Kevin:
I see CMW is joining with and moving to Fort Worth, Tx.
While that is a good thing as far as CMW being able to supply not only the older RE parts but new ones as well it brings up the question, are the employees in Minnisota moving to FW?
As we all know, there is a vast wealth of knowledge the CMW employees have, especially about the older Iron Barrels and AVL's. A lot of that information about the older RE's is not in any of the RE manuals or parts books. It was learned by trial and in some cases error and it, like this forum, is irreplaceable.
Although I don't own either of the older RE's, I would hate to see our members and other owners of the older RE's call the new Ft Worth parts phone number (888-415-8986) and get a deafening silence in response to their call.
(The same blank look some of the "new" RE dealers give people who ask questions about the older bikes.)