Yes I hope to make it. My 300SD is in great shape. I do all of my own work on the car and drive it conservatively.

The rope or string caulking is available at builders supply stores. sounds like you have plenty of good options as I read the posts.

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1984 300SD 175,000 Miles
1987 GSXR 1385cc
1985 GSXR Limited Edition 750cc
2005 Suzuki Burgman 650cc