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From: baxter@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Mike Baxter)
Subject: Plastic band-aid
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 03:18:24 GMT

If you crash.....  wait a minute.... When you crash and damage some plastic
at the races and you want to fix it temporarely <sp> so you don't look so
squidly, try using zip ties.  When I bought my bike the fender was cracked
from the seat bolt to about half-way to the other side.  Well I had just spent
all my cash on the bike and some new MSR boots.  I bored holes on either side
of the offending crack and laced it up with zip ties.  It held fine until the 
I crashed at 70 mph.  Remember "Go fast and break plastic!"
					
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DoD #359         '91  CR250            |         Mike Baxter   
AMA #607249                            |              
TCCRA  #061    250cc int. class        |      baxter@spdc.ti.com
Texas Cross-Country racing series      |   
50 miles of off-road Hell              |   Texas Instruments, Dallas Tx.
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From: dunne@rtsg.mot.com (Jim Dunne)
Subject: women@females.babes.au
Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 19:59:47 GMT

    Well George, great riding story and good to have you back on the
    net.  Now just to briefly start up a thread that got us in trouble
    a while back...

    I really had no opinion or impression of Austrailian women.  But,
    here in the US we get a cable TV show called {Beyond 2000} on the
    Discovery Channel.  Well, Amanda Keller and Maxine
    Somethingorother are very smart and attractive women, and not in
    the flashy trashy way that many American TV starlets are.  And
    then throw in those charming accents... that's some package!

    Do they broadcast this show in Oz as we see it?  And are these
    ladies at all representative of members of your superior sex?
    (pretty subjective, I know)

    Motorcycles?  Well, I've never seen Amanda on a bike, but she hops
    right in and operates all the hovercraft, race cars, hydrofoil
    sailboats, and other futuristic toys they parade on the show.  My
    kind of gal... :-)

    And George, you've "sold out" and gotten yourself a .signature.
    What's the world coming to???  =B^)

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From: baxter@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Mike Baxter)
Subject: Re: Plastic band-aid
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 22:38:09 GMT

In article <2890@monarch.array.com> kenm@array.com (Ken Murphy) writes:
>
>Any tune-up races around Muenster or up north around March/April time frame?
>We'll have our first enduro in February in Phoenix, but there's a long time
>after the first to the second and we might try to use one as a warm-up.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Merf
>

Well Merf, I don't know.  I have never raced a enduro event.  There is supposed
to be some kind of event taking place at Muenster this weekend.  Malcome Smith
is offering $10K to anyone who can out-run him through the woods at Muester.
I'll be at Moiser Valley getting ready for the last X-country of the '92
season.  Remind me later and I will keep you posted. (No pun intended) :-)
_____________________________________________________________________________
DoD #359         '91  CR250            |         Mike Baxter   
AMA #607249                            |              
TCCRA  #061    250cc int. class        |      baxter@spdc.ti.com
Texas Cross-Country racing series      |   
50 miles of off-road Hell              |   Texas Instruments, Dallas Tx.
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From: couyant@convex.com (George Couyant)
Subject: Re: Boot care
Organization: CONVEX Computer Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 00:22:37 GMT
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In Article <124510135@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM>, jld@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Jeff Deeney) writes:

> I used neatsfoot oil religiously on my old black Hallmans.  The
> stuff works great.  The drawbacks are that the boots were considerably
> heavier and they became maybe too soft.

	Too much oil dear Jeff...but you knew that already...
> 
> My Tech-4's are white.  To make them white, there appears to be some kind
> of coating on top of the leather, rather than a dye.  This coating will not
> adsorb oil.  To treat these boots I've been rubbing them lightly with
> bee-seal.  Special attention is given to the high flex areas where the
> coating is cracked.  What kind of treatment are other folks using on coated
> leather products? 

	My Alpine stars are the same leather and coating. When I really
	want to impress, I clean the surface well with methylated spirits
	and apply this mean smelling white colour coating I get from a
	local shoe repair shop. It's the same as the original coating and
	they look fantastic. This coating is made in Italy I think, so
	after I check the name, I'll post it. You guys should be able to
	get it in the US.
> 
> had been sealed in a cooler in my garage.  The fungus was humongous.  Short 
> of incineration, any good tips on disenfection without destroying the leather?

