this all makes for a good read, anyway...allow me to commend some fine folks on this forum for all the pleasant, mature replys. this REALLY is a helpful site, for answers to problems. if my america EVER breaks down, i'm sure WE'LL get her back up. i do have 2 competent triumph dealers with-in 40 miles north and 50ish miles south of me,,,, and DR PC not too far down the road. salute, guys!!!