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<DIV>I used the term to define/illustrate...in practice, 3 legs would NOT work,
because of crankcase and cylinder head. Hence, 4 legs recommended.</DIV>
<DIV><BR>Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma<BR>NSRCA 199, AMA 46373<BR><A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 04, 2004 10:53
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Fw: Nose Ring</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><STRONG> Actually a "tripod" is three points and should be
enough if you look at it from a design point of view. Just an
observation!</STRONG>
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