HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: achenbac@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Jeff Achenbach)
Subject: Re: 2-Cylinder Honda 500? 
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 02:14:45 GMT

In article <727759135snz@morgan.demon.co.uk> tony@morgan.demon.co.uk writes:
>
>In article <1993Jan22.092113.1@skcla.monsanto.com> mpmena@skcla.monsanto.com writes:
>>In 1978 or so, was there a 2-cylinder Honda 500 or 550 (or something close?)
>>
>>If so, what was it, and were they anything interesting?
>
>There was a vertical twin 450 which was considered quick for its day. It had, 
>I believe, the Honda pressed steel frame construction like the early Benly 
>and my uncle had one. Nothing special though.
>

Nope. The 450 had a tubular steel frame, as did the CB72, CB77, and all others
from 350cc up.

Jeff Achenbach
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: hamiltoj@CS.ColoState.EDU (j hamilton)
Subject: Gone riding!!!!
Summary: see ya later alligators!!
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 19:22:30 GMT
Organization: Colorado State University, Computer Science Department
Keywords:  snow gone, temperature up

I'll just have you all know that I don't care what anyone has to say
about anything, mostly because the sun is out, the temperature is above
50, and the snow is finally melted enough to ride.  So while you are 
sitting in side reading this, I'm gone.  Nyaahhhh  8^P 

J--


Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles,rec.motorcycles.dirt
From: druth@erg.sri.com (Doug Ruth)
Subject: Information Wanted on 650 Dual-Sports
Keywords: look out below
Organization: SRI International, Menlo Park, CA
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 18:23:03 GMT

Ok, all you DoDers and non-DoDers, I'm comtemplating expanding my
stable of bikes (doubling it noless!) to include a 650-class
Dual-Sport bike.  I have no intention of getting rid of my R100GS-PD
since I still think its the ultimate bike for long-distance
"adventure" touring such as my 8-week, 11000-mile Alaskan trip last
summer.  However I'd like a bike which reverses the dirt/street ratio
more in favor of the dirt, and is also lighter.  I've taken the GS on
the RidgeRunner 500, a 2-day dual-sport run from Angel's Camp, CA to
Carson City, NV and back, and its a lot of weight to be throwing
around in the dirt.

So I'm looking at the following bikes:

    Honda XR650L
    Kawasaki KLX650 (new for '93)
    Suzuki DR650S

I'm not considering the Kawasaki KLR650 since its biased too much
towards the street IMO.

Can you point me to the appropriate magazine issues where these bikes
are reviewed, either by themselves or in a comparison format.  Any 
personal comments/observations are welcome as well.  Do aftermarket
accessory makers make larger tanks for any of the above bikes.

Thanks
-- 
-- Doug Ruth         | druth@erg.sri.com  | SRI International
-- '91 BMW R100GS/PD | Work:(415)859-3860 | 333 Ravenswood Ave.
-- AMA #: 197665     | Home:(415)962-9808 | Menlo Park, CA 94025
--
From: dlady@galoob.cs.utk.edu (Don Lady)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Are BMWs form or function?
Date: 22 Jan 1993 00:24:49 GMT
Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Department of Computer Science
Distribution: world
Reply-To: dlady@galoob.cs.utk.edu (Don Lady)
NNTP-Posting-Host: galoob.cs.utk.edu

In article <478@rd1.interlan.com>, tavernin@rm1.interlan.com (Victor Tavernini) writes:
|> YOU ARE ENTERING A FLAME ZONE!
|> 
|>[stuff deleted]x
|> BTW, how do you get one of those numbers? Who is the KoTL? Why do
|> Canadiens drive perfectly normal in their own country, but once they
|> enter So. Florida ...  Answers to these and others questions in the next
|> episode of "YOUR MIND IS CHEESE!"
|> 
|> Don't even think about FAQ'ing me, cause I FAQ back!
|> 
|> YOU ARE EXITING A FLAME ZONE, HAVE A NICE DAY!
|> 
|> 
|> Victor Tavernini
|> Racal-Datacom, Inc.
|> 
|> tavernin@rd1.interlan.com

A flame zone eh? I don't believe it. Maybe a wet match area,..but a flame zone?

