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From: jrwaters@eos.ncsu.edu (JACK ROGERS WATERS)
Subject: Re: Advice wanted on defending yourself in court
Organization: North Carolina State University, Project Eos
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1992 22:29:59 GMT

In article <dbc-060992133005@b62003.student.cwru.edu> dbc@po.cwru.edu (Dean Cookson) writes:
>I'm not.  I am suggesting that insurance companies raise rates depending
>on how many speeding tickets you have, and that a speeding ticket on one's
>driving record may or may not indicate an unsafe driver.  Now, I haven't
>had a ticket in about 7 years, so I don't have a particularly recent burr
>up
>my butt about this.  But the idea that most (all?) communities use
>artificially low speed limits as a form a revenue enhancement, and at the
>same
>time most states require you to buy insurance from a company that uses
>(in part) how many of these additional taxes you have as a method of
>determining how safe a driver you are pisses me off.
>
>I speed all the time, but the last/first/only accident I've had was 3
>months after my 16th birthday.  I think that provides a reasonable amount
>of evidence that I am not a manifestly unsafe rider/driver.  So, if Officer
>Bob decides
>to ticket me one of these days, you can bet your ass I'll fight it.  I'd
>be less inclined to do so, if I only had to pay the fine to the
>town/whatever,
>but I'll be damned if I'll suppliment the insurance company for my doing
>something that is not unsafe.
>
I feel the same.  I speed every time I get on the road.  I drive as 
fast I feel I can get away with as long I feel that I am well
within my driving capabilities.  I am only 23 but I have never
caused an accident and have avoided countless ones.  I got
one ticket on Christmas day last year (my first).  I guess since
I didn't see the copper pig, it was my fault but in court I saw
a lot of good ol' boy interaction between the DA and lawyers.

The incident resulted in 2 points on my insurance record so I called my
insurance company and told them to put only liability on all of our
wessels (also pronounced vessels or wehicles).  I refuse to put extra
money into the pockets of these criminals because I got a ticket.  I
am still a safe driver.  If I had been a congressman, I would have simply
made a call and said "please cancel that ticket.  thanks Billy Bob."
Ride free and never pay a ticket you can get out of.  A court system
without respect does not deserve ANY respect.

Jack Waters II (And I'm kind of a Replica-Libertarian).

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~ Make no Mistake, I am the Red Fishnet.         ~
~                                DoD#1919        ~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: peram@cs.tamu.edu (Suresh B Peram)
Subject: Re: FJ1200 vs. ST1100
Organization: Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 12:21:02 GMT

In article <1992Sep9.201245.22096@megatek.com> megatek!randy@uunet.uu.net writes:
>In article <1992Sep9.155023.16426@tamsun.tamu.edu> peram@cs.tamu.edu (Suresh B Peram) writes:
>|FJ1200 wins hands down on looks.
>
>  No, if you want a SPORT bike, go for an FZR, GSXR, or perhaps a Ducati.  If
>you want a SPORT TOURING bike, go for an FJ1200, ZX-11, etc...  At *least* get
>it right...
>
>|Any problems ?
>
>  Just one, and I quote: "I went to Houston and had an opportunity to look at
>the ST1100".  Just "look"???  All the way to Houston?  Pray tell, if you are
>going to offer your opinion to us, you ought to have at LEAST ridden it...  I
>guess your opinion is worth what we paid for it...

My opinion is purely for looks, by looks and based on just looks.
I made that clear

>
>Randy Davis                             UUCP: randy@megatek.com
>ZX-11 #00072 Pilot                            megatek!randy@uunet.uu.net
>DoD #0013                                     ucsd!megatek!randy
>


Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: matthews@ajsh.colorado.edu (Alex Matthews)
Subject: Re: Kawi EX500 with a stuck shifter.
Originator: matthews@ajsh
Organization: JILA, University of Colorado at Boulder
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 18:03:14 GMT

In article <1992Sep10.052328.4161@athena.mit.edu> boo@athena.mit.edu (Christopher J Foley) writes:
>
>the shifter, at the point where the splined shaft goes into the engine through a
>small cover, won't budge.

Hey, here on page 25 of my Clymer manual it gives two diagnoses for stuck
shift shafts!

>also, If the worst case is true, I'll be needin' a shop manual.  I don't trust
>Clymer publications as far as my nose.  

Oh, okay then.  Never mind.

