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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always carry a small snake." ― W.C. Fields

TDC=Top Dead Centre. It occurs twice in the 720 degree cycle of the motor. Both times the piston is at the top of its stroke it is at TDC but on only one occasion are the tappets on the base circles of the cams and that is when you adjust the clearance.

Oh! Gotta pack! > Longsleeves (turning off on the chilly side over yonder) > Socks and underwear (in case "anyone" asks) > Relays > O-rings (hoping "no one" asks) > Relays > Zip-ties > Spare reaction rod bolt (these hardly ever break!) > Relays . . . did I mention the relays . . .

@Goofman says, "Here's one for @Bill Hagan ". . .

Relay fluid!

Docc, don’t forget the snake bite kit…… Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 🥃…..

I have had a Ballabio for about 3 years and love this bike. Once I got it to shift it has been perfect. Except when you put a passenger on it. With two up it fails completely. My passenger, about 130 pounds, has no control when I apply the brakes and her weight comes directly to me. Most of the time I like this but it does make riding a little harder. Has anyone found a seat/foot peg set up that makes this livable?

Docc, 180 Wolf Pen Gap Rd from Suches to 129 is a great road too…..

I've rented bikes several times in Hawaii. Most recently an Africa Twin on Maui - up Haleakala and circumnavigated the island. The Road to Hana is a treat if you can catch it without traffic. And as for fog (aka dew)... that can be scary. I recall descending the East Grade of Mount Palomar into near zero visibility fog. My visor and prescription glasses fogged up - that's four surfaces. Had to ride slowly with nearsightedness and no eye protection till it cleared. That was the day I decided to get laser eye surgery. Haven't looked back since (pun intended).

'97 or '98 I was on Skyline Drive and the East sides of the mountains were bright sunshine and the west sides were rain and fog. Kinda exhausting with the hot/cold transitions, even with decent Aerostich gear...

You're registered on 3 of the 4 German forums that I visit regularly, although the last visit on two of them was a very long time ago, and the third a couple of years. The fourth one would have surprised me, as it is the one from Martin Hageman for the small block models. So yes, I probably saw your emojis on one of the German forums.

Saturday, 68 south turns into 5, then 60 to Suches, then 19/60 through Delonega, turn left on 60 (only), the turn left on 129 all the way back to Murphy. As I remember, 129 in GA has a really good section of curvy roads, sort of the southern Deals Gap of 129. It may be more fun because the turns aren’t as technically tight. Anyways, the motorcycle riding (not the view) is possibly better than the Cherohala. Also pretty sure we will ride past some water falls along the way. With a high of 81F, it should be about perfect. Can’t wait Docc/Bill!

I'm guessing Wild Guzzi.

Actually there’s about 1500 degrees of difference between fog and dew One is ground level 😏

Our craziest ride was on the Cherohala skyway, down that way. The fog, clouds, whatever you want to call them, were so thick we could not see both sides of our lane at the same time. My wife could see my tail light, and I her headlight. But I was either towards the left of the lane and could see the centerline, or if you were to the right of the lane you would see the line marking the edge of the road. I just followed the centerline, and could tell that if it was solid it was likely curves were coming while if it was dashed it was likely fairly straight for the time being. In hindsight maybe we should have pulled over, but honestly I don't know where we would have pulled over. You could not see anywhere to pull over. And being stopped on the road in those conditions seemed riskier. But to keep moving, less chance of being hit by someone else.

I've never ridden Maui, but leaving the South'n Spine Raid to cross the Appalachian Divide often takes us into the "cloud ceiling." Some call it "fog", and I suppose "dew." The cloud ceiling often lies at 1500 feet above sea level. The pass over the divide is some 5800 feet. That is a long ride through the cold, damp "dew" with limited visibility. Read: "sucky riding conditions."