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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 13:03:44 -0400 
From: "Carl D. Lovejoy" <cl3d+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Ceramic Vavle shims

    The other day a had a strange whim.  The research that I am working
on involves stabilized and partialy stabilized Zirconia; also known as
Y-TZP, Mg-TZP or Ce-TZP for transforming Yitria, Magnesia or Ceria
tetragonal to monoclinic Zirconia.  We do a lot of fracture tests on
little (1in dia.) ceramic discs.  We also make smaller discs (~.25 in
dia.) micrographs and SEM viewing.   I realized that these are about the
same size as valve shims.  And I can make them to varying thicknesses. 
Being that I have never had a motorcylce that has used shim under bucket
valve adjustment I do not know too much about them.  
    My question is does anyone who has such a valve train think these
ceramic shims would give any advantage, and would they be willing to try
some.  They are certainly lighter; by about 60%, and just as strong if
not stronger: ~700-1000 MPa.  And because they can transformation
toughen they are pretty tough when compared to a steel shim.  I don't
have the numbers with me right now but I am going to check on this
aspect soon.  One would not want little shards of Zirconia flying around
in their valve train.
    I would be willing to supply someone, I would prefer a racer, with
shims suited to their bike for testing.  
    If anyone is interested or would like more information on the
materials that I would use please responde by e-mail.

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From: matthews@ajsh.colorado.edu (Alex Matthews)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Speaking of Fiamms...
Date: 18 Aug 92 17:41:41 GMT
Organization: JILA, University of Colorado at Boulder
Originator: matthews@ajsh

In article <1992Aug14.164932.3792@island.COM> darell@island.COM (Darell Dickey) writes:
>In article <1992Aug13.043907.16268@panix.com> bergman@panix.com (Mark Bergman) writes:
>>Hey, folks, Fiamms, as with most horns, are _tunable_ ! 
>
>You are right, of course, about them being tunable.  

Fiamm makes several models, not all of which are tunable.  I have 
the type CTP/Super dual-horn electromagnetic, which is not tunable.

BTW, Fiamm reportedly manufactures four electromagnetic setups for
motorcycles.  They are:  Moto CTP/C-B, Super CTP, K/90-H (single horn), 
and K/90 Twin Set.  The first is 112 db, the last 115 db. The implication 
is that these horns are more weatherproof than the car horns.  
(From _Motorcyclist_, May 1990)

However, the instruction for the CTP/Super horns is to mount them "where
they will be protected from water and mud, and far from hot engine
components."  Go figger.

One of my horns died an early death at the hands of some vandals, and 
took the relay and half my bike's electrical system with it.  
I complained to Fiamm, and the new instructions read, in part:  "...istallare 
le trombe in posizione riparata da Hesh, e lontano da Bill Dorsey." 
("...install the horns where they will be protected from Hesh, and 
far from Bill Dorsey.")
-- 
-Alex Matthews (matthews@ajsh.colorado.edu)
DoD #0010   
"It's too pure, too unrefined."  - Lance Holst, August '91
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From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: %$*#^$! Tailgaters
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 22:39:53 GMT

mullignj@acfcluster.nyu.edu writes:

>> i prefer the mafia's line: "revenge is a dish best serve cold."

>Didn't Ricardo Montebalm say that in Wrath of Khan?

Obviously the Mafia grew up watching Star Trek. Perhaps Paramount should
sue them for plagarisim?
-- 
Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland        580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108
blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com  uunet!javelin.sim.es.com!blgardne  BIX: blaine_g
Dumper of Dirtbikes #46       My other motorcycle is a Quadracer.      FJ1200
From: steve@presto.ig.com (Steve Barnhouse)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Wearing a helmet
Date: 21 Aug 92 18:40:14 GMT
Organization: IntelliGenetics, Inc., Mountain View, California USA

In article <3350031@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM> paulb@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Paul Bonomo) writes:
>
>  My fondest dream is that you 
> ...  smear your brains
>down the highway 

Nice dream, guy.  You must have dark circles under your eyes with
dreams like that.