-- 
Don (dlady@cs.utk.edu) Lady
AMA #162364    DoD #803
Suzuki GS850GX, GS750EN  Yamaha DT175E for the cowtrails!
Honda TR200 (used to be the ex's)

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: wkmpph@ritvax.isc.rit.edu (W. Keith McManus)
Subject: Bike Week
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 14:53:03 GMT

My second post about Bike Week 93 in Daytona.

Thanks to all the folks that replied to the first message.

I'm going to be in Daytona again this year, working on a documentary video
project again.

Looking to interview people that have been going to Bike Week for several
years. I started in 1981. Would like to talk with people about the changes
to Bike Week, if any, that they have experienced.

Thanks

W. Keith McManus
=================================================
Rochester Institute of Technology
Applied Photography Department - Photojournalism
Rochester, New York

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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: nhodge@nevada.edu (nhodge@nevada.edu (Neil Hodge))
Subject: Re: Highways/Backroads with no speed limit
Organization: UNLV Department of Mechanical Engineering
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 15:16:56 GMT

In article <OH8043B@netmbx.netmbx.de> fischer@netmbx.netmbx.de (Axel Fischer) writes:
>Hi,
>
>are there any highways/backroads/whatever somewhere in the USA that don't
>have a speed limit? Thus I can go as fast as I can.
>
>Somewhere in Utah, Nevada, or whereever?
>
>-Axel
>-- 
>fischer@netmbx.de                                                   DoD #0228

I'm writing from Las Vegas, and I can tell you, there are NO roads which legally have no speed limit.  However, there are roads that are so far away from
anything that even police don't travel them unless they really have to.

A little note:  the state of Nevada wanted to raise the speed limit on it's
rural highways to approximately 70-75 mph, but doing so would cost all of
it's federal highway funding, which the state couldn't afford.

Moral: Blame the Feds!!!
       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


-- 
Neil Hodge @ UNLV (Mechanical engineering)               1991 CBR600F2 
nhodge@nevada.edu                                          DoD #0763

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: scs8@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Sebastian C Sears)
Subject: Re: Its off to the basement we go
Keywords: look out below
Reply-To: scs8@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Sebastian C Sears)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 02:31:06 GMT

In article <C17t99.LLI@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> cstringe@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Chuck Stringer) writes:
>MBEAVING@BNR.CA writes:
>| By the way, the wife is off on a business project for a couple 
>| of months so this will just be our little secret.
>
>No problem, I'm moving mine into the kitchen while my girlfriends at
>work tonight. She'll never notice;)

	Your wife or your motorcycle? It seems possible she'll notice either!

-------
"This is where I wanna sit and buy you a drink someday." - Temple of the Dog
Sea-Bass Sears --> scs8@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu --> DoD#516 <-- |Stanley, ID.|
'79 Yamaha XS750F -- '85 Toyota 4Runner -- Perception Corsica  |  NYC, NY.  |
From: ericm@microunity.com (Eric Murray)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Gagiva 900
Date: 25 Jan 93 19:19:43 GMT
Organization: MicroUnity Systems Engineering, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

In article <1993Jan25.104740.1@tnclus.tele.nokia.fi> rasimus@tnclus.tele.nokia.fi writes:
>
>
>        Would anyone tell, how much does Gagiva 900 cc
>        cost in States?

The Ducati 900ss/sl costs between $9000 and $11500, depending on which
model and how greedy the dealer is.

But you're probably asking about the Cagiva 900 Paris/Dakar replica
(sorry, I don't know the model designation) which is not
imported to the US.  So the price is either $0, or $lots, depending
on your viewpoint and your connections.



--
  Eric Murray                                             ericm@microunity.com
      "Archiving the net is like washing toilet paper!"- Leader Kibo
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: rct@fulcrum.co.uk (Richard Taylor)
Subject: Re: test
Keywords: hi laszlo
Organization: Fulcrum Communications
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 13:16:51 GMT

In article <1jicalINNck0@CS.UTK.EDU> dlady@alphard.cs.utk.edu (Don Lady) writes:
>Do you see any American football players not wearing a helmet?

Do you see motorcyclists trying to headbutt brick walls?