-- 
-Alex Matthews (matthews@ajsh.colorado.edu)
DoD #0010   
"It's too pure, too unrefined."  - Lance Holst, August '91
From: wrs@wslack.UUCP (Bill Slack)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: BMW Wobbles
Distribution: world
Date: 6 Sep 92 08:56:09 EDT
Organization: W. R. Slack

In article <1992Sep5.145129.1136@msus1.msus.edu> stafford@msus1.msus.edu writes:
>
> My BMW ('81 R100RS) wobbles in moderately hard turns.  I'm quite
> surprised to find this and suspect there is something wrong.  It
> has a fork brace and according to the previous owner (and the
> greasy installation instructions left in the tool box) it also
> has aftermarket springs and a preload spacer.  But it still feels
> exceptionally compliant.  I don't like this behavior at all.
>
> Today I'm changing the fork fluid just to be certain the levels
> are correct and maybe this will help.  The tires are good.  The
> front one is a Metzler 3.5 much like those I see on some oriental
> crotch-rockets.  There is no play whatsoever in the steering head
> and no detents, either.
>
>  I guess I'd like to know if this wobbling is characteristic of
>  this bike and if there is a good cure.  I'd even consider replacing
>  the entire front fork assembly to get it right.
>
> john
>

Check your rear tire, wheel, suspension, swing arm. Sometimes the cause of a
wobble is in the rear end. Make sure inflation pressure and tire sizes are
correct. Your bike shouldn't have a serious wobble. Did it come on suddenly
or has it always been there? Try riding someone elses bike of the same model
(or have them ride yours) to see if it's typical.

Bill
__
wrs@gozer.mv.com (Bill Slack)  DoD #430
But her tears were shed in vain and her every word was lost
In the rumble of his engine and the smoke from his exhaust! Oo..o&o
From: bd@fluent@dartmouth.EDU (Brice Dowaliby)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: More reserve switch questions
Date: 5 Sep 92 14:04:46 GMT
Reply-To: bd%fluent@dartmouth.EDU
Organization: Fluent Inc., Lebanon NH


egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes:

>In article 1532@seqp4.sequoia.com, cantrell@seqp4.sequoia.com (Paul Cantrell) writes:

>>4)	If the reserve amount is not enough to make it to a gas station,
>
>I rode in the city, no problem.

Depends on the city, Ed!  New York and Montreal are hard to find gas
stations in, if your unfamiliar with 'em (the cities, not gas stations).  
Boston ain't so easy, either.

-- 
   Brice Dowaliby, Fluent Inc., 10 Cavendish Court, Lebanon, NH  03766
                         bd%fluent@dartmouth.edu        
             I don't speak for them, they don't speak for me
From: eparker@netcom.com (Eric Parker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Harley Babe (tm) bashing
Date: 15 Sep 92 04:38:44 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)

All this Harley Babe (tm) bashing made me think about this:

I was flying down 680 at dusk the other weekend when I saw it.
The worst possible sight imaginable. A Harley on the side of
road with a lone figure crouched on the right side obviously
wrenching. I checked the mirrors and stand on the brakes managing
to stop about 10 feet past the stricken bike. I drop the kick
stand and start walking back. The figure behind the bike stands
up and it is a middle aged hardbelly. After the usual 'Hi! I never
pass a down Harley.' And the obligatory "Thanks for stopping." 
Marcie ( I found out the name later. ) produces a breaker cam
saying the bolt has sheared off. I offer more tools but without
a drill, easy-out ( I know there is no such thing ), and spare
breaker cam bolt, there is no hope. She tells me her "old-man" has
ridden on ahead to get help. 

We bullshit while she puts the scooter back together. I get her
life story. And am shown the piece her old-man lent her while
he went for help. As time passes I notice she is getting more
and more animated and relaxed. It turns out the large McDonanld's
cup she has been sipping on is full of beer. I secretly start hoping
her old-man never comes back for her. But, no such luck. I soon hear
the v-twin thunder and he slides to a stop next to Marcie's bike.
Hand shakes all around and assurances of a truck on its way.

