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From the little bit of aerodynamics I learned while on active duty in the USAF as a jet engine mechanic I think they screwed up the experiment. When they started pulling the "conveyor belt" in a direction opposite to the heading of the aircraft, the pilot of the plane advanced his throttle to...

The C-141 is also known as the Starlifter while the C-5 in known as the Galaxy. C-5 is much larger and more of a pain the rump to maintain. C-141 can only be loaded from the rear but the C-5 can be loaded from both ends. I worked as a jet engine mechanic on both airplanes for a few years while...

Only if you're taling about radio frequencies. Seems to me I remember having to keep one of the radios on the flight deck set to that particular number for doing engine runs. Ray

From what I remember, You can only order the Bandit GT in Europe, its not being made available as a complete unit by Suzuki North America. However, that being said, you CAN go to Suzuki and purchase all the GT components and add them to the bike your self. Lower belly fairing, hard bags and...

Well, I don't have an FJR but my Bandit is a 97 1200. I have my insurance thru USAA since I'm retired military. I've been with them for over 7 years now and I've been very happy with the service I get. I have only liability on all my vehicles since all of them are at least 9 years old and paid...

Somebody elase beat me to it. I was gonna suggest Zaino Bros polishes. Works reall well, but its a bit much to do the first time and its insanely expensive. On a new bike, I don't think the first application would be that difficult. If your not into that much time and money, a decent...

Yeah, those work real well till either your 13 yo son or 5 yo grandson comes running into the garage to "HELP" you and manages to kick said muffin tin across the garage floor and bounce it off the far wall while you stand up and try to maintain self control to not bounce said child off that same...

I've got no experience with the newer Shoei helmets, my current lid is and HJC. While comfortable, it is noisy. I've been researching new lids and I was all set to buy the Shoei RF-1000, until.... I met a guy that has a Scorpion. He told me his is way more comfortable and way more quiet then...

I ran my own lawn care service for a while when I still lived on the east coast. I had an old Weedeater brand hand held machine that I really played out. I went to Lowes and replaced it with a brand new McCulloch back pack blower. I got home with it, assembled it per the instruction manual and...

Ditto. But I'd like to point out, there is no fee to join the discussion forum at Pashnit. The $20 annual fee is only if you subscribe to CA Moto Roads on his website. You can join in the discussion, group rides, Spring and Fall Gatherings at Sopiago anytime you'd like. Tim and Tim ask for...

+10 on Maximum Suzuki. I'm a member there as well as on the Pashnit web site adn I've gotten lots of great info on my Bandit there. Ray