	Oh yuk. Burn 'em mate, burn 'em.... No. I made up a batch of
	anti-fungal spray my wife uses to spray on her orchids (flowers)
	and soaked my boots in it. It killed it _dead_...and the boots
	didn't seem to suffer. They did though need a good clean to get
	the dead fungus off. I just made sure that the chemical wasn't
	full of warnings about it being deadly to us humans before I used
	it. Oh yea Jeff, you'll need to stir the mixture in a clockwise
	direction 'cause you're in the northern hemisphere...
> 
> In related news, isn't the new sythetic leather in gloves great?  No more
> stiff, cracking gloves.  Abrasion resistance appears to be good, but I'm
> hesitant to perform more thorough testing. :-)

	Yea, too right! I just can't figure out how they cloned all those
	synthetic cows to grow that synthetic leather...Isn't science 
	wonderful.

	Cheers
	George C.

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From: dunne@rtsg.mot.com (Jim Dunne)
Subject: Re: Busted.....
Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 15:12:57 GMT

In article <2873@monarch.array.com> kenm@array.com (Ken Murphy) writes:
>.... collarbone, that is.  I came up short on a double last Friday
>and suffered my first dirt bike related broken bone in 8 years.

    Wow, that's some time record.  But, in retrospect, this injury's not
  that bad.  I hope you let it heal properly... that means wearing the
  clavicle support strap that they generally prescribe (6 weeks for me).
  You're not supposed to remove it for a while, but I did of course, to
  take showers.  The first couple of days on codeine were nice and
  tingly too :-)  Mine happened when my XL dumped me for no reason on a
  loose dirt/rock trail.  Wonder if the six-gun strapped under my arm
  had anything to do with it... anyway, I heard it only takes 5-10 lbs.
  of pressure to break a collarbone.  Nice to know that next time a bar
  fight comes up.  Hit 'im there, he can't hit back   /B^)

     My brother broke his collarbone 2-3 times playing hockey, didn't
  let it heal properly, and now he can't sleep on that side!  Follow
  the croaker^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hdoctor's directions.  It's very weird hearing
  those bones scrape around for a couple weeks...

>The problem is that I'm going to miss my elk hunt this year and this
>really bums me out, but o well.

    Well, one or two weeks after I got tossed under the bike, I went on
  a pre-planned bicycle camping trip to Wisconsin.  Biking was fine,
  except for the fact that you have to lean forward on most bicycles,
  and that hurt significantly.  But of course, I brought my motorcycle
  too, and had a great time blasting around on the many snowmobile trails
  during the summer!  That didn't hurt a bit, since you don't put much
  pressure on the shoulders when on a trail bike.

    Any reason you have to miss the elk hunt Merf?  Unless it's real soon,
  or you have to carry lots of gear, I don't see why.  Just don't let that 
  .30/'06 bust yer other collarbone :-)

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From: Usually Dazed <clane@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: (none)
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 13:50:42 GMT

ooops what the hells a "quat"!  sorry about the typos!

                    		Things To Do Today    1) Get up
later					  	      2) Drink
chuck!					              3) Goto Bed.
From: kenm@array.com (Ken Murphy)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.dirt
Subject: Re: Boot care
Date: 16 Oct 92 17:08:53 GMT
Article-I.D.: monarch.2894
Organization: Array Microsystems, Colorado Springs, CO. USA
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]

thus Spaketh George Couyant (couyant@convex.com):

: The recent article about boots reminded me about a leather boot care
: product I use to keep my boots soft, supple and water proof.
: 
: For all of you with boots like stiff cardboard, get down to a saddle shop
: or good leather shop and ask for some Neats Foot oil. (shit, I hope that's
: what it's called in the US.....). It's a leather conditioning oil that's

..... yep that's what its called...

[instructions on bootWaterProofing deleted]


George,

Does it make the leather soft enought that you are no longer afforded 
ankle protection?  I've not done this because I was afraid that it 
would make the leather too soft to offer any support.  I have a pair 
of Fox Alpine Stars that take me longer to put on and cause more pain
than I'm willing to put up with, so I might try this.  I'm hoping 
Santa will bring new boots this year. ( ... and a new helmet, and new
pants, and new armor, and ... nevermind) 

: Cheers all
: George C.


  O                
 <M> MerfMan 
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From: jld@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Jeff Deeney)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1992 04:59:09 GMT
Subject: Re: Air filters ,was: Rebuild
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.dirt

In rec.motorcycles.dirt, frampton@skitzo.dseg.ti.com writes:

>     I'm going to do surgery on my airbox this weekend to get some more
>     air to it.  Thought I might knock out a circular hole 2" in dia.
>     on one side and pop rivet a corrugated (sp?) mesh on.  Would like
>     to get some sort of foam particle trap under it but I'm short on
>     ideas at the moment.  Please overload me with data!