As I accelerate into traffic I can't help wishing that I can
find someone like this to share my life.

eric
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: orr@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Ken Orr)
Subject: Re: Chain Problem Update
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 21:22:51 GMT

>This is a joke, yes???
>
>If it is not a joke and you are serious then yes, continue with your
>plans to replace the chain and the sprockets.
>
>Would someone with experience, a racer perhaps, tell what can happen if a chain 
>lets loose at speed.
>
>Ride Free,
>
>Bill

     I don't race, but if a chain lets loose at speed, it can be very bad :-( 
Don't ask how I know :-( It can also leave you stranded 200 miles from home :-(

     "86 Ninja 600R"                               K.O.
  "DOD #306 AMA #615088"                       T.I. Dallas Tx.
    "Eclipse GS Turbo"                      Orr@epcot.spdc.ti.com
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: fester@island.COM (Mike Fester)
Subject: Re: Advice wanted on defending yourself in court
Organization: /usr/local/rn/organization
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 20:08:39 GMT

In article <BD.92Sep6105725@fluent.UUCP> bd%fluent@dartmouth.EDU writes:
>
>In article <dbc-040992133728@b62003.student.cwru.edu> dbc@po.cwru.edu (Dean Cookson) writes:
>
>>In article <BD.92Sep4111949@fluent.UUCP>, bd@fluent@dartmouth.EDU (Brice
>>Dowaliby) wrote:
>>> >refresher. Oh yeah, that 67 in a 45 is worth *6* points.
>>> 
>>> You fail to mention whether you were *guilty* or not.  If you're guilty
>>> the I suggest you pay the fine and stop whining.
 
>>No, you may not. 

>I may not what?  I don't recall asking permission to post.

>>Just because a speed limit sign says 45mph does not mean
>>that is a safe speed for the area.

>True, but irrelevant.  

Extremely relevant; see below.

> The question is not whether he was riding 
>safely (I recall him being hit for speeding, not reckless driving),
>but whether he was breaking the law.  I say if _he_ knows he was
>guilty then he should have the guts to admit it, pay the fine, take
>the points, stop whining, and act like an adult.

The traffic court judge I just saw in action would seem to disagree with you.
In each case of speeding, the defendants claimed that their speed, while 
exceeding the posted limit by the amount the officer specified, was not
an unsafe speed for the conditions. In 1 instance, the judge was familiar
with the road, agreed with the defendant, and dismissed the charges. In the
other 2 cases, the judge was unfamiliar with the road, said he would personally
drive those roads at the speeds for which the drivers were cited, and if, in
his opinion, those roads COULD be safely driven at those speeds, he would
dismiss the tickets.

As for "acting like an adult", well, perhaps you should take it to heart, 
unless you believe that acting like an adult means lecturing someone to 
"stop whining". 

Mike
-- 
Disclaimer - I'm only doing what the little voices tell me to do.
From: bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (bob pasker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Warm hands (Was: Leather pants)
Date: 14 Sep 92 11:06:14 PDT
Organization: Disorganized Organization

In article <1992Sep13.205015.2418@javelin.sim.es.com>, blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) writes:
> dbc@po.cwru.edu (Dean Cookson) writes:
>>[about electrics]
>>I'd like to know how much the chaps and gloves contribute to comfort.  
>>Anyone have any comments? (boy, was that a silly question!)
> Everyone told me that only the vest was needed because "if you keep your
> body warm, your hands will stay warm". Well, that's fine in theory, but
> I must be some kind of cold-blooded freak of nature because my hands
> still got cold even though my body was toasty warm. Adding the gloves
> made all the difference for me.

you could argue the otherway around, too, blaine.  the quickest way
to cool yourself off is to run cold water on your wrists & ankles 
because your veins are close to the surface there and it cools 
it off before circulating 'round.  does it make sense that heating
your wrists & ankles (via 'electrics) would heat the rest of you up?

-- 
-- bob pasker
-- bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us 
--
From: jon%vector0.UUCP@sactoh0.SAC.CA.US (Dazed N. Confused)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Yet more proof that cages make people stupid...
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 92 15:52:29 PDT
Organization: Vector Zero

ck@iconix.oz.au (Chris Karadaglis) writes:

> In <18llq9INN7f6@rodan.UU.NET> smm@uunet.uu.net (Steve Mansfield) writes:
> 
> >(God I love being friends with police officers in
> >Fairfax...)
> 
> You lucky, lucky, lucky bastard...

     Not really.  He never should have pulled over.  Personally,
when I'm on a freeway, I don't care *WHO* is motioning to me
(well..maybe a blonde...:) or *what* badge they're waving at me,
I'm not pulling over unless they're in a patrol car.  What's he
going to do, charge you with not being able to tell if his
badge is real *through* a tinted glass window?  Even a fake
Toys R Us plastic police badge might look real at 70 mph.
     Best thing to do, once you see the badge (and don't want to
admit it :) would be to get off at the next exit, circle around the
streets and get back on the freeway.  Even in moderate traffic it'd
be pretty hard for a car to follow you.

