BMW: Re: BMW Mimbres Valley Re: BMW: Rhinebeck: Goin' Bagless BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke... BMW: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen BMW: Re: Re: BMW-Question from global travellers Re: BMW: repair manual k75s BMW: Colorado and Mtn Oysters BMW: R1100S Tall bars & shield BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen Re: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke... BMW: RE: CLASS school and boots Re: BMW: repair manual k75s Re: BMW: Canadian Imports BMW: Re: Entering into Canada BMW: Re: Colorado and Mtn Oysters Re: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke... BMW: Re: Canadian imports BMW: RE: valve adj tool for K100 BMW: RE: hot seat BMW: valve adjust help needed Re: BMW: R1100S Tall bars & shield BMW: FYI: CO huevos rancheros spots
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 18:41:29 -0700
From: "Jay Hansen" <jayandbarb@sprintmail.com>
Subject: BMW: Re: BMW Mimbres Valley
Steve,
Same kind of things I experienced when I was through there in May. Thanks
for refreshing the old memory banks.
Jay Hansen
snip
snip
>ride the straight and fast highways, this road is heaven. There are so
many
>curves....
>
>Steve Lyell
>Red R850R
>White Sands, NM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:48:12 EDT
From: LCarl14@aol.com
Subject: Re: BMW: Rhinebeck: Goin' Bagless
In a message dated 7/6/99 2:58:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jf_goosenbeemers@yahoo.com writes:
<< The northeast is experiencing high 90's to over 100 degrees F with
humidididiity of over 70%. The Hudson Valley is probably even higher.
Sunset brings cooler temps, but it's still 85 degrees at bagtime (0200).
Expect to faint. Leave your mascara home. No relief in sight.
>>
This is true, but atypical. It will probably be warm for the National, but
not the present 100 degrees. Mid-eighties (day), seventy at night more like
the norm -- prepare accordingly. Sorry I won't be there --
Larry Carlson
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:54:07 EDT
From: Inmate1261@aol.com
Subject: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke...
This man went to the local pharmacist and ordered triple dose of Viagra. The
pharmacist asked him why a triple dose, and the man told him he had a date
and didnt want to disappoint the woman. So he obliges the mans request and
gives him triple dose of viagra.
The next day this same man comes in and he has his arm wrapped up in a
splint.. The pharmacist asked him how his date went... The man replied
"she didnt show up"
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 22:06:12 -0400
From: "Stephen H. Ellis" <sellis@MARSHALL.EDU>
Subject: BMW: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen
I've been off the list for awhile, just got back on, but have not seen
anything about Vintage Days in Lexington OH this coming
weekend. Anybody going? Last year several people from the list
got together for dinner on Saturday night, any similar plans for
dinner this year? Maybe this has been discussed and I missed it
by being off the list?
Steve
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:27:08 -0500
From: "Geoff & Marcia Adams" <marcia@nationwide.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: Re: BMW-Question from global travellers
>Erin poses the following question which I pass on to the far wiser and more
>experienced denizens of the list:
>
>"I have also developed a rear "wiggle/waggle" when I hit about 75mph. It
>started in Italy, just after I replaced my rear tire. I hope the new shock
>will correct the problem. Chris also has a bad wiggle at high speeds and
>also at low speeds. We thought that replacing his tires would do it but it
>is still a problem. So far no one can diagnose it except for saying that
we
>have too much weight on the bikes. Rudi (Belgian BMW wrench)
>doesn't think this is the reason as we are still not at the maximum weights
>for both bikes. Any thoughts?"
A common error when carrying a lot of gear is to have the weight to high
and/or to far to the rear. I always pack heavy/high density stuff as close
to the bike's center of gravity as possible. This usually means behind me
on the passenger seat and in front of me in a large tank bag or tank
panniers. Anything high and behind the rear axle should be light/low
density stuff like sleeping bags or a Thermarest or an insulated jacket
liner.
Geoff Adams
Arlington, TX
IBMWR BMWMOA TBC NTCOF BMWDFW LSBMWR
85K100RS, 85K100C/EML-GT
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/5898/index.html
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 19:35:14 -0700
From: "M.A. Martin" <mam@unixg.ubc.ca>
Subject: Re: BMW: repair manual k75s
> I have found that you require a phd to understand some of
> the manuals I have used in the past.