Given that our newsfeed is about as fast as a mini with a fouled plug, this
message will probably reach you well after you've hacked up your air-box.
In any event, here's what I would recommend for opening up an airbox. 

  1.  Determine where the air flow will be most limited.  Opening up the 
    top of the airbox will do little good if the inlet air takes a 
    narrow winding path to reach the top of the airbox.

  2.  I'd recommend against anything more than a mesh screen over the new
    openings.  Foam will constrict the flow.  Just like electrons, the air
    will take the path of least resistance.  I've used plastic window 
    screen to keep out the rocks, trees, and boulders.  

  3.  Mount the mesh in the opening using silicone adhesive.  No need for 
    rivets.  

  4.  I've had good results putting additional openings in the side of the
    airbox that is formed by the side cover.  I'd recommend a series of
    smaller diameter holes over one large hole.  What I've done is to use a 
    1" hole saw to place 4-6 holes in a straight line on the side cover. 
    Carefully measure and space them for a professional look.  Put the 
    window mesh on the inside of the airbox. 

    The disadvantage of holes in the side of the airbox is that the bike 
    isn't quite as waterproof in deep water.  The advantage is that you 
    can take care of this by applying a strip of duct tape (in designer 
    colors) over the openings when you're riding in wet conditions.  I
    also cover mine when riding sand dunes to minimize the silicon intake. 

Regarding Uni and Twin-Air filters, only the inner layer is oiled.  The
outer layer is used to slow down the large debris.  

Speaking of air filters and poor flow, wouldn't it be fun to play a prank
on a buddy by sneaking away from the campfire in the middle of the night to
place a bread wrapper over their air filter?  Preferrably do it to someone
who has just bought a new XR.  See how long you can keep a straight face in
the morning as they get drenched with sweat kicking the bike to life, only
to have it sputter and cough each time.  Please understand, I deny any 
past or future involvement in such a cruel and perverse joke ;-}

-Jeff Deeney-  KotD #0000  DoD#0498    NCTR    '88 XR600-Shamu   
jld@hpfcpe.fc.hp.com       AMA#540813  COHVCO  '81 CB750F-Llamaha 
Dirt bike riding is perfectly safe; I have the scars to prove it.
From: Kenneth_Ferguson@rand.org (Ken Ferguson)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.dirt
Subject: Re: Disabled vets
Date: 16 Oct 92 18:05:35 GMT
Organization: RAND
X-UserAgent: Nuntius v1.1a2




Frampton, Tony D. was injured about 3 years ago in a school demonstration.
The way I understand it  he was demontrating an exceptionally difficult
turning manuver and overshot the berm , going over the bars and breaking
his neck. I have known Tony since the early days of M/X and took this news
very hard. He has although shown just what type of champion he is by not
giving up and still fighting. His classes are still among the best.


    Dave Bailey is currently working for JT apparel in So. Cal. He is the 
person doing their design and art work. Dave is also an accomplished Wheel
chair decathelete. He is favored to win this years National championship
and was recently featured in Running Times magazine. I think this just
goes to show you that these people were put on this earth for one purpose
only and that is to excell at everything they do.


       Ken Ferguson
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From: couyant@convex.com (George Couyant)
Subject: Re: Scott boots
Organization: CONVEX Computer Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 01:29:41 GMT
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              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
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In Article <1992Oct12.080721.718@skitzo.dseg.ti.com>, frampton@skitzo.dseg.ti.com writes:

>   The rubber soles tend to come off. I have to duct tape them on each time
>   I use them.  I've tried some adhesive compounds instead but nothing 
>   seems to work.  Its rubber on plastic.  Any ideas?  An elastic compound
>   maybe?  How the hell did they make them stay on for as long as they did?

	Get them to a shoe repair shop. These guys have access to some
	incredible adhesives and know the appropriate fixing procedures. I 
	had a similar problem with a pair of AXO's (maybe 12 years ago?) 
	and whilst the boots eventually fell apart, the soles never came 
	unstuck. Only problem was that the glue stunk! 

	Cheers
	George C.

