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Date: 1-12-2003
Subject: Punky, Lew & Achi 2 & injured Critter in Buenos Aires
Hi everyone: I forgot to mention that when Critter was being trailered across Florida, Buenos Aires, to the shop the trailer became disconnected from the tow vehicle. I was VERY gratified that it didn't occurr on an incline. The trailer just came to a rest on the street with no damage. The doohicky balancer chain tension adjuster is broken and the spring missing with no sign of metal in the oil. It may have been a contributing factor to the engine failure near Caleta Olivia. I figure, somebody along the way must have loosened the bolt more than the reccommended 3 turns when adjusting the tensioner. Still don't have an answer to why the starter ran with the key off. I told the mechanic to check the solenoid. The starter button has always crunched into the tank bag, running the starter motor, in tight right turns of the handlebars. Ricardo Rocco is installing an aluminum starter button guard. The radiator his been cleaned, renewed and pressure tested. The thermostat has been removed and is being tested to see if it is functioning. The spark plug color indicates a lean fuel/air mix. I told the mechanic to move the main jet (it's a 145) clip to allow more fuel. I figure the lean mix could be, at least partly, responsible for the overheating. Went to a movie last night at a huge entertainment complex. Achi and I took a ride on a roller coaster. The geezer survived the diving, upside down, neck-jerking, twisting, hairpin turning ride at adrenalin pumping speed without a heart attack. I told Ricardo, while he was manuevering a video race car, that it reminded me of his driving in Quito. He used to race cars offroad, so he got a taste of the good old days. Achi tried the race car video game and drove slower, but scored well. This afternoon we're going to the San Telmo barrio to see more tango dancing in a public plaza. Mariola, please tell me you are OK. Aussie RTW Harley riders, Peter & Kay Forwood, sent me a message from Colombia, saying he will cross into Venezuela tomorrow and let me know about the current situation there. GO Peter & Kay. How many records are you breaking on this tour? Milwaukee and Harley's 100th anniversary isn't far now. You guys will surely be THE star attraction. Are you going to be able to make Daytona Bike Week as well? You'd be a big hit with 500,000 riders in the same place at the same time. 90% of them are Harley riders.
Later, amigos & amigas.
Punky, Lew & Achi 2
Americas Motopaseo
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