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I'm THE authority on ruining things . Get the Heli-Coil and practice on some junk til you feel confident in what you're doing . It's easy . If a Simpleton like myself can do it , you can too !

Normally, when we are out over Xmas, you can't get much higher than Newcomb's. That's why I stay in the SMMs. Certainly, one of my most epic rides was when Guzzi Bob, two other old farts and I lit up the crest from the bottom to the top. Perfect day, and unforgettable...

I used to ride the Crest ( hwy2) to Newcomb's 3-4 days a week in my 30's and 40's...when I was self employed and a member of Pro-Italia clubhouse ( Italian bikes only)..I miss it a lot..and I miss my old riding buddies, I was down last week an saw some of them who have been riding it weekly since the early 60's ..a couple of the guys in their mid to LATE 70's with newer Italian Superbikes and they still get together and ride the crest EVERY Friday morning, unless their is snow and they still go like a Bat out O Hell"!...:-)

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Using only the image-URL w/o extra code will work:

Nope, that didn't work, either. Apparently, Flickr doesn't play well. I downloaded it, put it in Imgzeit and used "direct." I'll try to remember. Thanks, Docc.

Alright : drop the pan and check for metal in the pan and metal in the oil . Rotate the engine to where the rods are at the bottom of the crank and inspect the big ends of the rods ..... discoloration , stuff hanging out , loose on the c/shaft . Look up at the oil filter and see if it is loose or if the o-ring has spit out of the oil filter base . Report back .

Take "ScotchBrite" to it? It comes in various grades, like sandpaper . . .

I normally spend my time in the Winter in the Santa Monicas. Old riding buddy, Guzzi Bob(RIP) lived near the crest. We rode literally thousands of miles together. I still miss him when I go out to SoCal..

I used Helicoils on my VII Sport tappet covers, most of the holes are not blind, They make a job that's better than original.