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Use Snopes to "browse or search through the online collection of myths to get the truth before cluttering up your friend's e-mail with well meaning, nonetheless untrue warnings."

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"DriveWerks was formed as a subdivision of Pelican Parts in 2001. Our main goal is to provide parts and accessories to automotive enthusiasts - regardless of what car they own. Our broad line of parts and accessories for your car, your garage, and your lifestyle fit in perfectly with your hobby and enthusiasm for fine automobiles."

Ya gotta have a good lock for your bike if you expect to keep it, and Kryptonites are among the best. I use a U-lock and a Barbed Wire. Recommended

Getting to the bottom of rider comfort! LD Comfort provides quality underwear for riders.

Recommended, excellent stuff! Grant

Performance Machine, Inc makes great 4 and 6 piston brake calipers, also wheels etc. This is what I used most of the way around the world. Highly Recommended. Tell 'em we sent ya, for even better than their usual great service!

Made in the USA, lifetime guarantee. "High quality leather roadwear apparel. Motorcycle Jackets, Racing Jackets, Women's Jackets, Vests, Chaps, Gloves, Luggage, Tool Rolls and more."

Fox Creek Leather

Works Performance Products, USA. I used their rear shock and front fork springs very happily on our trip arund the world. Superb service. Recommended

"Motorrad Elektrik has been offering the best in electrical parts for classic and modern BMW's for over 18 years. From 12 volt conversion for /2 to better than stock replacement parts for your late model "R" or "K", we've got you covered. Specialty parts for 'hardening' the charging and ignition systems for world-travelling Airhead GS's. Riders like Bob Higdon, Dr. Gregory Frazier, Grant Johnson and hundreds of others depend on Motorrad Elektrik components as they wander the globe.

Our Omega system has solved the charging problems for 1970-95 Boxers with 450 Watts Output, and our Nippon Denso starter is the perfect cure for Valeo syndrome."

"I use both the Omega system and the Nippon Denso starter and can heartily recommend them both! Grant"