Repeatedly?  :-)


Regards,
============================================================================
Richard Taylor                  DoD #981                 (rct@fulcrum.co.uk)
Deceleration Trauma - hitting the ground after jumping off Canary Wharf.
============================================================================
Fulcrum Communications Ltd., Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LD, ENGLAND.


Xref: sparky rec.motorcycles:45509 rec.autos.driving:7656
From: jsloan@ncar.ucar.edu (John Sloan)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles,rec.autos.driving
Subject: Re: U.S. study links safety to higher speed limits
Date: 27 Jan 93 17:05:36 GMT
Organization: Scientific Computing Division/NCAR Boulder, CO


Just to plug one of the few non-moto, non-computer magazines I read monthly,
I find that CAR&DRIVER is a good source of general information of this
ilk.

Not that they don't have their own agenda, but they frequently
summarize studies on both sides of the "speed" and "safety" fences.
They also have articles on just about anything that involves motion. In
the past they had articles on stuff like an aircraft carrier, nuclear
attack submarine, wheelchairs, 18th century sedan chairs, deep sea
research subs, giant dump trunks, diesel-electric locomotives, and yes,
even motorcycles. Their short blurb on the ZX-11 basically said "If you
thought your car was quick... and does it cost under $10K?" As well as
the usual stuff on radar dectectors, deer whistles, and Lotus Europas.

Hey, so I read a car mag. As Crow T. Robot would say: Bite me, it's fun!

--
John Sloan              "Since I've given up hope,       +1 303 497 1243
NCAR/SCD                   I feel much better."      Fax +1 303 497 1137
Boulder CO 80307-3000 USA                           jsloan@ncar.ucar.edu
Logical Disclaimer: belong(opinions,jsloan). belong(opinions,_):-!,fail.
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: Hollywood parodies the Dod!
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 18:19:53 GMT

delorme@garnet.berkeley.edu (Lisa DeLorme) writes:

>Saw the movie "The Crying Game", good movie, go see it.
>There is a line in there where a prisoner requests that his hood be taken
>off. The guard responds "We could do that but then we would have to  shoot
>you"
>It got a laugh out of the two dod'ers in attendance.

Naw, that's just art (?) imitating art. "Top Gun" was the inspiration
for the lunacy seen around here.

-- 
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
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: rdc8@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Robert D Castro)
Subject: Re: DoD BANDANAS --- at long last..... (sorry).....
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 13:32:53 GMT

In article <1957@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu> labrg@emory.edu (Ryan Montieth
Gill) writes:

>
>	how about a variety of Moto in each corner...A Duc or other
>	Sportbike in one, a BMW touring bike, a Goldwing and a Harley
>	or Indian Chief in the last???
>
>				Ryan

I would rather see individual DoD# imprinted instead.


o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>  o&o>
    Rob Castro     | email - rdc8@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu | Live for today
    1983 KZ550LTD  | phone - (212) 854-7617              | For today you live!
    DoD# NYC-1     | New York, New York, USA             |        RC (tm)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: isjl@rs1.tcs.tulane.edu (Jason Liuzza)
Subject: Supercharged production models
Organization: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 07:32:18 GMT
Nntp-Posting-Host-[nntpd-19150]: rs1.tcs.tulane.edu

Does anyone have any information pertaining to any production model motorcycles
that were equipped with turbochargers (or any other form of supercharger)?
Please e-mail any responses to isjl@rs1.tcs.tulane.edu. If that doesn't work
try liuzza@rs1.tcs.tulane.edu (some administrative account shuffling is due 
to take place this week). 

Thanks in advance,

Jason
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: anita@iastate.edu (Anita K Norian)
Subject: info sought on 120/80 zr16 radials
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 16:47:47 GMT

I see that dunlop is offering sportmax radials in the 120/80zr16 flavor.
I called their tech line and these tires are for a 2.5 to 3" rim, thus making 
them a retrofit for most mid- 80s sportbikes with skinny 16" front rims.
Since I'm in the process of widening my rear rim to a 4.5 x 17, this brings
up the prospect of a switch to sportmax radials, with a 150 or 160 series
tire in the rear.
  My question is this: have any of the fine rec-dot-motoers tried this 
(new?) tire on their bikes? Isn't an 80 series a bit tall for a radial?
any opinions or info on this tire would be greatly appreciated, feel free
to email me at 

anita@iastate.edu

Thanks!
From: sturges@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Richard Sturges)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: single vs. dual disk
Date: 27 Jan 93 14:49:58 GMT
Reply-To: sturges@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Richard Sturges)
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Bethesda, MD

In rec.motorcycles, charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith) writes:
>We don't bother any more with coefficient of friction, do we?  It must
>also be intuitively obvious that cooling holes are not something to be
>considered.

