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In article <gbnvgw@quantum.qnx.com> dagibbs@quantum.qnx.com (David Gibbs) writes: > >Yes, even when steering no hands you do something quite similar >to countersteering.  Basically to turn left, you to a quick wiggle >of the bike to the right first, causing a counteracting lean to >occur to the left.  This sounds suspiciously like black magic to me.  If by "quick wiggle to the right" you mean that the handlebars turn toward the right before turning to the left, what is the input to the steering mechanism that makes this happen in the absence of the old "shove-shove"?
In article <4foNhvm00WB4E5hUxB@andrew.cmu.edu> jae+@CMU.EDU writes:  >I'm looking for a sport-cruiser - factory installed fairings ( >full/half ), hard saddle bags, 750cc and above, and all that and still >has that sporty look. > >I particularly like the R100RS and K75 RT or S, or any of the K series >BMW bikes. > >I was wondering if there are any other comparable type bikes being >produced by companies other than BMW.   The Honda ST1100 was designed by Honda in Germany, originally for the  European market, as competition for the BMW 'K' series.  Check it out.  Tony
speedy@engr.latech.edu (Speedy Mercer) wrote: >  > randy@megatek.com (Randy Davis) writes: >  > > speedy@engr.latech.edu (Speedy Mercer) writes: > >| jnmoyne@lbl.gov (Jean-Noel Moyne) writes: > >|>       What does "DWI" stand for ? I thought it was "DUI" for Driving Under > >|>Influence, so here what does W stand for ? > >| > >|Driving While Intoxicated. >  > >  Actually, I beleive "DWI" normally means "Driving While Impaired" rather > >than "Intoxicated", at least it does in the states I've lived in... >  > >|This was changed here in Louisiana when a girl went to court and won her  > >|case by claiming to be stoned on pot, NOT intoxicated on liquor! >  > >  One can be imparied without necessarily being impaired by liquor - drugs, > >not enough sleep, being a total moron :-), all can impair someone etc...  I'm > >surprised this got her off the hook...  Perhaps DWI in Lousiana *is* confined > >to liquor? >  > Lets just say it is DUI here now!  OK. It varies from state to state. It has to do with operating a vehicle while there is greater than a given percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. Can we drop this now, and get back to asking Ed Green to getabike?                    tom coradeschi <+> tcora@pica.army.mil
Orating with wild abandon, prange@nickel.ucs.indiana.edu (Henry Prange) offers: %The grips on my GS are a wonderful thing in the winter and no problem %in the summer. Vibration? BMW's don't vibrate. Everyone knows that.  I'd agree with Henry.  The grips are really nice to have in winter, and aren't noticably different from 'normal' grips in summer.    My only complaint is that the 'low' setting might as well be 'off'. This has been complained about by every reviewer, official and unofficial, that's ever talked about these grips.  The 'high' setting is often too high for use with lightweight summer gloves when things just get a bit nippy, but since 'low' doesn't produce a noticable effect, I end up turning the grips on and off to keep the temperature about right.  This generally isn't a problem when wearing thicker winter gloves.  When I asked the dealer if they could fix it, I received a consoling pat on the back, and their sincere apologies for the poor design (actually, I was told they worked just like they were suppose to).  Vibration?  What's that?  I ride a BMW twin.  You can barely tell if the engine is fired up or not most of the time, smoother than silk sheets.
Personally, I follow the no alcohol rule when I'm on a bike.  My view is that you have to be in such a high degree of control that any alcohol could be potentially hazardous to my bike!  If I get hurt it's my own fault, but I don't want to wreck my Katana.  I developed this philosophy from an impromptu *experiment*.  I had one beer at 6:00 in the evening and had volleyball practice at 7:00.  I wasn't even close to leagle intoxication, but I couldn't perform even the most basic things until 8:30!  This made     me think about how I viewed alcohol and intoxication.  You may seem fine, but your reactions may be affected such that you'll be unable to recover from hitting a rock or even just a gust of wind.  I greatly enjoy social drinking but, for me, it just doesn't mix with riding.
Greetings:  Can someone steer me towards sources of information on vehicle data logging systems?  In  particular, I would like to build/buy (or a little of both) a system that is small enough to fit on a motorcycle and will take input from various sensors (pressure, LVDT's, acceleration, RPM, O2 sensor...), digitize and record it for later analysis.    Please email me any info.  If I get anything interesting, I'll compile it and get it on the net.  Thanks.
