motard tires

[George Basinet]

Ray, good morning You can ride with me anytime. I'm more concerned with those who are not thinking when riding or writing. George Escondido, CA gpokluda wrote:

>--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > >>You wrote: >> >>>. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to >>> >it > >>I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so I can't >> >buy from > >>them. You listening Tim? >> >>Ray >> > >Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > >Gino > >

[btlynx]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "millerized_2000" wrote:

> I'd have to say that hearing is probably one of the least used

senses

> when I'm riding. Ear plugs are always in, and I ride more from

feel

> than hearing. My eyes are constantly searching for the nearest > redhead, traffic light, stop sign, errant cager. My sense of

smell

> is always picking up cigarettes, perfume, horseshit (sometimes all

3

> together) raodkill. My taste buds differentiating between tasty

and

> not tasty bugs. Hands, ass, feet feeling the bike, the

vibrations.

> I rarely "hear" anything other than the woosh of the wind and the > occasional squeel of the tailgaters tires as I slam on the brakes

to

> get his attention. Hearing? With a 45% loss in both ears, it's

not

> all that "important" for riding as you might think. > JMO, YMMV. Just don't yell, I can still hear well enough. > millerized > "huh?" > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "gpokluda" > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > > > You wrote: > > > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't > reply to > > > it > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so

I

> can't > > > buy from > > > > them. You listening Tim? > > > > > > > > Ray > > > > > > Gino wrote: > > > Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > > > > I've been told that crap for the last 600,000 miles and a dozen > motorcycles. > > Makes you a better rider. You have to be very aware of what's > going on > > around you: how the bike feels, what others are doing, etc.

Hey,

> just think > > what I save on the cost of ear plugs in a year. Know what the > biggest > > handicap is? Ordering supper -- "We have green beans, spinach, > onion salad, > > mashed potatos, hash browns, baked potato, sweet potato, garlic > bread, plain > > bread, and lima beans. Pick two." > > > > Ray

being deaf isnt a prob just be thankful he aint blind (like me ) LOL (j/k). paul

[Ray Fagan]

Hi George, No harm done with Gino's post. I took it as a joke. Hey, if you want to go for a ride yell REAL loud. Ray Mississippi Gulf Coast

----- Original Message ----- From: "George Basinet" > You can ride with me anytime. I'm more concerned with those who are not > thinking when riding or writing.

[steve king]

