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From: caban@convex.com (Jane Caban)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Cheers to the new moto TV show!
Date: 5 Oct 92 18:35:11 GMT
Organization: Engineering, CONVEX Computer Corp., Richardson, Tx., USA
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.


Has anyone seen the show "Renegade" about an ex-cop who rides a Harley
and whose sole purpose in life is to find the guy who shot his girlfriend?
I was wondering what kind of Harley he rides. The show seems to feature the
bike as much as anything else. I watch the show because of the motorcycle
scenes; the story itself is pretty lame. 
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caban@convex.com | Honda VT600C Shadow VLX                             "I WTFM"
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From: ravi@maxine.wpi.edu (Ravi Narayan - Mick)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: dod yellow pages v3 - october 1992
Date: 4 Oct 1992 20:56:32 GMT
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
NNTP-Posting-Host: maxine.wpi.edu

In a previous article, bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (bob pasker) said:
:- search for the word "INDEX" to get to the index.  updates/suggestions should 
:- be sent to me at bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us. thanks to bruce tanner,a copy of this
:- file can be found on the Cerritos.Edu ftp server in the subdirectory [.dod]. 


	small question regarding the yellow pages: is this a
	comprehensive list of motorcycles-related shops etc., or is it
	stuff that has been recommended by denizens?

	if its just a comprehensive list, how does the idea of having a
	local denizen check the place out, sound to you all? for
	example, i could go have a look at this one:

:- Add-On, Inc.
:- 800-821-9861
:- 508-791-7552
:- FAX: 508-793-2919
:- 133 Gold St.
:- Worcester, MA 01608
:- catalog $2
:- accessories

	would that be helpful?

	peace,

	- ravi


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From: bade@athena2.Berkeley.EDU
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: A different BMW question - tires
Keywords: BMW tires tyres Pirelli
Date: 25 Sep 92 19:08:11 GMT
Reply-To: bade@wombat.austin.ibm.com
Organization: IBM, Austin



> I have just been fortunate enough to acquire a used '91 K75RT
> (in a stunning metallic crimson, with ... sorry, can't help mysel
> This is a tire question.  The tires on the bike are Pirelli Sportster (?)
> Phantoms.  On my regular commute to work (80 - 90 km/h along
> nice twisty roads) I have found that the tires are letting go
> of the road on the occasional corner.
I put a set of Pirelli Match in slightly wider/lower profile on my
K75 when the stock Metzler wore out.  5000 miles later when I
traded up to a K75S the tire had minimal wear, and had not squared off
at all.   I regularly ran at 70 to 80 mph without any feeling of
slipping on the nicer twisties in Central Texas.  I'd say that the
Phantoms are a harder touring compound and were put on for long
life.


Steve
steve@zx11.cactus.org          
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: pfs@pslu1.psl.wisc.edu (Paul Schnettler)
Subject: Re: Am I wobbling?
Organization: Physical Sciences Lab, University of Wisconsin
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 92 15:33:48 GMT

In article <28713@life.ai.mit.edu> benjamin@rice-chex.ai.mit.edu (Benjamin Renaud) writes:
>
>Here is my question:
>
>About 10 days ago, a car driven by a drunk guy hit the side of the car
>in front of me, I crushed my brakes but fell and dropped the bike.
>That was happening at about 15 mph.
>
  stuff deleted -
>
>Now, The bike souds and runs perfect enginewise. BUT... When i hold
>the bars with one hand only, the front wheel starts shaking (very
>slightly), and more and more as i release pressure of my hands on the
>bar (as an experiment.)  Is this normal? Could it be a result of the
>accident?

What speed does the wobble occur? How many miles on the tyres?