Yes, I forgot to mention that.  A higher Cf might allow you to drop
a disk, while if you wanted to use a combo with a lower Cf (like stainless)
then you might step up to two disks

>I don't think the mechanical advantage of the hand lever to pad pressure
>comes into it either.  It must be that the hand lever master cylinder
>piston diameter and the caliper piston(s) diameter/quantity doesn't play a
>part any more.   Too bad.

I did discuss this, and termed both ratios 'the mechanical advantage'
of the system.  If you take one disk off your bike, and don't change
the master cylinder, you will quickly learn about this effect.


	<================================================> 
       /        Rich Sturges           (h) 703-536-4443   \
      /    NSWC - Carderock Division   (w) 301-227-1670    \
     /  "I speak for no one else, and listen to the same."  \
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: ryan.cousineau@compdyn.questor.org (Ryan Cousineau) 
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Aerostitch Questions
Date: 22 Jan 93 00:03:00 GMT
Reply-To: ryan.cousineau@compdyn.questor.org (Ryan Cousineau) 
Distribution: world
Organization: Computer Dynamics - Vancouver B.C. - (604)986-9937 (604)255-9937


JRW>Is one piece better than two?
Usually, No. Two-pieces are more versatile and give up almost nothing in
protection. The onley real disadvantages are having one more zipper to
fail, and I suppose the suit could separate in a race-speed crash.


JRW>I got an Aerostitch two piece for ChrisMouse and I have a
JRW>couple of questions.  First:  the left sleve has three strips
JRW>of velcro (different lengths) down near the wrist.  These
JRW>pieces won't "crow" to each other as they are all the same
JRW>type.  Does anyone know what these are for?
Damned if I know.

JRW>Secondly, my suit fits great when I'm on the bike. When I get
JRW>off, they are too long and the knees kind of bulge.  This may
JRW>be because of the knee pads.  I was just wondering if anyone else
JRW>noticed this?
This is not only normal, it is deliberate and a sure sign that the
product you purchased was designed for and by motorcyclists and not by
some fashion weenie looking for the latest in "biker chic." The idea is
that when you are in a riding position your knees and arms are
bent. The suit is designed to fit you when you are in this position, and
not when you are standing around at parties saying things like, "yep,
hadda lay 'er down. Happens all the time."

JRW>BTW, I don't know if my anti "Socialized Medicine" post made it
JRW>but, to the guy that said he was a Capitalist pig but was in
JRW>favor of socialized medicine:  You, sir, are no Capitalist.

Canada has Socialized Medicine. I will not speak pro or con except to
say that one sleeps better knowing that the safety net is there.
   
 * SLMR 2.0 * If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny.
              
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From: mtaffe@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (Michael Taffe)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Lance Holst is a Jerk
Date: 21 Jan 93 00:28:32 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego

In article <1993Jan19.154839.8369@i88.isc.com> jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:
>The government's responsibility?  You mean, as in "...to provide for
>the Common Defense and promote the General Welfare..."?
>
>
Hear, Hear!

Mike Taffe
DoD# 0753
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: cookson@mbunix.mitre.org (Cookson)
Subject: Re: Rising Insurance Charges versus decreasing Accident Rate (U.K)
Keywords: insurance, accidents
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 14:34:10 GMT

In article <mjs.728133009@zen.sys.uea.ac.uk> mjs@sys.uea.ac.uk (Mike Sixsmith) writes:
>
>In fact, the official annual mileage rate for a bike is something absurd,
>like about 2500 mikes a year, which is one reason why bikes come out of
>the accidents per mile figures so badly. 
>
2500/yr?!!?  Hell, I did almost that much on the RCR last year!