--Jon

   jon%vector0@sactoh0.SAC.CA.US                Life is like a kiwi.
   PacBell.COM!sactoh0!vector0!jon
From: alanf@eng.tridom.com (Alan Fleming)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Nasty rumour about Maine interstates
Date: 11 Sep 92 15:29:56 GMT
Reply-To: alanf@eng.tridom.com (Alan Fleming)
Organization: AT&T Tridom; Marietta, Georgia

In article <zxtnwsj@quantum.on.ca>, dagibbs@quantum.on.ca (David Gibbs) writes:
|> 
|> I heard from people at work that some (one) of the interstates in
|> Maine has signs posted forbidding motorcycles on the highway.  Is
|> this true, or just a nasty rumour?  (Has anyone else heard of this
|> happening.)

Here in Georgia there are signs limiting access to Interstates and major state
highways.  However, this limit applies only to motor driven bicycles (i.e. 
mopeds) not motorcycles.  Look up the definition in your state's vehicle codes. 

Think Peace.
-- Alan (alanf@eng.tridom.com)
AMA# 634578  DOD# 4210
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: etlanar@slartibartfast.ericsson.se (Alan Arthur)
Subject: Re: DoD Merchandise
Organization: Ericsson Cellular Division
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 11:19:27 GMT

In article <1992Sep10.225559.17461@balrog.dseg.ti.com> keith@balrog.dseg.ti.com (Keith A. Schauer) writes:
>In article <1992Sep09.110250.16002@bnr.uk> datasbld@bnr.ca (Datasbuild) writes:
>>
>>
>>Laura faxed me a picture of Arnie which the shop used directly for the logo.  I
>>still have the picture if you need it.  I also have a postscript file if you
>>can use that.
>>
>>
>Hey wait a minute, you mean that the Fobs are going to have Arnie's picture
>on them?  Or is that just a European thing?
>

Yup, we're all bored with this demon thing, so now Arnie's face will be 
appearing everywhere - t-shirts, sweatshirts, keyfobs, buckles, lighters,
underwear, condoms etc etc..... 

Oh I've had very little interest in a Euro-DoD t-shirt (without Arnies face)...
last chance before I ditch the idea...



--
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EMail : etlanar@deep-thought.ericsson.se                  MEMO : ETL.ETLANAR
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: phil@eos.arc.nasa.gov (Phil Stone)
Subject: Re: Least Favorite Road Sign
Organization: NASA Ames Res. Ctr, Calif.
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 17:54:03 GMT

In article <1992Sep9.095305.28172@news.arc.nasa.gov> howland@noc.arc.nasa.gov (Curtis Howland) writes:
>In article <1992Sep8.203024.25657@varian.com>, bob@csbvax.uucp (Bob Palin) writes:
>> I think you had been riding too long if you saw such a sign.  Firstly Hwy 50
>> doesn't go through Reno, secondly it is not an Interstate and thirdly
>> there are plenty of services on Hwy 50.
>> Bob Palin, Varian, Walnut Creek, Ca (510)945-2278, AMA, FSSNOC, DoD #257
 
>Let me try this again. Take a look at a map of Nevada, then
>read on...... Go on, I can wait.
>Good. Notice that east of Reno, U.S. 50 intersects I80 and heads
>east to Ely, then off to G.J. Colorado via the middle of nowhere?
>Riding too long? Hmmmm.... Think you need a vacation. 
>Ride safe. Check your facts.

>Curt Howland        DoD#0663      '82 V45 Sabre

Check 'em yourself, Curt.  Bob is indeed correct.  Rte. 50 goes
through Carson City, not Reno.  A small spur off of 50 (called "50 alt.")
goes northwest to join with Rte. 80, but even it does not go anywhere
near Reno.

That's what you get for arguing with Bob about any road this side
of the Rockies.  Give it up, he's ridden them all.


 Phil Stone         (phil@eos.arc.nasa.gov | ...ames!eos!phil)
 '83 R80ST               DoD #95              "Motorcycles OK"
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: laszlo@eclipse.cs.colorado.edu (Laszlo Nemeth)
Subject: Re: Man, that was FUN!
Organization: University of Colorado Boulder, Pizza Disposal Group
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 21:07:38 GMT

In article <18l0q3INN49i@sixgun.East.Sun.COM>, egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes:
|> In article 22843@nmrdc1.nmrdc.nnmc.navy.mil, dsc3jfs@nmrdc1.nmrdc.nnmc.navy.mil (Jim Small) writes:
|> 
|> >>When are you people going to get it?  An organization with no rules can
|> >>exclude nobody.
|> >
|> >Nope, it just means that we can't get in trouble FOR illegally excluding
|> >anyone. (since there are no rules, it obviously can't be illegal for us
|> >to exclude whoever we damn well please)
|> 
|> So exactly WHO do you think has the authority to veto memberships?
|> You?  HA!  The KotL?  She just, well, Keeps the List (duh!).

