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3,322 |
Here in Iowa it is/has been OWI (operating under the influence) and OMVI
(operating motor vehicle under the influence). They (gov't) changed it to
OMVI so that people in motor boats could also be charged with drunk driving. | 6 |
5,651 | Okay, okay. I forgot about that. Sheeesh. | 6 |
3,697 |
Wouldn't that make them an I4? Or would they
really be an _4 (henceforth referred to as
"underscore 4")? | 6 |
4,094 | I came across this interesting information in my local public library while
researching minivans. It is the dealer price and the retail price for a
minivan I am thinking about purchasing. Someone told me that the number for
base price was slightly lower than the current price, but this should still
give you s... | 6 |
2,941 |
Feeding frenzy!!!
Ah, 'tis April in rec.moto and the newbies are bitin'! Catch all you want,
we'll make more! | 6 |
4,488 |
I think you mean ARPA; AARP is the American Association of Retired Persons,
and I seriously doubt that they'd want young whippersnappers building
anything on their backbones, what with de-calcification and all :-)
The general convention is that if it doesn't have a country tag on it, it's
a US site. That includes:
... | 6 |
263 |
This was a recent discussion on rec.martial-arts. Humans definitely don't
have all the advantages. Dogs are deceptively strong and often bred for
fighting of one sort or another. | 6 |
568 | I am considering the purchse of a 1987 VW Jetta GLI with 87k miles on it.
I recently found out that there are two versions of the GLI -- 8v and 16v.
I know of three differences between the two cars that both carry the same
name: the 16v version has 20 more horsepower, 4 wheel discs, and a standard
sunroof.
Oops, that... | 6 |
6,844 | <come along since the Mazda MPV. The NISSAN MAXIMA engine paired with
<the rest of the vehicle seems well engineered. Only the price is | 6 |
655 | : But waiiiiiit, isn't Nissan officially registering the car as far as
: government paperwork goes, Nissan Stanza Altima, to avoid costly and
: lengthy paperwork? I read this on the net a while ago, and someone
: actually may have said there's a little Stanza logo on the Altima
: somewhere.
I just bought an Altima (an... | 6 |
6,307 |
I think the only thing to watch for is the number of attachment
straps. Most come with 3 and some with 4, I have a Bagman 4 strap
tankbag and because the rear of the tank is so narrow the fit
is not optimal. | 6 |
5,720 | I've never ridden pillion very much but recently had an excellent
experience passengering with Dave Edmondson at pilot while in London.
I found that it upset the bike much less if I rode with the pilot, that
is, if I looked over his shoulder and anticipated when I should hold on
hard for braking or acceleration. I t... | 6 |
3,038 | } maintenance) and probably didn't know the answer at the start of the thread.
Uh, Doug, I don't know what school of thought your from, but chain
drive are MUCH more efficient than shafties. End of story. Period.
But I will give you that shafties are much less maintenance intensive...
Ethan | 6 |
1,728 |
I just called them and they said the order went out on the 13th. They're
putting a UPS tracer on it. Watch, it'll be waiting for me at home
tonight. :-)
Dean
| 6 |
172 |
In a word, yes.
1989 Bonnevilles prices (avg. retail): | 6 |
6,351 | You really expect a cop to answer these honestly?
(First you gotta expect a cop to be honest...that's another
story...)
| 6 |
478 |
My ex-husband & I used to own Borgwards. Haven't seen any for a long
time. They were really good cars. Does ayone out there know anything
about them now? I heard they were being made in Mexico, but of course
they wouldn't be the original German - if that's even true. When I've
been in Mexico I haven't seen any. ... | 6 |
6,446 |
Not everyone should be trusted with tools. ;-)
| 6 |
4,930 |
What's that supposed to mean?
She's 80 lbs.
Understand english? 1/2 ;)
She let wind break cause I fed her cheap food, and not
the same thing every time. So she had to "adjust" to
each different brand for a while.
| 6 |
362 | Ok, so in my ongoing search for a sport utility, here's the latest;
Toyota 4runner:
Small. Small Small Small. The interior of this vehical is impossible
for a large person. Too bad; it would have been the winner otherwise.
