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Re: Spit Trip

To: ScottBarr8@aol.com
Subject: Re: Spit Trip
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 06:40:24 -0700
Scott,
James is in England!  I don't think there are too many VTR mechanics
along the road over there. 8^)

Joe

ScottBarr8@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 7/7/99 4:47:45 PM Central Daylight Time,
> james.carpenter@jccsystems.swinternet.co.uk writes:
> 
> <<  At 120 miles a journey it's the longest run I have
>  done.  Just wondering what problems I might encounter on such a trip.  It's
>  half duel carriage way, and half 'A' roads.  I'm camping, so theirs little
>  room for tools, so what on my kit should I take. >>
> 
> Hi James,
> 
> I just ran the GT6 on its first long trip of the year (about 1,200 miles
> total, Wisconsin to Ohio and back), with camping gear stowed, so I know what
> you're talking about.
> 
> Most important items in the kit -- cell phone and AAA card.  Ok, Ok, I took a
> small toolkit as well:  2 ea. 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 comb. wrenches; similar sockets
> and ratchet; adjustable wrench;  small vice-grip; needle-nose and regular
> pliers; selection of screwdrivers; wire and connectors and strip/crimp tool;
> fistful of various appropriate fasteners; massive quantities of duct tape,
> spit and bailing wire; spare long plug wire or two; spare cap, rotor, points,
> condenser; spare belt.  Several gallons of 20W50 Castrol and other vital
> fluids (such as Vodka).  Reliable mechanic.
> 
> But really, that stuff is all along just to make me feel better.  Most any
> problem that would require those things would be the sort of thing that would
> be tough to fix at the side of the road.  Maybe the most useful thing would
> be a laptop, with the ability to check the VTR list of available help from
> local Triumph owners.
> 
> Scott
> ScottBarr8@aol.com

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