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From: castaldi@heroes.glassboro.edu
Subject: HOLDING BIKES ON A TRAILER
Organization: Rowan College of New Jersey, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 23:01:17 GMT

re- holding bikes on a trailer

I have a bike shoe and love it. you can slip a padlock in it and short of 
cutting the forks, you will not get it off!  I also use tie straps so the 
bike wont bounce arround while trailering down a dirt road .  I had to
test mine while making a VERY fast exit from an illegal riding area - at 
times the rear wheel was completely vertical ( i didnt have time to hook
the rear - for obvious reasons) and it didn't come off the bike shoe.  the only
drawback is that you cant put anything but bikes on the reailer while the 
shoe is in place. To remedy this, weld nuts to the bottom of the trailer and
fasten the shoe with wingnuts or bolts. (bolts are better because people won't
get the idea that they can unscrew them, and you can tighten up with a wrench.)

hope this helps.

john castaldi - the world's meanest KDX200!
BBBRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHPPP! ERRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...





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From: couyant@convex.com (George Couyant)
Subject: Re: HOLDING BIKES ON A TRAILER
Organization: CONVEX Computer Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 00:20:11 GMT
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              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.

In Article <1992Oct15.030241.10252@spdc.ti.com>, baxter@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Mike Baxter) writes:

> >
> >john castaldi - the world's meanest KDX200!
> >BBBRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHPPP! ERRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...
> >
> 
> What?, does it have a 1986 CR500 engine wedged into it that George ported?

	Hey watch it son, I still need 7 beers in me before I have the
	courage to throw a leg over it...

	Actually, I just might venture into the dirt with the CR500 (ex RR) 
	this weekend just to see what it's like now that all the RoadRace
	bits are off it. Still haven't got a steering stabiliser for it
	though...Might take one of the 250's along too just in case I make
	a mess in my pants....Might hit the high country. Makes a nice
	change from all the desert riding I've done lately.

	Cheers
	George C.

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I just received a response from Kenda Rubber company referring me to their
motorcycle tire distributor in California.  The bad news is that he was
well aware of this defect.  The good news is that the defect was due to a 
compound error in manufacturing and I will be receiving a new tire with the 
proper compound.

The guy I talked to was heavily involved in the design and DOT licensing of
the Trakmaster.  The original trakmaster used a soft compound for both the
front and rear tires.  Testing showed that the rear tire wore out too fast,
so they switched to a harder compound.  When the manufacturing line
restarted after recently obtaining DOT approval, an error was made and both
tires were molded using the hard compound.  He was well aware of the
problem when he received my letter.  

I will be receiving a new tire with the soft compound when they are
available in about 3 weeks.  Having been burned once, I won't plan any long
trips without a spare tire nearby.  Perhaps I'll visit Left Hand canyon
where the rocks are more brutal than anyplace else I've ridden. 

I would second Georges suggestion for avoiding the Kenda Trakmaster rear
tire.  Given my experience blowing knobs on the front, I shudder to think
of how quickly rear knobs would shed with the hard compound. 

-Jeff Deeney-  KotD #0000  DoD#0498    NCTR    '88 XR600-Shamu   
jld@hpfcpe.fc.hp.com       AMA#540813  COHVCO  '81 CB750F-Llamaha 
We don't stop riding because we get old, we get old because we stop riding.
From: pams@triton.unm.edu (Roost)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.dirt
Subject: Re: Air filters ,was: Rebuild
Date: 13 Oct 92 16:28:08 GMT
Article-I.D.: lynx.rpnpjrm
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

In article <1992Oct12.074559.717@skitzo.dseg.ti.com> frampton@skitzo.dseg.ti.com writes:
>  I do remember a time when Carson Smith and I were at Burleson.  Carson's
>  first practice was coming up and he had been kicking his YZ for 10 mins
>  and not even a spark.  I said to Carson, "Did you leave the rag stuffed
>  down your intake again?".  "No, no, I made sure I didn't", and he kicks
>  for another 10 mins. Again I asked, "Are you su...".  Sternly he replied
>  , "Look, just to make you happy, I'll take the seat off, pull the filter
>  and show you that theres no rag in there!".  
>
>  He did as he said he would, except for one thing.... He had to pull the 
>  rag out that he was so sure that was not in there.  I tortured him by not
>  saying anything else about it.
>  
My brother did this just last weekend.  He had taken his carburetor apart
last week to clean it etc. so we thought the starting problem must be 
something wrong in the carburetor or some mung in the fuel etc. etc. etc. 
After about 25 minutes and a tailgate full of used tools, one of my 
friends said "Hey... did you leave a rag in the intake". . .   The only reply 
was SHIT!!!!!
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