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Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 11:46:38 -0400 
From: Mark Joseph Andy <ma1w+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: quarter turn throttles

Howdy,

Anyone know a cheap way of getting a quicker action throttle?  On my
RZ, I can't go from neutral throttle to WFO without some serious hand
contortions.  Is there a way to modify the stock set-up so that it
will be quicker acting?  Alternatively, does anyone make a cheap
quarter turn throttle assembly (need only one cable)?

Thanks for any info,

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: ae219rh@prism.gatech.EDU (Ray Hixon)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
Subject: Re: WERA Singles racing at Roebling Road 7/19
Date: 21 Jul 92 13:19:34 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology

Nope.  Haven't run into Bill Cardell yet.  I'll hopefully race him
at Pocono with the 540 big-valve motor that`s in development (I'm
waiting until the end of the year to go back to a 591 -- I'm getting
really tired of fragging expensive cranks when I can win with a 540).
However, John Kennett has been telling stories of his battles with
a killer SRX at Summit Point -- was that Bill Cardell?

---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Ray Hixon
    WERA Expert #623
    540 Ascot (putting a 44mm Mikuni on this week)
    A Single-minded Guy (who's looking for a Harris frame...)
-- 
Ray Hixon
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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From: wardman@gandalf.ca (Russel Wardman)
Subject: cbr 600 disc wanted
Organization: Gandalf Data Ltd.
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 20:17:48 GMT

I'm looking for a rotor for a 87 cbr 600 (hurricane) for
the front end.
Anyone have one?

I saw a front end in american roadracer for a 89 but wasn't sure
if the disc would be the same . Anyone know?

Russell Wardman
From: james@racerx.bridge.COM (James Montebello)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
Subject: Re: Late Assen report
Date: 27 Jul 92 17:05:25 GMT
Organization: Bridge Information Systems

In article <1992Jul26.153357.16567@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> ai598@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Sturdevant) writes:
>
>        Today's trivia question. Who was the last non-English speaking native 
>to win a 500 GP race?

Oooh. I'm assuming this isn't a trick question and you don't mean Criville :-)

My failing memory claims Christian Sarron, Germany, 1985, Sonauto Yamaha. 

Boy, was it really that long ago? Outside of Sarron, I can't remember 
another non-native English speaker even on the podium since 1985 (except
perhaps Criville, earlier this season?) Maybe if the Japanese would print
their 500 riders' manuals in some language other than English? :-) (Me
cain't reed zee steeking book...)

Great race report, BTW. esp. those Dutch hooters. :-) 
-- 

james montebello (james@bridge.com)         'my employer has no opinions'		
"Fangio, Jaguar, Brabham. What decade is this?" - Peter Egan, on the 
current IMSA field.
From: rct@fulcrum.bt.co.uk (Richard Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
Subject: Re: Late Assen report
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:42:54 GMT
Organization: Fulcrum Communications

In article <1992Jul26.153357.16567@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> ai598@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Sturdevant) writes:
>
>        Today's trivia question. Who was the last non-English speaking native 
>to win a 500 GP race?


Chilli won in Italy when all the 'top' riders decided it was too wet to go out
and play, even with their wellies on. I think that was 1990?

As for podium places, Pons, Barros and the Frenchman who gets his elbow down (YES!
his elbow) Ruggia have certainly been on the podium. The only one I can remember
was Ruggia in Belgium about 2 years ago when it rained (again) and Mamola threw a
virtual second place away on his Cagiva.

Then again, Mackenzie speaks Scottish.....


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From: gowen@rsbs0.anu.edu.au (Neal Gowen)
Subject: Re: Suzuka 8 Hour
Organization: RSBS ANU 
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 23:39:25 GMT


> >Any bets on how well Wayne will do at Donington now that Doohan
> >is out of the race?
> >
> 	A six pack of Mackeson's says Lawson again. And when I lose, ya
> gotta share it with me so's I got something to cry in.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Go fast. Take chances.
> 
> 	Mike S.
> 

Jeez Mike I don't drink beer,  what about a bottle of Jack Daniels instead ;-)

Neal G.
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: quarter turn throttles
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 18:22:14 GMT

Mark Joseph Andy <ma1w+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:
>  Alternatively, does anyone make a cheap
>quarter turn throttle assembly (need only one cable)?