> I plan to tinker on a 1988 k75s it will be my first time playing
> with a BMW
> Could someone please recommend an idiot proof repair manual
> Thank you
> Tim
I've seen the Clymer, Hanes and factory manuals.
Of all three, I'd recommend the Clymer first since:
1) The factory manual costs $$$
2) Clearer pictures, larger type.
3) I've noticed at least one section (depressurizing fuel lines) where the
Clymer offers
more alterative techniques.
4) More information on later model bikes (the Hanes has a smaller section,
and the
factory manual doesn't address this as far as I know) . This
however doesn't
apply to a 1988 bike.
All three manuals do offer some complementary information; but the Clymer
is a good start.
Very important: the IBMWR tech pages:
www.ibmwr.org/ktech.html
Note: there is an error in the Clymer manual; I think they recommend 32 Nm
torque for the oil drain plug. The correct torque is somewhere between
18-20 Nm.
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:06:55 EDT
From: RZacc@aol.com
Subject: BMW: Colorado and Mtn Oysters
Bulls testicles . yup. you got it. Great!!! Folks have been known to OD
on them! Try them before you knock them!
Ron Zaccagnini
Colorado
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:16:57 EDT
From: Jvmaniaci@aol.com
Subject: BMW: R1100S Tall bars & shield
I got my new R1100S two weeks ago, and wondered if anyone has installed the
taller bars and shield, and how well they worked.
Also wondering about the MultiVario bag. I really didn't like the BMW tank
bag on my R11GS, since it wasn't very stable on the strange shaped tank. Has
anyone used the bag on the R11S?
Thanks!
Joe Maniaci
Houston
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:20:03 -0400
From: "Doug Grosjean" <douggrosjean@wcnet.org>
Subject: BMW: Re: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got back on,but have not seen
- -----Original Message-----
From: Stephen H. Ellis <sellis@MARSHALL.EDU>
To: bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org <bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>
Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 10:22 PM
Subject: BMW: AMA Vintage DaysI've been off the list for awhile, just got
back on,but have not seen
>I've been off the list for awhile,
>just got back on, but have not seen
>anything about Vintage Days in
>Lexington OH this coming
>weekend. Anybody going?
I am; Saturday.
>Last year several people from the list
>got together for dinner on Saturday night,
>any similar plans for dinner this year?
If there are any plans like that, count me in.
Doug Grosjean
Gr.8 Designs
Pemberville, Ohio*
* Near Toledo, about 100 miles north of Mid-Ohio.
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 23:26:49 -0400
From: "Cole A. Mills" <MrHappy1@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke...
So what happen after? Did they reschedule their date? From the sound of the
post it sounded like he was really looking forward to the date.
Inmate1261@aol.com wrote:
> This man went to the local pharmacist and ordered triple dose of Viagra. The
> pharmacist asked him why a triple dose, and the man told him he had a date
> and didnt want to disappoint the woman. So he obliges the mans request and
> gives him triple dose of viagra.
>
> The next day this same man comes in and he has his arm wrapped up in a
> splint.. The pharmacist asked him how his date went... The man replied
> "she didnt show up"
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:33:10 -0500
From: "Richard T. Smith" <rts60@mindspring.com>
Subject: BMW: RE: CLASS school and boots
I have taken the class in the past at Laguna Seca: it is excellent with a
good mix of classroom and actual track time. The instructors where excellent
and I learned some excellent skills, albeit not on a BMW...had a great time
never the less.
> -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org [mailto:owner-bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org]On
> Behalf Of Thomas C. McCulley
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 9:04 AM
> To: INTERNET:bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org
> Subject: BMW: CLASS school and boots
>
>
>
> I'm signed up for Reg Pridmore's CLASS school at Road Atlanta
> next week and
> I'm wondering if any Prezzes have experiences with his program. I'm also
> wondering if my Magnum boots will pass the equipment rules. Anybody with
> input?
>
> Thomas
> Marco Island, FL
> '94 Honda CB1000
> '97 BMW R1100rt
>
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:00:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Brick <dbrick@armory.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: repair manual k75s
On Tue, 6 Jul 1999, Tim Haas-Operations wrote:
> I have found that you require a phd to understand some of
> the manuals I have used in the past.
> I plan to tinker on a 1988 k75s it will be my first time playing
> with a BMW
> Could someone please recommend an idiot proof repair manual
I can't guarantee either is idiot-proof, butt...
