All right, I guess lunch in Safford is a go. RR, are you going to make HCT this year? I've been working on my bike, replacing all the coolant hoses and the infamous o-rings that go on the water manifold. All was going well when I discovered that an "ear" welded onto the frame had cracked from stress, and actually came off in my hand. This ear is a support for the radiator, and more importantly a support for the fairing frame. I think I can get in there with my welder and repair this. The ear on the other side also shows signs of cracking, and I will repair this as well. I will report on my success later.
Bob

Bob, yes I am plannig on making the HCT this year (finally). Looking forward to that and the SFR. I will bring my registration along to the SFR.
Good luck with your work on the XII. I remember changing the o-rings on my 93 XII. Was lots of fun. Fortunately, I didn't have the problem with the ears which hold the radiator.
See ya next week.

RR