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Iso Metric

On the long term, is it more expensive for the USA not to convert to metric units than to do it?

95% of the World population uses the metric system and ISO Standards (like paper size, time and date notation, etc.) which the USA does not want to use.
If the USA does care for doing business outside the USA, why does it not convert to metric?
On the long term, not doing it would cost many jobs, and would be more expensive than the cost for converting to metric units as soon as possible, don't you think?
It looks to me as as if the USA is isolating itself.

Yes!
In Australia we had Pounds shillings and pence system of currency until 14th Jan 1966. I was in high school by this time and had spent many, many hours learning how to add, subtract, divide and multiply this currency. Now, students learn decimals as part of maths and no extra time is needed for currency. So, my first point is that SO MUCH time will be saved in classrooms on distance/weights matters that more time can be spent on other important things.

Labeling can overcome some problems. We did it with 20 million. You can with 200 million.

ISO-Grips for Metric Cruisers $71.99 Kuryakyn ISO Grips For Metric Cruisers These ISO Grips have soft pads that protect your hands from operating and road?vibrations.?The non-slip surface will add peace of mind in wet riding conditions while the recessed area between the pads allows cooling airflow in hot weather.? Non-slip pads provide comfort and absorb vibrations Added airflow keeps hands cool in warm weather Knurled accent ring adds a touch of class Sold in pairs

Kuryakyn Iso-Stirrups for Metric Cruisers $70.19 Stirrup heelrests provide unbelievable comfort for metric cruisers Adjustable-height heelrests allow footboard-like support to reduce fatigue on longer rides Compatible with large ISO-Pegs Dually ISO-Pegs and Retro Pegs L

Kuryakyn ISO Stirrups for Metric Cruisers $68.39 . Kuryakyn ISO Stirrups for Metric Cruisers The unbelievable comfort of stirrup heelrests is now available for Metric Cruisers. This adjustable-height heelrest allows footboard-like support to reduce fatigue on longer rides. Motorcycle specific adapter required. Kuryakyn Part# 4028 Manufacturer Tips: When installing any footpeg footboard or highway peg combination always verify all fasteners are tight and secure - even those you don't adjust. Kuryakyn also recommends periodically checking to make sure all fasteners remain tight. Always use Anti-Sieze when using chrome fasteners and/or nylon lock nuts. NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Fits: Motorcycle Specific Peg Adapter (Sold Separately) Typically used for Metric Applications. Not Compatible with Large ISO-Pegs Dually ISO-Pegs and Retro Pegs SweptWing Pegs and Flamin' Pegs. Peg Mount Adapters: Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for 2001-2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for Suzuki 2001-2004 VL800 Volusia and 2005-2011 Suzuki M50/M90/M109 Boulevard Models Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for 2002-2009 Yamaha XV1700 Road Star Warrior Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 2006-2009 Suzuki M109R Boulevard Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 2005-2009 Suzuki C50/C109/M90 Boulevard Models Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for 1987-2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Models Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for Suzuki 2004 VZ1600 Marauder and 2005 M95 Boulevard Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 1987-2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Models Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for Suzuki 2004 VZ1600 Marauder and 2005 M95 Boulevard Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 1995-2011 Yamaha XV250 Models Kurkyakyn Front Footpeg Adapters for 1996-2009 Honda VF/VT/VTX Models Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 1996-2010 Honda Rebel Valkyrie VF/VT/VTX Models Kurkyakyn Rear Footpeg Adapters for 2001-2004 Suzuki VL800 Intruder Volusia

Kuryakyn ISO Driver or Passenger Floorboards for Metric Cruisers $151.99 . Kuryakyn ISO Driver or Passenger Floorboards for Metric Cruisers For those of you who would like to install footboards in place of a footpeg Kuryakyn offers variations of their eye-catching ISO-Driver or Passenger Boards. These kits include their finely chromed ISO-Boards and a cast bracket to connect the board to the Required slip resistant Kuryakyn Splined Adapter Mount (sold separately). Kuryakyn Part# 7916 NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Bike Fitment: ISO-Boards for Metric Cruisers Driver or Passenger (Passenger application requires 1 inch clearance from the bottom of the footpeg mount and exhaust. Sits out 1 inch farther than stock peg) NOTE: Metric Applications: Adjustable shift and brake linkage is suggested for driver application. Placing these footboards on mounts intended for footpegs may prohibit them from folding up in the same manner as the stock peg. While the board may be rotated on the mount for a comfortable foot position some angles may cause the board to contact other components on the bike before the board is folded up completely. Before ordering be aware of components on the bike that may interfere with the placement of the floorboards.

