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Heated riding gear

Unfortunately, that didn't seem to be the case at all when we first tried the liner. We eventually found out, through a tip from a webBikeWorld visitor, that the liner draws a lot of power at 77 Watts, so the liner really only works best with an alternator of over 250 Watts (or so) output.

The first two motorcycles we tried had a 200 and 250 Watt output and, combined with the lights and other electrical draw on those bikes, the liner barely threw out enough heat to notice.

After howls of protest from webBikeWorld visitors (and Gerbing's fans - there are many of them for sure!) we borrowed another couple of motorcycles and tried again.

Our opinion is that at least 300 Watts of output is needed to power the liner while still having enough electrical capacity for the rest of the bike. At 300 Watts, we could definitely feel the heat and on a bike with a 400 Watt alternator, it was no problem at all.

UPDATE: We put a Voltmeter on the bikes and found that when the controller was turned up to maximum, the 200 Watt alternator was in a negative state (discharging the battery) at anything under 3,000 RPM.

The meter barely registered in the positive (i.e., charging the battery) when the engine was running over 3,000 RPM. The bike with the 250 Watt alternator was even at anything under 3,000 RPM and in the positive side over that.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-jacket/

Alternator power output will vary with the engine rpm.

Factory manual I have says output wattage of the later models is roughly 280 watts at 5k rpm. ... mid 80's model's are 225 watts :| Subtracting for ignition, headlight, etc. one probably has around 150 watts or so at 5,000 rpm., definately less at idle.

If "run some electrics" means a heated vest, should be no problem.

http://archives.bengrosser.com/virago/2005-10/msg00068.htm

An article by Mary Stein

Romania Reborn

Written by Mary Stein, a sophomore at Patrick Henry College majoring in Journalism.

http://brleader.com/?p=2463

Apple influenced by radical minority

Apple pulls the Manhattan Declaration app from its app store.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/12/07/ED7I1GML59.DTL

FCC Peddling Fake Net Neutrality

Chairman Schedules Dec. 21 Vote but Appears to Abandon Title II, Key Consumer Protections

http://computerdoctor-mitchel.blogspot.com/2010/12/fcc-peddling-fake-net-neutrality.html

No Freedom in China

This year's Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo can't attend the ceremonies to receive his award because he is in jail in China.

The only other time (this has happened) was when German journalist and pacifist Carl von Ossietzky, who was locked up in a Nazi concentration camp, could not travel to Oslo for his prize ceremony in 1936.

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nobel-peace-ceremony-to-hail-liu-amid-china-fury-20101210-18t0o.html

SWEDISH GOVERNMENT JAILS HOMESCHOOL FATHER

Purcellville, VA—Christer Johansson, the father of 9-year-old Domenic Johansson, and husband of Annie Johansson, was recently jailed by Swedish authorities after taking his son home for a short but “unapproved” overnight visit.

“The Swedish government has created an intolerable situation for this family, and have overreacted to Mr. Johansson taking Domenic home for the overnight visit,” said Michael Donnelly, HSLDA staff attorney.

One-and-a-half years ago Swedish police boarded a plane where the Johanssons were leaving the country for Annie’s home country of India. The police had no warrant and did not charge the Johanssons with a crime.

http://www.hslda.org/docs/media/2010/201012060.asp

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]
2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

3 Surely he will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91&version=NIV

Soil temperature and grass growth

Cool Season Grasses

90F Shoot growth ceases.
77F Root growth ceases.
70F Maximum temperature for root growth of any consequence.

70F Time to plant grasses in late summer.

60-75F Optimum temperature for shoot growth.
50-65F Optimum temperature for root growth.

40F Shoot growth ceases.
33F Root growth ceases.
20F Low temperature kill possible if temperature subsequently drops
rapidly below 20F

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/lawns/msg081518585642.html

Senate Holds Hearing on CEDAW

Thanks to the efforts of HSLDA’s members and friends, we are confident that for now a dangerous UN treaty will not be acted upon by the U.S. Senate.

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/201011221.asp

Pray for this woman who is facing the death sentence for her faith

http://www.prisoneralert.com/pprofiles/vp_prisoner_197_profile.html

Bulk wheat

http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/

The Uno motorcycle

http://technabob.com/blog/2008/04/25/the-uno-motorcyle-meets-segway/

A place to gather?

http://www.millerssmorgasbord.com/lunchdinner.php: 25.95 per adult includes drinks, tax, tips, etc. i complementary meal. jackie. must book today to get the group rate.

olive garden. must call same day. call ahead seating. usually can get pretty close to specified time. but not guaranteed.

http://www.lancasterpa.com/fine-dining.shtml

http://www.lombardosrestaurant.com/index.asp back dining room. seats 50. on a monday night we would most likely have it pretty much to ourselves. please let know asap to reserve.

http://www.haydnzugs.com/ choice of 2 private upstairs rooms. either one large table for all or 3 tables of 8. recommend picking a few choices off the banquet menu. they will print up special menu just for us. service is quicker that way. or could just order off normal menu.

http://www.restaurantmazzi.com/ pretty upscale. private room. could do 2 long tables. tables of 4 or large square with 6 on each side.

Most evil organization in the world?

