On 4/12/05 22:29, "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >>> >>> A bicycle, water, and a pile of powerbars. >> >> anybody ever make an affordable folding bicycle that would fit >> under >> the rear seat?? > > All kidding aside, my bicycle did save me once. The fuel line > just ahead of the fuel filter split and stranded me in the > Chick-Fil-A parking lot. Since I had my bike on the bike rack I > was able to ride to the AutoZone, puchase fuel line, a small gas > can, ride to the gas station and ride back to the Westy to > repair it. The repair took about 10 minutes, the ride was fun, > and the chicken was delish! > > > > Chris S. > > '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ > '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg > > 1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended Expert Vanagon Part Source My bicycle gets more parts mileage when I am working on the vehicle in the driveway. 1 mile to ace hardware (fasteners etc) 1.75 miles to a Checkers, 2 miles to another FLAPS 3 miles to NAPA. Amazing how many times I have something apart and wont put it back together without fixing something else I spotted. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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