ISO Stirrups $80.99 Kuryakyn ISO Stirrups The unbelievable comfort of stirrup heel rests is now available for Metric Cruisers. This adjustable-height heel rest allows footboard-like support to reduce fatigue on longer rides Compatible with Kuryakyn large ISO-pegs, small ISO-pegs, and Retro pegs Must be used with Kuryakyn footpegs and footpeg adapters Sold in pairs Made in the U.S.A. Foot pegs sold separately

Mastercool 5 Pack Of 71100 Iso Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set. Each $324.01 Manufacturer: Mastercool. Each. 5 Pack of 71100 ISO Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set Features and Benefits: Heavy duty design Produces production quality ISO flares ISO flares for 4.74mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm O.D. tubing Creates flares for European, Japanese

Kuryakyn ISO Flame Grips for for Kawasaki Suzuki Yamaha and Victory Metric Cruisers $60.79 . Kuryakyn ISO Flame Grips for for Kawasaki Suzuki Yamaha and Victory Metric Cruisers Kuryakyn's ISO-Flame Grips have a unique flamed pattern in the soft and cushy rubber pads. Finished off with a Maltese Cross emblazoned end cap and trim ring for that additional bad attitude look. This grip accepts their wildly popular ISO-Throttle Boss which greatly aids your hand on those long rides to the next rally. Kuryakyn Part# 6261 NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Bike Fitment: 2003-2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 (All Models) All Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 (All Models) All Kawasaki Mean Streak (All Models) 1995-2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (All Models) 2006-2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (All Models) 2006-2011 Suzuki M109R and C109 (All Models) 1998-2009 Suzuki Intruder LC 1500/Boulevard C90 2001-2009 Suzuki Volusia 800/Boulevard C50 2001-2009 Suzuki Marauder 800/Boulevard M50 2007-2011 Suzuki Boulevard C50/M50 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M90 1999-2011 Yamaha Road Star (All Models) 2002-2009 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 2007-2011 Yamaha V Star 1300 (All Models) 1998-2010 Yamaha V Star 1100/650 Classic 1998-2011 Yamaha V Star 1100/650 Custom 2009-2011 Yamaha V Star 950 (All Models) 2006-2010 Yamaha Roadliner (All Models) 2006-2011 Yamaha Stratoliner (All Models) Including Deluxe All Yamaha Royal Star and Venture 2008-2011 Yamaha Raider (All Models) 2008-2011 Yamaha Stryker All Victory All Models (except Vision)

Kuryakyn ISO Grips for Kawasaki Suzuki Yamaha and Victory Metric Cruisers $60.79 . Kuryakyn ISO Grips for Kawasaki Suzuki Yamaha and Victory Metric Cruisers Combining style and comfort Kuryakyn's grips are a quantum leap forward! Like the popular ISO-Pegs these grips provide a soft non-slip surface that dampens operating vibration. Recessed areas between the ISO-Pads permit air flow for added comfort in hot weather. The knurled chrome accent ring adds a classy detail. Kuryakyn Part# 6235 NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Bike Fitment: 2003-2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 (All Models) All Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 (All Models) All Kawasaki Mean Streak (All Models) 1995-2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (All Models) 2006-2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (All Models) 2006-2011 Suzuki M109R and C109 (All Models) 1998-2009 Suzuki Intruder LC 1500/Boulevard C90 2001-2009 Suzuki Volusia 800/Boulevard C50 2001-2009 Suzuki Marauder 800/Boulevard M50 2007-2011 Suzuki Boulevard C50/M50 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M90 1999-2011 Yamaha Road Star (All Models) 2002-2009 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 2007-2011 Yamaha V Star 1300 (All Models) 1998-2010 Yamaha V Star 1100/650 Classic 1998-2011 Yamaha V Star 1100/650 Custom 2009-2011 Yamaha V Star 950 (All Models) 2006-2010 Yamaha Roadliner (All Models) 2006-2011 Yamaha Stratoliner (All Models) Including Deluxe All Yamaha Royal Star and Venture 2008-2011 Yamaha Raider (All Models) 2008-2011 Yamaha Stryker All Victory All Models (except Vision)

