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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.
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Okay, okay. I forgot about that. Sheeesh.
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Wouldn't that make them an I4? Or would they really be an _4 (henceforth referred to as "underscore 4")?
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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 some idea about pricing and how much you can negotiate. Mercury Villager GS Dealer Retail Base Price $14688 16504 Air Conditioning 729 857 Rear Defroster 143 168 Calif. Emissions 87 102 7 Passenger Seating 282 332 AM/FM Radio (no cassette) STD STD Automatic Transmission STD STD Anti-lock brakes STD STD Destination 540 540 The total dealer cost is $16469 The total retail price is $18467 Nissan Quest XE Dealer Retail Base Price $15212 17545 Air Conditioning STD STD Rear Defroster STD STD Calif. Emissions 59 70 7 Passenger Seating STD STD AM/FM Cassette STD STD Automatic Transmission STD STD Anti-lock brakes 593 700 Destination 540 540
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Feeding frenzy!!! Ah, 'tis April in rec.moto and the newbies are bitin'! Catch all you want, we'll make more!
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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: .com commercial .edu educational .mil US Military sites .gov US Gov't non-military sites (eg NASA sites) .org anyone who is "none of the above" There are sites with such tags that are non-US sites, but they will have the country extension (eg xxxx.edu.au is an extension I saw today). US sites can also use the .us extension, but, as Mr. Smith pointed out, the Internet was built on the ARPANet backbone, and they default to US sites if there's no country code. I would suggest that anyone who didn't know this (or wants to know more about it on a non-system-administrative level) check out the book _The_Whole_Internet_User's_Guide_and_Catalog_ by Ed Krol. (or is it Catalog and User's Guide? I can never remember, and my copy is my desk at home...). It's a very good not-necessarily-technical guide to the Internet and the various utilities that lurk on it (including USENET). I don't think it's part of the Nutshell series, but it is published by O'Reilly and Associates. This should go to one of the news.* newsgroups, but damned if I can figure out which one.... :-) James
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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.
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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's the difference between the GLI 16v and the regular GL !! So in addition to the engine, what other differences exist between the two models of the Jetta GLI ? More importantly, how can I tell which version this one is ? There are no badges that said "16v" so I am inclined to think that is the 8v version. Assuming this one (the one I looked at) is the 8v version, is there a valid reason to buy it instead of a comparably equipped GL which would cost less ? (Of course I would love to get the 16v version, but money talks.)
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<come along since the Mazda MPV. The NISSAN MAXIMA engine paired with <the rest of the vehicle seems well engineered. Only the price is
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: 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 (and like it very much) and yes there is a little Stanza logo ever so discretely placed on the trunk. The Altima is emblazoned in big silver letters, but the itsy-bitsy Stanza is shunted to the far left of the trunk lid. You can only see it if you get up close to the car and know where to look. It is very inconspicuous. In fact my first clue that this was a Stanza was that the owners manual called the car a Nissan Stanza Altima. Anybody know *why* Nissan did it this way?
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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.
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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 tried to always look over the inside shoulder on corners and move as little as possible, leaving Dave to manage me and the bike as he normally would the bike and luggage. Hard acceleration can be quite unnerving as the feeling of being spit off the back is hard to fight. Similarly, I held on to the grab handles tightly when Dave needed to brake so as not to mash him to a pulp (I'm a lot bigger than he is...). Reaching around him and pushing off the tank seemed like it would be very awkward and make it even harder for him to manage. On the rare occasions when I carry a passenger myself, I absolutely refuse to carry anyone who is not properly accoutered for riding. That's helmet, jacket, gloves, stout pants and shoes/boots as a minimum. It's not my responsibility to provide this gear, but it's my responsibility to require it if they want to ride. And I agree with an earlier poster: if you've not had much experience carrying a particular passenger and especially if you've not carried many passengers before, take a few gentler rides of some duration before you head off to a difficult road like Mines/Mt. Hamilton. That's a nasty place to find yourself in trouble.
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} 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
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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
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In a word, yes. 1989 Bonnevilles prices (avg. retail):
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You really expect a cop to answer these honestly? (First you gotta expect a cop to be honest...that's another story...)
