>Re this discussion:  I have a Weber carb on my 91 so no computer to keep
>the idle rpms constant.  When I put in the Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
>(single pole) the RPMs went up 500 with NO other changes to the engine.
>just FYI.  Malcolm

Thanks Malcolm!!   Any thoughts on why your RPMs went up???

     I just read your trip report --- nicely written ---- and haven't we all
BTDT. One thing
about our Westies that doesn't come up for discussion much is the 'convenience'
of being
able to camp in mechanics' parking lots. Was this the original, deeply buried,
reason for
designing the Westy???

Cheers,
Doug
'84 Westy
Toronto, Canada