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08-JAN-2013

Shopmate

Walker is 12,we just got a dirtbike for him on Craig's List.
Lets just say it didn't run as well as it could.
I challenged him to get it going,and he has taken,and won that challenge.
He is now a 12 year old who understands 2 strokes,but even more impressive,understands carbs and jetting.

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Terri Steele14-Jan-2013 18:19
You are a great dad.
Jim Larkin14-Jan-2013 14:34
That is a skill that he will use for life. I wish I had learned that before. It's on my bucket list of things to learn.
Guest 12-Jan-2013 12:17
Great parenting! How have I missed your work all these years?
Mike Stobbs11-Jan-2013 22:36
This is the best age to learn at and I rebuilt my first small block chevy at 15. So cool he has keen interest...well done Walker & Clark...braVo...Mike
David Sands11-Jan-2013 12:09
I am 42 and still don't understand it. My Harley is Fuel Injected so I doubt this is an area I learn on the back side of my life. Very cool...
Had it been me at 12, there'd have been a pile of left over parts. I failed small engine repair in school.
Ed Preston11-Jan-2013 05:03
Nice candid Jim, always good to know something about those mechanical problems that come up, many lessons from this can be applied to other parts of our life also. Congrats to Walker!