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Re: For all the bike riders on this list...

To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: For all the bike riders on this list...
From: john robinson <john@engr.wisc.edu>
Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:30:25 -0600
something classic, try a bmw R100 RT between 1981-84.. good protection from 
the wind, 3 disc brakes, 5 speed trans,easy operating clutch, comfortable, 
bmw quality, enough power to get out on the highway with two up, 
airheads@micapeak.com is an email list for upkeep and repair, speaking of 
which, bmw still has 90%+ of the parts in stock... used parts are not a 
problem either, fuel economy is 37-47 mpg depending on how you ride... they 
cost between $2500-4500 or so depending on condition/mileage of course, and 
have for the last 10 years...so they hold value well... looks good too. I 
have 49K miles on mine...6k with a homebuilt sidecar...   keep your eyes 
open and do the MSF course every year, I learn something new each time I 
go... good way to meet friends and learn new riding routes, there are 
twisties out there that are really neat to travel....

working on my bsa 441 victor bike #457 for the Salt this year.. gonna get 
back and see how fast it will go...
drive careful ...


           John Robinson, Mechanician
   Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
                 1513 University Ave.
                  Madison, Wi. 53706
                     608-262-3606
            Current World Land Speed Record Holder
                  Bonneville Salt Flats
           H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
                  144.396 MPH set 2000
                 Antarctic Ice Driller 2002-03
                 Greenland Ice Driller 2006 




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