In article <1r1v6k$lnr@agate.berkeley.edu> robinson@cogsci.Berkeley.EDU (Michael Robinson) writes: >In article <1993Apr20.173432.11833@adobe.com> cjackson@adobe.com (Curtis Jackson) writes: >>In article <C5sK1D.C1p@srgenprp.sr.hp.com> frankb@sad.hp.com (Frank Ball) writes: >>>Honda:  a "V" designates a V engine street bike. "VF" for V-4, >>>"VT" for V-twin. >>So how about my Honda Hawk (NT 650)? It's a twin, but not called a VT. 			      ^^ 			      || 		           New Technology  >Yeah, and what about my Honda CX500 (also a V-twin, but in the other >direction)?		       ^^ 			       ||  			  Cycle eXperimental 			     Got this from a mechanic at Al Lamb's Honda!  AT
In <Stafford-200493103434@stafford.winona.msus.edu> Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.Edu (John Stafford) writes:  >>>>>> On 19 Apr 93 21:48:42 GMT, xlyx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu said: >>  Is it possible to do a "wheelie" on a motorcycle with shaft-drive?  >	Yes, but the _rear_ wheel comes off the ground, not the front. > See, it just HOPS into the air!  Figure.     I know the roads up there in Minnesota are pretty bad, but I doubt that they are THAT bad.  I've never realy tried to watch my back tyre but, my 82 Maxim 750 will pull the front wheel off the ground if I pop the clutch. Admittedly, it is easier with someone on back, maybe that's what keeps the rear tyre down.  ;-)    >==================================================== >John Stafford   Minnesota State University @ Winona >                    All standard disclaimers apply.
In article r2g@agate.berkeley.edu, robinson@cogsci.Berkeley.EDU (Michael Robinson) writes: >In article <1quaq9$i7d@sixgun.East.Sun.COM> egreen@east.sun.com writes: >>In article 28353@cbnewsm.cb.att.com, shz@mare.att.com (Keeper of the 'Tude) writes: >>>Don't you mean "former motorcyclist?" >> >>No. > >>Ed Green, former Ninjaite |I was drinking last night with a biker, >           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation...  Yep.
bgardner@pebbles.es.com (Blaine Gardner) writes: >kim@fatcity.cts.com (Kim Sharpe) writes: >>A few of us are touring Sothwest Utah in mid June to see the Canyons.\ >>Do any of you have some helpful hints on where to stay or >>things to see/do/avoid.  Plans are to see Bryce, Zion, Arches. >>Is the Grand close at that point or is an additional trip required? > >Well, it's closer to Bryce than Bryce is to Arches. I'd spend a lot >of time studying the maps, there's a lot of "you can't get there from >here" in that area. You might want to hit the Grand Canyon on the way >up from California, loop around to Canyonlands/Moab/Arches, and then >back down towards Bryce & Zion on the way home. > >Make sure you ride US 12 between Capitol Reef and Bryce, it's been on a >number of "top 10 roads" lists.  Highway 12 is a great road.  Be sure to stop by the Anasazi (sp) village museum near Boulder Creek.  Interesting lifestyle :-).  The views of Dixie  National Forest are stunning.
>Any information that ANY of you could give me would be greatly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^      ^^^                               ^^^^^^^ >appreciated!!!!  Just send the reply to my account, or if you'd like, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >back to the net.   >Chris Melching > >00CJMELCHING@LEO.BSUVC.BSU.EDU  My vivid imagination sez this is almost close enuff.  $mail_to 00cjmelching@leo.bsuvc.bsu.edu /users/neal/dod/faq.dod  but...... naw!!!
In article 734919391@u.washington.edu, moseley@u.washington.edu (Steve L. Moseley) writes: > >So what should I carry if I want to comply with intelligent helmet laws?  Take up residence in a fantasy world.
Well, just got all the parts replaced that needed replced (sprokets+chain) and notice that engine still taps like it did before. All our local 'experts' say it's the tappits that need some adjusting so I am soon to attempt that.  I would like any advice anyone had.  I do not have a shop manual but have read about the procedure in Chiltons and in a few other places.  Is there anything I need to be particularaly carful of?  Any problems anyone else has encountered?  I ride a 1981 Yamaha Exciter 250cc (stop laughing, it's tiny, but it's shiny)
Don't find out if she has to pee by scaring it out of her.  Don't armorall the seat just before her first ride even if you think you will need its urine-proofing qualities.
