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From: neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard)
Subject: Re: Nitrous Oxide?
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 19:48:16 GMT
Organization: CompuTrac Inc., Richardson TX

In article <BzB0BH.51K@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu> crmoorle@napier.uwaterloo.ca writes:
>Has anyone out there had any experience with Nitrous Oxide?  

Yup 8-} :) ;-)


-- 
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Neal Howard   '91 XLH-1200      DoD #686      CompuTrac, Inc (Richardson, TX)
	      doh #0000001200
         "Let us learn to dream, gentlemen, and then perhaps
          we shall learn the truth." -- August Kekule' (1890)
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Subject: Re: Sport Bikes
Organization: Why do you suspect that?
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 92 00:33:43 GMT

In article <1992Dec16.053106.13738@microsoft.com> chrispi@microsoft.com (Chris Pirih) writes:
>In rec.motorcycles aas7@po.CWRU.Edu (Andrew A. Spencer) writes:
>;gee.i hope that this is a trick posting, just to get gullible folks like
>;myself to post..but..try going back to mr. webster and try looking up 
>;"sport" spelled with an R instead of "sport" spelled with a U.
>;SPO_U_T will have a meaning similar to the above, while i suggest that
>;SPO_R_T will be significanlty different! go try it now! could end a significant
>;amount of confusion!
>
>WOW !!!11!1!  DREW YOUR RELLY SMART 1!!!!!!!!111  HOW DID YOU NO HE MENT SPOUT NOT SPORT !!!1??/??  I CUDNT TELL 1!!!!!
>
>WELL GOTTA GO
>
>SEND REPLYZ TO BIFF@BIFNET.BIF.NET !!!!!!!!1  C YA !!!!!!!!!
>
>QUIT
>:Q
>
>
>
>--
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>*****        	*      *    *	 *     *      **  ** ** **  **			******
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>BIFF@BIFNET.BIF.NET     WHATS A DOD# ????   '88 FORD ESCORT       BIF666@PSUVM.PSU.EDU
>BIFF@WPI.WPI.WPI.WPI.EDU          BIFF LIVEZ !!!!!!!!      BIFF_MEISTER@CUP.PORTAL.COM
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Another .edu breath escapes upon the unsuspecting world!

Charlie Smith   #709
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: Re: HELMETS
Organization: Black Belt Motorcyclists Association
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 08:20:24 GMT

In article <1g5o9cINNkpb@transfer.stratus.com> cdodson@beast.cac.stratus.com writes:
+In article <1992Dec8.181149.26233@sj.ate.slb.com> desilets@sj.ate.slb.com (Mark  
+> I suggest you examine your stance.  What is the difference between a 
+> helmet law and a motorcycle ban, except in degree?  Are you willing to
+> have all the fun and daring legislated out of your life for your safety?
+
+What's the difference between airbags in cars and banning cars ? Why not ban
+aircraft becasue they crash ? Hell, let's all just stand in one spot forever
+because transportation is too damn risky !

I'll answer that:
Politicians and most of their constituents ride cars and airplanes.
So, they can't ban these things because their owners are "us".
Almost no politicians ride bikes and only a minority of their
constituents ride bikes.  So, the potential of banning bikes
is their because it is something owned by "them".

In a similar vein: you will never see car phones banned even if
some group yells that they are dangerous when driving.  That is
because politicians and all their influential constiuents are
now hooked on car phones.
____________________________________________________________________________
There are three types of people in the world.  There are those that are
good at math and there are those that aren't.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Paul Blumstein, paulb@harley.tti.com, DoD #36, ABATE, AMA, HOG, KD6LAA
            Transaction Technology, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
From: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: new biker story : Katy meets a Volvo
Date: 14 Dec 1992 21:56:09 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
Distribution: world
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 724254812@zen.sys.uea.ac.uk, mjs@sys.uea.ac.uk (Mike Sixsmith) writes:
>
>>Subject : fucking volvo 
>
>>I can only presume that the blind spot on a volvo
>>is 360 degrees...

>>couldn't brake as he would hit me...bastard...
>>(shitbag)
>>bloody bloody bloody
>>hate 'em
>>angry snogs
>>Katy
>
>
>Anyone out there got any words of wisdom for Katy?

Get a DoD number.


---
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...