Every bike ive had has run great with no wobble for the first 1000
miles or so on the new tires. then as the tread gets worn due to 
braking I've noticed some wobble at 20-30 mph. the wobble goes away
at higher speeds. Note: The wobble is only there if I take both hands
off the bars or barely rest them there. Perhaps this is what you are
experiencing?
just MHO #;')
Paul Schnettler DoD 7734 (flip it over!)
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Benjamin
>benjamin@ai.mit.edu --- dod 676 -- Nighthawk 700S
>


Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: jsm@rosencrantz.osf.org (John S. Morris)
Subject: Re: ST1100 still reigns supreme
Organization: Open Software Foundation
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 17:16:14 GMT

In article <1992Sep30.161607.28276@cbnewsj.cb.att.com> car377@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (charles.a.rogers) writes:
>
>"In our two recent tests of the new BMW K1100LT we took the bike to
> task for retaining a significant amount of the inherent K-bike engine
> vibration.  In response, a number of BMW owners wrote in, calling us
> crazy for saying the vibration was noticeable.  We suggest those
> same people should borrow an FJ1200 for a short spin, to see what
> a truly smooth motorcycle feels like."
>
I rode an FJ last spring. It was as smooth as my K bike. 8-)

Seriously, it was a *very* nice bike and I liked most everything about
it (except the chain drive).  So why is Yamaha changing it so dramatically?

BTW: I did have great experiences with Honda's, Yamaha's, Benelli's,
Norton's, Harleys, etc. But somewhere along the line I changed into
one of those people who buys a bike for things they don't mention
in the reviews - which BMW satisfies. The quality of the assembly, the 
commonality and availability of parts, BMW's evolution vs. revolution 
strategy, the amazing accessories, the post-sales support BMW gives its 
owners, the useable toolkit, the rallies and open houses (especially 
the donuts!), the MOA and RA etc.,etc., etc. And like the Motorcyclist 
review of the K1100LT said, "most BMW owners are not price shoppers".

-John
============================================================================
                            John S. Morris  #0316
  Open Software Foundation - 11 Cambridge Centre - Cambridge, MA 02142 USA
    Voice: +1 (617) 621-8739 Fax: +1 (617) 621-0584 Email: jsm@osf.org
                           Ride: K100RS Cage: 320i
From: pooder@msus1.msus.edu
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: K75 counterbalancer? (Was: BMW K100rs)
Date: 27 Sep 92 22:09:50 -0600
Organization: Minnesota State University System


In article <1992Sep27.190229.10099@javelin.sim.es.com>, blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) writes:
> joe@zx11.cactus.org (Joe Senner) writes:
>>blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) writes:
>>]joe@zx11.cactus.org (Joe Senner) writes:
> 
>>]> get a k75 and
>>]>get a smoother bike (the k75 has the counterbalancer the k100 does not).
> 
>>]Counterbalancer? Isn't it just smoother because it's a triple with a 120
>>]degree crank?
> 
>>my understanding is that the 3cyl bike has the balancer.
> 
> But why would it need one? A 120 degree triple is smoother than a 180
> degree four by nature. Anyone got the shop manual handy?
> -- 
> 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 my Haynes BMW K100 & 75 Owners Workshop Manual:

  On 75 models two balancer weights are incorporated in the [output] shaft
  to cancel out the rocking couple produced by the motion of the two outer
  pistons and thus eliminate the only vibration source inherent in any 120
  degree triple.

Exactly what "rocking couple" means, I don't know.  Maybe one of our British 
friends can enligten me?

I do know Gretchen felt much smoother than the K100 I test rode shortly 
before I started my relationship with her.


Pooder - Rochester, MN - DoD #591 - LotN (Loser of the Number)

I share garage space with:  Gretchen - filthy speedo-less '86 K75
                            Harvey - filthy neglected '72 CB500 

"What Do *You* Care What Other People Think?" -- Richard Feynman
From: ma1w+@andrew.cmu.edu (Mark Joseph Andy)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: We are sick and tired!!
Date: 5 Oct 92 04:46:18 GMT
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Howdy,

scatlin@bnr.ca (Scot Catlin) writes:
>         It seems like the number of responses to a post is based on
> how much flame material is contained therein, or whether or not a
> witty response can be used.
>         The fellow co-worker I mentioned earlier just bought his first
> motorcycle a few weeks ago, and when I recommended that he subscribe
> ...
>         Has anyone ever given thought to a new group called
> rec.moto.tech?  I know the racing and harley ideas have been
> discussed.  How about tech?

Wow, shocker.  Rec.mc is deteriorating?  Naw...