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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. We loved ours, even tho' they were ugly - they had names - one was Humphrey Borgward.
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Not everyone should be trusted with tools. ;-)
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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.
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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 a cheap-looking interior. Isuzu Trooper: Class act. This is a really, really nice vehical. Very comfortable, handled ok. Has really cool grab handles EVERYWHERE. But it's huge, and the engine is a bit too small for it's bulk; also the manual shift is weird and kind of awkward. I'd buy this if it were $3k cheaper or 10" shorter. But at this size and for this price, no. I kept picturing trying to park in in San Francisco. No Thanks. Chevy Blazer: Cheap looking. Small. Not as small as the Toyota and Nissan, but still too small. Ford Explorer: This is no sports car, and it's certainly not for the serious off roader. But it's big enough to be comfortable without being as huge and heavy as the trooper. It's engine has plenty of power for everyday driving, though it would be nice if it had a *bit* more. The automatic tranny is pretty nice; head and shoulders above my '90 mazda MPV. The steering is not as tight as I'd like, but it's acceptable. The two door has easy-to-enter back seats (Easier to get into, in fact, than the driver's seat of the 4runner!) and with a 10" shorter wheelbase and the easier availability of a manual tranny, (Yes, I'm a manual shift biggot, I admit it...) it's the one I'm thinking of buying. So, that said, is there anyone out there who has one of these and hates it? Anyone had any major problems? Heard any horror stories? Also, any reason to buy the ford over the mazda Navajo, both being essentially the same vehical? Thanks- -Karl
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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 any info...please E-Mail responses and I will post a summary if there is any interest. JAS JIM STRUGLIA C465353@MIZZOU1.MISSOURI.EDU
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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.
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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 can afford a car and do have at least one car. The problem in Korea, especially in Seoul, is that there are just so many privately-owned cars, as well as taxis and buses, the rush-hour has become a 24 hour phenomenon and that there is no place to park. Last time I heard, back in January, the Kim Administration wanted to legislate a law requireing a potential car owner to provide his or her own parking area, just like they do in Japan. Also, Henry would be glad to know that Hyundai isn't the only car manufacturer in Korea. Daewoo has always manufactured cars and I believe Kia is back in business as well. Imported cars, such as Mercury Sable are becoming quite popular as well, though they are still quite expensive. Finally, please ignore Henry's posting about Korean politics and bureaucracy. He's quite uninformed.
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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, but a "Philip, where are you" call may bring him out of hiding. Cheers, Paul.
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What about GREASE II????? Arun. Cool Rider.
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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
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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. counterweight on the rim opposite the locking nut. I always had vibration problems with those stupid lugnuts since no one ever did the service correctly. I eventually got rid of the locking lugnuts and replaced them with the standard lugnuts. Unfortunately, I found out about the counterweighting technique 6 months after I got rid of the locking nuts. :-( My present car, a Saturn SC, has locking lugnuts that I bought at the dealer and are made specifically for the Saturn. They have been made to be exactly the same weight as the non-locking lugnuts (said so on the package and I verified it myself). I haven't had any vibration problems with the tires at all (due to the nuts) in 12,000 of ownership. I did have some other vibration problems, but it was due to a poor job of tire balancing.
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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 your homophobic racist sexist asshole "friends" that who give you daily rim jobs and place your opinion where it belongs, UP YOUR ASS!? Or, alternatively, blow me, you closeted wannabe.
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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.
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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: 1982 Ford Crown Victoria, 4 door If anyone can check the above info, or is in a similar situation please E-MAIL me the rates they find out or pay. Thanks for your help in advance.
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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 center of rotation any slight difference in weight between a normal lugnut and a locking one would not have any noticable effect on the balance. I could be wrong, it *is* Friday afternoon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mack Costello <mcostell@oasys.dt.navy.mil> Code 65.1 (formerly 1720.1) David Taylor Model Basin, Carderock Division Hq. NSWC ___/-\____ Bethesda, MD 20084-5000 Phone (301) 227-2431 (__________>|
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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 of valves I could undo. Especially, special oil drain plugs, and radiator petcocks. As well as putting bad things in the gas... While I would never vandalize someone's car, IF I were to, it would probably be the 'time bomb' approach, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that way...