Tom Dietrich (txd@ESD.3Com.COM) wrote: : parr@acs.ucalgary.ca (Charles Parr) writes: :  : >I bought it, I tried it: :  : >It is, truly, the miracle spooge. :  : >My chain is lubed, my wheel is clean, after 1000km. :  : Good, glad to hear it, I'm still studying it. :  : >I think life is now complete...The shaft drive weenies now : >have no comeback when I discuss shaft effect. :  : Sure I do, even though I don't consider myself a weenie...   ---------------- rip! pithy "I'm afraid to work on my bike" stuff deleted ---  : There is also damn little if any shaft effect : with a Concours. So there! :{P PPPpppphhhhhttttttt!!! :  Heh, heh...that's pretty funny. So what do you call it instead of shaft effect?   Nathaniel ZX-10  <--- damn little if any shaft effect DoD 0812 AMA
In article <mdennie.735397939@beryllium>, mdennie@xerox.com (Matt Dennie) writes: |> In <121755@netnews.upenn.edu> sanjay@kin.lap.upenn.edu (Sanjay Sinha) writes: |>  |> >In article <13612@news.duke.edu> infante@acpub.duke.edu (Andrew  Infante) writes: |> >:>Curtis JAckson pens... |> >:> |> >:>"MSF course...$140" |> >: |> >:Shyah! |> >: |> >:The one here only costs $35! |> >: |> >:(Izzat a deal or what?! :) |>  |> >They are free in Philadelphia....   :-) |>  |> Who pays for these cheapie MSF deals?  Are your states subsidizing them?  here they are $25 for ERC and $50 for MSF. and no the state doesn't subsidize ours at all. we do. $1 for every motorcycle endorsed license.
In article <arturo.735339956@infmx> arturo@informix.com (Arturo Vega) writes: >Has anyone else ever caught themselves waving at oncoming motorcycle riders >while in a car? > I've caught myself doing it while on my bicycle.  Does that count?  Dean
I was wondering if anybody knows anything about a Yamaha Seca Turbo.  I'm  considering buying a used 1982 Seca Turbo for $1300 Canadian (~$1000 US) with 30,000 km on the odo.  This will be my first bike.  Any comments?  Thanks.
Posted for a friend:  Looking for tires, dimensions 14" x 3.25" or 3.35"  Also looking for brakes or info on relining existing shoes.  Also any other Maicoletta owners anywhere to have contact with.  Call Scott at 801-583-1354 or email me. --   I saw fops by the thousand sew themselves together round the Lloyds building.
In article <C5qqxp.IE1@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com>, hartzler@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com (Jerry Hartzler - CATS) writes: > >duck. Squids don't wave, or return waves ever, even to each >        ^^^^^^ >     excuse me for being an ignoramus, but what are these.  edu-breaths with more riceburner than brain...
In article <47116@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> jtozer@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (John Tozer) writes: >	I am looking for advice on what bikes I should check out.  I >am 6'4" tall, and find my legs/hips uncomfortably bent on most of >the bikes I have ridden (not many admittedly).  Are there any bikes >out there built for a taller rider?  There's plenty of legroom on the Kawasaki KLR650.  A bit short in the braking department for spirited street riding, but enough for dirt and for less-agressive street stuff. --
In article <1993Apr20.170445.18331@ncar.ucar.edu> bean@ra.cgd.ucar.edu (Gregory Bean) writes: >Help!  I've got a friend shopping for her first motorcycle.  This is great! >Unfortunately, she needs at most a 28" seat.  This is not great.  So far, >the only thing we've found was an old and unhappy-looking KZ440.  Look for a happier-looking KZ440?  Suzuki used to have an L designation, for example my former boss had a GS850L which had a seat a couple inches lower than the "regular" GS850, but it was certainly no cruiser.
In a previous article, txd@ESD.3Com.COM (Tom Dietrich) says:  >parr@acs.ucalgary.ca (Charles Parr) writes: > >>I bought it, I tried it: > >>It is, truly, the miracle spooge. > >>My chain is lubed, my wheel is clean, after 1000km.  I too have seen the miracle of Maxima Chain Wax.  Not only does it lube and stay where it's supposed to, but I swear I can ride faster now.  Yes, not only does it lube your chain, it makes you a better rider.  And more attractive to members of the opposing sex.  And smarter.  And....
