HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist)
Subject: Re: Cager comments from nz.general
Organization: Lachman Technology, Incorporated, Naperville, IL
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 15:01:07 GMT

In article <C0nMwB.FME@inform.co.nz> dev2@inform.co.nz (Michael Seales) writes:
>In article <1993Jan7.221101.1905@gaya.gp.co.nz>, mdh@gaya.gp.co.nz (Martin D. Hunt) writes:
>[stuff about bad driving deleted]
>
>> Also, motorcyclists do not seem to realise how far their body is over the
>> line with their wheels on the correct side.
>
>Remember, this is posted in New Zealand where we drive on the left.
>
>This is what the average cager thinks of some motorcyclists. I reckon
>it must have been quite a tight road for him to be complaining about a
>m/cyclist being in his way with their wheels on the correct side of the centre
>line. The rest of what he says is true - cagers do cut corners too often.

However the point is still well taken.  If a steeply leaned biker
_appears_ to a cager to be leaned into the cager's path, the cager
may take "appropriate" evasive action, which could be hazardous to both
parties.  In the circumstances mentioned (narrow twisties taken at
moderately high speed), high performance riding (or driving) could
present the appearance (to the uninformed) of a hazard, which can
extend beyond the normal limits of projecting a "bad biker" image to
causing physical harm.  Take that as whatever kind of suggestion you wish.
Someone else can draw analogies to armed robbery with toy pistols.  :')
-- 
Jonathan E. Quist                              Lachman Technology, Incorporated
jeq@i88.isc.com  '71 CL450-K4 "Gleep", DoD #094        Naperville, IL
 __       There's nothing quite like the pitter-patter of little feet,
 \/                   followed by the words "Daddy!  Yay!"
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From: twang@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Tony Wang)
Subject: Re: Dealing with the Insurance Scum
Reply-To: twang@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Tony Wang)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 08:31:49 GMT

In article <24748@galaxy.ucr.edu> tgrupe@watnxt11.ucr.edu (Todd E. Grupe) writes:
>	The company is 20th Century.  As of yesterday, they have backed  
>off from the claim that they won't be paying the bill; instead they want  
>to call me back in a few days and "negotiate it."  I won't be negotiating,  
>of course; just telling them that I won't be paying a dime of it.  

	There's more to it than that.

>	Note that this is not *my* insurance company; it's that of the  
>driver who was at fault.  I've heard they normally have a good reputation  
>for paying up, but you wouldn't know it from this claim.

	Makes for a difference. Some major things to remember. If you
can establish that the accident was a result of their driver's
neligence, you can walk away with much more than the bill to tow and
fix the bike. You can also sue them for pain and suffering. Among them
the lost of riding time. This route is best done with a legal
representative, and will take time. It will cost you nothing, as the
lawyer collects ONLY if he wins. On the other hand, if you settle for
any amount now, you could lose all claims to injuries that may be
related down the road. Insurance companies love to pay off the small
claims like yours, and not have to deal with a hugh payoff like mine.
My first case netted me $8K after covering all bills and a monthly
"allowance" of $150 for 14 monthes. My second case is still in
process, going on 31 monthes now, but the lowest payoff goal my lawyer
has set for the case is $125K of which I can easily net $25K+ after he
gets his share and for all my bills. If you can repair it yourself, do
it and sue for everything you can. If they're willing to settle with
you now, they may be willing to settle for a little more once they
know you have a lawyer. Don't know the laws out in CA, but in NY,
payment for pain and suffering is non-taxable State-wise.  Federally,
Uncle Sam can't touch a cent. I now this is why the insurance company
is charging so much, but you're entitled if you can establish fault. I
say milk it for all you can, and get a new bike later.