There are two after-market repair manuals available for your bike, from
Haynes and Clymer. I find them six of one and half-dozen of another.
they're different from each other, but neither has a reputation of being
superor.
OTOH, I prefer the Haynes. I think they do abetter job explaining stuff.
__________________________________________________________________________
David Brick Santa Cruz CA dbrick@armory.com BMW R11RSL RA MOA BOOF etc
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 15:33:57 -0700
From: "Anne &/or Peter Lizdas" <aplizdas@elite.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: Canadian Imports
All,
Paul's comment below has the sound of virtual verisimilitude to it, if not
that of absolutely verifiable truth, IMHO.
Pete Lizdas, in Merced, CA
"Gateway to Yosemite"
'94 R1100RS, '95 R1100GS
- -----Original Message-----
From: Kalichman, Paul <Paul.Kalichman@COMPAQ.com>
To: 'LCardo@aol.com' <LCardo@aol.com>; bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org
<bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>
Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: BMW: Canadian Imports
>The US government and its agencies, EPA,Customs and the
>DOT, are there to protect US interests. (read business interests,
>and US economy)
>By attempting to bring in a bike from Canada, which is virtually
>identical in spec other that the speedometer, you are
>circumventing these same businesses and the economy
>the government is trying to protect. Why would they help
>you or make it easy?
>
>paulK
>pickering,Ont
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:26:54 -0700
From: "Anne &/or Peter Lizdas" <aplizdas@elite.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: Entering into Canada
Prez Potvin of Pte-Claire says:
>Had the pleasure of crossing US/Can borders often lately. One thing
>I've noticed recently.
>Beware, student customs officers in training on Canadian side, enter
>at your own risk.
On the other hand, I noticed on a trip a few years ago to the Great White
North that the individuals "manning" the entry points to Canadian National
Parks all appeared to be stunning blondes who looked like young Catherine
Deneuves, possessed charming French accents, & who were gracious &
delighful in every aspect of their manner. So the Face of Government is not
all ugliness up there, eh?
Pete Lizdas, in Merced, CA
"Gateway to Yosemite"
'94 R1100RS, '95 R1100GS
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:37:13 -0700
From: "Anne &/or Peter Lizdas" <aplizdas@elite.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: Colorado and Mtn Oysters
Ron,
Knock testicles? Never! (Owie!)
Pete Lizdas, in Merced, CA
"Gateway to Yosemite"
'94 R1100RS, '95 R1100GS
- -----Original Message-----
From: RZacc@aol.com <RZacc@aol.com>
To: bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org <bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>
Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 8:30 PM
Subject: BMW: Colorado and Mtn Oysters
>
>Bulls testicles . yup. you got it. Great!!! Folks have been known to OD
>on them! Try them before you knock them!
>
>Ron Zaccagnini
>Colorado
>
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:00:42 -0700
From: "Anne &/or Peter Lizdas" <aplizdas@elite.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke...
Cole asks some good questions! And how'd he break his arm, anyway? Fall
down or something in his eagerness to get home to get ready for the date?
Pete Lizdas, in Merced, CA
"Gateway to Yosemite"
'94 R1100RS, '95 R1100GS
- -----Original Message-----
From: Cole A. Mills <MrHappy1@concentric.net>
To: Inmate1261@aol.com <Inmate1261@aol.com>
Cc: patricia_paladini@mastercard.com <patricia_paladini@mastercard.com>;
kevinb@incredibyte.net <kevinb@incredibyte.net>; bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org
<bmwmc@lists.ibmwr.org>; billh@bmwcycles.com <billh@bmwcycles.com>;
Bikes4Mike@aol.com <Bikes4Mike@aol.com>; yamdoot@earthlink.net
<yamdoot@earthlink.net>; RAYSK75@aol.com <RAYSK75@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: BMW: ANOTHER Viagra joke...
>
>So what happen after? Did they reschedule their date? From the sound of
the
>post it sounded like he was really looking forward to the date.
>
>Inmate1261@aol.com wrote:
>
>> This man went to the local pharmacist and ordered triple dose of Viagra.
The
>> pharmacist asked him why a triple dose, and the man told him he had a
date
>> and didnt want to disappoint the woman. So he obliges the mans request
and
>> gives him triple dose of viagra.