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: jpolito@sysgem1.encore.com (Jonathan Polito)
Subject: Re: ME33A Laser wearing too fast. Why? What is your experience?
Organization: Encore Computer Corp.
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 15:25:33 GMT


The ME33 Laser should last longer than 4000mi (I don't think 10000mi
is unusual). Sounds like your problem was low pressure but you say
that you haven't run it low for any length of time. Maybe the tire was
not mounted/balanced properly...maybe the passenger makes that big of a
difference, especially if you are almost always riding with one.


I just got a new front ME33 to replace the ME88 that I had and man,
does it make a difference. After getting used to the 88, the 33 feels
incredible - much better cornering and feel, less tendency to follow
rain grooves - it's great how little things can make you so happy. 

--
Jonathan E. Polito (jpolito@encore.com)                 +1 919 481 3730
Encore Computer Corp, 901 Kildaire Farm Rd, bldg D, Cary, NC 27511  USA
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: cdw2t@dayhoff.med.Virginia.EDU (Clifford David Weston)
Subject: Re: still no EX500
Organization: University of Virginia
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 20:47:11 GMT

In article <BzD4un.MFu@nmrdc1.nmrdc.nnmc.navy.mil> dsc3jfs@nmrdc1.nmrdc.nnmc.navy.mil (Jim Small) writes:
>Still no sign of my poor little stolen EX500.
>Dad suggested I consider a few other bikes than the EX as a replacement.
>He suggested the Seca.  I looked at him in utter amasement and said "
>A Seca?  You've got to be kidding.  Cliff Weston rides a Seca, that should
>tell you something."

Yamaha is working hard to correct that deficiency; as it is, the small print
in the ads contains a disclaimer to the effect that they aren't responsible
for the identities of some Seca II purchasers.  They also made me promise to
always wear a full-face helmet with a smoke visor and the most nondescript
riding outfit (grey Aerostich) around.  They even introduced a new color to set
the other Secas apart from the red one I own.

Then again, even on the west coast is my dickishness known.


When a bike disappears like yours did, how does the insurance take care of
things?  Do you get book value, replacement cost, screwed-over cost, or what?
Inquiring minds and all....

ObGetABike:  Jim-and-EdGetBikes!

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|        Cliff Weston           DoD# 0598          '92 Seca II (Tem)       |
|                                                                          |
|"I consider buying a used helmet as attractive as buying used underpants."|
|                            -- Geir Solvang                               |
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: pooder@rchland.vnet.ibm.com (Don Fearn)
Subject: Re: Sport vs. Need
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 18:24:41 GMT
Distribution: usa
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM
Organization: IBM Rochester

In article <1992Dec10.191058.23076@cbnewsj.cb.att.com>, jimbes@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (james.bessette) writes:
|> In article <1992Dec10.121240.21174@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> cdw2t@dayhoff.med.Virginia.EDU (Clifford David Weston) writes:
|> >In article <1992Dec8.140535.22349@cbnewsj.cb.att.com> jimbes@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (james.bessette) writes:
|> >>In article <1992Dec07.155247.16243@i88.isc.com> jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:

            ***bunch o' stuff deleted*** 

|> >
|> >Poser!
|> >
|>
|> I'm a poser?  How do you figure that?  

Don't worry about it.  I've been accused of poserhood, but I still don't 
know what was meant by it even after I asked for clarification.  

Hey, maybe us "posers" should start a club!  No one could be in it except
those who were accused on rec.motorcycles of being a "poser".

Nah, the world doesn't need another motorcycle club and all the snappy
names are already taken. 
 


   Pooder  -  Rochester, MN   -  DoD #591  -  LotN (Loser of the Number) 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  "What Do *You* Care What Other People Think?" -- Richard Feynman 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   I share garage space with:   Gretchen - '86 K75   Harvey - '72 CB500  
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Subject: Re: heated vests, advice wanted
Organization: Why do you suspect that?
Distribution: rec
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 92 06:36:35 GMT

In article <8469@public.BTR.COM> jamesf@public.BTR.COM (James G. Franklin  jamesf@btr.com) writes:
>In article <ZOWIE.92Dec12205324@daedalus.stanford.edu> zowie@daedalus.stanford.edu (Craig "Powderkeg" DeForest) writes:
>>
>>Charging a head, I'll point out that this is no longer a very
>>current thread.  Watt were we talking about?
>
>Well, it alternates between helmets and countersteering, with ample surges
>of copper stories so electrifying we sit fused to our chairs, transformed into
>drooling idiots, insulated from the world and with no capacity for direct
>communication.