>TG   DoD#4043
>tgrupe@watserv.ucr.edu


Tony Wang
twang@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu

DoD#0122	'89 Yamaha VX535 Virago 	(Gone)
AMA#450147	'85 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk S	(Going)
HOG#0550903	'93 XLH-DX Sportster		(Ain't going nowhere)
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From: charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Subject: Re: Buckeye Beemers?
Organization: Why do you suspect that?
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 93 04:55:30 GMT

In article <1993Jan5.145249@cs.wpi.edu> ravi@cs.wpi.edu writes:
>
>    not possible. charlie smith gave up the fine art of motorcycling
>    during the fine season of spring in 1969, and has since been
>    meandering around the countryside in a bmw 934232isl planted
>    solidly on four wheels, while not peddling advise to the innocent
>    under assumed names, and amassing great wealth under the guise of
>    purchasing ladies undergarments.
>
>    peace,
>
>    - ravi


Where's my lawyer when I need him?  This is crass slander at it's worst!!
Let me make these points very clear:

	a.  It never was a fine art - therefore I didn't give it up!
	b.  I *NEVER* wander around the countryside!  Even when lost, I
	    know _exactly_ where I'm going at all times (down the road)!
	c.  I've never had a BMW cage, let alone a "bmw 934232isl".  It's
	    well known, I'm told, that the 934232isl is a real dog.
	d.  I *NEVER* peddle advice!  It's always free!   Assumed names?
	    That's only Ravi's contention!
	e.  Amassing great wealth?  Ladies undergarments?  You sir, clearly
	    have mistaken me for two other people!

Ravi's next claim is probably going to be that he didn't post this, that
it's really a ghost post  ...


Charlie Smith   charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  csmith@dsac.dla.mil  whois ces10
MOA# 52888, RA# 15633, DoD# 0709, AMA# 574722, Buckey Beemers 411, BK Ohio V
               BMW K1100-LT, R80-GS/PD, R27, Triumph TR6
                           Columbus, Ohio

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From: jjd1@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (james.j.dutton)
Subject: Re: CBR600F2 dethrowned by '93 ZX-6. So what?
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 21:36:12 GMT

In article <1imp68INNjgo@gap.caltech.edu> gunning@cco.caltech.edu (Kevin J. Gunning) writes:
>In article <1ilg3oINNd1l@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> starfish@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Smarter than the Average Blur) writes:
>
>
>>make a better track bike still. But it looks like the ZX-6 is the new
>>king of production sport bikes.
>>
>>Whimper!!!
>>
>>-Alan Waterman (CBR600F2LN)
>
>
>Yo!  Alan! Ever hear of the CBR900RR?  Meet the once and future king.
>They are great   :*)))

King of what? Hype.
 
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 Sesquipedalian's 'R' Us. ZX-10. AMA#669373 DoD#564. There ain't no more.
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From: charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Subject: Re: First bra bid in 3 digits
Organization: Why do you suspect that?
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 93 16:02:51 GMT

In article <1993Jan11.212825.3413@wdl.loral.com> dboddy@pulsar.lrmsc.loral.com (Dave Boddy 5973) writes:
>In article <1993Jan11.170038.24948@adobe.com> cjackson@adobe.com (Curtis Jackson) writes:
>>$101
>>
>>And Noemi, don't you give Rich Lawrence net access so he can bid
>>against me while he's here! I'm letting him use my bike despite
>>his overbidding me again, but there is a limit!
>
>  I bid $102.47 for said bra with authenticating signature and date.
                                                                ^^^^
My Gawd <!!>    He's really upping the ante ...

He not only wants her undies, he wants a *DATE* too!


Hey, Jody, what's your other half think about that <??>   
Inquiring minds want to know.


Charlie Smith   charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  csmith@dsac.dla.mil  whois ces10
  DoD #0709   doh #0000000004  &  AMA, MOA, RA, Buckey Beemers, BK Ohio V
                BMW K1100-LT, R80-GS/PD, R27, Triumph TR6
                          Columbus, Ohio USA
From: mjs@sys.uea.ac.uk (Mike Sixsmith)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: chain prematurely worn out?
Date: 6 Jan 93 20:31:30 GMT
Organization: UEA School of Information Systems, Norwich, UK.

jlevine@rd.hydro.on.ca (Jody Levine) writes:

>In article <1993Jan6.111401.11753@aber.ac.uk> azw@aber.ac.uk (Andrew Michael Woodward) writes:
>>Hi everyone. I have an endless O-ring chain on the GS500.
>>..to bits just to replace an endless chain! So I plan to get another O-ringer
>>but to fit a masterlink.
>>
>>Anyone got any views (I'll rephrase that - useful views) on how stupid this is?