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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. Holding the meter close to his body probably caused a high reading, and doing it inside the garage with the door closed undoubtedly enhanced the dB level! So if any other NH riders need to get this done, make sure the inspection is done outdoors with the meter held well away from the body. Second, these Bub pipes are bloody terrific. At low revs or cruising through town, they as quiet as the stock pipes, but have a sound thats a more throaty, purring, rumble. When you open her up to >3000 RPM they emit a wonderfully satisfying rumbling roar. Best of both worlds!
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I did. Regularly. And it was. Michael
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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* how much you wanna bet that once i get ALL the parts and take the fork apart that some parts won't fit?
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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 trival tactic. WARNING NO lock alone is a safe deterent against theft, the thief doesnt need to be a locksmith or a lock-picker to walk away with your property! I personally think motion alarms in combination to a lock of this type is the way to go if in fact you are that concerned.
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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 (?)
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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)
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: : |> 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 lights come on! Other than that, I know : |> of no other tool.... anyone else? : |> : Shaz, : : Hmm.. but the service indicators that I have works this way: : There are 5 green,1 yellow, 1 red indicators. : initially all green indicators will be on for few minutes when you start : your car. The computer will actually "sense" how you drive your car and : as time goes by the green indicators will start to go off one by one and : then the yellow indicator will turn on and then the red indicator will go : on. And you should get service when by the time green indicators are off. : : After service the mechanic(or you) will reset the service indicators and the : computer starts counting again. : : So I expect to have a tool(or a procedure) to reset it so the green lights will : come on and the yellow and red lights will go off. : : I wonder how people can do oil change themself without knowing how to reset the : indicator. : : It's the first european car I have and changing oil at 15,000 miles is a : surprise to me. and it's a big plus :-). But I wonder how that could happen : since the oil lose its lubrication ability over time, I thought it's the oil and : not the vehicle that determines how often we should change oil. : : Any BMW owner on the net? Response welcomed. : : PS. my initial question is "how do you seset the service indicator of a BMW" : : Derek There is a perfectly legal tool available to reset the Bimmer service lights. It will cost you 45$ from a mailorder, and buying one far outweighs the possible consequences of destroying all the electronics if you try di it yourself. You wonder how people do an oil change without knowing how it reset. Why is reseting so important? The only reason for doing it is stop the annoyance of a red light staring at you. Forget this 'in european cars you only need to change the oil every 15000' crap. Anyone serious about keeping their engine in good shape, and extending its life, will change it every 3000, (inc filter). Don't wait for the servive lights to come on before servicing the car. I bought a bmw about 6 months ago, it had 3 green lights on. I have changed the oil every 3000, completly flushed brake fliud, changed all filters(oil, air and fuel, changed transmission and drive oils and done almost all of the other things req for service 1 and a service 2. After nearly 6000 miles, I am still on 2 green lights. After a winter in Burlington (and it is snowing today!!) that is not bad. Good luck! Blair -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blair E. Robertson A New Zealander in Vermont University of Vermont posting his own ideas......... Medical Research Facilty Smooth Muscle Ion Channel Group Colchester Vermont 05446-2500 email blair@northpole.med.uvm.edu Telephone: (802) 656-8930
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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 act of charity. Unless, of course, your audience has only seen several thousand similarly uninspiring attempts in this arena. In that case, the trite & boring threshold tends to drift away from where you first set it, as yours will, eventually (or not). Until you can yank the flame out of Blaine's Internet Port before he can io_close() it, you are in no position to lecture him, grasshopper. Oh please (yawn), you're slipping further down the scale with each successive attempt. It's so embarrassing to watch. Say, you're not from Waco, are you?
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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 moved to the San Francisco Bay area from a low-humidity environment. The dealer stated that this is known to happen since Honda changed from an asbestos to non-asbestos clutch material. No remedy!! Seems that moisture on clutch surface causes slipping until the moisture evaporates.