Unfortunately there's a lot of competition in this arena, but Planned Parenthood is certainly in the running.

I wonder how many parents actually want their kids to be exposed to this kind of stuff.

http://www.c-fam.org/publications/id.1733/pub_detail.asp

This is not a perversion

see also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGQmCZjJ0k

But there are many Muslims who would say, "I believe in Islam, but I don't subscribe to Jihad." In their minds, extremists are perverting Islam. So that's not the real question if the question is, "who are we fighting?", or better, "who is fighting us?".

Sara Palin and the Tea Party

A place grandpa would like to have a family reunion

Spend the night in a secluded stone lodge built in the 1930's. Originally a private mansion, the impressive 8,000 square foot facility is nestled in the peaceful woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains; and only 150 yards from the Appalachian Trail.

Bears Den is comfortable and simple. The lodge is a clean place to sleep, eat, shower, and relax. There is no television or radio. Find solitude on the grounds or meet interesting travelers. Listen to stories from backpackers in off the trail. Bring food to prepare your favorite meal. The kitchen is fully equipped with every piece of cook- and dining ware you'll need. Eat in the stone dining room and then sit in the large living room. Read a book by the fireplace or play games around the coffee table.

Bears Den sleeps up to 26 people. Men and women sleep in separate rooms. One dorm room has 12 bunk beds, a shower room, and a separate sink/toilet room. The other dorm has 8 bunk beds and one full bathroom. The private room has a double bed and 4 bunk beds for a maximum capacity of 6 people. A private full bathroom is attached to the bedroom. Linens for sleeping and bathing are provided.

http://www.bearsdencenter.org/index.html

Question: How can I transfer favorites from one nuvi to another nuvi?

Question:  How can I transfer favorites from one nuvi to another nuvi?

Answer:

If you would like to transfer waypoints from one nuvi device to another nuvi device, please follow the instructions below: Connect your original device to your PC via USB cable Open My Computer (Mac users can skip this step) Right-Click on the Garmin Nuvi drive and select Open (Mac users can find the Garmin Nuvi drive on the Desktop) Double click on the Garmin Folder Double click the GPX Folder Right-Click on the Current.GPX file and click Copy Go to your Desktop Right-Click in any space followed by clicking Paste Right-Click the file followed by clicking Rename Rename the file to a name of your choice but ensure the file ends in .GPX. (Example Current1.GPX) Disconnect your device from the PC Connect your second device to a PC via USB cable Right-Click the renamed file followed by clicking Copy Open My Computer (Mac users can skip this step) Right-Click on the Garmin Nuvi drive and select Open (Mac users can find the Garmin Nuvi drive on the Desktop) Double click on the Garmin Folder Double click the GPX Folder Right-Click in any space followed by clicking Paste Once done your favorites / waypoints should have transferred from one device to the other.

Motorcycle Closeouts

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/

Voter Guide

Voter Guide: http://www.afaaction.net/Default.aspx?state=PA&chamber=H

Department of Education Seeks to Regulate Higher Education

Is there anything they don't seek to regulate? Why should I criticize? They only want to regulate it for their own good.

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/201010250.asp

River Road Motorcycle Ride

Anyone up for a ride? Click here to go to Google Maps



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Heavyweight Philosophers Clash at Abortion Conference

By Terrence McKeegan, J.D.

PRINCETON, October 21 (C-FAM) A baby's cry, piercing the air from the back of an Ivy League academic hall, offered a disquieting counterpoint to a startling argument for abortion rights.

http://www.c-fam.org/publications/id.1722/pub_detail.asp

Map Pockets, Tank Bags for Harleys

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id191.html

Soccer referee clinic

http://www.epsarc.org/clinics.htm

10/23/2010
Keystone Jobs Corps Center, Drums, PA
For directions go to http://keystone.jobcorps.gov/directions.aspx

Merry Christmas

https://store.afa.net/c-23-merry-christmas-buttons-and-glossy-stickers.aspx

Unbelievable accordian

Wow!

Motorcycle Scenic Routes

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/MidWest/IN/IN_2.shtml

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/NorthEast/PA/PA_22.shtml

'Political' pastor to IRS: Sue me

Where has freedom of speech gone?

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Church/Default.aspx?id=1201260

Overwhelming support for parental rights

The American public stands strongly behind parental rights. America does not want governmental or UN interference in the American family. The public supports a constitutional amendment to protect the rights of all parents.

http://parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={9487B39D-DE5F-4650-82DB-68E7B240D11A}&DE=#poll2

Abandon your responsibility to the state?

http://parentalrightsus.org/parker/ Parents do not have the right to opt their children out of public school classes. They have three options according to the courts, send your child to private school, teach them at home, or “abandon [your] responsibility to the state.”

Richard Place recommended: used motorcycle sales

I should not need to by another motorcycle ever, but saving this recommendateion from Richard Place: http://www.wengers.com/display_type.asp?category=motorcycles&equip_type=Motorcycles

Custom motorcycle seats in Mt. Joy PA

Here's a guy in Mt. Joy PA that does custom motorcycle seats: http://www.hotexoticleathers.com/motorcycle-seats.html

New blog for home

Hey all, I have created a new blog for non-work stuff.