>Everyone I know, including myself, runs master links. No problem. I'm sure
>that someone, somewhere has put an enless chain on his bike, but I've never
>heard of it.

er, I have! With something as crucial as the chain I don't like taking
the risk of *maybe* not having made the masterlink properly, since you
can't whack the thing with a hammer very well once it's on the bike. Besides,
it's not difficult taking the swing-arm out, and you can grease all the
bushes and bearings at the same time. Well, it's not difficult on an FJ1100
anyway. :-)
From: labrg@emory.edu (Ryan Montieth Gill)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Hey, Ryan!
Date: 6 Jan 93 18:01:50 GMT
Organization: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3

jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:
: 
: Sorry, Ryan, but I lost your email address.
: 
: Now that you have a DoD number, would you like me to send you
: a copy of the FAQ file, so you know what to do with it?
: 
: 
: Maybe some others would volunteer to send a copy as well, in case
: mine doesn't get there.
: 
: 
: Happy to help,


	This must be some other meaning of the word help that I wasn't
	previously aware of....Thank you, no. I have the FaQ you
	needn't go out of your way and inconvienience yourself....

				ryan

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From: jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist)
Subject: Re: Application for DoD Membership
Organization: Lachman Technology, Incorporated, Naperville, IL
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 22:42:05 GMT

In article <1800@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu> labrg@emory.edu (Ryan Montieth Gill) writes:
>ryang@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu (Robert H. Yang) writes:
>: 	You're going to get yourself a real bike now, right ?  Not just
>: the moped that you crashed ?
>: 
>: 	:-)
>: 
>: Rob
>: --
>:    Rob Yang (Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A) RYANG@DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU
>:                           Systems Engineer
>:                  AMA 642916   DoD 0593   FSSNOC 1721
>: '92 CBR600F2 (Hon)   '79 XT500 (The Bitch)   '87 KDX200 (Moose)
>
>
>	^^^^^^^^^^^   perhaps its just me but I must say that my bike
>	has lot just as mush going for it as your bike does...perhaps
...
>	Mine's a ton better than your dinky xt500....
>
>
>				Indignantly 
>					Ryan


You see!

I _knew_ that anyone who'd ride in a kilt would get the hang of it
in short order.


-- 
Jonathan E. Quist                              Lachman Technology, Incorporated
jeq@i88.isc.com  '71 CL450-K4 "Gleep", DoD #094        Naperville, IL
 __       There's nothing quite like the pitter-patter of little feet,
 \/                   followed by the words "Daddy!  Yay!"
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From: laszlo@partial.cs.colorado.edu (Laszlo Nemeth)
Subject: Re: Bra auction: going, going....
Organization: University of Colorado Boulder, Pizza Disposal Group
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 21:33:35 GMT

In article <1993Jan7.200752.3846@rd.hydro.on.ca> jlevine@rd.hydro.on.ca (Jody Levine) writes:
>The highest bid for the bra is Lazxcslo's $61. If I don't hear from anyone
>else by Monday (best to email) I'll close the bidding.
>
>This is great.
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

i dunno bout this. i mean coming from a women whos bra is being
auctioned of in public.........unless she just went to a used
clothing store and bought one in which case she is going to be
laughing all the way to the bank......


laz
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Bell Helmets
From: Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford)
Date: 7 Jan 93 13:22:56 -0600
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Distribution: world
Organization: MSUS

In article <C0Ht52.910@world.std.com>, CGKarras@world.std.com (Christopher
G Karras) wrote:
[...prospectus omitted]
> 	So, if you have read this far, is motorcycling really SO much more
> dangerous than bicycling, even mountain biking?
> 
> (BTW, I am a corporate and securities lawyer, so that is why I read other
> people's prospectuses.)

Look, Guys!  A lawyer without a clue!  Fun time.
From: doc@webrider.central.sun.com (Steve Bunis - Chicago)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re:  AL weather
Date: 5 Jan 1993 22:47:16 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Reply-To: doc@webrider.central.sun.com
NNTP-Posting-Host: webrider.central.sun.com


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRGH!!!