I'd like to see a .tech group develop.  Currently, my main sources of
technical info are the racing mailing list, .racing and .dirt
subgroups.  When I have a street related technical question, I'd like
to be able to ask it somewhere other than rec.mc (which, imho, has
become more of a social talk thing than anything that's really helpful
w/regard to questions. Not that this is necessarily bad).

Anyway, I'd support a .tech subgroup.

Mark

| Mark J. Andy			WERA NV #813		AMA #700560	|
| ma1w+@cmu.edu			KotR			DoD #813	|
| Co-founder/Rider, Team RISC and Two Geeks Racing			|
| '82 Seca 650 (street), '85 RZ350 (track), '87 KDX200 (the humbler)	|
| I want RZ350 parts like steering damper, fork brace, SS lines, etc... |
From: orr@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Ken Orr)
Subject: Re: Almost got killed - want tougher helmet law!
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 01:58:42 GMT

>In article <1992Oct2.152132.21988@ugle.unit.no> Roar.Larsen@termo.unit.no (Roar Larsen) writes:
>>I almost got killed on the FJ last night!!
>>
>>I am obviously not capable of properly taking care of myself, so I have
>>immediately started lobbying for an extension of our current helmet
>>law, namely that "Helmets must be worn by all persons venturing
>>closer than 10 feet to a motorcycle". Please support my efforts.
>

     I almost fell coming down the stairs at my apartment. I was on my way to 
the bike, so maybe the helmet law should be changed to "Whenever leaving a 
building/structure with intent to ride, you must wear a helmet". I know I'd 
sleep better knowing big brother cares about my safety and has passed laws to 
protect me from my own stupidity.   

     "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: msbogd@ariel.lerc.nasa.gov (Michael S. Bogdanski)
Subject: Re: goof2 paint
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 19:07:33 GMT

In article <jmp.718353677@atmos>, jmp@dar.csiro.au (POWELL James) wrote:
> When I rub my wheels with kerosene and a rag, to remove chain goop, I am
> finding paint coming off! Its not flacking off or anything like that, but, a
> red stain (I have red wheels) is being left behind on my rags after
> cleaning. I'm also a little worried about the speed at which the wheels are
> picking up stone chips...
> 
> Any comments / ideas greatly appreciated.

Try using a carnauba based wax to remove the grime instead of kerosene.  It
works wonders.


Michael S. Bogdanski
msbogd@ariel.lerc.nasa.gov
NASA Lewis Research Center
From: tcora@PICA.ARMY.MIL (Tom Coradeschi <tcora>)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: BMW K100rs & Boxer sound bite
Date: 29 Sep 92 13:00:50 GMT
Organization: Electric Armts Div, US Army ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

jsm@rosencrantz.osf.org (John S. Morris) writes:
>In article <865@zx11.UUCP> joe@zx11.cactus.org writes:
>>bade@wombat.austin.ibm.com writes:
>>
>>]K75 up to about 85 horsepower with just a cam change and removal of
>>]the stock airbox.  Damn waranty rules that out for now.  
>>
>>is this the euro spec cam? surley BMW will let you (us) put in the eruo
>>spec cam stuff and not void the warranty, especially if a dealer does it...
>>
>The '85's had Eurospec cams. I suspect BMW wouldn't ok using the
>Euro spec cams in later bikes because they'd change the motor's
>emissions from the models approved by the government. A local shop
>probably wouldn't care about that.

Actually, the deal is thus: In 1985, BMW sold two K engines in this
country. A 49 state version and a California version. Prime difference
being the cams. If that sounds like it's too confusing to you, and your
name is BMW, you're right. So, from '86 on, all K's came with
Californicated motors. Which, for the K100, meant a drop from 90 to 82 HP:-{
I don't think that the K75 was available in '85.
-- 
 
                tom coradeschi    <+>    tcora@pica.army.mil
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: tbb@sumac02.cray.com (Todd Blachowiak)
Subject: Re: How far do you commute?
Originator: tbb@sumac02
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: 2 Oct 92 11:50:26 CDT


In article  Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford) writes:
> >
> > How far does the average Denizen commute?
> > 
> 
> 	3 miles to work and 20 miles on the return.