Nissan Pathfinder:
Very low ceiling. My head hit the roof, Fun on bumps, no? Also has
... | 6 |
2,379 | Hi all,
I have available to me a set of Metric wheels (came off a Mustang or T-Bird)
which are wearing nearly-bald Michelin TRX 220-55R390 tires. The only place
I have found these tires is the Tire Rack mailorder place for $121 a pop.
Is there a cheaper source, or another manufacturer of this size tire? Thanks
for an... | 6 |
1,440 |
OK. And you regularly ride your bike to within 2% of it's maximum capability?
(Note any idiot can go flat out on a bike - most of them do.)
Anyway, efficient at what? A shaft drive is a much more efficient solid (erect) lump
of metal than a floppy (flaccid, unsatisfying) chain. | 6 |
5,708 | Hahahahahaha. *gasp* *pant* Hm, I'm not sure whether the above
was just a silly remark or a serious remark. But in case there are
some misconceptions, I think Henry Robertson hasn't updated his data
file on Korea since...mid 1970s. Owning a car in Korea is no longer
a luxury. Most middle class people in Korea ca... | 6 |
6,958 |
Talk to Philip Greenspun. He took Ford to court recently and, despite much
manouvering and trickery on Ford's part, he won! Well, actually I think
Ford settled out of court on the provision he shut his mouth and stopped
causing them trouble. I love it when the little guy wins. I don't have
Philip's address anymore,... | 6 |
6,556 | What about GREASE II?????
Arun.
Cool Rider.
| 6 |
2,592 | Makes sense to me, after all when steel is manufactured and stored they
put oil on it so it won't rust. Logicaly, when you store your bike, you
must strip the paint and put oil on the metal to prevent rus
| 6 |
2,142 |
Well, it depends on what kind of locking lugnuts you have. My previous
car had locking lugnuts that weighed about 2.5oz. more than the others.
The locking lugnuts were factory equipment, and according to the factory
service manual, after tire balancing the technician/mechanic was
supposed to put a 1/2 oz. counterwei... | 6 |
964 |
I think you are, small, feeble minded, bunghole.
Yeah, it was one stupid little act.
When are people like you gonna get it through they're thick
excuses for a skull to their pea-sized piece of shit they
call a brain that it _was_ _once_?
why don't you go back under the rock that the navy has provided
for you and y... | 6 |
4,826 | I have ordered many times from Competition accesories and ussually
get 2-3 day delivery. Once they had to backorder something, but they
sent me a card to say it would be two weeks. Came in 10 days or so.
Always be satisfied, with CA and in life. | 6 |
4,425 | Hello,
I am moving to Houston to go to Rice University for graduate school.
I will be living on the corner of S. Mian and University Blvd. I was
wondering what kind of liability rates to expect. Here is the relevent
info.
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Status: Single
Commute: None, walking.
Car: 19... | 6 |
3,184 | xIf you put a locking lugnut on your tires, do you need to have your
xtires rebalanced??
x
xJohn Mas
x
xE-Mail Address :: MAS@SKCLA.MONSANTO.COM
Since the wheel/tire is balanced off the car i.e. the lugnuts are
not normally involved, how would they do that? I would think that
since the lugs are so close to the... | 6 |
3,933 | s:
Ahhh yes, Andrew, we meet again...
...no, not 'stealing' the oil, just draining it as to leave me stranded.
Let me guess, you're from Hudson Ohio??
Get out and see the world.
"IF" I were the vandal, and I really hated someone, maybe someone who knew
something about cars, of course I would look for ANY types... | 6 |
5,401 | After failing my State of New Hampshire Noise Gestapo test with my HD
Slash cut pipes I installed my new Bubs (which I had been planning to
do anyway), went to a different in spection station, and passed with no
problem at about 97 dB.
Two points:
First, I don't think the first dude did the noise test correctly.
Hol... | 6 |
2,419 |
I did. Regularly. And it was.
