From: dc-cycles-digest-request@XXXXXX (The dc-cycles list administrator) To: dc-cycles@XXXXXX Errors-To: dc-cycles-digest-request@XXXXXX Subject: dc-cycles digest for 03/17/06 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ __ /-----\ __ 'dc-cycles' is an unmoderated email discussion list (__\/ _____ \/__) about motorcycling in the Washington D.C. area. =( \___/ )= \ ___ / An archive of the dc-cycles list is available at: | / _ \ | http://www.dc-cycles.org/ \ || || / \|| ||/ Subscribe/unsubscribe requests should be sent to: \| |/ dc-cycles-digest-request@XXXXXX |_| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:41:29 -0500 From: "Carl Custer" To: dc-cycles@XXXXXX Cc: "Patrick Carter" Subject: [dc-cycles] Tire changing Carter Protested: "Thats megaman retarded to me. $120 a set. But hey I guess they got to pay their bills. I wouldn't pay it though when I can take the wheels off and get em changed for $30." FWIW, To me motorcycles aren't soulless appliances that you can turn over to to a stranger. It's something that is dear to me that I should tend to. Additionally, when you pull the wheels, it gives you an opportunity to carry out additional maintainence tasks that the ordinary mechanic would pass on -- or -- more primping for our Motor Company afficanados. Plus, it's a good skill to possess in case you're out of MowTow reach. So, in summary: Pull you own wheels for safety, skill and passion. Heck, once I learned how to bust beads, I haven't even paid the $15 that CAD gets for spooning on new shoes. Although after rassellin' that Excedra off of the ST, I may yield on that one next time. Carl in Bethesda _ _ _ _ .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:01:57 -0500 From: "Michael Jordan" To: dc-cycles@XXXXXX Subject: [dc-cycles] Test - disregard This is a test -- Michael J. '86 SRX-6 '93 GSX1100G '03 DL1000 AMA IBA #3901 USAF (Ret) NRA etc. _ _ _ _ .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:40:19 -0500 From: scooterfzr@XXXXXX X-MB-Message-Source: WebUI X-MB-Message-Type: User Subject: Re: [dc-cycles] Test - disregard To: dc-cycles@XXXXXX X-Spam-Flag: NO I give it a C-minus. ;-) -----Original Message----- From: Michael Jordan To: dc-cycles@XXXXXX Subject: [dc-cycles] Test - disregard This is a test -- Michael J. '86 SRX-6 '93 GSX1100G '03 DL1000 AMA IBA #3901 USAF (Ret) NRA etc. _ _ _ _ .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. .-.-.=\-. (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) (_)=='(_) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:01:57 -0500 From: "Michael Jordan" To: DC-Cycles Subject: [dc-cycles] Spammish - bike for sale It's sitting in the garage ignored and it deserves better. '93 GSX1100G shaft drive "standard" with about 72K miles on it. Good bits: Always garaged unless it was out playing (and it did play in the rain on occasion). Givi Maxia sidecases (50 liters each) and a 46 liter topcase with brakelight. Reasonably fresh Metzeler ME Z4s All hydraulic lines (clutch & brake) replaced by Rick Beggs a year or so ago with S/S braid covered teflon. Corbin seat Stock seat Most of a Givi windshield (some mounting bits have strayed) Shop manual Not so good bits: Paint is less than pristine (but no rust) Dent in tank caused by optimistic deer (bike did not go down - talk to Sean for details) Horn is iffy - button problems. Was once referred to as "an apparently jet-propelled couch" by an ex-DC-Cycler. Acceleration is absurd until about (mumble) MPH when air drag becomes a factor. Can throttle down to about 28-30 in 5th gear - downshifting is optional when passing through small towns, as long as you don't mind accelerating a bit slowly when leaving. Have gotten as high as 55MPG - usually get about 40. Asking $3K for the package. Will entertain interesting swaps. I'm riding my VStrom exclusively and just want to see the GSX being enjoyed. This is NOT recommended as a starter bike. -- Michael J. '86 SRX-6 '93 GSX1100G '03 DL1000 AMA IBA #3901 USAF (Ret) NRA etc.