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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

YES... YES,.... OH F#@# YES!, YES!

Made a trip to Lexington today.. Found an ad for a bike on Craigs List yesterday.. Here are the specs on my new (to me) low miles 81 BMW R100 RT machine--- (Pics of bike are linked under BMW on right).. I always wanted an RT...

Tonight I'll be dreaming of rides to come on sweeping curves along the top of mountain ridges, scenic overlooks, and warm summer night rides... Maybe the smooth exhaust note of a well tuned engine cruising on the interstate highway.. or perhaps the aroma of wildflowers along a long forgotten secondary road... Tomorrow will bring three more sessions of therapy... Somehow I suspect they won't hurt quite as much...

Needless to say, I am a very, very happy guy! Thank you Janel for being so understanding... I love you!

Here are the specs...

Engine
Motor Type - Four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, air cooled
Bore x Stroke - 94 x 70.6 mm (3.70 x 2.78 in)
Displacement - 980 cc
Max Power - 70 hp (51 KW) at 7,250 rpm
Max Torque - 77 Nm / 56 ft lb at 5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio - 9.5 : 1
Valves Per Cylinder - 2
Valve Control - OHV, using push rod and rocker arm
Carburation System - 2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106
Engine Lubricating System - Wet sump

Power Transmission
Clutch - Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring
Number of Gears - 5
Gear Selection - Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Gearbox Ratios - 4.4 / 2.86 / 2.07 / 1.67 / 1.50 : 1
Rear Wheel Ratio - 1 : 3.0 or 1 : 2.91
Bevel/Crownwheel - 11 / 33 teeth or 11 / 32 teeth

Electrical System
Ignition System - contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Alternator - Bosch 12V/240 W
Starter - Bosch 0.7 Kw
Spark Plugs - Bosch W 225 T 30 / Beru 230/14/3 A / Champion N6Y

Chassis
Type of Frame - Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Front wheel suspension - Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear wheel suspension - Long swinging arm with adjustable strut
Spring Travel Front/Rear - 200 / 125 mm (7.87 x 4.92 in)
Wheel Rims, Front - 2.85 B 19
Wheel Rims, Rear - 2.75 C 18
Tyres, Front - 3.25 H 19
Tyres, Rear - 4.00 H 18
Brakes, Front - Dual disc brake 260 mm / 10.23 in diameter. Brembo 2 piston caliper
Brakes, Rear - Single disc brake 260 mm / 10.23 in diameter

Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height - 2210 x 746 x 1465 mm (87 x 29.37 x 57.67 in)
Wheel Base - 1465 mm / 57.67 in
Fuel Tank Capacity - 24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US
Unladen Weight with Full Tank - 234 Kg / 515 lb to 1980. 1981 on 238 Kg / 525 lb
Max. Permissible Weight - 398 Kg / 876 lb
Ground Clearance - 165 mm / 6.49 in
Seat Height (Unladen) - 820 mm (32.3 inches)

Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)
5.75 litres 100 Km / 49 mpg / 40 mpg US
Top Speed - 190 Kph / 118 mph
Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph - 5.0 seconds

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The Rat Cat Story - by Janel

Rat cat came to us in a strange way. I was looking out at the greening of sping taking place when I heard a strange sound under the shrubs. I walked around to the front of the bushes and there underneath was what looked like an injured rat or squirrel. Upon further investigation it turned out to be a 5 month old kitten with an abscess so large that he looked like Quasimodo. He was so sick that he allowed me to pick him up and wrap him in a towel. I immediately took him to the vet where he stayed for a couple of days. Apparently he was bit by either another cat or rodent - therefore his name is rat cat. He has been a member of our family for 9 years. He is really a character and very loyal to me. He actually sleeps on my pillow every night and is very aware of any little hurts that we may have. He lays his body on the injured place and seems to think he is healing you. he is a joy and tribulation all in one.

Alexander's History.... Gary

Alexander came into this world, as do many kitties - homeless, very small and not so sure to survive. Cowering in a small and cold steel cage in a bleak shelter, he pulled at my heart strings and I happily added him to my life. He started out tiny, so I thought he needed a big name, thus Alexander the Great. He has since grown to meet his name. He is a big lug but very sweet and affectionate. He can meow up a storm when he wants his chow, which is so often he's on a diet now.

He is an American Short hair tabby cat who has many cute tricks....

He rubs noses and taps on my shoulder when he wants my attention and at meal times'

One cute gesture he taught himself was giving a high five. That was his first trick and it still cracks me up after 10 years.

At night he waits for me to pull back the covers and say, "let's settle in", and thats just what he does. He snuggles into his spot by my side and there he sleeps comfy and cozy all night.

He is a great cat, that Alexander... Whoops.. have to go, Alex is calling me for chow. Time to go , dont want to keep the big guy waiting.

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