Sorry if you took offence to my statements. As you say, you are the man on the ground.

But there is nowhere in my opinion piece where the word 'knob' is used. I have more respect for what you're doing than that. And nowhere did I suggest that you should carry chain and sprocket kits, merely a c/s sprocket and clutch cable. The inference there is that they would be replaced in your kit asap after they're needed.

I stand corrected about worldwide warranty issue. That's pathetic. As is what I said (agreeing with you) that the Yamaha people should be able to cross reference far better than they did. I did not imply that you should be the person doing the cross referencing.

I hope your journey continues to be as satisfactory as at has been so far. It is certainly a major effort, so good on you for doing it.