--steve                                          steve@presto.ig.com
From: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: If it says RoadKill RoadKill RoadKill on the Label Label Label
Keywords: You will like it like it like it on the table table table
Date: 12 Aug 92 13:36:15 GMT
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 22419@linus.mitre.org, cgates@mitre.org (Curt Gates) writes:
>
>The *real* reason is that a couple of Right Coast riders are pissed at me 
>because I innocently mentioned that they ate road kill.  

That's a dastardly lie!  The RCR food was killed in "Poultry Processing
Facility," which is a euphemism for "Chicken Death Factory."
Leatherface worked in a similar place, but for cows.

The only road kill at the RCR came in little cans for $1 each.  So,
Diana, how was it?

---
Ed Green, former Ninjaite |I was drinking last night with a biker,
  Ed.Green@East.Sun.COM   |and I showed him a picture of you.  I said,
DoD #0111  (919)460-8302  |"Go on, get to know her, you'll like her!"
 (The Grateful Dead) -->  |It seemed like the least I could do...
From: Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (Stafford)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Helmets and Motorcycle Fatalities
Date: 13 Aug 92 22:31:40 GMT
Article-I.D.: stafford.Stafford-130892162505
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Organization: msus

In article <1992Aug13.181613.19053@colorado.edu>,
laszlo@eclipse.cs.colorado.edu (Laszlo Nemeth) wrote:
> 
> In article <1992Aug13.014537.17002@nas.nasa.gov>, ciotti@wk42.nas.nasa.gov (Robert B. Ciotti) writes:
> |> 
> |>  FYI - Some might be interested, here is the fatality rates for the first 
> |> 6 months of 1991 and 1992 for motorcyclists from the California Highway 
> |> Patrol as reported in the San Jose Murkey News.
> |> 
> |> 	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Total
> |> 
> |> 1991	25	30	24	44	52	53	227
> |> 1992	17	14	24	35	25	24	137
> |> 
> |> 
> |> The acompaning article asserts that the newly enacted helmet law is 
> |> responsible for the drop in fatalities. 
> 
> I should have to say this but i will: half as many riders.

	Yes, and that should be the END of this perenial argument
	until we KNOW how many are really riding.
From: ps3p+@andrew.cmu.edu (Peter A. Simon)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: For Sale: 1988 Kawasaki EX-500
Date: 13 Aug 92 13:40:20 GMT
	<LOTTO.92Aug12121318@laura.harvard.edu>
Organization: Senior, Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Jerry Lotto <lotto@lhasa.harvard.edu> writes:

>>>>> On 11 Aug 92 00:22:21 GMT, weiss@ra.nrl.navy.mil said:
>Warren> In article <Brian.Vaughan.73@um.cc.umich.edu>,
Brian.Vaughan@um.cc.umic
>h.edu (Brian Vaughan) writes...
 
>> Cherry Red 1988 Kawasaki EX-500.  Excellent condition, only 6,000 miles.
>> Must sell.....gettin' married.     
 
>>>              ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>> Jeez!  Talk about whipped!
 
>C'mon, give him the benefit of the doubt.  Maybe he has to sell the EX
>because he's buying "his and hers" 'Wings.

Jeez!  Talk about whipped!

-peter

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From: svoboda@rtsg.mot.com (David Svoboda)
Subject: Oxygen Sensors
Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 15:46:23 GMT

In article <2216@devnull.mpd.tandem.com> joe@mpd.tandem.com (Joe Senner) writes:
|dana@locus.com (Dana H. Myers) writes:
|> >(2) How does an O2 sensor sense the fuel octane? I thought O2 sensors
|> >    were ceramic semiconductors which are sensitive to the amount of
|> >    free O2 molecules.
|> Oops, not semiconductors. but actually cells. Sorry about that.
|
|the body of the sensor is made of zirconium dioxide which is
|stabilized with yttrium oxide. it then has a coating on each side
|consisting of a thin layer of platinum, which forms the conductors.
|it's oriented in the exhaust so that one side is exposed to the exhaust
|and the other to the outside air. a difference of levels of O2
|contacting the sides causes a voltage to be generated via the
|chemical reaction.

So, then, what would be the possiblity of buying an oxygen sensor
(28.95 from JC Whitney), plugging it into an exhaust pipe (at the
crossover, I would think), going through an appropriate amount of
electromagical stuff, and terminating at a meter on the dash?  