Michael
| 6 |
3,624 |
ordered 2 fork seals and 2 guide bushings from CA for my FZR. two weeks later
get 2 fork seals and 1 guide bushing. call CA and ask for remaining *guide*
bushing and order 2 *slide* bushings (explain on the phone which bushings are
which; the guy seemed to understand). two weeks later get 2 guide bushings.
*sigh*
... | 6 |
4,610 | Any lock including the Kyptonite utypes are EASY to break into if the person has
the proper supplies and/or motivation. 3 minutes and your bike is gone!
I would be glad to explain but I dont want to contribute to any unlawful
activities. Especially since I have a bike that I would hate to see ripped off
by such a triva... | 6 |
6,414 | Lexus es300, gs300, sc300, Infiniti J30, Dozens of others, including
common cars like the Toyota Camry (as an option).
Lexus ls400, sc400, Acura Legend, Infiniti Q45, Lincoln Mark VIII, some
cadillacs and other luxury autos.
V10 - Dodge viper (?)
| 6 |
2,401 |
Wouldn't you rather have some type of standard "electrical" plug instead of
that "fire hazard waiting to happen" adaptor? I know I would, and I would
also prefer to have sensibly placed cup holders instead of an ashtray. (my
car came with coin holders already built in) | 6 |
1,128 | :
: |> Derek....
: |>
: |> There is a tool available to reset the service indicator on BMWs but the lights
: |> will come back on after 2-3 weeks. The tool is in fact illegal (in Europe
: |> atleast). It is often the case that the unsuspecting punter trots off to buy a
: |> used BMW and a few weeks later, all the l... | 6 |
4,133 |
Nope. Flames should be *interesting*. Around here, guns & helmets
are the wallpaper.
Not everyone in rec.motoland is so easily amused. Blaine, as an Elder,
has seen the Superflamers at their peaks (or depths, if you prefer).
With that sort of incendiary backdrop, awarding your faltering Bic a
0.5 was the purest... | 6 |
4,754 | anyone else experiencing a similar problem?
This concerns the clutch on a 92 Honda Accord 5 speed. When the clutch
is first used in the morning, about the first 4 miles of shifting, there
is a significant amount of clutch chatter until things warm up. Then the
clutch shifts smoothly. This chatter started when I move... | 6 |
4,876 | Quite right, your batteries should be perfectly alright and retain
most of their charge if drained and dried well, but I'd throw out the
electrolyte and buy some more when you need it.
And before anyone says I'm wrong, remember that new batteries almost
always come ready charged and dry, and they are perfectly O... | 6 |
6,736 |
Jim,
I hope you never drive (or ride) when:
you have been drinking
you have been taking prescription drugs
you didn't get enough sleep the night before
you are upset with your girlfriend
you just didn't feel like your brain was talking to your body
you think you are at laguna seca and want to break the la... | 6 |
3,835 | RADAR (Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights) says that Geico
insurance not only buy's Radar for police but also actively lobbies
states to promote making Radar Detectors illegal. I think the
buying part is a misuse of money but the Radar Detector part shows
how little they know about the issue. No study I am a... | 6 |
6,500 |
...or centerstands, or weasel squeezers, or ....
Later, | 6 |
4,988 |
Also known as, "leaning."
[severely confused rambling about the ground pushing...]
Contersteering refers to pushing the inside handlebar to effect a
lean. No-hands countersteering is an oxymoron.
| 6 |
6,483 |
Too easy. When you are dragging your pegs while driving in a
straight line.
Actually I've driven in 50 mph side winds with just a little
difficulty. | 6 |
5,171 |
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Oh my, a REAL honest-to-goodness flamewar fired up here..... and it even has
some relevance to motorcycling. Amazing. | 6 |
2,370 | You guys are correct. The Bricklin was produced in Canada.
The National Museum of Science and Technology here in Ottawa
has one, and sometimes they put it on display. Most of the time,
it stays in storage because the museum doesn't have much room.
