Something I just noticed on google...

[bigiain]

search for:

Ducati Monster seat height

look at the result at the top of the list...

I'm impressed...

big

[hbliam]

What?

#1 Wikipedia
#2 and #3 DML

[bigiain]

Yeah, but look at the description bit of that wikipedia return - it's grabbed the seat height information out of the page and displayed it in the search return - it works for wheelbase too.

[hbliam]

Oh, OK.

[Autostrada Pilot]

Too bad I don't know the standard conversion for mm (and I'm too lazy too look it up).

[Buckethead]

Its 25.4mm to 1"

If you own a Ducati, learning the metric system is WELL worth your time.

[Autostrada Pilot]

Aww crap, now I have to go look it up again, then do some mathimacation.   


I actually sold the Duc a few months ago, but really enjoy you folks.  I should be getting something Italian in the next few months (gotta get married first).  Those Aprilia Shivers are looking pretty nice.

[Buckethead]

<Educational Threadjack>

Even if you don't own a Duc, BASIC knowledge of the Metric system is a handy tool, especially if you intend to travel outside the U.S.

Speeds:

1 mile = 1.6 km

Therefore, roughly speaking, 10 mph = 16 kph. 5 mph = 8 kph.

For simplicity sake, 100 kph = 62 mph. 50 kph = 31 mph. For every 10 kph, add or subtract 6 mph.

Volumes:

1 liter = 1 quart and some change.

1 gallon = almost 3.8 liters

Most of the world sells their fuel by the liter.

If you cross the border to Canada and see prices like .96 or .97, remember that these prices are per liter, so at .96/liter you're paying 3.65/gallon.

Other handy notes:

1 kilogram = 2.2lbs.

1 lb = .45 kilograms

100 C = Boiling = 212 F at sea level.

37 C = Body temperature = 98.6 F

25 C = A nice day = 77 F

5 C = Cold drinking water = 40 F

0 C = Frozen = 32 C

</Educational Threadjack>

[krolik]

Thank you Mr Science!

So what's the conversion between Newton Meters / Foot Pounds?

[SDR_John]

Too bad I don't know the standard conversion for mm (and I'm too lazy too look it up).

Google has a converter built in to the search engine...

Type "convert 25mm to inches" and at the top of the results page is your answer... Kinda handy!

Does other units/measurements too...

[Drunken Monkey]

Thank you Mr Science!

So what's the conversion between Newton Meters / Foot Pounds?

Google "foot pounds in 1 newton meter" 

Kinda surprising.

[Buckethead]

Thank you Mr Science!

So what's the conversion between Newton Meters / Foot Pounds?

My HUGE BRAIN and a 30 second search on google have told me that 1 nm = just less than .75 lb/ft  -OR-  1 lb/ft = just over 4/3 nm

SO:

10 nm = 7.5-ish lb/ft

20 nm = 15-ish lb/ft

40 nm = 30-ish lb/ft, etc.

The actual lb/ft value is slightly less, but not enough to make any real difference.

Similarly:

3 lb/ft = a little more than 4 nm

15 lb/ft = a little more than 20 nm

30 lb/ft = a little more than 40 nm

Basically, take the torque value in lb/ft, divide it by 3, then multiply by 4 and subtract a little.

[Autostrada Pilot]

I hope you know I was just bustin' your chops.

I firmly believe in an Internet Education.  Meaning I can (and have) teach myself all kinds of cool stuff with just a little bit of research online (from reputable sources).

[Popeye the Sailor]

I hope you know I was just bustin' your chops.

I firmly believe in an Internet Education.  Meaning I can (and have) teach myself all kinds of cool stuff with just a little bit of research online (from reputable sources).

Bears eat monkeys.

[Buckethead]

I figured as much. 

But if you're gonna doubt the powers of my HUGE BRAIN (and I'm not just being vain, I really do have a gargantuan melon) expect to get an appropriate answer.