>>
>> The next day this same man comes in and he has his arm wrapped up in a
>> splint.. The pharmacist asked him how his date went... The man replied
>> "she didnt show up"
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 01:52:23 -0400
From: "Court Fisher" <court.fisher@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: BMW: Re: Canadian imports
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 15:33:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Clifford Scridlow <scridlow@yahoo.com>
Subject: BMW: canadian imports
Importing from canada is easy. u must find a licensed importer
(there are about a hundred in the country and they generally
live in border areas). they handle all paperwork and the process
takes well under 30 days. i can't think of the guys name that we
have used but he lives in constable ny and is listed as such in
the phone book. (i am traveling or i would look it up). Fees
are US$400 to the importer and 4% to US Customs. Vehicles sold
in Canada are generally US compliant if they are of recent
vintage and there is no requirement to change the speedometer.
if anyone really wants to do this please reply off list and i
will get you a name and telephone number. regards. -cliff
- ---
Cliff is onto something here.
>From www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/imports/riht9904.htm :
The particular Registered Importer is
HND, 116 State Rte 122, Constable NY 12926
Tel 518-483-0653
Contrary to my earlier posts, and the previous experience of
others, the procedure of using a 'Registered Importer' for
importing bikes from Canada (which is an allowable alternative
under NHTSA regs), may be relatively painless and inexpensive,
compared to the procedure of trying to get a documentation letter
from BMW Canada or BMW NA.
best,
Court Fisher
Trenton NJ
www.bmwmoa.org/global
all the usual suspect acronyms
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 01:06:55 -0500
From: "Skrabak, Stephen T, JR, NNO" <skrabak@att.com>
Subject: BMW: RE: valve adj tool for K100
- - -----Original Message-----
From: RODNEY STEWART <k100rt85@hotmail.com>
To: bmwmc@world.std.com <bmwmc@world.std.com>
Date: Monday, July 05, 1999 11:56 PM
Subject: BMW: valve adjustment tools for older K-bikes
>Does anyone know of a good substitute for BMW's valve spring depressor
lever
>for the older K's? I'd like to be able to adjust the valves on my '85
>K100RT....
I use a VW valve adj tool you can buy in Pep boys. I bought it years ago
for a 1977 VW.
I did have to grind it slightly to fit but it works like a charm.
Steve (one flying brick) 1988-1986
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 01:28:07 -0500
From: "Skrabak, Stephen T, JR, NNO" <skrabak@att.com>
Subject: BMW: RE: hot seat
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 21:36:07 -0400
From: "Mark V. Paris" <mvp@wavegate.com>
Subject: BMW: hot seat
that you were saying about my memory?). The third is a gel pad which I saw
in a bike shop in Albuquerque. It's the same kind of gel used in wrist
thanks,
Mark V. Paris
Rome, Georgia
K75S
Mark, I use a gel pad I bought from Irv Seavers BMW in Orange, ca. tel
714-532-3700. It is a full size seat pad that can be strapped to the seat or
do what I did and installed it under the cover of my Corbin foam on a BMW
seat pan. I think it's great. It filters out the road vibration you get in
the seat and on long days it eliminates sore spots where the bones touch
down. the gell can be carved to match the seat with a sissors and then use a
butane tourch to smooth the gell to a feather edge. If you make a mistake
you can join the cut with the tourch like new.
Good luck.
Steve (one flying brick) 1988,1986
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Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 09:43:38 +0200
From: Jan Richards <jan@mojo.europe.dg.com>
Subject: BMW: valve adjust help needed
On the older airheads I've always set them by putting the feeler gauge
under the rocker and adjusting till I'm only just able to rotate the
pushrod with my fingers. Which doubles as a check for bent pushrods at
the same time (never found one).
On my car (Rover Mini) I have a tool called a 'Click Adjust' that has
a screwdriver blade down the middle of the 1/2" drive and a handle
welded onto the drive as well. Put the correct socket on it, with the
handle undo the locknut. Use the screwdriver bit to take the clearance
down to zero (rotating it clockwise till it bottoms out). Back the
screwdriver out counting the clicks (on a smaller ratchet). Lock the
position of the screwdriver bit and do the nut up. It's very quick and
accurate (after you've worked out how many 'clicks' are required), it
also has the advantage of taking care of wear on the rocker tips.