Ever hear the saying "Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see"? Well the guys that are deaf probably live by that daily. If someone has something bad to say about a vendor then they should post it.You should also post anything good about the vendor. The reader needs to know all the facts It would also help the reader to know if you are an ass when it comes to dealing with vendors. Maybe it is the poster that has the problem. "kilrcalikawi" I commend you for giving us all of the facts. If anything, it increases the chance that I would deal with Happy Trails. DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > There are 25 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Out Of Office Reply > From: mike.walburn@... > 2. DOOHICKEY research > From: "Jake Jakeman" > 3. kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > From: "wilbur_lakeland_fl" > 4. Re: oversize rotor kit? who's using one? > From: "klrz4ever" > 5. Re: How hot? NKLR > From: "klrz4ever" > 6. Re: Tire Boots > From: pdstreeter@... > 7. Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > From: Devon Jarvis > 8. Re: Tire Boots > From: "klrz4ever" > 9. Re: kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > From: Devon Jarvis > 10. Re: kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > From: "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" > 11. Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > From: Devon Jarvis > 12. Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "kilrcalikawi" > 13. Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > From: "klrz4ever" > 14. Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "gpokluda" > 15. Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "kilrcalikawi" > 16. Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "Ray Fagan" > 17. Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "gpokluda" > 18. I remeber nklr > From: "imperial477664" > 19. Re: I remeber nklr > From: "gpokluda" > 20. Ultimate Safety Bypass -- Toasts the CDI?? > From: "sherparider" > 21. Re: I remeber nklr > From: Zachariah Mully > 22. Re: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "Ray Fagan" > 23. Re: I remeber nklr > From: "klrz4ever" > 24. Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "millerized_2000" > 25. Re: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > From: "Gord Mounce" > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:18:59 -0400 > From: mike.walburn@... > Subject: Out Of Office Reply > > Please note: > I will be out of the country from June 6th thru June 27th. I will respond to all e-mail correspondence after the 27th. Please direct all time sensitive messages to jeff.kopanke@... during this time. > > Thank you. > > Mike Walburn > Director Of Product Development > mike.walburn@... > > DUAL STAR > Motorcycle Adventure Outfitters > www.dual-star.com > Seattle, Washington USA > > Tech Line (425) 776-RIDE M-F 8:00am-4:00pm PST > FAX Line (425) 776-8876 24 Hr > Order Line 1 800 GO N RIDE (466-7433) 24 Hr > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 06:27:23 -0600 > From: "Jake Jakeman" > Subject: DOOHICKEY research > > If anyone reading this has started teardown for doohickey replacement, > please contact me offlist: jake_sagebrush@... or 435-387-5575. > Now filling orders; sure appreciate your patience. > > Jake > > You're welcome to visit my website at: > >> http://www.sagebrushmachine.com > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 13:37:46 -0000 > From: "wilbur_lakeland_fl" > Subject: kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > > I want to completely remove the stand switch assembly. Can I cut the > wires above the assembly and short them ? If so, which do I short > together ? > > and where is good online site to buy distanzia tires ? > > Thanks ! > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 13:37:58 -0000 > From: "klrz4ever" > Subject: Re: oversize rotor kit? who's using one? > > > The question is, how much improvement would I expect with the stock > > caliper on the oversize rotor? > > Thanks, > > Devon > > A15 > > Devon, > > I bought my bike used with the Braking oversized rotor, stock > caliper, stock brake line. I think it brakes better than my A1 did > with stock rotor/caliper and braided steel brake line. > > While we're on the subject, if anyone out there has the Braking rotor > and their adaptor bracket, check it for cracking. If it's going > south, I've still got a couple of new and improved brackets from when > I had mine made and would be happy to sell you one. > > __Arden > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 5 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 13:41:42 -0000 > From: "klrz4ever" > Subject: Re: How hot? NKLR > > >I always wear my JR overpants and Hein Gericke jacket. It's fucking > miserable, but better safe than sorry... > > > > I'll probably be ordering some of that Joe Rocket mesh gear pretty > soon.... > > > > -Trevor > > I checked out that www.brosh.com site that Stu recommended. Looks > like they have some nice gear at very reasonable prices. Worth a look. > > __Arden Kysely > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 6 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 08:47:04 -0500 > From: pdstreeter@... > Subject: Re: Tire Boots > > Jim wrote: > > >O.K. - I'll show my age. I remember my dad during the world war and > >for some time after that using "boots" in his tires. > > "Boots" are still used in truck tire shops. They are heavy duty rubber and are > used to protect the tube from something in the tire, maybe steel cords. > > Paul Streeter > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 09:53:58 -0400 > From: Devon Jarvis > Subject: Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > > It's actually a Braking rotor, the reason I got it cheap was the bracket > broke on the guy who owned it before. > > Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > I have a few parts for upgrading the front brakes on my KLR- > > > > MAP rotor, 40mm oversize > > > > Performance Machine 4-piston caliper > > > > A sheet of 1/4" stainless steel to make an adapter bracket out of. > > > > The question is, how much improvement would I expect with the stock > > caliper on the oversize rotor? The 4-piston caliper is a little chunky > > and vulnerable for offroading. I would prefer to save the big caliper in > > case I do a supermotard conversion on my KLR someday. > > > > Thanks, > > Devon > > A15 > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 8 