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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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Well there's your problem.

Blew it up at Laguna Seca. 193k miles. It was a good way to go.

I'll fully tear it down this weekend.
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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The proper way to go
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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Reminds me of a certain NA 1.6.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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It went out on it's shield. A warrior's death. A good death.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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Kind of funny, with the "it has been a pleasure to serve you" mat protector the engine is sitting on. A touch of irony.
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