Mastercool MSC711005PK 71100 ISO Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set 5 Packs $419.08 Heavy duty design. Produces production quality ISO flares. ISO flares for 4.74mm 6mm 8mm and 10mm O.D. tubing. Creates flares for European Japanese and domestic brake lines. Comes in a blow molded case. 12 W x 12 L x 12 H.

Kuryakyn Trident Dually ISO Footpegs without Adapters $53.19 . Kuryakyn Trident Dually ISO Footpegs without Adapters All the features and comfort of the original ISO-Peg but with a whole new look! Coordinates well with stock or custom footrests. Kuryakyn Part# 7597 Manufacturer Tips: When installing any footpeg footboard or highway peg combination always verify all fasteners are tight and secure - even those you don't adjust. Kuryakyn also recommends periodically checking to make sure all fasteners remain tight. Always use Anti-Sieze when using chrome fasteners and/or nylon lock nuts. NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Fits: OEM Peg Mount - Requires Motorcycle Specific Peg Adapter (Sold Separately) Typically used for Metric Applications.

Kuryakyn Trident Large ISO Footpegs without Adapters $30.39 . Kuryakyn Trident Large ISO Footpegs without Adapters All the features and comfort of the original ISO-Peg but with a whole new look! Coordinates well with stock or custom footrests. Kuryakyn Part# 7596 Manufacturer Tips: When installing any footpeg footboard or highway peg combination always verify all fasteners are tight and secure - even those you don't adjust. Kuryakyn also recommends periodically checking to make sure all fasteners remain tight. Always use Anti-Sieze when using chrome fasteners and/or nylon lock nuts. NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Fits: OEM Peg Mount - Requires Motorcycle Specific Peg Adapter (Sold Separately) Typically used for Metric Applications.

Kuryakyn Trident Small ISO Footpegs without Adapters $30.39 . Kuryakyn Trident Small ISO Footpegs without Adapters All the features and comfort of the original ISO-Peg but with a whole new look! Coordinates well with stock or custom footrests. Kuryakyn Part# 7595 Manufacturer Tips: When installing any footpeg footboard or highway peg combination always verify all fasteners are tight and secure - even those you don't adjust. Kuryakyn also recommends periodically checking to make sure all fasteners remain tight. Always use Anti-Sieze when using chrome fasteners and/or nylon lock nuts. NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Fits: OEM Peg Mount - Requires Motorcycle Specific Peg Adapter (Sold Separately) Typically used for Metric Applications.

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Kuryakyn Offset Dually ISO-Pegs and 1 inch Magnum Quick Clamps $113.99 . Kuryakyn Offset Dually ISO-Pegs and 1 inch Magnum Quick Clamps These highway pegs utilize Kuryakyn's unique offset mount to allow riders a range of adjustment not possible with other clamp-on style highway pegs. The offset can be rotated 360 degrees in a 4 inch diameter circle to accommodate tall short or average height riders. These can be installed on any round tubing (frames or engine guards) but it is important to keep in mind that the footpeg itself will end up perpendicular to the bar to which it is mounted. Kuryakyn Part# 7976 NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Compatibility: Harley Davidson Models Metric Bike Models

OTC OTC6504 Iso Bubble Flaring Tool Set with Cutter $95.19 Features and Benefits:. Designed for metric steel brake lines where double flaring is required. Housed in a plastic blow molded case. Includes the OTC6514 tubing cutter and adapters for 4.75mm 6mm 8mm and 10mm tubing.

