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Nothing mixed here - I simply don't care for it! ☹️

Basically (like Steve) I've used dry silicone. A couple of times per year is all it takes. Wax will probably work but it is more work to put it on versus using a spray can.😁

Here are the pics in jpeg format:

Yes - after I downloaded the pics I can see them. Suggestion - send the pics to Oliver Service and ask for a replacement rod and washer. Bill

That information is located (somewhere) right here in the Forum. Of course, finding it just might be a problem. If I have time a bit later I'll go on the Easter egg hunt for you. Bill p.s. the height is 13 7/8 (floor or the battery tray to the fiberglass above.

If you don't have that "Solar Plug" and still want exterior 12 volt, there are several owners that have installed a plug port similar to the ones on the interior of the Oliver. Usually the location is near the external 120 volt outlet on the curb side rear. Just on the interior from this location there are several 12 volt lines that can be tapped into fairly easily. Or, of course, a new line could be run around the basement back to the fuse box if a dedicated circuit was required. Bill

Yes, there was word that management WAS considering "adjustments", however, I think that it would be best to assume that at least 99% of the original announcement will stand without material change. Bill

One of the benefits of having owned a BMW motorcycle was that it allowed membership in a club known as the BMW Owners of America. In addition to a monthly magazine, available merch, regional and national rallies, there was a paperback booklet published annually that (on a voluntary basis) contained contact information for any member. This also included additional information as to the "services" that a member might provide to other members - such as - camping space, towing, coffee and conversation, tools to borrow, etc.. And, all BMW motorcycle dealers plus repair shops were listed. It sure would be nice to have something like this for our use, but, given the number of Olivers presently on the road I would think that the cost of compiling, printing and distributing such a thing would be fairly heavy. And, this doesn't include the time and effort to put it together in the first place. Bill

I have the EEZTire TPMS and both the spare tire on the Ollie and on my F-150 DO register with this system for both pressure and temperature. Bill

Jason - Thanks for the "heads up"! Don't work too hard - we appreciate all you do for us. Bill

HERE is a YouTube short that claims the DeWalt is suitable for the job. However, I've not tested it myself. Bill

HERE's another air compressor that is getting rave reviews with a couple of YouTuber's actually replacing the ViAir. But, its not so much about the compressor as it is being prepared in the first place. Bill p.s. Besides DeWalt a couple of the other battery powered mfg (like Ryobi) have a similar tool.

Proper training and practice, plus the proper gear combine to make the sport much less "risky". But that can be said for just about anything. Bill

No - not mine.

Absolutely! Several Ollie owners do. In fact - as long as you are thinking about getting a spare sensor for the Ollie, why not get two - one for your tow vehicle too. Sure does make checking the tire pressure in both those spares a bunch easier. Bill

Gotta love those awning lights!

Did you mean THESE things for your link? Or These on Amazon? Bill

Yep - After the first of many cross country trips I just had to do something about the brick that came stock. The only "problem" with this saddle was when things got a bit racy shifting weight in the saddle simply wasn't all that easy. Bill

You sure that is not the solar cut off switch? Bill

Just to be fair: I too have metal stems and have never had a problem. However, I never had a problem with rubber stems either. I think that metal stems usually make sense for those of us that have stem mounted TPMS primarily due to the reason John mentions above. But, if you tend to take your Ollie into really "wild" places where the stems are likely to be hit with rocks, deep ruts, brush, etc. then the rubber stems can be a bit more "forgiving" than the metal stems. Bill

But, then again, I remember saying that I would never own a vehicle with an automatic transmission. My reasoning was that the "standard" transmission forced the driver to be more "in tune" with the vehicle. I also remember an hour's long discussion with Scott Oliver regarding the decision to make these "automatic" awnings standard on the Ollies. Certainly there are some good arguments on both sides of that discussion, but, I'm still glad (almost always) that I've got my "simple" manual awning.😇 Bill

Ya might as well plan now for the day when you replace those lights with regular "switchable" ones. If you are coming to the Rally, be sure to look up Patriot. He can give you the details on the ...... switch. Bill