so this is a personal Manifesto. do what you want , you dont need approval.
I made Fit changes to my 85 SBI expedition, and built my own wheels , bought the best racks and Bags available at the time.
How far away are you from Co-motion(?)
about 400 miles if I drive to Portland and take I-5, to Eugene .. I used to live there for Many years , since before Co-Motion was founded .
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