Joule understand that?  I erg something similar somewhere else ...

As the electrician's wife said when he came in at 1 AM, wire you insulate?


Charlie Smith   charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  csmith@dsac.dla.mil  whois ces10
MOA# 52888, RA# 15633, DoD# 0709, AMA# 574722, Buckey Beemers 411, BK Ohio V
BMW K1100-LT, R69S, R27 and other even less worthwhile [ 2 | 3 ] wheel stuff

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: jlevine@rd.hydro.on.ca (Jody Levine)
Subject: Re: Neat AGV helmet on TV
Organization: Ontario Hydro - Research Division
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 92 18:16:56 GMT

bade@wombat.austin.ibm.com writes:
>
>While sitting at home sick yesterday I was watching one of those
>shows about technology (Beyond 2000 or something like that).  Any how
>the host wobbles onto the stage on a 907ie and proceeds to discuss the
>AGV helmet he has on.  It seems that there is a packet of "coolant" and

It would seem that "Beyond 2000" hasn't made it into the nineties yet.
Motorcyclist reviewed this helmet four years ago. It's got a Peltier (sp?)
cooler (coolant? what coolant? charges carry the heat) and a heat sink on 
top. At the time it was $500 and they complained that it was heavy. I've 
never seen one in a store.

I've        bike                      like       | Jody Levine  DoD #275 kV
     got a       you can        if you      -PF  | Jody.P.Levine@hydro.on.ca
                         ride it                 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
From: carlp@frigg.isc-br.com (Carl Paukstis)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Bra auction for charity (was: Re: Attention electric vest owners!
Date: 19 Dec 92 22:20:27 GMT
Organization: ISC-Bunker Ramo, An Olivetti Company

Jody Levine writes:

>the Ride for Sight campaign, where bikers across Canada gather at various
>spots to party and raise money for the blind. If it's ok with everybody,
>I'll send the proceeds there, from all of us at rec.moto. (Including the
>story behind the donation, of course). 

>Lisa Delorme suggested that several people could contribute bras (I imagine
>that she's willing to participate). All those who wish to contribute should
>E-mail to me (post if you like). I will post the list of contributors. Feel

Be sure and post model/feature/color/size with each contributor.  I
propose that any contributions must be from personally-used stock;
it'd hardly be kosher to go buy a new black-lace push-up open-nipple 
model in 46DD just for the auction.

>free to suggest other ways to go, but here's my idea. Bidders should indicate 
>which bra they would like, and E-mail to me (post if you like, but be sure
>to email). The bra goes to the highest bidder, and everyone else is free to
>donate anyway, of course.

You're a good sport, Jody, and a great humanitarian.  If it would be
helpful for you, I can quite easily set up a Listserv mailing-list, on 
my machine, owned/moderated by you if you want, to facilitate this auction.

A word of advice: require the winner(s) to pay in advance by postal money
order before shipping the bra.  Unfortunately, not all of the rec.moto
Denizens are as honest, forthright, or solvent as one would hope.  Ask Tom
Dietrich about a problem he had (has?) with the bid-winner on the DoD Zippo.

And I reiterate (revised):
 I bid $15, regardless of model/feature, for any bra actually worn by Jody 
 any time since Jan. 1, 1992 which has not been damaged by fire, flood, 
 famine, earthquake, tornado, mudslide, other natural disaster, acts of 
 civil disobedience, or other damage exceeding "normal wear and tear".

I reserve the right to make future bids on other bras if further 
interesting ones become available, but I really want the original.  
This auction is in the finest tradition of rec.motorcycles and the DoD.

>There may be lots of free-bouncing boobs in the new year, but it's a
>good cause.

Amen.  To both the bouncing and the good cause.