yeah but she COULD never get the mail. also someone might have the
ability to change pooder to laz. the only thing from stoping these
things from happening is that all female denizens have high moral
fiber content then the male denizens

pooder
From: thompson@Apple.COM (Paul Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: What's a "stroker"
Date: 6 Sep 92 13:12:04 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA

>In article <1992Sep4.202816.8720@javelin.sim.es.com>, blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) writes:

>>The term "stroker" isn't Harley specific, though it does seem to be a
>>popular modification.

One reason it is popular for Harleys is that the modification lends itself to
lower-reving engines.  Engines that turn at 12,000 RPM and above need short
strokes to keep the speed of the pistons manageable.

R.Collins@newcastle.ac.uk (R. Collins) writes:

>This seems to be another case of Britain and America being divided by a common
>language,...

>over here "stroker" is shorthand for 2 -stroke.

So then do you call a four-stroke engine a 2-stroker?  :-)
-- 
Paul Thompson    Apple Computer    DoD #47    Would you remember a 1-line .sig?
From: rbemben@timewarp.prime.com (Rich Bemben)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Watch out
Date: 14 Sep 92 17:06:07 GMT
Expires: 30 Sep 92 05:00:00 GMT
Organization: Computervision Corp., Bedford, Ma.

In article <1992Sep10.183540.3269@i88.isc.com> jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:
>Funny you should mention that.  This morning I heard of a study made in
>some eastern U.S. city (possibly Boston) that indicated a nearly 20% rate
>of drivers running red lights, compared to under 7% 4 years ago.

ANYONE that moves into an intersection around this neck of the woods without
taking a deep breath and looking both ways must have suicidal tendencies.
My ex-boss did that once out in front of the building where we work here 
and nearly had the front end of his Porsche ripped off by a zipper-head that
blew through the intersection doing ~75 mph 8-\.

	LOOK TWICE - SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE!


Rich Bemben - DoD #0044                     rbemben@timewarp.prime.com
Back in the saddle - BONNE'S ALIVE          (617) 275-1800 x 4173
The street giveth and the street taketh away - Catmother
*********************************************************************
From: jet@win30.nas.nasa.gov (J. Eric Townsend)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Bush
Date: 12 Sep 92 16:28:58 GMT
	<BuDMxH.6zo@apollo.hp.com> <1992Sep10.193505.1@acfcluster.nyu.edu>
Organization: Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation, NASA Ames

"mullignj" == mullignj  <mullignj@acfcluster.nyu.edu> writes:

> DoD#6892 ================ "No, I don't know that atheists should be
> considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots.
> This is one nation under God."  - George Bush <choke> <cough> Say


mullignj> Did he *really* say that????

Yes, he really did.  Around 88/89 or so, if I remember correctly.  And
nobody called him on it, either.
--
             J. Eric Townsend --  jet@nas.nasa.gov -- 415.604.4311
                              '92 R100R, DoD# 0378
 "Nude wheelies are probably the ultimate in squidliness."  -- someone at
                                                          Lissa's party
From: osborn@cs.utexas.edu (John Howard Osborn)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: vanity plates
Date: 15 Sep 1992 00:18:44 -0500
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

In Texas, "I SQUID" is taken by, I think, a Chevy.  (ack)

For my PD, I've considered:

NE WHERE
GO BMW
UNIX  (probably taken)
DEV BIKE
1WORLD
PD4EVER
BMW PD
B4NE1

Hmm.  I really ought to scrape up the money.  ($70?)

Texas is getting hot for odd plates.  Aside from the usual
weird stuff (TEXAS WATER DRILL, TEXAS FARM TRUCK, etc)
we have also something like 30 collegate plates.  SO,
you can actually get a University of Texas license plate
(complete with the tower) or whatever. Also, TEXAS PEARL
HARBOR SURVIVOR (one is in my apartment complex, on an
American car (as if you couldn't guess)), TEXAS
MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS PURPLE HEART, TEXAS VIETNAM VET,
TEXAS KOREAN WAR VET, TEXAS EX-POW, etc.

-
-John H. Osborn
-osborn@cs.utexas.edu
-DOD# 2001  '92 BMW Paris-Dakar