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From: karen@angelo.amd.com (Karen Black)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Corbin seats
Date: 8 Nov 92 14:40:28 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Advanced Micro Devices, Santa Clara, CA

robinson@cogsci.berkeley.edu (Michael Robinson) writes:
>I've been thinking it might be nice to have a Corbin seat. 
>
>  Am I stupid to even consider spending that much money on a seat for a 
>    bike that cost me $500?

No way!  I spent $169 on a Corbin seat in 1989 for my SR250 Exciter (a bike
that cost me $275).  It made the bike much more comfortable; I never would 
have been up to riding to Iowa without it.  If you plan on long rides, a
Corbin is the saddle for you.

>  How do you go about getting one?  (I checked a bike mag for ads, but came
>    up empty.)

If you want one right away, call Information for Corbin's number in 
Castroville.  If you want to think it over, he'll likely be at the
motorcycle show at the Cow Palace January 8-10.  Either way, you will
be happiest if you ride down and have it custom-made.

Karen Black
From: karish@pangea.Stanford.EDU (Chuck Karish)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Corbin seats
Date: 7 Nov 1992 18:55:20 GMT
Organization: Mindcraft, Inc.
Distribution: ba
NNTP-Posting-Host: pangea.stanford.edu

In article <1df87fINN28p@agate.berkeley.edu> robinson@cogsci.berkeley.edu
(Michael Robinson) writes:
>  How much do they cost?

In the $200 range.

>  Are they worth it?

It depends.  If you're comfortable on the stock seat, bear
in mind that you can get it recovered for about $100.

>  Am I stupid to even consider spending that much money on a seat for a 
>    bike that cost me $500?

It depends more on how long you intend to ride the bike than
on how much the bike cost you.  Insurance and other operating costs
are high enough for motorcycles that the purchase price for
a low-end used bike is almost irrelevant.  If you like the bike,
fix it and ride it.
--

    Chuck Karish          karish@mindcraft.com
    (415) 323-9000 x117   karish@pangea.stanford.edu
From: csk@wdl50.wdl.loral.com (Chuck Kuczaj)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Help - insurance company recommendations?
Keywords: insurance
Date: 12 Nov 92 20:52:42 GMT
Organization: Loral Western Development Labs

I just moved to the area and am looking to insure my 1985 Yamaha
FJ-1100.  I called a couple of insurance companies for quotes, but
they each wanted over $300 for 6 months of coverage.  If someone can
recommend a reputable carrier, I would appreciate it.  Thanks.
From: karen@angelo.amd.com (Karen Black)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: EDTA for batteries
Date: 8 Nov 92 18:52:41 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Advanced Micro Devices, Santa Clara, CA

I've acquired 100 grams of sodium EDTA.  Since this is 99 grams more
than I need for my battery, I invite anyone who wants a small amount
to email me.  Sorry, I will not send it by mail, but I will deliver
it personally or you can visit.  The 100g bottle cost $25.

I put it in Friday, and the battery now has a full charge (the battery 
was severely discharged -- down to 9.6V -- since I didn't check that my
charger was on 12V the last time I connected it :-P).  I suppose
the real test is to partially discharge it and see if the plates sulfate,
but I don't plan on doing it.  First I want my bike together and running.

Karen Black
From: ianh@hulk.csd.sgi.com (Ian Harisay)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Corbin seat for v45 Interceptor
Date: 11 Nov 92 19:46:37 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

I have a Corbin seat for a V45 Interceptor, for sale.  It is Black with a red stripe.  There is nothing wrong with the seat.  Make me an offer.  

Places to reach me:

Email:
ianh@hulk.csd.sgi.com

Phone:
(415)390-5615 <leave a message anytime>
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: pat@wrs.com (Patrick Boylan)
Subject: Re: Bay airports suck
Reply-To: pat@wrs.com
Organization: Wind River Systems
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 19:15:54 GMT

jfh@netcom.com (Jack Hamilton) writes:

>In article <ZOWIE.92Nov12031114@daedalus.stanford.edu> zowie@daedalus.stanford.edu (Craig "Powderkeg" DeForest) writes:
>I called the place I was thinking about, Skypark.  They said they charge
>the same rate as for cars, because "motorcycles take up the same amount of
>space."  I guess they don't know how to park motorcycles.  How many
>motorcycles can most people get in an auto space, 4?  5?  

Thanks for checking.
Yup, that's covered parking.  No, it's not motorcycle parking.