In a previous article, wcd82671@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (daniel warren c) says:  > >Yo, did anybody see this run of HARD COPY?  No, I don't watch that Bu**Sh*t.  >The Kat, although not the latest machine, is still a high performance >machine and he slams on the brakes.  Of couse, we all know that cages, >especially the ones with the disco lights, can't stop as fast as our >high performance machines.  So what happens?...  The cage plows into the >Kat.  So, does this mean the cop is at fault for rear-ending the bike?  You know, following too closely and reckless driving?
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In article <BONG-230493121730@kfp-slac-mac.slac.stanford.edu> BONG@slac.stanford.edu (Eric Bong) writes: >  Nice ridin' Tex. I use the California DMV recommended technique: >slow as you aproach said dog and wick it up as you pass. I've often  This must be the standard strategy that is taught, cuz that's what they told me to do in my Illinois MSF class. It works well, only you don't get the satisfaction of kicking the shit out of some rabid hell-beast.
In article <1993Apr19.164842.18206@vax5.cit.cornell.edu> xlyx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu writes: >Is it possible to do a "wheelie" on a motorcycle with shaft-drive? > >Mike Terry  No.  At least, that's what I told the NASA rent-a-cop that stopped me because he swore I was "lifting it up."  He didn't completely buy the part about water in the carbs, either.
In article <1qegpf$d0i@sixgun.East.Sun.COM>, egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes: > I know it sounds ludicrous for a biker to advocate restrictions on > biking in a biking forum,  Don't you mean "former motorcyclist?"
I need help getting my ZX-11 (C3) to behave.  I've managed to get the front suspension to be very happy, but the rear sucks.  I can't do anything with it to make it feel ok.  The bike is very stable through the corners (I think because I have the front just right), but when the straights get bumpy the rear is torturous.  It feels like it actually amplifies the bumps.  And the damping doesn't seem to do anything in real-life, although you can tell the difference when the bike isn't moving.  I've tried 4-5 cm of sag (from completeley unloaded), but I don't know which way to go.  Has anyone gotten the rear of this bike comfortable?  And if so, what kind of settings (esp. what sag) did you use.  I like to corner, but I also would like my kidneys to remain intact.  This thing makes the new ZX-7 feel comfy....
In article <1993Apr15.065731.23557@cs.cornell.edu> karr@cs.cornell.edu (David Karr) writes:       [riveting BMWMOA election soap-opera details deleted]  >Well, there doesn't seem to be any shortage of alternative candidates. >Obviously you're not voting for Mr. Vechorik, but what about the >others?  I'm going to buy a BMW just to cast a vote for Groucho.  Ride safe, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |        Cliff Weston           DoD# 0598          '92 Seca II (Tem)       | |                                                                          | |               This bike is in excellent condition.                       | |               I've done all the work on it myself.                       | |                                                                          | |                     -- Glen "CRASH" Stone                                |
In article <1993Apr15.071740.17850@hasler.ascom.ch> kevinh@hasler.ascom.ch writes: >BA were trying to sell RR to BMW - even tested a BMW V16 in a Corniche!! I >think it will remain British for the time being - until BA get hard up  >anyway!  Rolls-Royce owned by a non-British firm?  Ye Gods, that would be the end of civilization as we know it.
What's the feeling about eating and riding?  I went out riding this weekend, and got a little carried away with some pecan pie.  The whole ride back I felt sluggish.  I was certainly much more alert on the ride in.  I'm sure others have the same feeling, but the strangest thing is that eating is usually the turnaround point of weekend rides.  From now on, a little snack will do.  I'd much rather have a get that full/sluggish feeling closer to home.  -Paul
In article <1r3pbu$k35@sixgun.East.Sun.COM> egreen@east.sun.com writes: > >Driving While Impared.  It allows for prosecution of drivers under the >influence of a variety of drugs. > It's a shame there's no law against Driving While Stupid.  After a little while it would prevent all kinds of accidents.  Dean
In article <1993Apr3.044405.16947@elektro.cmhnet.org>, charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith) writes: > In article <1993Mar24.011823.7887@linus.mitre.org> cookson@mbunix.mitre.org (Cookson) writes: > >Anyone try the spray on chain wax that was reviewed in one of the moto > >rags last month? >  >  > Yeah.    I sprayed it all over my rear drive shaft housing, and it didn't > seem to make it any quieter at all <!!>  Didn't you read the instructions first?? You're supposed to spray it in your ears so you won't be distracted by the chain-noise of the *other* bikes around you. That's why it's called "Chain *Wax*".
