Kevin, You have out done yourself - excellent poem!
Bud in New Orleans >From: "Kevin Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Season's greetings >Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:08:08 -0700 (MST) > >'Twas the night before Christmas, its cold out, you bet; >Not many bikes stirring, so you're glued to the net. >Batteries are stored up off concrete with care, >In hopes that next spring some volts will be there. > >Your bikes are all tucked in garages and sheds, >Brakes pistons siezing, oil weeping from heads. >Alternator won't keep up with the electric vest, >So the bike is settled down for a long winter's rest. > >The ol' 400's camchain emits such a clatter, >Loosen the lock bolt, but it just doesn't matter. >Pull the access cap, and push the rod once again, >Its a pain in the butt, but quiets the din. > >Off comes the tank, hey, what do you know, >You can now pull those round caps found below. >With bent feeler gages and all the patience you can muster, >Its time to tackle eight little valve adjusters. > >Two at a time, then crank it around, >A happy valve is one that makes a little sound. >Set the timing, idle mixture, someone told me, I think, >That the last thing you do is get the carbs into sync. > >Our bikes have some features that make us a clan, >Four cylinders, chain drive, eight valves, single cam. > >First a 750, then a 500 and a 350 too, >Then 550K's and Super Sports in orange or blue. >The 400 is neat, I sure like mine, >Then a 650 SOHC, the end of the line. > >A new bike would be nice to just ride around, >But none of the challenge when parts can't be found, >I'd want a new bike if I rode for a living, >But an old Honda is a gift that keeps on giving. > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