It's a big deal for a car to be Canadian and that's why they
have it.... | 6 |
680 | I, too, put a corbin seat on my Hawk. I got the solo seat (which
could carry a passenger for a short distance) and it is 100%
better than the stock seat. No longer does my voice squeak after
the ride to work. | 6 |
1,785 | Could someone explain how to make sense of drag coefficients (i.e Cd) mentioned in magazines. I understand that lower numbers signify better aerodynamics but
what does this mean in the real world. Is there a way to calculate new top speeds(assuming the car is not rev limited at top speed) or mileage benefits if a ide... | 6 |
4,688 | My first encounter with a dog chasing after my bike was on my first poker run.
A big german shepard ran out into the pack of bikes I was riding with and tried
to bite the right leg of the guy riding in front of me. He kicked the dog a
couple of times (we were all only going about 10-15mph) and just made the dog
angri... | 6 |
7,042 |
If your distance calc is correct for an "on the road distance" (and not
as the crow flies), this is 900km a day for 5 days. If you spend the
entire time on interstates, which would be a total waste of time, that's
at least 8 hours on the road every day not including eating/peeing/
sight-seeing etc.
I was contemplati... | 6 |
5,863 | To follow-up, I had a bad experience w/ a Krypto Lock too...
Last year I bought a Krypto Cable II (3/8"x3-4' long, something like that)
that by all standards seemed like a decent piece. Until I used it anyway...
Before I ever used it for security purposes, I used it for entertainment
(minds out of the gutter, please)... | 6 |
7,437 | First off, the correct spelling of Nissan's luxury automobile division
is "Infiniti" not "Infinity." I would also like to clear up the question
of what kind of engines power Lexus and Infiniti automobiles, since a
person had remarked in earlier posts that most Lexus and Infiniti models
had V6 engines, while at the sam... | 6 |
1,576 |
And unless I am mistaken (I screwed up my borrowed VCR and got the first 2
minutes :-), the Corrado SLC was awarded AJAC's Sports (Sporty?) Car of the
Year..
Mattias
| 6 |
3,295 | I am thinking of going on a motorcycle tour in New Zealand in the
November-January timeframe.
There are a few tour companies doing this, notably Beach Tours.
Can anyone who has done this let me know of their experiences, both good and
bad?
Thanks. | 6 |
5,494 | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My vivid imagination sez this is almost close enuff.
$mail_to 00cjmelching@leo.bsuvc.bsu.edu /users/neal/dod/faq.dod
but...... naw!!!
| 6 |
2,156 |
Yup. Radar detectors that detect Ka band will pick up photo radar
as it's reflected from some poor slob ahead of you that just got nailed.
BTW, many photo radar installations in the southern U.S. became
targets for high-powered rifles, or had their lenses "decorated" with cow
flop, etc. Not that I'm advocating de... | 6 |
4,478 |
nz New Zealand
au Australia
jp Japan
kr Korea
-- | 6 |
317 |
Spring break, I went through the four corners area and back. The most
beautiful stop I made was in Utah at the Needles Overlook. Though this
is a bit further east than where you appear to be going, I highly
recommend it. IMHO it is far more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. It
was not well marked, but was one of fe... | 6 |
6,619 |
You should post his/her email request, with proper attributes, of course, to
the newsgroup. The request then becomes a matter of rec.moto public record
and warrants the ceremonial gang-FAQing.
Glad to help,
Ride safe,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 6 |
5,958 | : > "hose" h-o-s-e
: Dork. d-o-r-k.
Oh, really?
Here's what you posted earlier in another thread. Before you thrash
others for making simple mistakes or flaunt your wonderful "vi skill",
think about how you make them feel as well as how you look (you spelled
it right). ;-}
For years you have assaulted... | 6 |
1,832 |
What you are trying to describe is that transition point where
the front wheel actually reverses direction; turns backwards. | 6 |
1,565 | This is very curious being that they are both built by Mercury in the
very same factory.
Steve | 6 |
4,839 |
When it's too windy to stand.