FYI, Lisa, et al: a Hanes Her Way smooth-cup underwire rear-closure model 
sells for $12.95 at Veradale K-Mart.  I did some Christmas shopping today
for Rhonda, my first wife.  Playtex and some other brands are more.
--
Carl Paukstis, RRR&RSG             |"The good news is that Clinton will have to
 Olivetti North America/Spokane,WA | work hard to do worse than Bush in terms
 Phone: +1 509 927-5439            | of economic policy.  The bad news is that
 Mail: carlp@mail.spk.olivetti.com | he will probably manage to do so"-Ed Ipser
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: ericm@microunity.com (Eric Murray)
Subject: Re: Toronto Motorcycle Show
Distribution: ont
Organization: MicroUnity Systems Engineering, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 04:24:20 GMT

In article <8455@public.BTR.COM> jamesf@public.BTR.COM (James G. Franklin  jamesf@btr.com) writes:
>
>I firmly believe that in some room somewhere, "The" network admin is sitting
>there with a case of beer and a few friends watching as we hopelessly try
>and restrict distribution. They laugh their asses off as they see "ba"
>distribution go "basically anywhere" and "ont" "over night to tahiti".

Now that you've revealed us, the Network Cabal will have to send
you to NNTP re-education camp.

Your position has been noted from the UUCP maps, and the black
windowless van should be pulling into your driveway as you
read this.
Please do not scream loudly when they break down your door.



--
  Eric Murray                                             ericm@microunity.com
      "Archiving the net is like washing toilet paper!"- Leader Kibo
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: mpmena@skcla.monsanto.com
Subject: RAVI BUMPER STICKERS
Organization: Searle, Skokie, IL
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 16:24:11 GMT

Ravi,

A couple of months back, I sent money to you for the bumper sticker
 "real women ride motorcycles" for my wife.

I wondered if you had ever received it; if not, are there any still available?

Thanks!


Michael Menard
1508 Sheridan Road
Waukegan, Il 60085


Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: FRAHM@UCSU.COLORADO.EDU (Joel A. Frahm)
Subject: Re: Learner Help
Organization: JILA
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 21:00:35 GMT

In article <1992Dec10.101214.2361@dct.ac.uk> bssbr2jre@dct.ac.uk writes:
>From: bssbr2jre@dct.ac.uk
>Subject: Learner Help
>Date: 10 Dec 92 10:12:14 GMT
>
>
>  Can anyone reccomend a good learner bike for the U.K.?
>
>  (125cc or less)
>
>  which will suit someone whose 6'1''

	I reccomend a destroked HD Sportster, with straight pipes.
(what do you get when you destroke a liter motor to 125cc?)

Joel.  (flame not, lest ye be flamed!!)

p.s. Really old 2-stroke oil injected street-trail Suzukis and such are great
learners, light, low and easy to start, but make sure all the stuff works
before going riding!  Read the FAQ on maintanence and riding gear.  
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: Engine ignites gas (was Re: correction on New Biker)
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 04:25:38 GMT

egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes:
>In article 2052@informix.com, dboyd@informix.com (Diana Boyd) writes:

>>Blaine, you're scaring the hell out of me.

>Yeah, Blaine, put a mask on or something!  :^)

Sorry about that. Here, I'll put on my full-face Arai and the tinted
shield. Is that better?

>>So, you know, I've done this a couple times, spilled gas onto the hot engine,  
>>and nothing happened, but *could* it happen?

>Not likely.  Now, gas on charcoal in a campground near Morro Bay...

So what's the difference? Temperature, right? Any chemists in the house
that happen to know the flash point of gas off the top of their heads?
I've never seen it happen, and I don't know how likely it is, but I'd be
inclined to avoid the practice. I think you'd be in more danger from a
stray spark than engine heat. After all, the combustion chamber runs very
hot, but it takes the spark to ignite the air-fuel mix.

When I winterized the FJ a couple of weeks ago (you know the drill,
change the oil, drain the carbs, etc.) I got a real rush as I realized
that puddle of boiling fluid on top of the crankcases was gas. We didn't
spontaneously combust, but next time I'll let the engine cool before I
drain the carbs.
-- 
Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland  blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com  BIX:blaine_g
580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108           Favorite road signs:
Dumper of Dirtbikes #46             FJ1200   Winding Road Next 77 Miles
My other motorcycle is a Quadracer           Caution: Passing Areas Not Marked
From: mtaffe@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (Michael Taffe)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: infant crawlers banned (was: Helmets)
Date: 16 Dec 92 20:09:56 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of California, San Diego

In article <1992Dec14.214839.6807@progress.com> matth@progress.COM (Matthew J. Harper) writes:
>  Why is it that people cannot take some responsibility for their actions?  I 
>read everything I could get my hands on related to this issue.  As far as I 
>could tell *everyone* of the 6 kids that bought the farm from the walkers did
>so because their *parents* basically put them in it and forgot about them! 
>Just another case of unsupervised children getting into trouble.
>
>  I don't mean to imply a 'it's their own damn fault' attitude here.  I just 
>think it would be wiser to educate people than simply remove the hazards.  

