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From: Catman on 22 Nov 2009 13:19 Marc wrote: > Andrew998 wrote: >> >> "Marc" <initial.surname(a)btintenret.com> wrote in message >> news:N-ydnUKq89d9upTWnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d(a)bt.com... >>> Andrew998 wrote: >>>> "central" <central77(a)fastmailNOSPAM.fm> wrote in message >>>> news:014d5ced$0$14168$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >>>>> On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:31:21 +0000, Lozzo wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Pete Fisher wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Might be now. My 97 Mazda MX5 has it on the other side (right) to >>>>>>> my 08 >>>>>>> Mazda 6. Tends to lead to trying to indicate with the windscreen >>>>>>> wipers the first time if I haven't driven the MX5 for a while. >>>>>> >>>>>> My Dad's '97 model Toyota Corrolla has the indicators on the right >>>>> >>>>> Most Japanese *home market* cars have it (used to have it?) on the >>>>> opposite side to Europe - hence old Jap cars, grey imports etc are >>>>> on the >>>>> 'wrong' side when they get here. >>>> >>>> Most Jap cars have indicators on the right because, like here, they >>>> drive on the left so it is the correct way to do it. It means you >>>> can operate the indicators whilst changing gear. >>>> >>> There shouldn't be any need to indicate whilst changing gear. >>> >>> Remember Mirror,Signal,Maneuver? >> >> I do. And just what does that have to do with changing gear? >> > Why would you need to change gear unless you were changing vector? I think technically you *could* change gear without changing vector. Steering straight, just change revs to keep speed consistent. Yes, there would be a slight change of vector as you disengage drive, and you're unlikely to get the revs so spot on that you hit exactly the same speed, but it could, in theory, be done I feel. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
From: don (Calgary) on 22 Nov 2009 13:53 On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:53:16 -0800 (PST), Tim <tomorrowerolsdotcom(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >On Nov 22, 3:26�am, Catman <cat...(a)rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: >> Sean_Q_ wrote: >> > ...and other drive-on-the-left countries such as New Zealand. >> > 2. If the throttle is still on the right, how do you wave at other >> > bikers? >> >> With far more skill than usually seen in NA > ><Nods knowingly.> > >Yep. I can confirm that Brits really are excellent hand wavers. That's not all they do well with their hands or hand.
From: The Older Gentleman on 22 Nov 2009 14:14 don (Calgary) <hd.flhr(a)telus.net> wrote: > On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:53:16 -0800 (PST), Tim > <tomorrowerolsdotcom(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > >On Nov 22, 3:26 am, Catman <cat...(a)rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Sean_Q_ wrote: > >> > ...and other drive-on-the-left countries such as New Zealand. > >> > 2. If the throttle is still on the right, how do you wave at other > >> > bikers? > >> > >> With far more skill than usually seen in NA > > > ><Nods knowingly.> > > > >Yep. I can confirm that Brits really are excellent hand wavers. > > That's not all they do well with their hands or hand. KrustyUS morphs again ;-) -- BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F Triumph Street Triple Suzuki TS250ER GN250 Damn, back to six bikes! Try Googling before asking a damn silly question. chateau dot murray at idnet dot com
From: Marc on 22 Nov 2009 14:48 Catman wrote: > Marc wrote: >> Andrew998 wrote: >>> >>> "Marc" <initial.surname(a)btintenret.com> wrote in message >>> news:N-ydnUKq89d9upTWnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d(a)bt.com... >>>> Andrew998 wrote: >>>>> "central" <central77(a)fastmailNOSPAM.fm> wrote in message >>>>> news:014d5ced$0$14168$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >>>>>> On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:31:21 +0000, Lozzo wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Pete Fisher wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Might be now. My 97 Mazda MX5 has it on the other side (right) >>>>>>>> to my 08 >>>>>>>> Mazda 6. Tends to lead to trying to indicate with the windscreen >>>>>>>> wipers the first time if I haven't driven the MX5 for a while. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My Dad's '97 model Toyota Corrolla has the indicators on the right >>>>>> >>>>>> Most Japanese *home market* cars have it (used to have it?) on the >>>>>> opposite side to Europe - hence old Jap cars, grey imports etc are >>>>>> on the >>>>>> 'wrong' side when they get here. >>>>> >>>>> Most Jap cars have indicators on the right because, like here, they >>>>> drive on the left so it is the correct way to do it. It means you >>>>> can operate the indicators whilst changing gear. >>>>> >>>> There shouldn't be any need to indicate whilst changing gear. >>>> >>>> Remember Mirror,Signal,Maneuver? >>> >>> I do. And just what does that have to do with changing gear? >>> >> Why would you need to change gear unless you were changing vector? > > I think technically you *could* change gear without changing vector. > Steering straight, just change revs to keep speed consistent. > > Yes, there would be a slight change of vector as you disengage drive, > and you're unlikely to get the revs so spot on that you hit exactly the > same speed, but it could, in theory, be done I feel. You could, but, I repeat, "Why would you need to change gear unless you were changing vector?"
From: Catman on 22 Nov 2009 15:06
Marc wrote: > Catman wrote: >> Marc wrote: >>> Andrew998 wrote: >>>> >>>> "Marc" <initial.surname(a)btintenret.com> wrote in message >>>> news:N-ydnUKq89d9upTWnZ2dnUVZ8u6dnZ2d(a)bt.com... >>>>> Andrew998 wrote: >>>>>> "central" <central77(a)fastmailNOSPAM.fm> wrote in message >>>>>> news:014d5ced$0$14168$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >>>>>>> On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:31:21 +0000, Lozzo wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Pete Fisher wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Might be now. My 97 Mazda MX5 has it on the other side (right) >>>>>>>>> to my 08 >>>>>>>>> Mazda 6. Tends to lead to trying to indicate with the windscreen >>>>>>>>> wipers the first time if I haven't driven the MX5 for a while. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My Dad's '97 model Toyota Corrolla has the indicators on the right >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Most Japanese *home market* cars have it (used to have it?) on the >>>>>>> opposite side to Europe - hence old Jap cars, grey imports etc >>>>>>> are on the >>>>>>> 'wrong' side when they get here. >>>>>> >>>>>> Most Jap cars have indicators on the right because, like here, >>>>>> they drive on the left so it is the correct way to do it. It means >>>>>> you can operate the indicators whilst changing gear. >>>>>> >>>>> There shouldn't be any need to indicate whilst changing gear. >>>>> >>>>> Remember Mirror,Signal,Maneuver? >>>> >>>> I do. And just what does that have to do with changing gear? >>>> >>> Why would you need to change gear unless you were changing vector? >> >> I think technically you *could* change gear without changing vector. >> Steering straight, just change revs to keep speed consistent. >> >> Yes, there would be a slight change of vector as you disengage drive, >> and you're unlikely to get the revs so spot on that you hit exactly >> the same speed, but it could, in theory, be done I feel. > You could, but, I repeat, "Why would you need to change gear unless you > were changing vector?" Well, what does that have to do with maneuvering? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk |