| Author | Message | ||
     Whatever |
FMJ, Can we call you a 'hoser' for short ? Ya hey, look at that der HOSER !!! (If you don't know the proper accent just watch 'Fargo' a few times to get it down...). I would like 'a ride' next time I am on the west coast... Hahahahahaha... on your fire engine that is... Only five degrees out today, but another beautiful sunrise. Charlotte | ||
| Mikej |
Better put ice skates on your canoe.  | ||
| Bomber |
Whatever . . . .given the fact that you're the only one I know that lives with Native Americans these days . . . .. .do you know the meaning of the hand print on ponies (I've seen em mostly on the shoulder {if that's the right term for that part of the horse) on tail section . . .. . | ||
| Jima4media |
Jim Feuling Dies... I got this from one of the mail lists I'm subscribed to. Some of you might know Jim from Bonneville racing or Bell Aerodynamic helmets. Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 21:07:48 -0800 From: "Michael Moore" Subject: Jim Feuling I just spotted this on the Brit-Iron list. JF was on this list for a short time a while ago Michael /////////////////////////////////////////// Subject: passing of Jim Feuling Local motorcycle enthusiast and designer/inventor Jim Feuling died this week. Jim was president of three companies, all of which pushed the design and build envelopes of automobiles and motorcycles. Jim invented/patented combustion chamber designs and fuel injection innovations as well as building the W3, a three cylinder Harley motor. He was a consummate collector of all sorts of mechanical things including bikes. His bio says that "his cancer turned out to be the only thing in this world that ever got the best of him." Feuling died from pancreatic cancer at 57. Some say that this is exacerbated by use of solvents...another reason to glove up. ______________________ http://www.feuling.com R.I.P. Jim | ||
| Mikej |
Bomber, click here. | ||
| Bomber |
Thanks, Mike . . . .. I had heard a number of stories . . .your source sounds more credible | ||
| Iamike |
I was in the Honda/Yamaha dealer the other day perusing an FJR a buddy of mine is interested in. He also is interested in the ST1300 (me too, but like Neil, I'd need a lawyer next). The salesman said the reason they have held off on delivery is due to heat on the rider problems. I remember one of the cycle mags reviews on the ST commented about that. It must be pretty bad to hold off delivery for, or an excuse due to something else. | ||
| Jrh |
Painted hand symbols have been used for at least 30,000 years all over the world,including Europe.If you're interested,try doing a search on Chauvet Cave,re-discovered in 1995 in Southern France,dates as old as 32,000 years before present.I think there are several hundred painted "art" sites in just that local alone. Sorry for the off track post but it's such a fascinating subject that you guys just mentioned. | ||
| Nevco1 |
Iamike, Just a note to let you know that Honda has begun shipping the warehouse revised ST1300's. A friend in So Cal that put his deposit down when they were first announced well over a year ago was called by his dealer this Saturday to advise the bike was in. Needless to say, he passed and got a refund. | ||
| Ara |
Rick_A: BMW's boxer engines have a so-called "cam-in-head" design. It puts the cams as close to the valves as possible but avoids the taller valve covers (and reduced ground clearance in a horizontally-opposed engine) that you'd get if you had overhead cams. An acquaintance who is a long-time BMW R-model rider and MSF instructor said of my S3, "Now THAT'S what a motorcycle should sound like." Her R-model sounded like a cross between a sewing machine and a lawn mower. Russ | ||
| Tat |
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| Rocketman |
Find one of these yet Court?  Rocket  | ||
| Jima4media |
Oops, double post. That was supposed to be an edit on the year. | ||
| Jima4media |
Hand painted symbols on indian horses is a relatively recent activity, as Christopher Columbus brought horses to the America's on his second voyage in 1493. Jim | ||
| Kerryx1 |
Sorry to hear about Jim Feuling. The sport of motorcycling has just lost a brilliant and talented genius. His W3 is just one of many contributions to our sport. 'Ole Baldie | ||
| Ferris |
Local motorcycle enthusiast and designer/inventor Jim Feuling died this week... not sure about you, but i get pretty giddy when the tires on my scooter are within a couple psi of being right-on. needless to say, Jim Feuling's thrill-threshold was a notch or two higher than mine. imagine, among other things, creating your own engine design...and then actually building the damn thing. Mr. Feuling, i never met you, but i know someone who did, and he told me you were quite the man. rest in peace, sir, we'll be joining you soon enough. in the meantime, the next time i twist my wrist in anger it's gonna be in your honor. FB | ||
| Turnagain |
I dunno Lucy, but I (IMHO) think that Laverda's motor should be covered up.  | ||
| Elvis |
 (so maybe I'm not the only one who thinks that thing looks like a rolling junkyard.) | ||
| José_Quiñones |
The world's most successful motojournalist, Sir Alan Cathcart, crashed a privately owned Gurney Alligator over the weekend, on Southern California's Ortega Highway. A Buell flung in Cathcart's path caused the mishap, which left Sir Al with a broken ankle, requiring surgery and a few pieces of hardware, we're told. The Alligator, owned by actor Perry King, had to be put down. Sir Alan writes for something like 57 motorcycle magazines around the globe. | ||
| Court |
Elvis: No, you are not. I am a big fan of Aprilia from the association I have with a good friend in Italy. Based on my conversations the other day, you'll likely not have to fret over ever seeing one in person. Court | ||
| Mikej |
Now wait a minute, the text says someone "flung" a Buell into his path, yet the title says he was bitten by the Alligator. Regardless, one should not fling their Buell into the path of oncoming traffic, messes the paint all up it does. Seriously though, is the Buell rider okay, and is it anyone we know on the site here? And why does Cathcart get the "sir" title, was he officially knighted by the Queen of England? I've been on Ortega highway many times, fun road, lots of rocks and traffic at times, but still a fun road. Dawn is usually when things get squiddley there, afternoon is when things get hectic, evenings is when things get crazy. Mid-morning was always a nice time to hop the hill. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Peter,Roc,and any other turbo guys--do any/all of you use any kind of sensors to monitor engine other than a boost gauge--like cylinder head temp,EGT,etc???I have a very nice EGT sensor set up(EGT Hot Tach III and 2 Stinger series egt sensors)that I had for a different application and never used.TIA. | ||
| Peter |
FMJ, I have air/fuel, boost, fuel pressure and EGT gauges. I am making another exhaust so I will fit the EGT probe then. It's the only one not in use yet. I also wanted to buy a CHT gauge that did both cylinders, but they dropped the one I wanted in the series that the others are from. PPiA | ||
| Nevco1 |
MikeJ... Amen to mid-mourning on the Ortega. Earlier and you are likely to get into a head on with a squid. A little later and it is Harley time which is about the same pace as the RV's in the afternoon. LOL Next time we meet, remind me to tell you about Guerney and the Gator. We monitored his progress for years as the Ortega was the PHMC's back yard. | ||
| Snowdave |
Now I realize that I am just asking for abuse by posting this, but so what. Are we Americans a bunch of pansies? I just got back from a quick trip to Europe, where there were more bikers out in Winter than I even see in Summer here in the good 'ol US of A. I have always considered myself someone that does not shy away from riding in the cold, but I have to admit that as soon as the snow flies, I put the bike away. One point to note however, was that there was NOT any snow on the ground, only cold temperatures. But it did look like the bikers were prepared to continue riding through winter. Any comments? | ||
| Peter |
Are we Americans a bunch of pansies?  In Amsterdam tomorrow, the temps were forecast to be -9°C (about 16°F) to -4°C (about 25°F). I'm still riding the BMW, even when it snows, although I've put the S1W away for winter. The M2 got ridden all year though. PPiA | ||
| Buelliedan |
It could also be related to the fact that gas cost $4 a gallon in Europe. Much cheaper to ride a bike than drive a car. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Funny you should mention cold weather riding. I rode into work today! Dec 10th in MN and I was able to ride. It was about 21 deg this morning on the way in. Not too much protection on the M2 but it wasn't too bad. Only about a 15 mile ride so not very long to get cold. No snow or ice, just a bit of moisture on the road. Tar worms however were a bit spooky. Brad | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Also, A coworker rode his new FJ1300, very nice bike. I'll post some pic's if anyone wants. It's kind of a contest between him and I to see who the last rider of the year will be. We've got some dude with a Vespa that lives near by that still rides once in a while. If it snows, I'm going to let him win. Dunlop D220's suck in the snow..... Brad | ||
| José_Quiñones |
I'm just waiting for the snow to melt around here to keep riding to work, unfortunately the forecast for tommorow is FREEZING RAIN/ICE. Heated gear, and a battery tender, are the best investestments you could make as a motorcyclist, it basically lets you ride all year. The other problem with riding after any significant snow is all the leftover sand on the roads, intersections and the inside of turns become very dangerous with all that sand. |