I called Oakland airport and complained about no allowing motorcycles in 
the short term parking.

They agreed that it was OK to park there and ignore the "No Motorcycles" 
sign.  The price is still the same as cars however.

I plan to write a letter to complain.

It seems to me that chopping one or two car spaces up into 8 or so 
mororcycle slots makes alot of sense.  They can even charge half of the cost,
and have the potential to make twice as much money.

With this parking available, most motorcycles will probably be parked in this
area rather than to pay for and take up an entire car space.  So more vehicles 
can fit into the same total area.  Make sense? 

Makes sense to me, but then I'm fairly open-minded.  I feel sorry for 
them.

What a terrible thing it is, not to have a mind.  How true that is?!?

- Patrick
-- 
 Patrick Boylan, Consulting Engineer, FAE Asia/Pacific
 Wind River Systems
 1010 Atlantic Ave. Alameda, CA  94501
 email: pat@wrs.com   tel: (510)748-4100   fax: (510)814-2010
From: fester@island.COM (Mike Fester)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE??
Date: 11 Nov 92 16:24:34 GMT
Organization: /usr/local/rn/organization

In article <1dp21cINNnmq@fido.asd.sgi.com> danac@morc.asd.sgi.com (Dana Crom) writes:
>In article <1992Nov10.093944.1350@news.arc.nasa.gov> howland@noc.arc.nasa.gov (Curtis Howland) writes:
>
> . . .
>
>>I agree, though. People feel protected inside steel, so
>>they turn their brains off. I had a little lady do to me
>>the same thing the mezzo-yuppy did to you, save I didn't
>>get hurt at all, and I was going 40, and it was a sunny

>>How come stupidity doesn't HURT?

>Never underestimate the stupidity of the average driver.  I once had a
>woman run into the back of my VAN.  I had been sitting at a red light,
>fourth or fifth in a line of cars, for about 15 seconds when she ran
>into me.  Fortunately, she was only going about 5 miles an hour, since
>she was trying to move right a lane and traffic was slow.  You guessed
>it, though - she didn't see me.  Broad daylight, too.  If she had even
>*suggested* that it wasn't her fault, I would have considered homicide.
>
>I always tell this story to people who wonder why, on my bike, I always
>have an escape path clear at stop lights.

At the risk of boring those who may have read my similar post on rec.moto...

I used to drive trucks in Texas. Big, 18-wheel, noisey, gratuitously smoke-
belching semis. Big things. With trailors. BIG trailors. Loaded with concrete,
lumber, or whatever. I am hoping you get the idea that this is a BIG vehicle.
Did I mention noisey? Squeeking, banging, sounding like at any moment the
super glue would give way. The following episode takes place at about 10:00 am.	

Anyway, I'm plugging down Interstate 10, south of San Angelo, and this pick-up
pulls up along side me, about even with my cab (a little behind). We continue
on for about 3 miles, and he notices someone behind him (apparantly) as, when
I looked down, he was signalling to turn INTO MY LANE WHILE I'M STILL OCCUPYING
IT! I blast my horn, he almost literally jumps, loses control of his truck and
spins off into the central median (about a 100 foot wide patch of dirt and
grass, so no big deal). I get my truck stopped, run back to help him, pull 
him out of the front seat, he's shaking like a leaf, and naturally the first
words out of his mouth are (all together now) "Where did you come from? I
didn't even see you!"

Sheesh. I shoulda side-swiped him when I had the chance.

Mike
-- 
Disclaimer - I'm only doing what the little voices tell me to do.
From: trc@ESD.3Com.COM (Tom Conroy)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Corbin seats
Date: 9 Nov 92 17:48:01 GMT
Distribution: ba

robinson@cogsci.berkeley.edu (Michael Robinson) writes:

>So now I am very happy with my Seca 400.  Unfortunately, the vinyl on 
>the seat is starting to come apart.  I could get it recovered (does anyone
>have any recommendations for places that do good work?), but I've been
>thinking it might be nice to have a Corbin seat.

Sounds like a reasonable train of thought.

> So, a few questions:

>  How much do they cost?

Gunfighter (One-Up) models start at around $150, Gunfighter and Lady
(Two-Up) around $180 with optional backrest for $99.

>  Are they worth it?

Having a Hawk with minimal seat padding and a wife on the back made
it a real simple decision for me. The seat is pretty much infinately
more comfortable for her, very much more comfortable for me and you
meet so many more people who are asking questions about it ...

>  Am I stupid to even consider spending that much money on a seat for a 
>    bike that cost me $500?

