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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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Looks like I won't be able to make "Wake the Dragon 2006" anymore. We went to prep the shortblock for re-installation of my Alaniz Head yesterday... noticed this in cylinder #2






No way can I have motor done in time - aiming for Dragonball now.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Nugget,Jan 23 2006, 11:10 AM
That'll buff right out.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Plus-you have 3 other cylinders that are in good shape.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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3 Cylinders should be enough to beat WestSideBilly through the Dragon.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Why bother with 3?
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Jan 23 2006, 07:26 PM
Why bother with 3?
Overkill is fun.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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A 50cc moped is overkill.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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You just NOW saw that
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Jan 23 2006, 08:10 PM
A 50cc moped is overkill.
With flat tires and a rusted chain drive.

When is the Vespa weekend at the Dragon again? Anyone know?



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