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 13:56:34 -0000 > From: "klrz4ever" > Subject: Re: Tire Boots > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "texklr" wrote: > > I remember my dad during the world war and > > for some time after that using "boots" in his tires. ...I suppose > with the much higher speeds today the balance would be a problem. > > > > Oh well - ride safe > > > > Jim > > Slime (and others) make protective plastic strips for mountain bikes > to keep thorns at bay, but I think you're right in that they'd have > to be more sophisticated in a motorcycle tire to keep from wadding > up. Someone also makes a version from Kevlar, but they're quite > pricey. > > __Arden Kysely > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 9 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 10:01:36 -0400 > From: Devon Jarvis > Subject: Re: kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > > When I removed mine, I cut the wires near the sidestand switch (below > the connector). There are only two wires going to the sidestand switch, > solder them together and cover with shrink-wrap. Grease the connector > while you're at it. > > I used to buy tires online, and then I decided to order one from my > local shop. I don't know how it happened, but I got a rear Pirelli MT21 > for $68 including NJ sales tax. This is cheaper than any website I've > seen. Took a week to get to the shop though. > > Devon > > wilbur_lakeland_fl wrote: > > > > I want to completely remove the stand switch assembly. Can I cut the > > wires above the assembly and short them ? If so, which do I short > > together ? > > > > and where is good online site to buy distanzia tires ? > > > > Thanks ! > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 10 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:14:39 -0400 > From: "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" > Subject: Re: kick stand switch and where to buy distanzias > > > I want to completely remove the stand switch assembly. Can I cut the > > wires above the assembly and short them ? If so, which do I short > > together ? > > This should help you out: > http://klr6500.tripod.com/safetyswitch.htm > > Give a yell if you need any help with the procedure. Although, make it > quick, because this Monday morning I'll be on the road and heading to > Colorado / Utah! I am SO ready for this ride... > > Mark > > > Wise men still seek Him... > > > Mark St.Hilaire, Sr > > HomePage: > http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html > KLR650 Motorcycle Pages: > http://klr6500.tripod.com/ > > My Adelphia Email can be "iffy." If > you don't get a response, please try: > KLR6500@... > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 11 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 10:37:30 -0400 > From: Devon Jarvis > Subject: Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > > I've already bought the metal sheet for making mine, since I also need > to make an adaptor for the PM caliper. How thick is the metal stock used > for your bracket? > > Sending me a photo of your bracket would be a big help. > > Thanks, > Devon > > klrz4ever wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > It's actually a Braking rotor, the reason I got it cheap was the > > bracket > > > broke on the guy who owned it before. > > > > Devon, > > > > Let me know if you need a bracket. They're $50.00 plus shipping. > > George Basinet and Bogdan are happy with theirs. It's a much stronger > > part than the original. I can send you one to look at if you want. > > > > __Arden > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 12 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 14:51:26 -0000 > From: "kilrcalikawi" > Subject: Happy Trails Customer Service > > Since I threw such a fit over the mishap with happy trails shipping > my case on time, I need to post this. I sent an email to Happy > Trails stating that I thought it fair that they split the overnight > shipping charge with me since it took two days to get my case instead > of getting it the next day (for those of you who don't know happy > trails did not ship the case the same day I ordered it, they said it > would ship the same day and I would have it the next, they simply > forgot to ship it). I paid $90 for overnight shipping on the case, > today I saw a credit on my bank account for $45 I wrote an email back > to them thanking them for the credit and let them know that I will > continue to buy their products. I was worried that I was not going > to get the customer service from Happy Trails that everyone raves > about but it turns out I did, they seem to be very fair and > understanding people (just forgetful). > > Trev > A16, with great big E45 givi case on it, thanks to Happy Trails. > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to it > (so it seems), the only way I knew about the credit so far was that I > saw it on my bank account, they have yet to reply to any of my emails. > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 13 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 14:51:30 -0000 > From: "klrz4ever" > Subject: Re: oversize rotor kit? correction.... > > No offense to your machining ability, but it isn't as easy as it > looks. I'll try to take a picture or two tonight and send them to > you. If I don't get to it, it will be late next week. The metal is > 1/2" thick. > > __Arden > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > I've already bought the metal sheet for making mine, since I also > need > > to make an adaptor for the PM caliper. How thick is the metal stock > used > > for your bracket? > > > > Sending me a photo of your bracket would be a big help. > > > > Thanks, > > Devon > > > > > > klrz4ever wrote: > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > It's actually a Braking rotor, the reason I got it cheap was the > > > bracket > > > > broke on the guy who owned it before. > > > > > > Devon, > > > > > > Let me know if you need a bracket. They're $50.00 plus shipping. > > > George Basinet and Bogdan are happy with theirs. It's a much > stronger > > > part than the original. I can send you one to look at if you want. > > > > > > __Arden > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 14 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 14:58:01 -0000 > From: "gpokluda" > Subject: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "kilrcalikawi" wrote: > I was worried that I was not going > > to get the customer service from