Personal opinion: Stupid *NOT* to consider it. Always check out alternatives.

>  How do you go about getting one?  (I checked a bike mag for ads, but came
>    up empty.)

Call (800) 538-7035 and tell the nice lady you would like a catalog.
Unless, of course, you receive enough positive reviews from this group
that you decide up-front that you can't live without one (like I did)
Then just call them up, make an appointment, take a road trip down and
have a custom seat made to your specs, fitted just the way you like,
spend a morning chatting with fellow comfort minded riders, check out
Corbin's shop (quite impressive). It makes for a great Saturday outing.
Tip: get there early - they do first come, first served and there can be a
long wait.

>Thanks.

Enjoy!

trc


Tom Conroy
trc@NSD.3Com.COM
From: sjk@netcom.com (Shel Kaphan)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: '86 Yamaha FZ750 for sale
Date: 11 Nov 92 23:56:28 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)

Good condition.  10K miles.  *BUT*, I need to get it's ignition switch
repaired before I can sell it  (it was stolen & recovered, *sigh*.)

Asking $2500.

Email:  sjk@netcom.com
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: jfh@netcom.com (Jack Hamilton)
Subject: Re: Lane-splitting in the Bay Area
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)
Distribution: ba
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 05:49:43 GMT

In article <1992Nov6.201057.20621@netcom.com> bilan@netcom.com (Steve Bilan) 
writes:
>
>My copy of the Vehicle code is inaccesible at the time, so I can't get
>a code number for you.  But I am certain about the existance of the law.
>The law is not intended to be directed at motorccycles, it's intended
>to make swerving illegal.  Yes, swerving the the legal definition; it
>is generally the act of making too many changes to fast, like going
>from the 1 lane to the 3 or 4 lane in one move.

There's no definition of swerving in the "Words and Phrases Defined"
section, and nothing in the index under swerving, changing lanes, or lane
changing.

One possibility is 21750, "The driver of a vehicle overtaking another
vehicle proceeding the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe
distance without interfering with the safe operation of the overtaken
vehicle, subject to the limitations and exceptions hereinafter stated."

-- 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Jack Hamilton   jfh@netcom.com   P. O. Box 281107   SF, CA   94128-1107
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: browning@willard.nas.nasa.gov (David S. Browning)
Subject: Re: Best service in Bay Area?
Organization: NAS, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 92 21:12:48 GMT
Summary: Where in the city?
Distribution: ba

A friend of mine has a '79 Suzuki 425 that is DITW (Dead In The Water)
near the corner of Fell & Divisadero in the city.  Unfortunately, we live
in Mountain View.  I was thinking about borrowing a truck and bringing it
down here to have it fixed, but that's A LOT of trouble since we don't
have a truck ourselves.  Can anyone recommend a reasonable mechanic
in that part of the city?  If it's close enough, we could push it there.

Thanks!  If you have ideas, call me at home: (415) 988-8789.  I want to
deal with it this weekend, if possible.

-- David
From: robinson@cogsci.Berkeley.EDU (Michael Robinson)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: pleasant weekend rides
Date: 14 Nov 92 00:27:03 GMT
Organization: Institute of Cognitive Studies, U.C. Berkeley
NNTP-Posting-Host: cogsci.berkeley.edu

In article <1992Nov13.231750.26062@riacs.edu> dschlot@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Dave Schlotthauer) writes:
>>In particular watch for the "death turn" on southbound 9 (the right-hand,
>>reducing-radius, wrong-leaning, dropping hairpin, marked with a big <15>
>>speed marker).
>
>First time was simple mistake, the sign says 15mph, you go 25 right?

I always thought they should have appended a sign underneath:

		 <And this time we *really* mean it!>

-- 
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Michael Robinson                          UUCP:   ucbvax!cogsci!robinson
                                        INTERNET: robinson@cogsci.berkeley.edu
From: dschlot@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Dave Schlotthauer)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: pleasant weekend rides
Date: 13 Nov 92 23:17:50 GMT
Organization: NASA Ames Res. Ctr. Mtn Vw CA 94035

>In particular watch for the "death turn" on southbound 9 (the right-hand,
>reducing-radius, wrong-leaning, dropping hairpin, marked with a big <15>
>speed marker).
>
You noticed that one too, huh? Not once, but twice I've found myself
right in between the double line. First time was simple mistake, the
sign says 15mph, you go 25 right? The second time I was calling myself
all kinds of unpleasant names. From then on I have *not* been ignoring
the speed signs. Cause the third time's a charm.
From: txd@ESD.3Com.COM (Tom Dietrich)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Corbin seats
Date: 9 Nov 92 15:40:21 GMT
Distribution: ba

max@queernet.org (Max J. Rochlin) writes:

>In article <1df87fINN28p@agate.berkeley.edu> robinson@cogsci.berkeley.edu (Michael Robinson) writes:

>>  How much do they cost?