Chaparral's catalog lists a bunch of throttle assemblies for $10-30.
It's at least a place to start.
-- 
Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland        580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108
blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com  uunet!javelin.sim.es.com!blgardne  BIX: blaine_g
Dumper of Dirtbikes #46       My other motorcycle is a Quadracer.      FJ1200
From: Kenneth_Ferguson@rand.org (Ken Ferguson)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
Subject: Re: FAQ about Discount Parts
Date: 24 Jul 92 16:20:24 GMT
Organization: RAND
X-UserAgent: Nuntius v1.1a2



        Kevin; As for the sprocket and chain you can get them almost
anywhere,
such as Sidewinder or AXO America.

        The fiber glass parts are a different animal though. Some of the
larger
motorcycle racing sponsors carry body parts as part of their advertising
program. You might want to try such companys as Marlboro, Pepsi or
Rothmans
but make sure that they sonsor Kawasakis first.

        Another avenue you might try is a fiberglass shop. If they
already have 
the molds in stock they can make you one within a couple of days. If they
don't then 
you will have to go to the dealer. Either way figure on spending some
money.

       One last recourse for you is that if the panels are not that badly
damaged
either the fiberglass shop or a body shop that speciailizes in corvettes
can
repair them for you.

         Good Luck.          Ken Ferguson

                                   CAMPIONE RACING
     
                                      Agoura Ca.
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From: gowen@rsbs0.anu.edu.au (Neal Gowen)
Subject: Gardner to Retire
Organization: RSBS ANU 
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 92 23:13:48 GMT

Just heard on the news this morning that Wayne Gardner will retire 
from 500cc motorcycle racing at the end of this season.  
No further details were given.

Watch this space.

Neal G.
__________________________________________________
  Neal Gowen, "Grow Old Disgracefully"
  XJ900, TY250;  DOD #0572, MRA #204, Ullysses #2458
  Australian National University
  email: gowen@rsbs0.anu.edu.au
  voice: 61 6 249 2492  fax:  61 6 249 2603
  snail: GPO Box 475 Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA
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From: gowen@rsbs0.anu.edu.au (Neal Gowen)
Subject: Suzuka 8 Hour
Organization: RSBS ANU 
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 92 00:05:14 GMT

Oz riders Wayne Gardner and Darryl Beattie won yesterdays' Suzuka 
8 Hour race.

That's all the info I have as the race wasn't telecast here.

Any bets on how well Wayne will do at Donington now that Doohan
is out of the race?

Neal G.
__________________________________________________
  Neal Gowen, "Grow Old Disgracefully"
  XJ900, TY250;  DOD #0572, MRA #204, Ullysses #2458
  Australian National University
  email: gowen@rsbs0.anu.edu.au
  voice: 61 6 249 2492  fax:  61 6 249 2603
  snail: GPO Box 475 Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA
___________________________________________________
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.racing
From: ivan@erich.triumf.ca (Ivan D. Reid)
Subject: Re: Late Assen report
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: TRIUMF: Tri-University Meson Facility
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1992 08:29:00 GMT

In article <1992Jul29.223919.25283@usenet.ins.cwru.edu>,
	 ai598@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Sturdevant) writes...
> 
>In a previous article, ivan@erich.triumf.ca (Ivan D. Reid) says:
>>>In article <1992Jul26.153357.16567@usenet.ins.cwru.edu>
>>>	 ai598@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Sturdevant) writes:
>>>>        Today's trivia question. Who was the last non-English speaking native 
>>>>to win a 500 GP race?
>>	Are you discounting Frankie Chili just because he wouldn't boycott the
>>"race" that he "won" in Italy?
>	The FIM gave him points so - *YOU WIN*. 
		Gee, thanks Mike.

>PierFrancesco is doing real good on the Aprilia these days too, huh?
	When his team-mate isn't running him off the track... :-(

	I think I met him back about '84, when Roberto Gallina brought a couple
of Suzukis and a young Italian rider to Australia for the Swann Series.  Didn't
talk to him  due to a lack of a common language.  Talked briefly to Gallina as
my friend's friend was riding one of the 500s; he was surprised that someone
with my education would be so involved in racing!