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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 OK even after several years' storage at the shop.
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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 lap record ANY of the above situations have the potential for harm (read death) People make mistakesIf you have never endangered someone else by driving a vehicle in an unsafe manner, then go right ahead and bitch about Mr Infante misuse of a motor vehicle. Otherwise, think about your OWN driving responsibilities. I am sorry about the loss of your friends, but it could just as well been the idiot who bought a Volvo because he has problems falling asleep at the wheel. Eric
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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 aware of has ever concluded that detectors have a negative impact on safety or that users have a higher average speed. Incompetence by Geico? I think so. Troy Wecker troy@sequent.com Sequent Computer Systems Beaverton, OR
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...or centerstands, or weasel squeezers, or .... Later,
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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.
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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.
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[stuff deleted] Oh my, a REAL honest-to-goodness flamewar fired up here..... and it even has some relevance to motorcycling. Amazing.
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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. If anybody's a fan, they also have a nice green '73 Riviera that looks like it just came out of the showroom. -- MIKE HARKER OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA VOICE: 613-823-6757
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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.
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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 identical car had the Cd reduced from .34 to .33.
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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 angrier and got away by applying WFO and outrunning the dog who then started after yours truly. At the time, I had open drag pipes (obnoxiously loud as hell) and as soon as the dog was about 2 feet away from the right side of my bike, I pulled in the clutch and revved the motor up to about 5000rpm and the roar of the pipes frightened the dog away (probably made the dog's ears hurt like hell) and he didn't come back for the rest of the bikers behind me either. My second encounter was with an already deceased road-kill dog. I wasn't paying very close attention to the pavement when the car in front of me straddled the carcass. I looked down just in time to see what I was about to run over so I just held onto the handlebars and freaked out. Both wheels went squarely over the dog's belly with a thump-thump just like running over a piece of a 4x4 lumber. The bike didn't lose any stability at all and I kept on going. After I got to my destination, I found bits of fur, meat, and blood stuck to the bottom of my motor and frame...... gross.
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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 contemplating a similar trip, but from Ottawa to LA, or maybe Ottawa to Austin Tx. I figured if I wanna do a trip of this magnitude and enjoy it, I'd have to get my ass off the major Interstates and spend LOTS of time enjoying the country around me; i.e. stopping with a camera, meeting towns-people, going to a few bars. No sense spending 2 weeks looking out a helmet with the closest human contact found at the gas pump. I estimated I'd need at least 4-5 weeks to make the trip worthwhile. In question 8:) Try and stay off the interstates!!! Depending on your route and my plans, I may be heading that way as far as at least Detroit. Call the Whithorse Pess. They're a book distributer catering to Motorcyclists. They have a large number of books highlighting the best roads FOR MOTORCYCLISTS along the general route you're looking at. They carry listings of bed and breakfasts all through the States which accept motorcyclists. Order their free catalog and within you'll probably find books covering absolutely all you needs for this trip. Their #'s in the Motorcyclist and/or Cycle World classifieds. O.K.
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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), which is to say that I sat fiddling w/ it while watching TV (the night I got it). After three minutes of mindless fiddling (of course it was mindless, remember I was watching TV) the entire tumbler mechanism came out on the key! Not unlike that old Georgie-porgie nursery rhyme. This left a very empty cylinder and a very non-secure (read "swingin' in the breeze") cable lock. Kinda makes me wonder about any flat key-style lock. One yank w/ a slide-hammer and Viola-- I'm making an insurance claim. Anyone else have a similar experience (w/ the Kryptos, not bike theft)?
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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 same time saying that several of each manufacturer used V8 engines. Lexus: LS400- V8 GS300- V6 ES300- V6 SC400- V8 SC300- V6 Infiniti: Q45- V8 J30- V6 G20- inline 4 (I must admit that I cannot remeber for sure here) I hope this helps.
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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
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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.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ My vivid imagination sez this is almost close enuff. $mail_to 00cjmelching@leo.bsuvc.bsu.edu /users/neal/dod/faq.dod but...... naw!!!