>About 200 - 300 depending on the options.

Even less for some seats. I spent ~150.00 for the gunfighter for the
Sporty.

>>  Are they worth it?

>It's fabulous.  The Stock Hawk seat was worthless on longer ( 3+ hr) trips.

I have two, and like 'em both.

>>  Am I stupid to even consider spending that much money on a seat for a 
>>    bike that cost me $500?

>It's up to you.  How much time are you going to be riding?  Would
>you ride more if your seat was more comfortable?   etc.

Do you intend to keep the bike a while? 

>>  How do you go about getting one?  (I checked a bike mag for ads, but came
>>    up empty.)

>You can ride down and have one customized to your butt if you're willing
>to drive down just past Monteray, or you can have Cycle Gear order
>it for you.  Ordered seats take 7 - 14 days to come in.

Corbin is in Castroville, that's this side of Monterey. I don't have
the number with me right now, call Castroville information, and ask
for Corbin Saddles. Make an appointment to go down there and have them
fit you for the seat. It's well worth your while. 


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'72 1000cc Sportster.....'Ol Sport               DoD # 055
^^^^^^^^^^^It *LIVES*!^^^^^^^^^^^^              AMA #524245
                                    Cool as a rule, but sometimes....
Two Jousts and a Gather, *BIG fun!*            (H. Lewis)
e-mail txd@Able.MKT.3Com.COM                   Ma Bell (408) 738-8301
Disclaimer: 3Com takes no responsibility for opinions preceding this.

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Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: kron@netcom.com (Kenneth Kron)
Subject: Reasonable yamaha shopts in ba
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ca
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 18:42:49 GMT

Someone mentioned $310 for a "6 month service"
Yamaha, San Mateo.  I just bought a SECA II from them.  Their charge for the
"6 month service" is $135 + parts.  They said "usually $145".  I'm
dropping it off tonight and will post anything unusual.
 
 No association other than a new and satisfied customer.
-- 
KENNETH KRON
31 CARMEL AVE
PACIFICA CA, 94044
email: kron@netcom.COM
Xref: sparky ba.motorcycles:733 ba.music:1924
From: leighann@sybase.com (Leigh Ann Hussey)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles,ba.music
Subject: Annwn! Bison! Thursday 11/5!
Date: 4 Nov 92 07:48:04 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Sybase, Inc.

I was asked back a couple of months ago when I posted the review of the
Bison Brewing Company, and mentioned that my band played there, to tell
people when we would play next.  Well, the hour has come!

This Thursday, Guy Fawkes' Day, ("Remember, remember, the Fifth of
November), Annwn will play the Bison, at the northwest corner of Parker and
Telegraph in Berkeley, starting at 9pm.  I don't know if there's a cover
charge, but if there is it won't be more than $2-3.  No minimum either.

For those who didn't see the review and might be wondering, here's the
condensed version:
BISON - two beers brewed onsite, changing monthly, a dark and a light. Also
other microbrews.  Pub food -- sandwiches, little pizzas, "Bison wings",
etc.  A different classic motorcycle hanging over the band, changing with
the season.  Great beer, great bikes.

ANNWN - two crazed singers, one a fiddler & the other a guitarist, playing
our own eclectic fusion of Celtic Traditional, Rock, Blues, the odd (very)
cover tune, whatever else strikes our fancy.  Original rock & trad with
rock arrangements.  Well received all over the BA, and recently an ENORMOUS
hit in Sacramento at the Fox & Goose Tavern.


Anyway, check us out; hope to see at least some of the BA motoheads
there...