 Is the 20 miles because you have to get to the parts dealer, because something
 broke on the way into work:-0


-- 
Take care,

Todd Blachowiak 
KotD #0004
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: root@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Subject: Re: Cold weather gear for the poor?
Organization: Why do you suspect that?
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 92 19:11:13 GMT

In article <j403662@pro-haven.cts.com> shadow@pro-haven.cts.com (Blaine Hufnagle) writes:
>Well, now that cold weather has reared its ugly head, the subject sez it all.
>I'm trying to figure out what I can wear to keep warm, since buying good
>stuff like Aerostitch or leathers is financially out of the question.  What
>is good for those of us who are, for one reason or another, stuck with a
>riding jacket and jeans?  Anyone tried anything like sweats or long-johns
>under the jeans?
>
>-blaine

From years experience bicycle riding in Ohio cold weather (10f), I'd suggest
get ahold of one of the bicycle equipment catalogs, such as Performance 
Bicycle Shop:  
    Performance Bicycle Shop
    P.O. Box 2741
    Chapel Hill, N.C. 27541
    1-800-727-2453

Look for light weight insulated stuff, such as thermal underwear.  This is
designed to not restrict freedom of movement while insulating real good.

Also look at places specializing in backpacking and rock climbing, these
people also need good light weight insulation.

Good bicycle shops near where you live should also carry good cold weather
stuff.
 
>-blaine   a.k.a. The Midnight Shadow    |  1979 Chevy Urban Assault Vehicle
>Texas Aggie Bus Driver and proud of it! |  1982 Thomas Transit Liner bus
>Another Bodybuilder from HELL!!         |  1982 Yamaha Vision   DoD #7192
>        "Mine is not to wonder why, Mine is but to look and cry....."
>

Charlie Smith    csmith@dsac.dla.mil  charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  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.
             {  Friends don't let friends ride Japanese bikes  }
From: crpresto@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu (Charlie Preston)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: More gasohol
Date: 30 Sep 92 21:31:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: rs6000.1992Sep30.213157.15284
Organization: Illinois State University

In article <marcl.717864030@os-d> marcl@os-d.isc-br.com (H. Marc Lewis) writes:
>neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard) writes:
>
>>>|This looks very promising for both motorcycle and auto manufacturers.
>>>|(Harley Davidson, please take note).
>>>
>>>Harley?  Two strokes?   HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!
>
>>Don't forget the Aermacci's (sp?) True, they were Italian-made, but were sold
>>as Harleys and H-D owned a major portion of the factory.
>
>...and they were 4-strokes, not 2.

My 165cc 1963 H-D has a measuring cut attached to the inside of the gas cap
for mixing oil with the fuel.  It has no valves. It doesn't require motor oil
in the case--only gear oil.  You say that isn't a two stroke?
From: jbm@hal.com (Brad Might)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Faulty chain adjustment
Date: 2 Oct 92 23:15:32 GMT
	<ssuhouns.718033028@reading> <92Oct02.165457.20031@acs.ucalgary.ca>
Organization: HaL Computer Systems
NNTP-Posting-Host: infinity.hal.com
In-reply-to: parr@acs.ucalgary.ca's message of 2 Oct 92 16:54:57 GMT

(Charles Parr) said:
> Nntp-Posting-Host: acs3.acs.ucalgary.ca

> So all you 8/10 poseurs out there who'd like to believe you
> own a sportbike, get thee to a dealer and buy a Yamaha RZ500
> two stroke four cylinder BikeFromHell today. I promise, after
> the first couple of weeks you'll hardly be spooging your 
> fruit of the looms at all.