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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 destruction of public property, but you get the picture.... Later,
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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 few paved roads off of US191 (I was heading north from Monticello). In order to get to the right place, I should clarify that it is the Needles OVERLOOK, and not the recreation area. Heading north from Monticello, it is the second turnoff, and may have been marked as the Anticline Overlook. Anticline overlook is about 20 (dirt, if this matters to you) miles past the Needles overlook. The road out to the overlook is paved and reasonably maintained (I ran it about 70mph). Looking out from the overlook was like being God and looking down on the world. If it isn't too far out of your way, you should see it.
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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, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: > "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 others with offensive language, etc. From the content of many of your posts, you appear to have a lot of useful information to share with people, but it gets overshadowed when you come across as an abusive smart-ass. : In article <C5LoBL.DDw@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> marshatt@feserve.cc.purdue.edu (Z : > : > Remember roads in America are NOT designed for speeds above 80 meaning they : >would be safe at 55-65. Roads like the Autobahn are smoother, straiter, : >wider and slightly banked. : Well, that's news. Before 1975 the speed limit on Texas highways : was 75. The speed limit on the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) was 70. There : were no speed limits in Nevada or Montana. : >east becoming hidden by trees after about 1,000 ft and continued to the : >left strait north. I wanted to turn north, checked the south lane, rolled
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What you are trying to describe is that transition point where the front wheel actually reverses direction; turns backwards.
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This is very curious being that they are both built by Mercury in the very same factory. Steve
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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 'cause you ride through it). If you are riding in a steady crosswind, be aware of a hill that will block the wind, and adjust your lean angle. Be aware of passing trucks to your windward side, your lean angle will change dramatically both as you enter and as you leave their turbulance cone. Reducing your profile may help, ie, lean on the gas tank and kiss the triple clamp. Keep a nimble hand on the steering, be ready to countersteer into and out of sudden wind bursts. Keep a larger than usual buffer zone, both ahead and behind, and to the side, you can easily be blown half a lane over before you can react by countersteering. Keep a close eye on traffic in your mirror, if someone is coming up wanting to pass, get out of their way early. Stop often for short brakes, extensive riding in high winds is both mentally and physically fatiguing.
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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
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RIDING"? >> Here in Louisiana the State Sign is "CAUTION - SUB-STANDARD ROADWAY". ----===== DoD #8177 = Technician(Dr. Speed) .NOT. Student =====----
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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
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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.
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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 velocity/pressure air, all of which were solved by the time the company went bankrupt. It is still a legal entity in Florida, but I believe completely "dead".. and there's a heck of an opurtunity to buy up it's patents and restart the operation...
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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 _and_ philosophy. GM is barely catching up, but they have more room for improvement that can only be made up in time. STSs still come off the assembly line with screwed up paint stripes and poor trunk/door/hood/panel alignments; it's those 75 year old plants. And the latest GM products still come with the standard equipment RattleDash (tm). But like I said, they're getting better and making the move in the right direction. They beat Ford to the market with the Camaro/Firebird, but really only in words. Production of these vehicles will be limited until the end of the year, keeping selling prices above MSRP for the most part since there are so many twitching Camaro fans out there. I wouldn't press Ford to hurry the Mustang since the final wait could be worth it. Besides, no bow-tie fanatic is gonna buy the Mustang anyway. I do not put much stock in the mag rags' "inside" information, or even Ford rep quotes. The Taurus was pretty much a surprise when it was finally disclosed in it's entirety. "Inside" information had the Taurus with a V8 and rear-wheel drive at one point. I wouldn't look for a simple re-paneled Mustang, folks; you may be cheating yourself if you do. There's a lot of potential. Ford hasn't released a new car without a 4-wheel IS in 7 years. The Mustang project has been brewing for at least 4, right? A 4-wheel IS could happen. Those modular V8's are out there, too. In the interest of CAFE and competition, don't rule those out, either. Your ignorant if you do. And there are so many spy shots and artist renderings out there, who really knows what it'll look like? The Mach III? Doubt it. Highly. The next Mustang will be Ford's highest profile car. It attracts way more attention than the Camaro/Firebird because it's heritage is more embedded in the general public. Don't lie to yourself and believe Ford will forfeit that. I submit that the Mustang will be a success. Enough to elicit defensive remarks from some heavy Camaro fans here. You know, intelligent, critical spews like, "The Mustang bites, man!" Some of you are already beginning. I predict that the Mustang and Camaro will be comparable performers, as usual. I predict that the differences will be in subjective areas like looks and feel, as usual. The Camaro is still a huge automobile; the Mustang will retain its cab-rearward styling and short, pony-car wheelbase. The Camaro still reaches out to the fighter pilot, while the Mustang will appeal to the driver. The Camaro will still sell to the muscle car set, while the Mustang will continue to sell to the college-degreed muscle car set. Both will be more refined (I do think the Camaro is). There will be no clear winner. Unless the Ford gets the 32v, 300hp Romeo. You don't seriously believe that it was designed for the Mark VIII only, do you? :^) Regards, Brian bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am the engineer, I can choose K.