Cheers,
	- Leigh Ann

----------------
Leigh Ann Hussey  
leighann@sybase.com           {sun,lll-tis,pyramid,pacbell}!sybase!leighann
DoD#5913                  AMA#624549                    AWRRA#23 (skidoo!)
'74 Honda CB360 "Fyrdraka"   			'81 Yamaha Maxim650 "Elhaz"
"I do not trust thee, Cage from Hell, / The reason why I cannot tell, /
But this I know, and know full well: / I do not trust thee, Cage from Hell."
Xref: sparky ba.motorcycles:750 rec.motorcycles:38556
From: bender@oobleck (Duke of Canterbury)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles,rec.motorcycles
Subject: *FOR SALE* VT1100 Shadow
Date: 7 Nov 92 19:08:14 GMT
Reply-To: bender@oobleck.eng.sun.com
Organization: SPARK's R US
NNTP-Posting-Host: oobleck
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3

I'm selling my Honda VT1100 Shadow, 1985 model year, 37,000 miles, mostly
hiway miles since I commute from SF to Mountain View.  Comes with saddle
bags, two fairings (small Vetter and large PlexiFairing) and extra exhaust
system (loud open pipes - get to know your neighbors really well :-).  The
Shadow is in great shape, has about 2000 miles on the Metzlers (I replaced
them both at the same time), and about 4000 miles on the brakes.  I'm asking
$2500 (negotiable).  Since I live in SF and work in Mountain View, I can
bring the Shadow by most places in the Bay Area if you'd like to have a look.

mike
415-863-8913 (home)
415-336-6353 (work)
bender@oobleck.eng.sun.com

--
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 mike bender  DOD# 007  for sale: NX-650 & VT110 Shadow	415-863-8913 (home)
	cheap advertising -->	$2500/obo    $2500/obo
 bender@oobleck.eng.sun.com    nothin' witty here	415-336-6353 (work)
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Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: Mark S. Burnham <markb@wc.novell.com>
Subject: Re: Help - insurance company recommendations?
X-Xxdate: Thu, 12 Nov 92 17:19:40 GMT
Organization: Novell Inc.
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d12
Distribution: ba
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 01:19:16 GMT

In article <1992Nov12.205242.1796@wdl.loral.com> Chuck Kuczaj,
csk@wdl50.wdl.loral.com writes:
>I just moved to the area and am looking to insure my 1985 Yamaha
>FJ-1100.  I called a couple of insurance companies for quotes, but
>they each wanted over $300 for 6 months of coverage.  If someone can
>recommend a reputable carrier, I would appreciate it.  Thanks.
These guys were the cheapest for me (they're in San Rafael):

Fern Insurance - 8004640322

Good luck, and welcom to the Bay Area!

- Mark
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mark S. Burnham (markb@wc.novell.com) AMA#668966  DoD#0747 '90 Ninja 750
Novell Inc.			                
1340 Treat Blvd. #300             "I'd rather live than just imagine..." 
                     
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 	                                 - Y. Malmsteen
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From: thompson@Apple.COM (Paul Thompson)
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Lane-splitting in the Bay Area
Date: 7 Nov 92 06:37:12 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA

bilan@netcom.com (Steve Bilan) writes:

>thompson@Apple.COM (Paul Thompson) writes:
>>>bilan@netcom.com (Steve Bilan)  writes:
>>>>technically be changing lanes more often than the legal limit (once every
>>>>100 yards).
>>
>>I can't find any reference to how often you can change lanes in my Vehicle Code

>My copy of the Vehicle code is inaccesible at the time, so I can't get
>a code number for you.  But I am certain about the existance of the law.

David Robinson sent me this information:

-------------- Begin Enclosed Text ----------------
There is no place that explicitly limits the frequency of lane changes
but it could be implied from:

CVC 22108
"Any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given
continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle turning."

and
CVC 22107
"No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right
or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable
safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal in
the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be
affected by the movement."

-------------- End Enclosed Text ------------------

This of course still begs the question of whether signalling is 
appropriate when lane splitting.  One could argue that do do so
would merely confuse anyone who noticed, and that the closest cars
would not be in a position to notice anyway.
-- 
Paul Thompson    Apple Computer    DoD #47    Would you remember a 1-line .sig?
Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles
From: jimm@octel.com (Jim Melton)
Subject: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE??
Organization: Octel Communications Inc., Milpitas Ca.
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 00:44:55 GMT

I have had a lot of cagers do things to me while split lane 
commuting down 880, but this morning....

I was riding between the lanes and was hit by winshield 
washer fluid from a car slightly ahead of me.  I have an
open face helmet and was glad that none of it got
in my eyes.  This guy must of had some kind of "super soaker"
windshield washer.
I didn't think much about it until later.
The weather has been nice lately, and I am not sure
that it was an accident.

Oh well, aint driving in the bay area commute great. :-(.

	James

Newsgroups: ba.motorcycles