Metric System $21.99 Metric System - T-Shirt

OTC Bubble (I.S.O.) Flaring Tool Set with Cutter. Each $71.47 Manufacturer: OTC. Each. Features and Benefits: Designed for metric, steel brake lines where double flaring is required Housed in a plastic blow molded case Includes the OTC6514 tubing cutter and adapters for 4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm tubing. Customers a

ISO-Boards $269.99 Kuryakyn's ISO-Boards feature super comfortable ISO-Ribs that run the full length of the board ISO-Boards measure 15" overall length and offer several different foot positions for the dirver Sold in pairs

ISO Pegs with ISO Stirrups $152.99 Kuryakyn ISO Pegs with ISO Stirrups Incredible amount of adjustability Entire assembly can be moved up or down on the engine guard Arm of the footpeg can be further adjusted along the a vertical or horizontal arc Unique clevis permits and adjustment of the footpeg Features the 1-1/4" Magnum Quick Clamp for quick and easy installation Work great with fairing lowers Available in small or large footpegs Sold in pairs Made in the U.S.A.

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Achievement Measurement

The often repeated requirement to improve business performance and to achieve not simply an improvement but continual improvement, pre-supposes that some mechanism or method exists to actually measure performance, since measurement is a pre-requisite to control and improvement.

Auditors of management systems are tasked with reviewing the arrangements for managing the ISO Standard's requirement for improvement, and although a few organisations can be seen making the effort to improve performance, seldom is the process well thought through, and in the majority of situations can best be described as 'all show, no go'.

The need to identify processes and their inter-relationships, while well intended, has removed the focus from business objectives, and so distorted any improvement activity. It has become the accepted practice of ISO auditors to ask for evidence of Process Measurement and subsequent improvement activities, and while this is reasonable and necessary, it is also counterproductive in that, like compliance auditing, it ignores the overall needs of the business to meet its objectives as defined within its business plans.

Auditors of a business structure will often spend considerable efforts with discussing and analysing the interconnected process idea of (ISO9001 4.2), without ever attempting to assess the 'value added' aspect of a process, or sub-process. Until a process can be seen to contribute value to the total system there is little point in attempting measurement and improvement. It is not the lot of the external auditor to do this, and generally internal auditors are ill-equipped to do so, and so measurement and improvement efforts continue in support of activities and processes that may add little or no value to the overall objectives of the business.

To maximize the benefits of process measurement and improvement efforts it is clearly necessary to perform some measure of process analysis to remove the 'no value added' aspect of work activity. For most companies, this alone will bring a measure of improvement. After this is completed, the application of performance measurement and possible improvement can be considered. Although, there is still the threat of measuring and maybe improving a work function that adds very little or nothing at all to the total goals of management.

Analysis and advancement efforts against the indices should not focus on the process, but rather concentrate on the highest level business goals. It is these performance measures that need to be supported, rather than local process performance. Too often we witness measurement of a process capability, and possible improvement in that capability that has no bearing on the overall needs of the business. There is, for example, no point in improving process cycle time when the real need is to reduce - say - costs, and there is already ample spare capacity available. Every business will benefit and claim to be striving to achieve reduced operational costs, and while this can be seen to be an objective in respect of scrap and rework (in manufacturing), seldom are the process measures concentrated on the cost of labour or their efficiency of work, yet these are amongst the largest costs of many operations, and will always be a consideration in corporate budgeting.

Until process measurement and improvement relates to the collective and corporate objectives of the business it will continue to be an activity put in place to satisfy the demands of ISO registrars, as opposed to the commercial interests of corporate stake-holders, and will consequently fail to interest local management or to produce any results worthy of recognition.

To conclude with a process common to all management systems, namely Internal Audit, I believe there is only one measure of this process that has significant value, "How well was an adverse audit finding received?With an answer that goes over only the apparent evidence, or is conflict orientated, the auditor has not completed an adequate job, and this method is accurate for any audit, internal and external. An effective measure here would be the length of time a problem remains open. The amount of negative discoveries should not ever be a metric of an audit system.

About the Author

Ed Bones formed Meon Consulting to assist clients with managing their businesses in a manner compliant with ISO 9001/14001. Ed had earlier held a number of senior positions with big companies in the UK, Europe and the USA. He has written and delivered lectures on quality improvement and TQM. http://www.rent-an-auditor.co.uk . Please visit http://www.rent-an-auditor.co.uk/contactus.html to obtain your FREE copy of the Presentation.

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