Ivan Reid, Paul Scherrer Institute, CH.     			ivan@cvax.psi.ch
GSX600F, RG250WD.	SI=2.66     "You Porsche. Me pass!"	DoD #484
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: delilah@next03epsl.wam.umd.edu (Mere words can't convey the real me)
Subject: Re: Helmet questions (prices etc.)
Organization: Workstations at Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 13:56:05 GMT

In article <13798.89.uupcb@chaos.lrk.ar.us>  writes:
> 
> -> I want white because I figure they are cooler (temp.) and more
> -> visible. I have only worn white helmets, does anyone know if color
> 
>  Color doesn't matter even a little bit.  Helmets are packed full of
> expanded foam, the same stuff that keeps boiling coffee from roasting
> your fingers in a foam cup.
> 
>  Some idiots in Australia managed to pass a law outlawing black helmets,
> back a few years ago.  I guess they slept through third grade science
> class.
> 
> 
> * DoD #978 * Stupidity does not qualify as a handicap, park elsewhere!
>
um, that's only stupid if their reasoning was "cooler heads"; if they  
banned black helmets because of "low visibility" (especially at night),  
maybe that wasn't such a stupid move... imagine, for example, if bikes (or  
cages, for that matter) without lights were legal; you'd *NEVER* see them  
in fog, dusk/dawn, rain, etc.  visibility makes sense.
"but officer, i didn't *SEE* him!" (sound familiar?)

-D-                                                                        
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From: fist@iscp.Bellcore.COM (Richard Pierson)
Subject: Re: Question on rain suit.
Reply-To: fist@iscp.Bellcore.COM (Richard Pierson)
Organization: Bell Communications Research (Bellcore)
Distribution: rec
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 15:06:02 GMT
Keywords: Look at Motoport!

In article <18343@drutx.ATT.COM>, klf@druwa.ATT.COM (FranklinKL)
writes:
|>  
|> You alluded to Barbour suits in your posting.  If you are referring
|> to
|> the classic oiled/waxed cotton stuff (I'm not aware that Barbour
|> makes anything else) I would recommend forgetting it.  The oil/wax
|> waterproofing technique is an outmoded way of waterproofing fabric
|> and
|> requires periodic renewing.  Also I can't imagine that it would hold
|> up
|> very well stuffed into a saddlebag most of the time.  In short,
|> Barbour suits are more of a pain-in-the-ass than I would care to
|> deal
|> with.  They survive because of British tradition and a resurgence
|> of interest in in them by the yuppies.
|> 
 I've had my barbour suit for 14 years, have had it treated
once, I also have a standard dry rider that I have used 2x.
The Barbour has the added advantage of being able to layer
and breathe at the same time, it also has sealing pockets
and is comfortable to wear during normal riding, It wont
tear or rip easily in off road riding and except for road
rash resistance is just as good as leather. My barbour suit
stays rolled up, neatly, under my leather sissy bar bag and
is there for instant use (or the nearest overpass). As a matter
of preference when going on long (week type) trips the HG
stays home. It is too bulky to pack (takes up the tank bag
all by itself) scares familys in station wagons :-) and
appeals to the ticket giving instinct of the constabulary.
However the leather is used in the offensive commute driving
required around here and fits well enough that I know when
its time to cut down on the mucnchies :-) and actually with
that water proof treatment they do slide pretty good on 
asphalt and other surfaces. They also have an accessory
liner for both pants and jacket that packs up well into a stuff
sack. To me the barbour is the most usefull dual purpose
suit made and is only uncomfortable closed up on a really hot/
humid/drizzle type day when stopped in traffic.
-- 
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: ggrevera@gradient.cis.upenn.edu (George Grevera)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Why only 3 out of 4 pipes are hot?
Date: 29 Jul 92 12:56:16 GMT
Organization: University of Pennsylvania

Hi.  I have an '81 Honda CB650 (4 air-cooled cylinders).  One day after
riding it for 1/2 hour, I touched the exhaust pipe coming off cylinder
#1 and noticed that it wasn't all that hot.  Then I touched 2, 3, and
4 and noticed that they were hot as hell.  I have repeated this with
the same results.  Why the difference?

Other possibly useful info:

#1's plug looks shiny black but it's compression is like the other
cylinders (why is that?).  The other plugs look light-lean.

