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Forum: In the News 01-28-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,733
Posted By Earthling
Re: Johnson Controls 12V AGMs Making Inroads

I've never seen that. I got 6 2/3rds years out of my last motorcycle battery and longer than that out of car batteries. Living in the frozen north helps battery life ;)

Harry
Forum: In the News 01-27-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,733
Posted By Earthling
Re: Johnson Controls 12V AGMs Making Inroads

The OEM battery in my '07 Prius is still working. I carry a little Black & Decker jump starter for that day it won't boot up the Prius. I'll see how many years I can get out of the OEM.
Forum: In the News 01-23-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By Earthling
Re: From Auto Start to the Windshield Wiper, It’s all about the Microprocessor

Late-model BMW motorcycles use "Canbus" wiring systems.

This has more information than you really want to know, but here it is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAN_bus


Harry
Forum: In the News 01-16-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,398
Posted By Earthling
Re: New pay-per-mile scheme would boost taxes 250 percent

Nonsense. It's not just about damage to roads and bridges. Last time I checked, 2012 was the hottest year on record. It's about time we all showed some concern about global warming/climate change....
Forum: In the News 01-15-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,398
Posted By Earthling
Re: New pay-per-mile scheme would boost taxes 250 percent

I agree. I am doing all I can to reduce my consumption of fuel and reduce my CO2 emissions. A per mile road usage tax ignores all of my efforts and essentially punishes me for spending the extra...
Forum: In the News 01-05-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,577
Posted By Earthling
Re: Whoops—'Cash for Clunkers' Actually Hurt the Environment

It should have been a program to trade in a gas-hog for a fuel-efficient model, period.

It wasn't, so it was a bureaucratic exercise in stupidity.

Harry
Forum: In the News 01-02-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Earthling
Re: VWs Going CNG and Biomethane in Germany in a Big Way

Not entirely...I am a vegetarian at breakfast and lunch, at least most days. I never have meat with breakfast and only rarely at lunch.

Harry
Forum: In the News 01-02-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Earthling
Re: VWs Going CNG and Biomethane in Germany in a Big Way

We already do too much of that in the US. Cows and cattle are a huge source of methane, another greenhouse gas.

I'll have my usual peanut butter sandwich on multigrain bread for lunch today. ...
Forum: In the News 12-31-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,432
Posted By Earthling
Re: Consumer Reports – Prius Tops the List

Form follows function.

The Prius looks fine to me, especially as I cruise past the pumps.

Harry
Forum: In the News 12-30-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,064
Posted By Earthling
Plug-In Hybrid Utility Trucks by ODYNE

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpgBucket trucks go high-tech (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=366070)

http://www.youtube.com/v/6VVrHXqkL6Q?hl=en_US&version=3Harry Clark -...
Forum: In the News 12-21-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,902
Posted By Earthling
Re: Toyota Takes another Hit on IIHS’ New Small Overlap Crash Tests

All this work on improving cars, and absolutely none on improving drivers.

A bit out of balance, to put it mildly?

Harry
Forum: In the News 12-20-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,372
Posted By Earthling
Re: Monterey Shale in California: 15.4 billion barrels of oil

The economy isn't exactly gang-busters in rural New York but fracking is still verboten. Meanwhile PA is very busy drilling and fracking...
Forum: In the News 11-30-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,500
Posted By Earthling
Re: Why Global Fuel Prices Will Spark the Next Revolutions

We are subsidizing gasoline in the US. The tax revenues from gasoline are only about 2/3 of what it costs to build and maintain our roads and bridges, and we aren't even keeping up with that.

Harry
Forum: In the News 11-29-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,131
Posted By Earthling
Re: 310mph 'floating' trains unveiled in Japan

Some observations:

I live in a former railroad town, and I can't even get on a train. It used to be headquarters for a large railroad. There is no passenger service, and there hasn't been any for...
Forum: In the News 11-25-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By Earthling
Re: New Touring Bike From BMW - 2013 F 800 GT

Wayne,

I expect to be retired by then, with lots of time on my hands...

I am also planning on test riding the F800GT. Hmmm...

Have you ridden New England? Got a passport for Canada?

Harry
Forum: In the News 11-24-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By Earthling
Re: New Touring Bike From BMW - 2013 F 800 GT

The F800ST was appealing, but the riding position for me was a bit extreme: too much bend in the knees, a little too much weight on the wrists. The new F800GT now appears to be a feasible touring...
Forum: In the News 11-24-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By Earthling
New Touring Bike From BMW - 2013 F 800 GT

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/European_Union_Flag.jpgBetter ergo's, excellent fuel economy (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45763)

http://www.youtube.com/v/PvKd9Adng3o?version=3Harry...
Forum: In the News 11-20-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,435
Posted By Earthling
Re: Texas: 12 Uninterrupted Years of Daily Fatalities on Its Roadways

The most effective safety feature in a car is a highly skilled defensive driver. People seem to want to forget that, in favor of simplified solutions like armoring up with oversized vehicles.

Harry
Forum: In the News 11-19-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Posted By Earthling
Re: Motorcycle TFT Displays Are Just Around the Corner!

I use the gear indicatior on my BMW bike regularly. When I'm in the right gear, for example 2nd approaching a turn onto a side street or driveway, then I can feel if I'm at the correct speed by how...
Forum: In the News 11-03-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By Earthling
Re: Honda Reaches For The Sky… And Catches It with HondaJet

I saw that same tee shirt at a BMW bike rally.

Harry
Forum: Hyundai 11-02-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,516
Posted By Earthling
Re: Hyundai Backpedals on Fuel-Economy Claims

I realize the Prius doesn't get much love around here, but shouldn't it be included in that list?

Harry
Forum: In the News 10-24-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,581
Posted By Earthling
Re: Americans buying fewer new cars over a lifetime, research suggests

“The days when you bought a vehicle for 4 or 5 years are likely over,” said Anthony Pratt, Polk director of forecasting.

More like 14 or 15 years in my case. As Indigo pointed out, in the past...
Forum: In the News 10-15-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By Earthling
Re: Major Changes in BMW's new R1200GS

Water pumps in cars last about 150K miles. It makes a lot of sense to replace them before they go bad. I had two Civics, a '99 and a '98 and I remember the salesperson going over the maintenance...
Forum: In the News 10-14-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By Earthling
Re: Major Changes in BMW's new R1200GS

BMW bikes aren't perfect, but I haven't heard of any water pump failures. I've heard of some minor leaks. You can check here: http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ They have other components that go bad,...
Forum: In the News 10-11-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By Earthling
Re: Major Changes in BMW's new R1200GS

The R1200GS has been the biggest selling motorcycle in Germany, and one of it's best selling bikes. It's a go-anywhere, tour-across-continents, excellent ergonomics motorcycle with excellent...
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