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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