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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Well, It's official.......

I am now a Master of Chassis......

Now I can definitely tell the difference between a Sportster and a Touring bike...LOL!!!!!

It will be imteresting to see what this next year will bring as far as educational enhancements....

HopefullyI can enhance on my Electrical/Electronics base.....

Powertrains will come in time..... Everyone does them.... I want the challenge.....

Just wanted to let everyone know.....

 
Old May 5, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Congratulations Bob on your advancing education. Get all your training out of the way and then move to the Chicago area.

We can always use qualified wrenches in this area.

Dan
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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You da man Gunny!!!
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Congrats Bob, you are already tops here. You give out some great advice. I am always reading your posts. Thanks for all of the help.
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Congrats my man...
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Congrats-
Glad you're on the site.
Already learned lots from your posts!
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Congrats man, hats off to ya! Maybe I should try MMI. After 20 yrs in USAF, A&P lic and ASE cert. I might consider a shot at it. BTW I'm goiong to check my timing chain shoes this weekend, although only 37,000 miles on the clock, do you think I need to? Been using Mobil 1 V-twin since 10,000.
 
Old May 5, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Awesome Bob...Congrats.
 
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Way to go Bob!!!

How was Orlando, or was it all work and no play?

Hope you got to have some fun anyway!!!!

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