-- 
| Dean Cookson / dcookson@mitre.org / 617 271-2714    | DoD #207  AMA #573534 |
| The MITRE Corp. Burlington Rd., Bedford, Ma. 01730  | KotNML  /  KotB       |
| "If I was worried about who saw me, I'd never get   | '92 VFR750F           |
| nekkid at all." -Ed Green, DoD #0111                | '88 Bianchi Limited   |
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: Removing rear wheel, BMW R100
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 15:32:26 GMT

drinckes@nzl.abk.nec.co.jp (Doug Rinckes) writes:
>In article 23649@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu, arnie@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Arnie Skurow) writes:
>>In article <1993Jan20.144447.25538@cbnewsd.cb.att.com> jgd@cbnewsd.cb.att.com (
>>Jerome Donovan) writes:

>>>My question:  Is there an easier way to remove this rear
>>>wheel, short of hoisting or jacking up the bike?

>>Yes, the easiest way to remove the rear wheel is to remove the
>>front wheel.  Yeah, I know that sounds hokey, but here's how you
>>do it:

>I find a combination of carful manipulation of the wheel, and extreme violence
>works quite well and obviates (can you say dictionary?) the need to lean the bike
>over at all.  This may depend on the tire size you use.

So which is worse, a Harley with no centerstand, or a BMW with a useless
centerstand? :-) Then again, I can't even imagine what you'd do with a
Pacific Coast or a Goldwing.

Maybe it's time to revive another bit of "advanced engineering" from the
early days of motorcycles? The hinged rear fender.
-- 
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: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Highways/Backroads with no speed limit
Date: 28 Jan 1993 17:40:01 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
Distribution: world
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article OH8043B@netmbx.netmbx.de, fischer@netmbx.netmbx.de (Axel Fischer) writes:
>Hi,
>
>are there any highways/backroads/whatever somewhere in the USA that don't
>have a speed limit? Thus I can go as fast as I can.

No.  There is a national maximum speed law of 55 mph (88.5 kph).
Certain interstate freeways (limited access, multi-lane, divided) in
rural areas are allowed an exception, up to 65 mph (104.6 kph).

The only place you may legally exceed this limit is on private
property, such as a race track.

There ARE areas where this speed limit is not enforced, or enforced in
name only, such as the entire state of Montana.  These areas do not
exist in North Carolina, or, as far as I know, in California.

Check with the locals out west for unpatrolled roads.

---
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: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: CBR600F2 dethroned by '93 ZX-6. Whine......whimper!
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 18:20:09 GMT

rct@fulcrum.co.uk (Richard Taylor) writes:
>In article <1993Jan21.083408.1597@galaxy.gov.bc.ca> bclarke@galaxy.gov.bc.ca writes:
>>> In article <1993Jan20.154406.4372@gdr.bath.ac.uk> bsstrs@gdr.bath.ac.uk (T R Stickland) writes:
>>>>p.s. these two GSX-Rs has 'USA' plates on them.  Sorry, Americans, your
>>>>reputations have been seriously tarnished by these guys!
>>
>>Maybe it was just a couple of Brits who like to pretend they're Americans....

>Sorry chaps, some of the weaker countries may look up to you because
>of your size and power, but most of the Western world usually look
>upon you in horror. "That's going to be happening here in five years
>time? No way!" You're the testbed for rampant stupidity.

I've only two words to say: "Type Approval".

What was that about rampant stupidity? :-)
-- 
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
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: bleve@hoggle2.uucp (Bennett Lee Leve)
Subject: Re: Did I destroy my battery?!
Organization: Starved Photo-Linux Hackers Association
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 17:23:33 GMT

In article <1993Jan27.112143.27493@kub.nl> pberck@kub.nl (Peter Berck) writes:

 >>   I left my dead battery on a charger over the weekend. When I looked
 >>   at it again, the battery was half empty, and the rest was bubbling.
 >>    Can I 'just' fill it up with demineralised water, and re-charge it,
 >>   or is it better to get a new one straight away?

You might as well try, unless time is a concern.

--





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From: ron@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Ron Miller)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1993 19:42:54 GMT
Subject: Re: Are BMWs form or function?
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA