Mike Coan
Ditto here. No way a jacket fits inside mine along with 2 full-facers.
Roberto.
Ain't nobody running away with "the Cash" unless it's a cute female!
-K
Sheeesshhh... I realized the bad pun seconds after I hit the "send"
button...
Never mind. I myself ain't running away with anyone whose beard is thicker
than mine... :-)
Roberto.
Adam sez lately:
---Nothing against Germany, but Portugal is sooo beautiful, I might just
be tempted to go and pick them out personally. Stopping in the Algarve, to,
ahem, compare prices, of course.
-adam
Hey Adam, if you ride your bike down make sure you take the boat to
Santander
In a previous post I wrote about an encounter with a K-machine that went
something like this:
"About a month ago while riding back from the beach I met one in a quite
twisty freeway. I was riding solo and the guy was too - I passed him without
a second thought while glancing at the bike. Nice
From: Alan Tooraen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(snip)
two wheeled sewing machines at idle. Does anyone know if the K1200 is
faster than a GTS ?? I know they claim a top end of 152 on the K bike,
(snip)
Alan Tooraen
--
Alan, there's a long thread at
Uhmm..., were you aware that your email app is sending MIME formatted
mail?
I don't care personally, but you know those cheap buggers over in Europe
are always whining about it. ;^)
Cheers,
Brandon
Hey Brandon, I'm listening, you better behave with us euros or I'm adding my
telephone fee to
--
From: "Lanouette, Richard" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Price of the GTS in Europe
I was looking at Yamaha's brochure for 1999, the GTS is cheaper than the R-1
!
If those are Swiss franc that would be about 12,000 US $ !
http://www.jps.net/keyworth/gts/GTS11.jpg
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Not here
"SHAWN PEARSALL" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
said in a previous message...
I've modified the tank on my bike (snip)
The procedure was easy. BUT YOU MUST USE CAUTION PLEASE!
1) Take the cowlings off ...(snip, snip)
..Shawn P
___
But if we're talking about speeding
SNIP
if you the bike part company it instantly inflates,
SNIP
I guess you don't want to forget to unclip that carabiner before dismount.
Could make for an embarrasing moment at the gas station. Instant Michelin
man.
Jason Crowley
You bet, man. That was my first thought, and if it
I find the gas range to be quite reasonable. If you take the time to
really
fill the tank completely you can safely get 200 miles out of it cruising
at
90 mph. I must remove that damn tube from the gas tank filler some time.
You gotta be kidding!
Is this for real? I mean, do any more of you
, are the people
nice to work with? do they welcome custom orders re sizing and fit? How
about the Darien jacket?
Also, Henry, are you satisfied with that headlight modulator? is it easy to
install?
TIA,
Roberto.
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Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía / diseño gráfico
tlf
In a previous post, Brandon sez:
snip
Uhmmm...I must be missing something here.
Unless people are saving the grips after removal, (and for what, I have
no idea), I have always, very carefully, used a razor blade or Exacto
knife to cut the grip off. It works great, its easy and if you
Here's an absolutely elementary question to an ancient problem, that in
spite of 36 years of riding I'v never heard solved properly:
How do you stop ordinary rubber grips from slipping and turning on smooth
chromed handlebars?
Got to be an easy answer to this one.
Byron,
Like Michel,
1. I have a hella squeak from the front wheel. It seems to come from the
vicinity of what looks like a rod between the steering knuckle and the
wheel. I
ordered the manual and will eventually get all the lube points, but I'd
like
to
take care of this before too much more riding. What
and I guess some of you didn't either. If so, keep it in your
mind next time you're shopping for riding gear. It might come to save your
life.
Thanks to all.
Roberto.
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Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía y diseño
e.
Thanks to you all.
Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía / diseño gráfico
tlf (+34) 986 49 34 60
móvil (+34) 607 30 20 47
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
y personal affairs.
Thanks to all of you for reading this far.
Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía y diseño
Tlf/Fax: (+34) 986 49 34 60
Móvil: (+34) 607 30 20 47
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
;^)
Enjoy your ride!
later,
Roberto.
PS: Don't forget to check www.gts1000.org - Small, but sure to grow into a
nice website for us all (thanks to the effort and long nights of our friend
Brandon - Thanks again, Brandon-man, you're my hero).
---------
Roberto Alonso
Zero Z
es too (don't know
exactly how many, ran out of fingers in my hands)
ride cool,
Roberto.
PS: great e-mail address, Adam.
PPS: Looks like my short euro screen will languish in my closet after all.
Not ONE offer (and I didn't even put a price on it). Oh well, guess a man
can't have too many screens
Hi all,
Several people seem to be interested in my OEM euro short screen. I'm in no
hurry to let go of it, just thought some of you could use it. I of course
have no preference about who'll get it, so it'll go to the highest bidder.
Please bear in mind it sells new here (Spain) for $135. The
ude trying to squeeze out another dime from
the poor masses (and stealing a line from George so he can easily sue me).
______
Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía / diseño gráfico
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
right now, any recommendations for a better tire?
mileage is very important, more so than extreme performance.
Talking my "Pillion Commander" into some touring for the summer. Won't budge
to the Cliquot yet...
Roberto Alonso
Zero Zero fotografía y diseño
--
(snip, snip)
bi
Envious? mhhh... Guess the grass is always greener on the other side of
the fence. Let's see:
We've got 'em Swiss Alps, you got 'em Rockies, we got mediterranean cuisine,
you got Cajun, you got 55-65 speed limit, we got potholed roads and
bite-your-head-off speeding tickets, and so on, and
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