#1 & #2 share a new exhaust.  #3 & #4 share an old somewhat rotten muffler.

I tried running without #1's plug wire on and there was a big difference.
The bike would hardly run without #1.

If all this is because 3 & 4 are leaned out because of the muffler, why
is #2 so hot?

Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

George
ggrevera@gradient.cis.upenn.edu
From: jwills@ISI.EDU (Jerry Wills)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Gear
Date: 24 Jul 92 02:02:49 GMT
Organization: USC-ISI
In-reply-to: daved@convex.com's message of 22 Jul 92 20:48:12 GMT

In article <daved.711838092@convex.convex.com> daved@convex.com (David Dorfman) writes:
   The question is, What is your Favorite Gear:

	
	5th @ redline, nothing else feels like that.

			Jerry Wills 
I'll have enough POWER when I can spin the tires at the end of the straight!
89 FJ, 83 Le Mans III Kit   DoD#500  KotF (Flag)   Mark Donahue, about 917's
USC/Information Sciences Institute  (USC/ISI)  SoCal (310) 822-1511 x 236

You done violated Physics, BOY!    Assume the position..... (Rider 5/92)
From: jep@cs.duke.edu (Jonathan E. Polito)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: The First Annual DoD Right Coast Ride comes to pass...
Date: 27 Jul 92 18:22:59 GMT
Organization: Duke University CS Dept., Durham, NC
In-reply-to: egreen@East.Sun.COM's message of 27 Jul 92 15:20:36 GMT


In article <151484INNs3u@sixgun.East.Sun.COM> egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes:

   How does one describe such an event?

   It was the worst of times (for Jonathon Politico)
   ---

That's Jonathan Polito (I'm not that Political but I am sure Ed's mind
hears politics in every other word). I've had worse times...

Stay tuned for the tale of the llama that wasn't.

--
Jonathan Polito                                      DoD #x (K 100)
jep@cs.duke.edu                                  jpolito@encore.com 
              "You Don't Say...." --- Sylvia Plath
From: saidra@prism.CS.ORST.EDU (Raoul Said)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Best pure sport machine for $3000-$3500
Date: 22 Jul 92 17:36:43 GMT
Organization: Oregon State University, Computer Science Dept.


	Well, I am getting another sport bike finally!  The last bike I had
was an 89 CBR600, and now I am looking for something which is a notch higher
in performance.  Any strong opinions out there?  My prefrences right now
are 87-88 FZR1000, 90-91 FZR600, or 90 ZX-7.  I really want a large bore
bike but they are harder to find in my price range.  Does anyone out there
absolutely love any of these bikes?  Thanks.
From: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: CBR600F2 - The White Rims!!
Date: 23 Jul 1992 14:32:00 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
Distribution: world
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 76352@ut-emx.uucp, captain@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Bran Muffin) writes:
>
>....Anyway, ms. smarty pants, what IS in Simple Green?

Wet, green stuff.

---
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...
From: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: RCR
Date: 29 Jul 1992 18:17:15 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
Distribution: world
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 4610@balrog.ctron.com, tavares@danville (Jack Tavares) writes:
>
>8. Exactly what kind of name is Bubba? Is it short for something? Does it actually
>say Bubba on their birth certificate? Is it some sort of traditional name?
>No offense to anyone named Bubba, but I was just curious.

It's a nickname.  It usually goes to the second male in the family.  I
think it is from the older boy being told "that's your brother," but he
can only call it, "bubba."

I have four cousins in Memphis:  Charlie, Bubba, Alan, and Dorothy.
I've known them all my life, and I have no idea what Bubba's real name
is!  (until just now, that never struck me as strange, either)

---
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...
From: david@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov (David Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: ERC (was: Get your feet ...)
Date: 27 Jul 92 21:43:17 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Image Analysis Systems Group, JPL

In article <1992Jul27.203416.27424@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> ddaum@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Dana Alan Daum) writes:
|In article <1992Jul27.191553.24176@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> david@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov (David Robinson) writes:
||In article <LOTTO.92Jul27125236@laura.harvard.edu> lotto@laura.harvard.edu (Jerry Lotto) writes:
||>MRC:RSS Exercise 28 - Surmounting Obstacles
||>	Usually 2x4's and 4x4's.
||>
||>There is no reason I know of that would prevent these exercises from
||>being offered at the end of an ERC.
||
||Our instructor told us we would not being doing this one, the RSS budget
||was designed with a 5 year expected life for the range bikes.  Jumping
||4x4's proved a bit too harsh on the bikes.  I could see some ERC
  ^^^
||riders thinking twice about this exercise on a $15K bike.

|I can imagine!  Jumping 4 foot barriers would be something I wouldn't even
|want to try on a Rebel.  Or did you mean 4" barriers?  Never mind...