Feeler gauges ignore the slight indents on the tips (they only allow
for a flat surface) so the gap tends to be set slightly larger
especially as the tips wear. But this appears to be more of a problem
in automotive engines. Airhead rockers seemed to be designed to
minimise this. Have never seen one of these that will accept universal
bits or has the right drive for an airhead engine which is a shame.
Jan
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 06:08:17 -0400
From: Greg <xrad2@erols.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: R1100S Tall bars & shield
At 11:16 PM 7/6/99 -0400, Jvmaniaci@aol.com wrote:
>
>I got my new R1100S two weeks ago, and wondered if anyone has installed the
>taller bars and shield, and how well they worked.
>
>Also wondering about the MultiVario bag.
Joe,
I had the 'comfort bars' recently installed and I love them! As I have
said on the list before, at 5'8" this bike fits me perfectly. At my height
with the stock windshield, the protection was perfect with the stock bars
and still OK (but not as good) with the higher bars. It is bullshit
expensive however! I saw the pic in ON of the parabellum windscreen...not
for me. And need I add...YMMV?
I bought the Multivario and returned it a week later. Once again, bullshit
expensive and while definitely 'different' looking (pod-like) it just
didn't hold that much. I couldn't cotton to the constant contact my chest
and gut were making with it, which I guess would happen with any tankbag
and that riding position. It didn't move much, but it moved enuf to put
innumerable tiny scratches in the tank paint no matter how much I cleaned
the bottom. Maybe with the higher bars, I might reconsider a tank bag, but
I am waiting to see the Bagster version. It seems to only be available in
Germany right now, I can't figure out how to price one or get one!! If
anyone has any insights, I'd appreciate it.
www.bagster.com/en/indexfr.html
For questions in the future regarding mods, check out the registry (and
register!!)
www.micapeak.com/reg/bikes/R11S/
GTM
99 R11S Midnight Black
BMWBMW BMW MOA
BMWRA
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Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 05:21:28 -0500
From: Steven Huber <shuber@itis.com>
Subject: BMW: FYI: CO huevos rancheros spots
Ok, this does include an AZ place....
Here's the results of my Colorado huevos rancheros search; 'spect I'll be
swinging by a few of these places. Meanwhile, I'm outta here for a while....
Steve Huber
Madison, WI
shuber@itis.com
****************************************************************************
***************
Ahhh, huevos rancheros supreme, in Fruita CO, it Poncho Villas on the main
drag....great!
Chuck Queen
******************************************************************
If you are in the Boulder/Denver area, try La Familia on main street in
Lafayette (about 20 minutes east of Boulder). The service is rude and the
huevos are excellent. Even someone from arizona might like them.
Brian in Boulder
******************************************************************
You will want to visit Starvin'Arvin's in Montrose at the intersection
of 550(the highway coming into town from Ouray) and US 50 and order the
"Green Breakfast" You will have to wait, but it will be worth it.
Peter Ferguson in La Crosse
******************************************************************
Colorado Jeff offers:
Chicken burritos at Las Delicias are on me if you'd like to take up the
challenge..
There's 4 of them in Denver area. One now all fixed up..used to be the
original..god what a dump.. in downtown Denver, in the hospital district at
19th and Pennsylvania.. Another is just a half block east of Colorado Blvd on
Kentucky in Southeast Denver..
Chicken burritos, smothered in green chile with lettuce and cheese.. 3 for
$4.50... If your allergies are acting up, get a bowl of green chile...comes
with three tortillas for $1.50... it'll cure whatever ails you...
Another decent place is the Blue Bonnet on South Broadway.. also good
stuff..very popular place..just a half click below Las Delicias..
******************************************************************
Try the Two Rivers Cafe in Basalt, CO, about 90 minutes north and east of
Paonia.
Prez George Carbondale, CO
******************************************************************
You will want to visit Starvin'Arvin's in Montrose at the intersection
of 550(the highway coming into town from Ouray) and US 50 and order the
"Green Breakfast" You will have to wait, but it will be worth it.
Prez Peter in La Crosse
******************************************************************
You might stop in at Mtn. Shadows in Lake George- best vittles in this part of
the country....
Ron Z.
******************************************************************
And Prez Myles in Tucson offers:
Kathy's Cafe on San Francisco at Rt 66 in Flagstaff, or Marten's-right across
the street serve the best breakfast in the desert southwest, so if you're
really hungry, and you really want good huevos rancheros... hunker down and
throttle up!
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