[SSR]

I feel the edge should be sealed with some sealant as you pointed out that rust can make it's way through it.

In India if you want to survive on your daily ride through traffic and considering the 4 wheelers who don't give a hoot to a 2 wheeler, a powerful horn is a blessing in disguise.

[barenekd]

How does that work with the parts catalogs?

When parts are ordered, supplying the serial number would be very beneficial to the parts people...maybe. At least that's how it works for most Japanese bikes. Most of them make a lot of incremental changes throughout the year and if you don't have the S/N of the bike, you could be lucky to get the right part.
I have to ASSume the Indians do it the same way.
Bare

[prof_stack]

When parts are ordered, supplying the serial number would be very beneficial to the parts people...maybe. At least that's how it works for most Japanese bikes. Most of them make a lot of incremental changes throughout the year and if you don't have the S/N of the bike, you could be lucky to get the right part.
I have to ASSume the Indians do it the same way.
Bare

Heh, I think you assume too much!

[Ducati Scotty]

When parts are ordered, supplying the serial number would be very beneficial to the parts people...maybe. At least that's how it works for most Japanese bikes. Most of them make a lot of incremental changes throughout the year and if you don't have the S/N of the bike, you could be lucky to get the right part.
I have to ASSume the Indians do it the same way.
Bare

Makes sense, I always write them down when I'm going to the shop.  I know some parts supercede others and are direct replacements.  I guess I need to make sure the C5 parts catalog I have is the right one for my bike.  And I guess it's why it's so important to get a good parts catalog for the older bikes.

Scott