When you're on the road in high winds, stay alert. Even more alert
than your "alert 'cause you're on a motorcycle and they're out to kill
you" kind of alert. Be aware of the terrain, and how it may funnel
wind in sudden gusts (well, not gusts to somebody standing there, but
it's gusty ... | 6 |
5,702 |
I'd try it on the VFR, but goddamn Competition Accessories hasn't mailed my
order yet. Hell, it's only been two weeks and I was ordering some pretty
bizzare stuff. Like a clear RF-200 face sheild, and a can of Chain Wax...
Bastards.
Dean | 6 |
360 | RIDING"? >>
Here in Louisiana the State Sign is "CAUTION - SUB-STANDARD ROADWAY".
----===== DoD #8177 = Technician(Dr. Speed) .NOT. Student =====---- | 6 |
6,197 |
A friend had a Ford Taunus (era early 60's) that *did* have a V4 in it.
I lost a bet on it. I find it hard to believe there are no *recent* cars
with a V4 in them. Any *recent* ones?
Spiros | 6 |
3,225 |
Oooo,I hope it's nothing like I had on my Seca turbo.
I had locked up the back wheel and forgot about it.
When I took off I heard a 'clunk', but I just drove away
leaving the lock broken on the ground. Real security
in action.
| 6 |
5,307 |
Actually the company, and the product was ROVAC - which stood for
ROTary Air Conditioning..it used a rotary compressor with what
was effectively an air/air heat exchanger, and worked pretty well.
The negatives were mostly that it was about 5-10% less efficient than
using freon, and noise problems from the high velocit... | 6 |
726 |
You know, I'm a Ford fan, I must say, so I'm looking forward to the next
Mustang. I have faith that it will be a fine product, more desireable
than the Camaro is now. You know, that's MHO.
The differences these days between Ford and GM are not so much the quality,
just the philosophy. It used to be quality _a... | 6 |
4,709 |
Countersteering is a method for *leaning* the bike. Another method is
leaning. Once leaned, the bike turns all by itself.
| 6 |
5,633 |
One more good reason for straight pipes or megaphones;-)
Regards, Charles
DoD0.001
RZ350
Ps: Does anyone know if Opti oils sells direct by the case load?
My loacl dealership is charging 12.99 for a jug of injector oil,
and it's breaking me;-)
| 6 |
3,702 | Which Western states have laws that charge sales tax on the difference between
a new car's price and the trade-in's value? I know California charges you on
the full value of the new vehicle regardless of trade-in.
If you are a California resident, is it legal to buy a car in a state other than
California without als... | 6 |
6,253 |
We used to have a tax in Greece named after the Queen's Mother. The Queen
left (Monarchy was abolished) but the tax stuck...
Similar single purpose taxes have stuck (i.e. to help the victims of
the earthquake of 19XX, build the Metro)
ObMoralConclusion: next time someone proposes a car tax or gasoline tax
promising... | 6 |
3,715 |
Sounds like you are getting a pretty fair price (assuming it is in
nice condition)
| 6 |
4,225 |
Note: BMW doesnt always follow this convention. | 6 |
6,417 | From: bsw@utrc.utc.com (Bruce S. Winters)
Subject: Re: Warped brake discs on '91 Taurus L
>In the past few years I have owned 3 Mustang GTs and now own a 91 T-Bird
>SC. They all have had this problem. There was a recall on the T-bird for
>the brake problem. The Ford dealer replaced the rotors and pads but th... | 6 |
7,255 | I have manual transmission 5 speed. It difficult to engage gear. Does xmission oil change improve this situation?
What do you think about the most favorable xmission oil change period? | 6 |
1,921 | Talking about car alarms, there are certain cars in this country that are
only insurable if they are fitted with a Vecta alarm. We're talking Coswoths
and Porsches and stuff. Just before they (the insurance companies) decided to
make this move, they insisted that the car be fitted with a Scorpion alarm (
now they've ... | 6 |
1,721 |
Yep! I did one yesterday on my shaftie Vision... I should mention
that I had a pillon that helped rotate the bike over :-) . The wheelie was
the result of a necessarily agressive acceleration manouver through an
intersection (damn San Antonio cagers tend to be REALLY bad drivers).
