peejman

We haven't gotten our feeders out yet.... need to so that. My parents in Chattanooga have seen several.

I know a guy who did almost exactly this. He camped in his van. Got a cheap window unit and got camp sites with power. Bug free, leak free, air conditioned camping.

I don't know how people ride in anything but a full face helmet. Debris in your eyes is definitely an issue, particularly since I wear contacts. Shoei and Arai are top shelf and priced that way. I have an HJC that does the job and is comfortable. Best option is to find a bike shop or cycle gear and try on a bunch to see what fits best. Every brand is a little different. And do your future self a favor and wear ear plugs.

If there's no oil under it, there's no oil in it.

Search Google for fastenal torque chart. #6 screws are 4-6 in-lbs. #8 are 11-13 in-lbs. The typical in-lb torque wrench won't be super accurate that low. And speaking of torque wrenches.... always, always, always store your twist-set torque wrench on zero. They will drift significantly when left set to a torque. The comments about the slide cut are accurate.... if you don't have to tap the plate in place, or put it in the freezer, it's not tight enough.