sqeaky noise from exhaust!

[markharf]

At substantial risk of re-stating the blatantly obvious: Sleeping pads are one of those subjects, like oil and Harley Davidson silencers [sic], which draw highly emotional responses like flies to the substance of your choice. My own preference is for thermarest brand because I've found them more reliable, lighter and more compact than others available in my neighborhood. The only true failures I've had--which means failures which can't be patched using their included patch kit--have been with off-brands. That doesn't mean I get offended if someone tells me I'd be better off shopping Wal-mart or Cabela's. Nor does it suggest I get all huffy if I ask for a link and am instead told I'm morally bankrupt for even considering such a thing. I try to save that sort of reactivity for really important stuff, like whether I'd have been better off with BMW after all. Hope this contributes in some way. Mark (from somewhere in southern Brazil, 2007 KLR approaching 71,000 miles and still moving steadily forward)

[RobertWichert]

Brazil?  Impressive.  Thanks for posting, Mark. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 4/2/2010 8:18 AM, markharf wrote:   At substantial risk of re-stating the blatantly obvious: Sleeping pads are one of those subjects, like oil and Harley Davidson silencers [sic], which draw highly emotional responses like flies to the substance of your choice. My own preference is for thermarest brand because I've found them more reliable, lighter and more compact than others available in my neighborhood. The only true failures I've had--which means failures which can't be patched using their included patch kit--have been with off-brands. That doesn't mean I get offended if someone tells me I'd be better off shopping Wal-mart or Cabela's. Nor does it suggest I get all huffy if I ask for a link and am instead told I'm morally bankrupt for even considering such a thing. I try to save that sort of reactivity for really important stuff, like whether I'd have been better off with BMW after all. Hope this contributes in some way. Mark (from somewhere in southern Brazil, 2007 KLR approaching 71,000 miles and still moving steadily forward)

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

You are too close to Houston. CriswellDallas / Ft. Worth Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 1, 2010, at 8:04 PM, "Scott" wrote:

  Hello to all! 06 650 6600 miles Never checked the valves Haven't replace the Dohickey I started it today and I'm getting sqeaky noises from the exhaust. My buddy put a torn paper towel near the exhaust and sometimes it tries to suck it in... Time to check and adj the valves? I'd say so What about the Dohickey -- any changes to them etc. What's the preferred on these days etc. I'm on Lake Conroe Texas -- I need to find a tech day somewhere... Any help is grateful! Scott

[mark ward]