A real-time mixture meter!  

What would the electro-magic entail?  I don't want to go to the 
trouble (cost) of an EFI system, but the mix-meter would certainly 
increase the gee-whiz value of a scoot.  :-)  (And give another 
insight into engine condition; that's always good.)

Dave Svoboda (rubis@gagme.chi.il.us)        | "I just can't take
90 Concours 1000 (Mmmmmmmmmmmm)             |  this weird shit
No ratbike at the moment.  Suggestions?     |  before breakfast!"
AMA 583905      DoD #0330    COG 939        |   -- Evo Woman
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From: brianm@sco.com (Brian Moffet)
Subject: Re: Yamaha VISION
Organization: The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1992 17:57:58 GMT
Keywords: Largest tire size??

miket@voder.nsc.com (Mike Tuason) writes:
>	Time to get new rubber for my '83 Vision...
>	Does anyone out there know what are the widest tires I can fit
>	on it?
>	Also, is there a brand recommendation?

For the most part, do not put the widest tires you can fit on any bike.
There is a happy medium for most bikes, which is not the widest.

Having said that, and here in public so people can disagree with me :-)
I have a set of Metzler's on my vision:

Front Me33 Lazer 100/90 v 18
Back  Me55       120/90 v 18

I find them quite nice, I don't do extreme canyon ripping, but they did
keep me up with an FZR 600 (not on warp drive) going to Alice's up Highway
9  (twisty California mountain road).

brian moffet
--
"Face it, Chuck.  Taken as an aggregate, the human race is a stupid, sorry lot."
                           -- Jonathan Quist

brianm@sco.com  or uunet!sco!brianm                    Speaking for Myself
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From: datasbld@bnr.ca (Datasbuild)
Subject: I just acquired a cheap bike!
Organization: BNR Europe Ltd, Maidenhead, UK
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 13:54:37 GMT

I asked this recent acquaintance if he knew anybody with a cheap bike for sale
so that I could take my K off the road for a tart-up and he offered me a
Honda CB250RS for L25!  I went round and looked at the bike, it needs a side 
panel, a back tyre, the top-end looking at (Honda oil feed problem!) and that's
about it!  I reckon for less than a ton (two ponies?) I should have the little
beastie on the road.

The last time that I drove one of these was about '81.  It was superb, 
wonderful handling, ace engine, very economical, fairly fast (for a 250 single
four-stroke) and loads of fun.  I truly am looking forward to it!  The guy is
unemployed and needs the money to do up his RD250DX.  I was raised on RDs so I
gave him 50 and not 25 quid as it was for a very good cause!

I just hope that the top-end won't be too much trouble to repair.  Apparently
the bike runs but it was a bit noisy, the guy pulled the top off to have a look
didn't have any money to continue so just left it.

It will be my first Jap-Crap bike for over three years, I was looking for a
cheap British, German or Italian bike but beggars can't be choosers, can they?

Wish me luck with the project Guys and Gals (pleeeeease)


Nick (the Double Biker)           DoD 1069

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: bill@wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu (William E. Johns;S23015)
Subject: Re: BMW Service Gouge?
Organization: Washington State University
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:50:49 GMT

In article <1992Aug17.181639.1@acfcluster.nyu.edu> mullignj@acfcluster.nyu.edu writes:
>Maybe I'm feeling a little cheap.  
>
>Maybe I'm pissed cause it's rained the last two weekends.
>
>At any rate I feel gouged and I was wondering if I am justified in 
>feeling so.
>
>As most of you know I just bought a new K75S last weekend and while
>I like the bike very much I was a bit taken back when the bill for
>my 600 checkup was $260.00.
>
>I mean, damn, I just spent $9,000 for the bike (or more accurately my
>credit union spent $9,000 for the bike (I am now enslaved to them)), I
>ride it for one rainy weekend and I'm stuck with a $260.00 bill!
>
>What does everyone else pay for their "authorized serive"?  What 
>should I expect to pay for Service I and Service II?
>
>Damn I wish the sun would come out.
>
>--Jim
>
>dod 0648  :)


The 600 mile service is manditory to maintain your warranty.  It is an
absolute necessity.  And this is ok.  As a part of your negotiating
with the dealer, you should inquire about the cost of the various
types of service that have to be done.  Since the 600 mile check-up
is something you will need, include the cost in the final cost tally.