In article 25798@b30.ingr.com, mueller@b30news.b30.ingr.com ( Phil Mueller ) writes:
> 
> To all you Yankee and European DoDers:
> 
> I rode to work today!!
> ha ha ha ha ha ha!!
> 
> -- 
> Phil Mueller                  Telephone:  (205) 730-3231
> Intergraph Corporation        FAX number: (205) 730-3453
> Mailstop: GD3000              Internet: mueller@b30news.b30.ingr.com
> Huntsville, AL 35894-0001     UUCP address: bogus.dont.use
From: labrg@emory.edu (Ryan Montieth Gill)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: I hate snow.
Date: 4 Jan 93 16:43:20 GMT
Organization: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3

essbaum@rchland.vnet.ibm.com (Alexander Essbaum) writes:
: In article <1992Dec29.145321.1427@galaxy.gov.bc.ca>, bclarke@galaxy.gov.bc.ca writes:
: |> I hate snow. It's been 5 whole days since I've been able to ride.
: |> 
: |> I REALLY, really, hate snow...
: |> 8(
: |> 
: 
: 5 days?!?  sheesh.  it took me 15 minutes to chisel through the ice cube
: that was my car after work yesterday.  if i'm lucky, i'll get to ride in
: march sometime.
: 


		All I can say Is that I love Atlanta Georgia...and
		PPPPTTTTTTTTTTTHHHttt.!!

				Sorry...just had to say that...We southerners
				always get grief for being southern well here's one
				advantage....     High 60's in december....Life is
				great..!!!!


						Ryan
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: lane@unislc.uucp (David Lane)
Subject: '93 BMW R100RT
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Organization: Unisys Corporation SLC
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 22:51:09 GMT

The local shop has quoted a price of $9340 for a '93 BMW R100RT.

This is $1700 more than the price they had been quoting for the '92 model.  

1) Are there any differences between the two models?

2) Is this price out of line with the rest of the country?

Thanks,
David Lane
lane@unislc.slc.unisys.com
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: jsm@rosencrantz.osf.org (John S. Morris)
Subject: Re: More amusing BMW trivia... (christmas continues)
Organization: Open Software Foundation
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 18:01:29 GMT

In article <C0r4so.5H3@news.udel.edu> andersen@me.udel.edu (Stephen Andersen) writes:
>
>The statement  posed by the original poser, er poster, was that a Ducati 
>could not go a thousand miles without needing a tune-up.  In my

Ok, I love the way Ducati's look and the way they sound and I would 
certainly believe that a Ducati can go many miles without needing any 
maintenance. 

What I'm truly curious about is why I see so many used Ducati's at 
dealers for sale with very low miles on them?

============================================================================
           Jono    DoD: 316    Beemers: '85 K100RS '92 R100GS 
    Voice: +1 (617) 621-8739 Fax: +1 (617) 621-0584 Email: jsm@osf.org
           "Too much of a good thing is never enough." -Luba
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: an4929@anon.penet.fi (gonzo)
Subject:      J.C. Whitney vs. dealer
Organization: Anonymous contact service
X-Anonymously-To: rec.motorcycles
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 15:12:35 GMT

I was wondering how you all feel about the above question.  A friend
of mine at a motorcycle shop told me that ordering batteries from
J.C. Whitney wasn't a good idea because they were pretty cheap
batteries which would vibrate themselves into not working due to your
motorcycles vibration.  And, in looking at their add, I find it kind
of odd that they weill only guarantee a 12 month battery for three
months, a 24 month battery for six months, and a 36 month battery for
nine months.  But then again, this motorcycle shop sells a battery
for $45 that J.C. Whitney seels for $22.

Also, in trying to buy a new rectifier/regulator, a Suzuki dealer
told me that I should buy it from them instead of J.C. Whitney
because J.C. Whitney sold after stock parts while the Suzuki  dealer
didn't.  Of course, the Suzuki dealer also cost twice what J.C.
Whitney did.

So, now I'm confused, and I have no idea where to buy from.  Cheaply,
which might break quickly, or mroe expensive, but possibly a ripoff
because it's not needed to spend the money.


Peace, love, and tomatoes,

Bill

"I believe in a long, prolonged derangement of the senses, followed
by a good long bath, starchy food, and plenty of rest.

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From: randy@megatek.com (Randy Davis)
Subject: Re: battery troubles
Reply-To: randy@megatek.com
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 17:40:30 GMT

In article <1993Jan6.221221.25213@athena.mit.edu> goblin1@athena.mit.edu (Ihab A Elnaccash) writes:
|Does anyone remember the home remedy for bringing life back to a battery?  I
|remembewr a posting about putting something in it to remove sulfur type builups
|or something along those lines....