No that is FOUR-BY-FOURS!!  Examples being Toyotas, Nissans, and Fords!!!

	-David
-- 
David Robinson	david@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov
Disclaimer: No one listens to me anyway!	'92 GS500E DoD #480
"An addiction is a drag" - Dennis Hopper	'90 EX250R Ninja
"A tisket, a tasket, a condom or a casket" - Dr. Carl Bell
From: terry@prcrs.prc.com (Terry Cunningham)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Deer Claims Another; Thoughts
Date: 29 Jul 92 19:03:23 GMT
Organization: PRC Realty Systems, McLean, VA

In article <18651@drutx.ATT.COM>, brucer@drutx.ATT.COM (RobinsonB) writes:
> 
> 	Is it
> 	because of the prevalence of the Japanese influence in our lives that
> 	our culture is beginning to emulate theirs, where every thought and
> 	action is designed to supress individuality and enhance the welfare
> 	of the whole?  Or are we just too damn tired, trying to make it in a
> 
> -- 
>     66
>      >
>      ^ .................. brucer "demigod of the DoD's" (DoD #0002)


	Oh boy oh boy oh boy are you gonna get it now!!!  I tossed out the 
	'Japanese as drones' opinion a month or so ago and got my ass really
	flamed^H^H^H^H^H^H singed^H^H^H^H^H warmed^H^H^H^H^H,  well anyway
	it didn't go over none too good.  Folks are so SENSITIVE these days.
	Its as though all those nerdy folk singers you saw back in the '60s 
	somehow snuck in and have become attitude inspectors and thought
	police.  Kinda scary.


	By the way,  your 'Tales Of Norton', kindly reposted by Blaine a
	couple of months ago, are wonderful reading.  The one about winter
	was especially vivid.

	I gave them to my dad to read,  which started him remembering the
	days when he used to ride (Vincents and BSA's).  Well, one thing
	led to another, and now we are going to look for an old Norton or
	Beezer (or maybe a Bonnie) to wrench/restore.  He has a lot of
	motorcycle knowledge that I want to learn from him,  and it will
	be a good way for us to synch up with each other again (we had
	somehow drifted apart for a few years for what seem like stupid
	reasons with hindsight).

	I know that an old british beater can be frustrating to deal with,
	is not as flash as todays' bikes,  and certainly isn't the last word
	in motorcycle technology;  but if it helps to bring me and my old
	man closer together, then it's the 'best' bike for me.

	Terry

-- 
 | Terry Cunningham terry@rsi.prc.com | "Let me take my chances on the wall  |
 | DoD# 541                           |  of death"       Richard Thompson    |
From: zebee@ucs.adelaide.edu.au (Zebee Johnstone)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Helmet questions (prices etc.)
Date: 21 Jul 92 05:52:11 GMT
Organization: Information Technology Division, The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Williams) writes:


>-> I want white because I figure they are cooler (temp.) and more
>-> visible. I have only worn white helmets, does anyone know if color

> Color doesn't matter even a little bit.  Helmets are packed full of
>expanded foam, the same stuff that keeps boiling coffee from roasting
>your fingers in a foam cup.

The SDC report on motorcycle safety indicates that there was no
difference in perceived visibility between white helmets and dark
helmets.  No mention was made of dayglo orange...

IF you want to be visible, have a big white or orange fairing.  (POLICE in 
large letters doesn't hurt either <grin>)
-- 
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     Zebee Johnstone  DoD #605   | You don't own an Italian motorcycle 
     Adelaide City Council       |  - you merely have the privilege 
    zebee@itd.adelaide.edu.au    |    of paying its bills.... 
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