When I purchased my FJ, a stipulation was that I got the 600 mile check-up
for the cost of the materials...$15.00

I hope the sun comes out and you get to ride.   

Ride Free,

Bill
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From: chuen@bonnie.ics.uci.edu (Christopher Huen)
Subject: New commer's question ......
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Organization: Univ. of Calif., Irvine, Info. & Computer Sci. Dept.
Date: 22 Aug 92 21:02:17 GMT
Distribution: ca


Since I don't know too much about motorcycles, here are some question maybe
you motorcycles enthusiasts can explain to me. I am current looking for
a sport-bike under $4,000 dollars, after reading the cycle trader, it seems
that the Susuki Katana 600 or 750 is a good choice. What do you guys have to
say about that bike ? Do any of you know if the 93 model is gonna be
different than the 92 model (look, engine, price, Major or Minor) ?

Just out of curiosity, if a Susuki GSXR 1100 is a Prosche 911 turbo, what is
a Katana 750 ? Is it a Porsche 911 Carerra 2, or a 300 ZX, 240 SX, CRX ? What
is it ? And how about a Katana 600 ?

If I have about $4,000 to spent, what sport bike would you choose if the
followings are being concerned (1=highest priority......)
	1. Looking Good (I don't like the paint on older Katana)
	2. Reputation
	3. Resale Value
	4. Power and Handling

On the cycle trader, there is a 1991 Katana 750 for $4000, ("perfect
condition"), do you guys think that is about right, if not, approximately
how much can I negotiate ? BTW, it doesn't mention anything about the
mileage.

Last question. If a typical automobile driver drives 15,000 mile per year,
how much does a typical rider ride per year ?
From: shz@garage.att.com (Keeper of the 'Tude)
Subject: Re: Stuff that fits (was: Hard-soled shoes/boots)
Organization: Office of 'Tude Licensing
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 16:51:11 GMT

In article <1992Aug17.161845.14856@ohrd.uucp>, ohrd!jlevine@cs.toronto.edu (Jody Levine) writes:
> Any recommendations for gloves for female riders? Men's gloves are either
> too wide or too short.

Women's gloves?

- Roid
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From: jrd@po.CWRU.Edu (John R. Daker)
Subject: Re: Popping them
Reply-To: jrd@po.CWRU.Edu (John R. Daker)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 17:00:33 GMT


In a previous article, datasbld@bnr.ca (Datasbuild) says:
>Yeah, but countersteering is almost impossible with the front wheel in the air,
>especially when you're trying to force yourself around another psychotically
>slow right-hander being pursued by a tailgating ex-Harley rider in a Porsche!
                                                                  ^^^^^^^^^

Are you sure it was a Porsche?  Maybe it was a redwood deck.  Or a gazebo.

-- 
------------------------------------------------------------>DarkMan-------->
Case Western Reserve University,  Cleveland, Ohio            DoD #650
Anyone know where a mechanical engineer can get a job?
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From: jlp@blink.att.com (Jon Peticolas(x7058))
Subject: Re: Wearing a helmet
Organization: AT&T
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 15:33:43 GMT

jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:

>In article <1992Aug10.165950.1992@mtxinu.COM> choke@mtxinu.COM (Sean Gallaty) writes:
>...
>>Helmets decrease awareness of the surrounding environ, both in visibility and
>>	hearing.  How can we judge how this affects accidents?

>Continuous wind noise in unhelmeted ears lead to fatigue and reduced hearing
>sensitivity.  How can we judge how this affects accidents?

For what it's worth... I've actually compared the wind noise riding
helmetless, with full face, and with an open face helmet. I find
that there is much less wind noise with no helmet than with the full
face, and even more noise with the open face. I could see how this
might be affected by the aerodynamic profile of one's ears though.

One advantage I find the open face has over the full face is in the 
ability to determine the direction of a sound. When I hear a siren with 
the full face I can't tell where it's coming from, I can with an open 
face.  To protect my hearing, I wear foam ear plug whenever I ride. YMMV

>>Helmets may fog, cause discomfort or distraction, catch bees or other insects,
>>	and can generally be a nuisance on hot or humid days.