  I just buy a new one...  Those additives have always worked for me as a
(very) temporary solution, if at all.

Randy Davis                            Email: randy@megatek.com
ZX-11 #00072 Pilot                            megatek!randy@uunet.uu.net
DoD #0013                                     ucsd!megatek!randy

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From: brady_p@apollo.hp.com (Peter Brady)
Subject: Re: Honda CX500 Turbo
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 20:16:36 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Corporation, Chelmsford, MA

In article <1993Jan1.154855.22481@spdc.ti.com> achenbac@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Jeff Achenbach) writes:
>
>There was a very nice, low mileage original Honda CX turbo sold at the 
>auction when I bought the Morini. I thought it was a 650. It went for 
>around $1100.
>
>Jeff Achenbach

It may have been a 650. Honda did have a CX650 Turbo for at least on year in the States.
I think that it had more of a cafe fairing than a full engine-coverer.

--pete

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pete Brady                              EMAIL: brady_p@apollo.hp.com (Until 8 Jan 93)
Dirtbag Contractor from Hell(tm)        PHONE: 508-436-5226 (Until 8 Jan 93)
[Next week, paid employee of the Hewlett-Packard Company, Burlington MA]

"...would Godzilla ride a Japanese bike if one were big enough?" -- Curt Nelson

DoD #5831 -- Attractive Nuisance #5831 -- '92 CBR600F2 (on winter sabbatical :-( )
From: liuho@chopin.Eng.Sun.COM (Frances Ho)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: motorcycle insurance
Date: 13 Jan 1993 00:34:42 GMT
Organization: Sun
NNTP-Posting-Host: chopin


Can someone recommend the best rates/service for sport bike(CBR600)?
Phone number woule be appreciated.  Thanks.





-Frances
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: moto exam question
From: Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford)
Date: 6 Jan 93 15:32:38 -0600
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles
Distribution: world
Organization: MSUS

In article <1iffu2INN795@shelley.u.washington.edu>,
yuri@amath.washington.edu (Yuri Yulaev) wrote:
> 
> 	I just bought Honda 750cc and I must pass two exams here in Seattle.
> [...] Also, I would appreciate, if you write to me examples from your exam. 

The hardest part of the Minnesota ROAD test was riding down the
narrow edge of a twenty foot two-by-four.

The second hardest part was the rule that you could not put your
feet down during the test.  The WRITTEN test.
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: jjd1@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (james.j.dutton)
Subject: Re: Attn Jody!! Your bra for...
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 15:39:20 GMT

In article <1782@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu> labrg@emory.edu (Ryan Montieth Gill) writes:
>
>	Your bra for my Kilt...Its Wool, its made in Scotland...Its
>	made out of the hair of little Scottish Sheep...It was walked
>	by real Scotswomen (the wool)...the wool was dyed by Real
>	Scotsman...The Dyed wool was woven by real Scotsweavers and the
>	kilt was made by a real Scots Tailors....it is in Short
>	Scottish...Through and through...Would you care for some haggis
>	as well?? Perhaps a Blamonge?
>
>				Ryan the Scot...
 
My drawers where probably made in Korea, by real Koreans. They where dyed
white by real Koreans. The hole for Junior was cut and sown by dyed in the
wool authentic Koreans. The skid marks are 100% Kimmshee. No artificial
flavors and certainly no preservatives (as the holes and waste band will attest
to). They are in short American.
Remember this isn't any old empty kilt. These are AMERICAN drawers, loaded
by an AMERICAN for an AMERICAN (unless M'lud should take up this bidding
frenzy).


 
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                                 doh#0000000005
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From: jlevine@rd.hydro.on.ca (Jody Levine)
Subject: Bra auction: going, going....
Organization: Ontario Hydro - Research Division
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 93 20:07:52 GMT

The highest bid for the bra is Lazxcslo's $61. If I don't hear from anyone
else by Monday (best to email) I'll close the bidding.

This is great.

I've        bike                      like       | Jody Levine  DoD #275 kV
     got a       you can        if you      -PF  | Jody.P.Levine@hydro.on.ca
                         ride it                 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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