Kent D. Polk (kent@swrinde.nde.swri.edu) wrote:  : Also watch your mirrors any time you are turning. I just had another close : one last night. Preparing for a right turn on a two lane road. Right turn : signals on, starting the turn, and this lady behind me hits the throttle and : starts to pass me on the RIGHT.  This has happened to me twice before.  the  I have had this happen to me often enough that I always look for it. On my ride to work in the morning I come to a stop light where there are 3 lanes in my direction.  One for left turns, one for straight through, and one for right turns.  All clearly marked.  Plus there is a clearly marked  bicycle lane.  I ride into the right turn lane with my signal on and stop at  the stop line.  Looking left to see if I can make a "right turn on red" and when I start to move discovered that some idiot has pulled into the bike lane and is trying to pass me on the right.  GRRR.    I always do a head check on bike lanes.  Not always for bicycles. . .
mjs@sys.uea.ac.uk (Mike Sixsmith) writes: mjs>Well, there are just as many courses here and elsewhere that do *not* mjs>teach the technique, yet seem to be rather successful...  Sure.  You don't miss what you never had.  Those poor sods don't know what they're missing.  I guess ignorance is bliss, eh Mike?  Mr. Bill
In article 1@cs.cmu.edu, jfriedl+@RI.CMU.EDU (Jeffrey Friedl) writes: >egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes: >|>  >|> An apartment complex where I used to live tried this, only they put the >|> thing over the driver's window, "so they couldn't miss it."  > >I can see the liability of putting stickers on the car while it was moving, >or something, but it's the BDI that chooses to start and then drive the car >in a known unsafe condition that would (seem to be) liable.   An effort was made to remove the sticker.  It came to pieces, leaving most of it firmly attached to the window.  It was dark, and around 10:00 pm.  The sticker (before being mangled in an ineffective attempt to be torn off) warned the car would be towed if not removed.  A "reasonable person" would arguably have driven the car.  Had an accident occured, I don't think my friend's attorney would have much trouble fixing blame on the apartment mangement.  As a practical matter, even without a conviction, the cost and inconvenience of defending against the suit would be considerable.  As a moral matter, it was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do for so paltry a violation as parking without an authorization sticker (BTW, it wasn't "somebody's" spot, it was resident-only, but unassigned, parking).
Curtis Jackson (cjackson@adobe.com) wrote: : The driver had looked over at me casually a couple of times; I : know he knew I was there.  oh, okay.  then in that case it was attemped vehicular manslaughter. he definitely wanted to kill you. all cagers want to kill bikers. that's the only explanation that i can think of.
starr@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes: : I need help with my '85 ZX900A, I put Supertrapp slip-on's on it and : had the carbs re-jetted to match a set of K&N filters that replaced : the stock airbox.    	Ahh, and just how were the carbs rejeted to "match" the changes you made to the bike? A stage three kit from K/N or Dynojet?  : Now I have a huge flat spot in the carburation at : about 5 thousand RPM in most any gear.  	 	Isn't rejetting fun?   : This is especially frustrating : on the highway, the bike likes to cruise at about 80mph which happens : to be 5,0000 RPM in sixth gear.  I've had it "tuned" and this doesn't : seem to help.  I am thinking about new carbs or the injection system : from a GPz 1100.  Does anyone have any suggestions for a fix besides : restoring it to stock? :   	New CARBS??? Why would that fix it? you still have to get the  jetting right to match what seems to be a extremely overly lean condition. You added a more free flowing exhaust, and then higher flowing filters.  Chances are it's to lean. BUT! This may not be,that's the big fun with  carb tuning. It's _very_ tricky.   	Your one and only choice (unless you want to spend many hours fiddling with the carbs) is to take it to a guy witha  Dyno and have he tune the carbs for your current set up. Otherwise you'll be playing a guessing game for a long time...   ==============================================================================   Erik Astrup                  AFM #422                              DoD #683     1993 CBR 900RR  *  1990 CBR 600  *  1990 Concours  *  1989 Ninja 250