>Eyes may tear, catch bees or other insects, sand, or dirt.
>What does that have to do with hot days?

There are forms of eye protection other than a full face helmet.
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From: crpresto@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu (Charlie Preston)
Subject: Re: Hard-soled shoes/boots
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 18:06:07 GMT
Organization: Illinois State University

In article <geWbWHu00Uh781StQE@andrew.cmu.edu> "Peter A. Simon" <ps3p+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:
>
>
>There's them that say thou shalt wear hard-soled footwear when riding.
>Why?  Boots.  Why?

Hard-soled footwear gives the foot more support and comfort (less fatigue)
when on the foot peg.  Over the ankle footwear gives ankle support when
stopped and better protects the ankle from hot parts of the motorcycle.  Some
believe that hard-soled footwear will slide on the pavement better in a
collision.

Chas

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From: datasbld@bnr.ca (Datasbuild)
Subject: Re: Renting motorcycle in UK
Organization: BNR Europe Ltd, Maidenhead, UK
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 14:01:27 GMT

Mark Joseph Lesko (mjl8s@astsun.astro.Virginia.EDU) wrote:
: 
: I'm going to have about 2 weeks to kill in England while
: staying with a friend near Bath.  I'm interested in renting 
: a motorcycle for about a week and just touring around if the
: weather is half-way decent.
: 
: Anybody have any experience with such a thing?
: 
: What's a fair price?
: 
: Any laws I should know about?
: 
: Thanks.
: 
: -Mark

I have made some inquiries for you:-
  
 A local firm, called Berkshire Bike Hire, Slough, 0753 521218, rents out 
 Honda CX500s for L70+VAT=82.25 a week but you need your own insurance.  This 
 is cheap, you need about two days notice.

 A Smoke(London) firm is a Kawasaki dealer and rent out almost new bikes.  For
 example, an almost new Kawa Zephyr 750 is L195 inclusive of _everything_.  
 They need to be booked a long time in advance though.  The smaller the model
 sought, the greater chances of it being available.  They are: Raceways Bike
 Hire on 071 237 6494.  They need a Credit Card for the deposit and Yankee
 licences are OK.  They have rented out bikes to USers before.

My number is 0628 794125 (work).  Ring me if you need any help.  GMT+1 10-6 !
I couldn't find a Bath bike hire company but if you are being deposited at 
Heathrow or Gatwick then Smoke and Slug are on the way to Bath. (Well....)


Nick            DoD 1069     MAG 73516

M'Lud.
From: druth@erg.sri.com (Doug Ruth)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: mega blasters/bass monsters
Date: 18 Aug 92 22:14:43 GMT
Organization: SRI International, Menlo Park, CA

In article <Bt6tBG.C9J@ecf.toronto.edu> cannon@ecf.toronto.edu (The Cannon) writes:
>
>
>So, what do you think about them?  are they worth my $30+GST+S&H?
> 
I bought a pair about a year ago and I'm not impressed with them.
While they are fairly thin, their diameter makes it difficult to mount
in your helmet in such a way as to not irritate or interfere with
your ears.  I also think they have a lot of distortion except at very
low volume.  I've had much better success by going to several local
electronics stores until I found some of the small stereo earphones
which have small foam covered speakers mounted to the headband with
small ball-and-socket type swivels.  The ones I found (can't remember
the brand, and they're mounted in my helmet behind the cloth liner)
were about 1-1/4 inches in diameter and much easier to mount in my
helmet without crushing my ears.  I ended up using a soldering iron
to melt part of the liner at each ear so that the speakers would fit
flush to the liner.  My helmet (Shoei X-8) has a plastic/rubber bottom
edge and I was able to drill a hole in it and mount the jack in it.

I'd save my bucks, not buy the MegaBlasters (or whatever they're
called now), and check out your local electronics or hifi store.







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-- '91 BMW R100GS/PD | Work:(415)859-3860 | 333 Ravenswood Ave.
-- AMA #: 197665     | Home:(415)962-9808 | Menlo Park, CA 94025
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