Why not?  It _is_ their own damn fault.  Your post sounds as thought this
is precisely your attitude anyway.  I also regret the fact that we have
come so far away from personal responsibility in these US of A.

Mike Taffe		*   VF500F
			*   
DoD# 753		*   "...rant, rave... stupid .edu postings!"
				--they're just mad 'cause we post for free.

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: klinger@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Jorg Klinger)
Subject: Re: Need help with wierd mirror question
Organization: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1992 18:14:28 GMT

In <1fpf4eINNeba@agate.berkeley.edu> delorme@garnet.berkeley.edu (Lisa DeLorme) writes:

>This is going to sound pretty screwed up, but bear with me, I have my facts
>straight.

>I received (birthday gift) a really great set of mirrors last year for my
>KZ250. This year, when I moved up to the KZ440 (both LTD's), I tried to
>transfer the good mirrors from the 250 to the 440.

>The left side mirror fits fine on the 440, but the mirror for the right
>handlebar will not fit. The threads on the mirror stem are left handed,
>and don't jive with the threads on the post (ie, the hole mounted on the master
>cyclinder that the mirror screws into).

>But, get this. Both of the mirrors that came with the 440 fit fine on the
>250 (original plan was just to swap them).

>I have tried the adapters they sell for this, but the mirror will not screw
>into the adapters, they are threaded the wrong way, and every store claims
>that adapters threaded the other way don't exists.

>What are my options here? Getting different mirrors is not an option I
>like at all, these mirrors are the best that I have ever had and I don't want
>to part with them.

>Is there some really obvious solution that I am just missing?

><and no smart-ass answers out of you Jim Franklin, either>


>-- 
>Lisa DeLorme                            
>delorme@garnet.berkeley.edu           
>DOD #363/ 80 KZ250, (mouse bike), 82 KZ440
>                    Hey, I'm finally an acronym: DBNI  (Double bike, no income)

  Nothing holds as tight as a good cross thread. Since I don't beleive
they make left hand thread taps or heli-coils I'm afraid your stuck. 

  Good Luck!

__
   Jorg Klinger            |       GSXR1100        | If you only new who
   Arch. & Eng. Services   |          **           | I think I am. 
   UManitoba, Man. Ca.     |"The Embalmer" - IT175 |           - anonymous











Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: spindler@emr1.emr.ca (Chris Spindler)
Subject: SportWipes (review)
Organization: Energy, Mines, and Resources, Ottawa
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 22:06:15 GMT

I've discovered why Metzler Clearfixes come in packages of 2 -
they are frequently stricken with wanderlust.

In a recent attempt to obtain more, I discovered that they are
out of production (though Dennis Kirk may still have some in
stock).  

However, I was able to acquire an example of their replacements,  
through the good offices of Dave Wise, from Aloha BMW in Beaverton OR
(That right Dave?)

They're called "Sportwipes" - no indication of the manufacturer - and
consist of a rubber wiper blade which can be strapped to the back
of your hand.  When it's on your glove, the blade is perpendicular
to the fingers.

General observations (and comparisons with the Clearfix):

It's much easier to put on over gloves.  Even with bulky
winter gloves, you don't need to remove either glove.

It doesn't interfere with clutch operation at all.  Clearfix
doesn't either but I was usually aware that there was something
on my finger.

The Sportwipe is a bit bulky to fit in the meagre pockets of my leathers.

You can clear your entire field of vision in one wipe (instead of the
couple required by the smaller Clearfix).  The drawback being that
your entire field of view is blocked by your forearm as you wipe the visor
clear.

All in all, SportWipes are a Good Thing (tm) and a worthy successor
to the Metzler Clearfix.  

Your wipeage may vary.

-- 
Chris Spindler   Seismologist @ Large  |  Staring into a computer screen is  
'91 550 Zephyr    - - - - - - -  o     |  like staring into an eclipse.  It's
'91 K75RT       - - - - - - -  _/\_>   |  brilliant and you don't realize
 DoD #6371    - - - - - - -   O,> / O  |  the damage until it's too late.
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