However, I have done one b... | 6 |
6,979 |
: >Hello DoD'ers et al.,
: >I need some advice on inner tubes in tubeless tyres.
: > Barry Manor DoD# 620
: Spend the bucks and get a new tire.
: ----===== DoD #8177 = Technician(Dr. Speed) .NOT. Student =====----
I second the commend from Dr. Speed, get a new tire. It's like your
brakes, something you ... | 6 |
1,439 |
Many cars sold here in Finland are *small* and *cheap* cars (at least when
compared to other cars --- note that we have over 120 % car tax).
And you couldn't expect a good auto mated to a 1.3 L engine? | 6 |
3,416 |
Please explain the why of this. I have over 200k miles usage of clutchless
shift and no problems. | 6 |
1,372 | Did youy guys know that it is LEGAL to own a radar detector but is ILLEGAL
to use it! Isn't that a bit like owning a gun but not being allowed to use it?
My mate just switches his off whenever the cops are around.
| 6 |
6,570 |
Well, apparently once you get past about 6 inches, all the luggage shifts back in the panniers, the passenger slides back, and the dog ends up hanging onto the top rack,
and they go all the way over until it's flat on it's ass, with the front wheel
straight up in the sky. Impressive, but hard on the tail lights. :) | 6 |
2,879 |
Good for you. I am convinced that someone should start a boycott
against GEICO. Any takers?
| 6 |
1,033 |
Well, the problem just _might_ be that you can't buy any of these bikes in
North America. (Except the GSXR 400 -> Bandit 400) | 6 |
356 | 6 | |
1,252 |
Yeah, People act really shocked about violence, as though it were new
to our species...
What about the holocaust? The crusades? The Salem witch trials? The
religious persecutions of the middle-ages?
What about violent acts carried out in the name of religion all over
the world? What about the early Christians put t... | 6 |
77 | I am thinking of buying a used Audi 90 Auto.
These cars look good and Audi do have a good rep. for these cars in Europe
(where I'm from).
I was just wondering if there anything about these cars that I should know. | 6 |
6,588 |
Stay away from GEICO.
A recent CAR & DRIVER issue has an article about GEICO giving free
laser guns to police departments to increase they're speed limit
enforcement. The article also said that if you get a speeding ticket
your premium will increase dramatically based on how much "over the
limit" you were. I... | 6 |
5,119 | Why do you let such brain dead idiots drive in the US?
Tony | 6 |
6,273 | %
% Well, here goes. After lurking for a LONG time, I'll announce myself.
% Yes, I'm the enemy.
%
Sorry Allan, but unless you happen to be the guy who watches T.V.
while he's driving a white Toyota on route 129 between Atsugi and
Hiratsuka, you're not even -close- to being "the enemy"!!
-- ... | 6 |
2,333 | David Gibbs replies:
I guess I was semi-serious. Without using my hands, I lean and the bike
turns. When leaning, a torque is applied, at a 90deg angle to the front
wheel's axle, just as in countersteering. However, this torque is also about
90deg from the axis of the steering head. Instead of making the
bike lean... | 6 |
1,324 | Hey, the Lone Biker of the Apocalypse (see Raising Arizona) had flames coming
out of both his exhaust pipes. I love to toggle the kill switch on my Sportster
to produce flaming backfires, especially underneath overpasses at night (it's
loud and lights up the whole underpass!!! | 6 |
3,174 |
We're NOT???! Hell, I was wondering why there was all the pointless woffle
about motorcycles. | 6 |
7,314 |
The first few times I pillioned someone whose safety was a great concern to
me (as opposed to brothers, etc.), I almost got us both killed on several
occasions.
I was surprised to discover that it is much safer to just drive than to
distract yourself by trying to be unusually cautious and concerned. Abruptly
adoptin... | 6 |
6,862 |
A mileage chart should be available in the book. It usually goes by
the class of car you own and year. Usually you will end up adding a few
hundred dollars to the retail price or subtracting it... Consumer
Reports also has a number you can call and get a quote for your area.
A friend of mine used it, and was quite ... | 6 |
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