Happy Trails that everyone raves > > about but it turns out I did, they seem to be very fair and > > understanding people (just forgetful). > > > > Trev > > A16, with great big E45 givi case on it, thanks to Happy Trails. > > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to > it > > (so it seems), the only way I knew about the credit so far was that > I > > saw it on my bank account, they have yet to reply to any of my > emails. > > Remember the good old days when it took 4-6 weeks to get anything? > How soon we forget. > > Gino > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 15 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:07:18 -0000 > From: "kilrcalikawi" > Subject: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > I don't remember that, but then I'm only 21, you must be old > > I'm just kidding > > Trev > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "gpokluda" wrote: > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "kilrcalikawi" wrote: > > I was worried that I was not going > > > to get the customer service from Happy Trails that everyone raves > > > about but it turns out I did, they seem to be very fair and > > > understanding people (just forgetful). > > > > > > Trev > > > A16, with great big E45 givi case on it, thanks to Happy Trails. > > > > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to > > it > > > (so it seems), the only way I knew about the credit so far was > that > > I > > > saw it on my bank account, they have yet to reply to any of my > > emails. > > > > > > Remember the good old days when it took 4-6 weeks to get anything? > > How soon we forget. > > > > Gino > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 16 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:11:12 -0500 > From: "Ray Fagan" > Subject: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > You wrote: > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to it > > I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so I can't buy from > them. You listening Tim? > > Ray > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 17 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:15:02 -0000 > From: "gpokluda" > Subject: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > You wrote: > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to > it > > > > > > I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so I can't > buy from > > them. You listening Tim? > > > > Ray > > Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > > Gino > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 18 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:17:39 -0000 > From: "imperial477664" > Subject: I remeber nklr > > I remeber when Big Gun exhaust systems were all the rage on this group, nearly everyone wanted one, and people were selling them, buying them, and swaping them for their family retirment plans left, right and center. > > It's obvious this group can either make or brake a product, when the majority of the riders are agreed on something, especialy when it comes to the smalller outlets, and the mom and pop operations. > > I very much doubt that any small business would honestly do something to hurt its bottom line, if so, why would they be in business in the first place. > > I think detramental > Dave > Salem OR > PS ... Coke-a-Cola, isn't as GOOD as Pepsi > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 19 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:20:32 -0000 > From: "gpokluda" > Subject: Re: I remeber nklr > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "imperial477664" wrote: > > > > I think detramental closely guarded, until all possible avenues have been used to try and > resolve, ones problems. > > > > Dave > > Salem OR > > PS ... Coke-a-Cola, isn't as GOOD as Pepsi > > I agree. It always amazes me that the people who ride the slowest > bikes -airhead BMWS, KLR's Harleys- are always in the biggest hurry > to get stuff. > > Gino > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 20 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:34:39 -0000 > From: "sherparider" > Subject: Ultimate Safety Bypass -- Toasts the CDI?? > > Looking at Prof. Jim's wiring diagram, from the Files directory, it > sure looks to me that grounding the Red/Black wire that runs between > the diode cluster and the CDI unit should bypass all the safety > switches. > > The starter lockout, side stand, and neutral switches all go to > ground when enabled. They all backtrace to the diode cluster, which > in turn connects them all to the CDI unit. > > I think placing a SPDT switch on the red/black wire, with one throw > connecting the CDI red/black to the diode red/black, and the other > throw connecting the CDI to ground through a diode, should work as an > ultimate safety bypass. > > Has anyone tried this? Does anyone see a big flaw in my thinking? > I'd hate to blow up the CDI, given the recent $400 price report! > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 21 > Date: 06 Jun 2002 11:36:14 -0400 > From: Zachariah Mully > Subject: Re: I remeber nklr > > On Thu, 2002-06-06 at 11:17, imperial477664 wrote: > > > > I think detramental > > > Dave > > Salem OR > > PS ... Coke-a-Cola, isn't as GOOD as Pepsi > > > > Um... That's "detrimental" > > And unfortunately in this day and age bad news spreads fast. If you're > doing a lot of business with an internet group then you *have* to > realize that a f*** up will be posted with in moments if your damage > control isn't effective. The internet is pulling business in many > different (and opposite) directions, but to be really successful with > it, you have to understand and embrace the dangers of doing business on > it. Previously, you could really screw a customer over, and none else > would know about it... Now it would be rare for that to happen. Consider > it a great QC check for customer service. > > Z > DC > > P.S. Yes, some are a bit too quick to post negative experiences, but on > the whole, I would argue, this list is moderate and forgiving... > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 22 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:53:17 -0500 > From: "Ray Fagan" > Subject: Re: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "gpokluda" > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > > You wrote: > > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't reply to > > it > > > > > > > > > I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so I can't > > buy from > > > them. You