Wilsons Sandbox

Hi Elden, I've seen your name in print many times during the last several months, but I'm sorry to say I don't know much about you. Are you a pro mechanic? Jim

I really don't have any intelligent quesitons to pose tonight. I just mounted a new rear tire on my A13 today and my old bod is a little stiff and sore from the experience. I really had to work at getting the last little bit of the bead to seat. Should I take it a little easy on the new tire for a few days? Do you guys worry about tire balance much? Jim

Ok. Here's one for you. What pipe, in your experience, provides the best balance between rideability and power? Jim

How does the chat room work? Is it on e-groups?

I was suprized to see how small the wheel bearings are on the KLR. I guess they will hold up OK as long as they are maintained on the factory schedule. Am I right? Anything special to look out for? Jim

Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have a short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering the center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one method or another! Thank you for your time. Renn A15 ( Rocinante )

Well Guys, this old Okie is off to bed. It's gonna be another hot one here tomorrow. We've had 12 days of 100F plus. Lots of 99's in between too. Thanks to all who helped set this up. Thanks especially to Elden for the good advice. Jim

First rule of thumb when travelling Latin America: Don't take anything you can't afford to lose! I couldn't take my animals down there. Mark S. Hamlin Corralitos, CA From: punkynsquirt@... Subject: Re: Crossing borders Harry: I have been in touch with every consulate for all 23 of the countries (besides USA) I will be going to and was assured that "Punky" would be allowed as long as he has an International Health Certificate with a veterinarian certifying "Punky" has the required shots and it has to be USDA endorsed as well. Then I will have to go to the consulate of each country before I enter for a paper from them. I'll need papers for myself and the