> Regards, Charles
> DoD 0.001
> RZ350(onlayaway, beautiful)
> GS400ED(nonstock, forsale, needswork)
> -- 


RZ500 is a pig. Get an RG500 gamma. Weld/balance the cranks, shave the
head, add better pipes, rejet, add steering damper, better fork brace, and
give it a custom paint job. (I had one just like that! Its cruising around
vancouver now).

brad
--
- standard disclaimers apply -
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HAL Computer Systems - (512)794-2855
8920 Business Park Drive Suite 300 Austin, Tx 78759
From: dbc@po.cwru.edu (Dean Cookson)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: full face DoD?
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Date: 30 Sep 1992 00:14:39 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: b62003.student.cwru.edu

In article <1992Sep29.150512.27884@javelin.sim.es.com>,
blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) wrote:
> 

I've got copies.  Pretty interesting.  Never happen here in Oh. though. :-)

> 
> So where are these mythical pictures already?  :-)
> -- 
> Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland  blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com  

| Dean Cookson / dbc@po.cwru.edu / 216 754-1834 | DoD #207  AMA #573534|
| Case Western Reserve U. Computer E. and Sci.  | KotNML  /  KotB      |
| "You can lead the house to order, but you     | '81 CB750C           |
| can't make it think"  -William Weld (Gov. Ma.)| '88 Bianchi Limited  |
From: kjberte@cray.com (Kurt Bertelsen)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: How far do you commute?
Date: 30 Sep 92 20:12:23 GMT
Reply-To: kjberte@cray.com
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.


40 Miles each way.  50 if I take the twisties.


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kjberte@cray.com            I was born in 1518 in the village of 
DoD# 0538                     Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shere.
86 Miniceptor               And...I am IMMORTAL.   - Highlander
From: arnold@salzo.Cary.NC.US (Arnold)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: FOR SALE: 1992 CBR600F2 
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 92 16:52:05 EDT
Organization: SalzoBoard BBS

For Sale:

 

1992 Honda CBR600F2 Motorcycle

. Black, purple, and pink design

. 1500 miles (New in june of 92), Immaculate

. First service completed

. Accessories:

  - Medium Shoei Aegis Helmet

  - Large Hein Gericke Jacket

  - Cover

  - Kryptonite Lock

  - Saddle Bags

  - Cargo Net

  - 1/2 Tank Cover

. Complete, ready to run package

. Never dropped, new condition

. Selling out of necessity

 

Asking $5999 for all (Negotiable)

 

Call Arnold Cota at: (919) 469-9159 or (919) 254-3456
From: terry@prcrs.prc.com (Terry Cunningham)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: DoD weenies
Date: 2 Oct 92 14:30:48 GMT
Organization: PRC Realty Systems, McLean, VA

In article <1aatlkINN86i@agate.berkeley.edu>, tedcrum@garnet.berkeley.edu writes:
> I think that you DoD's are mistaken in assuming that you constitute the only 
> audience for this group. I don't know the history of this group, but since

We don't assume nuthin
 
> it is established as ba, I assumed that as a bay area motorcyclist I would be
> among friends
> in this group. If I  was mislead, it is because the group is wrongly
> named. Perhaps alt.mc.dod .
> When I first got news up on my computer, I was thrilled to find this group,
> and I hoped to find in it the kind of comeraderie (sp) that motorcyclists
> have shared for longer than the 25 years I have been riding. 
 
OK, I'll assume you're 35 years old.  In those 35 years where exactly did you
hang out where the camerardrie was any different from this group?  What is
so bad about the mix of humor, technical expertise, technical bullshit,
general bullshit, shared experiences, genuine friendship, fistfights (flame-
wars) that exists in this forum.   Your spelling mistakes, sentence structure,
leaping to illogical conclusions, and address lead me to believe that you
are a university student.  Surely you aren't already such an uptight fuck
that you can't enjoy this newsgroup.

> I encourage riders from all over the bay area to ignore the flames and the
> acronyms and participate in this group.


Ted, what planet are you from?

OBcomix - are you related to Robert Crum, cartoonist extraordiaire?

Terry

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From: elef@smarmy.Corp.Sun.COM (elaine 'BEANO' leffler)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: you, too, could be a jerk..
Summary: _motorcyclist_ seeks new staff members
Date: 1 Oct 92 14:19:58 GMT
Organization: Anytown Dairy Company
NNTP-Posting-Host: smarmy.corp.sun.com


from the november _motorcyclist_:

First of all, we are planning to expand our staff in the near future.
If you think you have the skills necessary to be a writer and tester
for Motorcyclist, send me your resume soon with a letter about your
background and what you feel you can contribute tothe magazine.

Art Friedman
8490 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90069