listening Tim? > > > > > > Ray > > Gino wrote: > > Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > > I've been told that crap for the last 600,000 miles and a dozen motorcycles. > Makes you a better rider. You have to be very aware of what's going on > around you: how the bike feels, what others are doing, etc. Hey, just think > what I save on the cost of ear plugs in a year. Know what the biggest > handicap is? Ordering supper -- "We have green beans, spinach, onion salad, > mashed potatos, hash browns, baked potato, sweet potato, garlic bread, plain > bread, and lima beans. Pick two." > > Ray > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 23 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:55:43 -0000 > From: "klrz4ever" > Subject: Re: I remeber nklr > > > It's obvious this group can either make or brake a product, when > the majority of the riders are agreed on something, especialy when it > comes to the smalller outlets, and the mom and pop operations. > > > > I very much doubt that any small business would honestly do > something to hurt its bottom line, if so, why would they be in > business in the first place. > > > > I think detramental closely guarded, until all possible avenues have been used to try and > resolve, ones problems. > > > > Dave > > Salem OR > > I agree that we shouldn't flame a business at the least provocation > or mishap, but the readers of this list also have some responsibility > to take everything here with a grain of salt, weigh the pros and cons > they read, and make their own decisions. I think Trevor was fair in > his criticism of HT's shipping snafu, to the point that his subject > was something like "should I be upset?" He was also gracious enough > to tell us all that matters had been resolved to his satisfaction. I > think if a business has built a good reputation among the listers > that enough of us would support the business, as many did HT, in any > discussion of their practices. > > > PS ... Coke-a-Cola, isn't as GOOD as Pepsi > > PPS ... No, but Coca-Cola is better :^D > > __Arden Kysely > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 24 > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 16:00:39 -0000 > From: "millerized_2000" > Subject: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > I'd have to say that hearing is probably one of the least used senses > when I'm riding. Ear plugs are always in, and I ride more from feel > than hearing. My eyes are constantly searching for the nearest > redhead, traffic light, stop sign, errant cager. My sense of smell > is always picking up cigarettes, perfume, horseshit (sometimes all 3 > together) raodkill. My taste buds differentiating between tasty and > not tasty bugs. Hands, ass, feet feeling the bike, the vibrations. > I rarely "hear" anything other than the woosh of the wind and the > occasional squeel of the tailgaters tires as I slam on the brakes to > get his attention. Hearing? With a 45% loss in both ears, it's not > all that "important" for riding as you might think. > JMO, YMMV. Just don't yell, I can still hear well enough. > millerized > "huh?" > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "gpokluda" > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ray Fagan" wrote: > > > > You wrote: > > > > > P.S. Happy trails does read their email, they just don't > reply to > > > it > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm deaf. Can't use the phone. They don't answer email so I > can't > > > buy from > > > > them. You listening Tim? > > > > > > > > Ray > > > > > > Gino wrote: > > > Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > > > > I've been told that crap for the last 600,000 miles and a dozen > motorcycles. > > Makes you a better rider. You have to be very aware of what's > going on > > around you: how the bike feels, what others are doing, etc. Hey, > just think > > what I save on the cost of ear plugs in a year. Know what the > biggest > > handicap is? Ordering supper -- "We have green beans, spinach, > onion salad, > > mashed potatos, hash browns, baked potato, sweet potato, garlic > bread, plain > > bread, and lima beans. Pick two." > > > > Ray > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 25 > Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:15:23 -0600 > From: "Gord Mounce" > Subject: Re: Re: Happy Trails Customer Service > > >Gino wrote: > >> Hell, you shouldn't even be on a motorcycle, my friend. > > > >/ > > Ooh, there's a flag on the field. Gino has been called for offside! > > Hearing helps while riding a bike, but I don't think it's critical by any > means. I often wear earplugs, so I can't hear f/a anyway. I don't think it > hurts my riding any. In fact, I think it helps me concentrate on everything > else that's going on. What are you going to hear anyway - somebody honking > at you? That usually only happens when you screw up, and I don't screw up. > Rarely anyway. My hero Eddie Lawson was quoted in Keith Code's Twist of > the Wrist that he wears earplugs because the quieter it is the faster he > goes. I think this testifies to our ability to concentrate better when this > often-unnecessary stimulus is removed. > > Definitely stay away from jogging on railroad tracks though... > > have fun > gord > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[kilrcalikawi]

>the only way I knew about the credit so far was that I >saw it on my bank account, they have yet to reply to any of my >emails.

Not that I want to bring it up again but-- Happy trails did actually call me to tell me they issued the credit, my cell phone didn't tell me I had missed a call, and when looking at it I had a voice message from them. It said they were very sorry for not shipping my case when they said they would and they were crediting my account for the $45, they still have not replied to any email I have ever sent them, but they did call me and tell me about the credit. I apologize profusely for saying that they didn't tell me about the credit, for punishment I'll drive my truck to work tomarro AGAIN. Has anyone ever gotten an email response from happy trails????? Trev

[Gord Mounce]

Yup. I asked Tim about aluminum cases once, and he replied right away. It was even a naive question! gord

> >Has anyone ever gotten an email response from happy trails????? > >Trev >

[fcmoon]

I busted out this Lieutenant the other day for having these huge tires in his KLR. Now, in retrospec they seem like a good idea. Does any one ahve any opinion on the use of those tires.