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Countersteering is a method for *leaning* the bike. Another method is leaning. Once leaned, the bike turns all by itself.
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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;-)
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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 also paying California sales tax? How does California enforce any law that requires you to also pay California sales tax (on top of the out-of-state tax)?
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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 it's temporary, it AIN'T. Spiros
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Sounds like you are getting a pretty fair price (assuming it is in nice condition)
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Note: BMW doesnt always follow this convention.
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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 the >rotors warp after about 10K miles. Between this problem and the fit and >finish problems on the T-Bird I'll never buy a Ford again. I just had my rotors on my '92 Taurus GL changed less than 500 miles ago and...you guessed it, I'm noticing slight warpage in the left rotor. :-( I had a mechanic friend of mine look at it and he said that there is a high spot on the rotor that is causing the problem. This is a brand new rotor bought from a Ford Dealership. Can't they even produce a brand new rotor that is not warped? I'm currently negotiating with them to swap it out for a new rotor. This is my first American build car and I'm not overly impressed. Tony --
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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?
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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 changed to the Vecta)... so everyone who's spent $$$ on fitting the Scorpion alarm have founbd themselves having to upgrade to the Vecta system.
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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 by myself, it just takes a lot of pre-clutch dump rev action.
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: >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 don't want to take chances with. I waited too long to take care of my front tire once and it went flat on me, doing 70 MPH going down the grapevine towards Bakersfield. At that instance, I would of given any amount of money for a new tire. I'm lucky to be here.
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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?
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Please explain the why of this. I have over 200k miles usage of clutchless shift and no problems.
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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.
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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. :)
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Good for you. I am convinced that someone should start a boycott against GEICO. Any takers?
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Well, the problem just _might_ be that you can't buy any of these bikes in North America. (Except the GSXR 400 -> Bandit 400)
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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 to death by the Romans? The Jews persecuted by Christians? There are a lot more humans today than there have ever been. I do not know the stats, but there are far more people on the planet than there were 2 or 3 hundred years ago! The per capita acts of violence are probably not significantly different than they were a hundred or a thousand years ago! There is nothing new about violence.
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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.
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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. If I remember correctly, at "more than 20 over", you'll get something like a 65% increase. If you have a radar detector, you will be denied coverage or dropped immediately. One accident claim and you will be dropped. After many years with GEICO, my father who had 0 tickets and had made 0 claims, had an accident and filed an $800 claim. He was dropped immediately. Since then he has been with State Farm for years with no complaints. I have been with State Farm for about 20 years - no complaints.
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Why do you let such brain dead idiots drive in the US? Tony
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% % 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"!! -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | John Little - gaijin@Japan.Sun.COM - Sun Microsystems. Atsugi, Japan |
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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, gyroscopic effect makes the bars turn, but I don't remember which way. -Rick Oh yeah, I tried this in the driveway, on the centestand,(as suggested somewhere else) but it doesn't seem to work the same.
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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!!!
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We're NOT???! Hell, I was wondering why there was all the pointless woffle about motorcycles.
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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 adopting a novel set of thought patterns and riding strategies while piloting a bike is just asking for trouble. --
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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 happy with the service. I believe it cost about $10.00.
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