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LAB-250-Harley Milwaukee-Eight Oil Sumping Issue | The Facts!

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Milwaukee-Eight Oil SumpingThere is an ongoing oil sumping issue with some Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with the 2017-2019 Milwaukee-Eight motor and you should definitely be aware of so you know if your bike is affected.

Oil sumping or wet sumping is a condition where oil, instead of returning to the oil tank, builds up in the crankcase and cam gearcase, causing excessive friction and power loss. Sumping is when the suction side of the oil pump does not remove enough oil from the crankcase. When the flywheels rotate in the oil they turn it into an aerated state. Thus, oil gets trapped in the crankcase and does not return to pump.  The Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue is because the stock oil pump may be inadequate.

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If you ride short distances, you'll likely never experience the sumping issue. After a shorter ride, the bike will build up oil in the crankcase and then you'll shut the bike down. On the next startup and idle, the crankcase will empty and you'll never become aware of the issue.

The Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue happens over time, so if you ride harder on those twisties or ride long distances at higher speeds on the highways, the issue is more likely to reveal itself. It's during these times the oil can build up in the crankcase.

The Milwaukee-Eight oiling system requires a fine balancing act to maintain the correct amount of oil pressure, oil volume and scavenging to eliminate wet-sumping while maintaining quiet operation and optimized power production without generating excessive heat.

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Consequences:

Oil sumping will result in excessive friction and power loss to your Harley M8 engine. 

Excess crankcase oil is whipped into a froth of air and oil by the flywheel. This condition is called oil aeration. Aerated oil makes scavenging much more difficult and can hinder the return of oil from the rocker box area. The combination of these conditions often results in oil being forced out the head breathers, air cleaner contamination, oil leaks, loss of oil supply, lifter clatter, premature component wear, and potential engine failure.

Symptoms:

You may get excessive oil blowback from the crank breathers inside your air intake. You may see excessive oil splattered along the right side of your bike while riding hard or long distances. Your air filter may become saturated with engine oil.

You may feel your bike has slightly less powerful as it would on a normal hot day. But eventually, the oil in the crankcase builds to the point that the crank is sloshing through the oil as it gets deeper in the crankcase. Eventually, the crankcase fills leaving massive rotational resistance. Efforts to accelerate are met with no response. The engine simply can’t rapidly change rotational speed because of the resistance.

Engine failure comes from there being so much oil build up in the crankcase, that the pan is starved leaving no oil to be pumped to the top end. The engine also overheats just from all the resistance of too much oil in the crankcase. The engine begins to overheat and components such as bearings, lifters, and worse, begin to fail.

The rider will never see an oil light which is quite disturbing and a significant design flaw.

The fix:

Installing a new 2020 Harley oil pump is the only fix, which now comes stock on those 2020 and newer Harley models with the Milwaukee-Eight motor. Clearly Harley is aware of the oil sumping issue, which is why they re-designed the oil pump for the 2020 models and factory install it.

The dealerships will not say much about oil sumping in general and will just recommend you upgrade to the new 2020 oil pump for “better oil control and better oiling performance.” At your expense of course.

By installing the new 2020 Harley oil pump you'll avoid the Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue altogether.

Harley OEM oil pump kits:

  • Oil cooled M8-HD Part# 62400238
  • Twin-Cooled HD Part# 62400247

Note: There are some aftermarket companies also making a replacement oil pump that provide even better oil performance.

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Oil pump changes: 

The big changes to this new 2020 oil pump are in the scavenger gears. The original/faulty oil pump had a 10 tooth scavenger gear and the new oil pump comes with an 8 tooth scavenger gear, which will scavenge more oil out the M8.  The new oil pump body was made to size for the smaller scavenger gear set.

The older faulty oil pump was designed to scavenge 60% from the cam cover area and 40% from the crankcase. The new 2020 oil pump is a 50/50 split when scavenging oil.

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Revit Worker Overshirt Review-Motorcycle Riding Shirt

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Revit Worker Overshirt

Rev'it Worker Overshirt (sand or black)

I thoroughly tested the Rev'it Worker Overshirt during a recent 9 day motorcycle trip to Sturgis 2020, the 80th Anniversary. I rode 3200 miles in it and rode in temperatures ranging from 50 degrees to 100+ degrees. (see video below for full review)

This riding jacket/shirt is stylish and overall performed very well but I do have just a couple of suggestions for the next model.

I actually tested multiple motorcycle riding gear items on this trip and will be reviewing each one on our YouTube channel so make sure you're subscribed so you know when those videos release! You can see all the gear items I'll be reviewing in my gear overview video here!

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REV'IT Worker Riding Shirt

The Revit Worker Overshirt is designed to be used on a motorcycle while still looking like a casual work shirt off the bike. Cordura canvas makes up the exterior backed by CE level 1 armor at the elbows and shoulders. Supplement the impact protection by slipping in back armor. Multiple pockets let you stow your gear and allow the Worker Overshirt to play the part of a work style shirt when you reach your destination. Offered in sand or black. 

Protection Features:

  • Outer Shell: 11oz Cordura canvas
  • Protection: Seesmart CE 1 level protection in shoulder and elbows included
  • Visibility: laminated reflection

Ergonomic Features:

    • Fit: city fit, regular
    • Ventilation: ventilation panel
    • Features: triple needle stitching, jeans loop, short connection zipper
    • Pockets: chest pockets, inner pocket

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LAB-249-Harley TV & The 2020 Harley GMC Pickup

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Harley TVI recently received an email from Harley-Davidson. The email said, “watch hours of video footage on Harley-Davidson TV. We're kicking it off with a never before seen documentary about Wille G Davidson.” So, I headed over to check it out. I think Harley-Davidson is trying new things with the recent resignation of CEO Matthew Levatich. For years now, the Motor Company has been struggling to find its way into the future. Listen in to this podcast episode to get all the details.

As usual, and with the new Harley TV, the company decided to try to do things on their own instead of going to where their core and prospective customers are actually hanging out. They created their own Harley TV website page instead of going to YouTube with the new content.  Motorcyclists are already on YouTube, which has a great algorithm for suggesting videos to viewers.  YouTube, owned by Google, is the second-largest search engine in the world.  Harley would have gotten a ton more views and engagement on YouTube because everyone is already there.

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I'm not trying to be too negative here and the few programs that are on Harley TV are actually interesting. However, there is a schedule like you'd see on cable TV and often they claim it's “live”. But it's not, and the same programs and content just repeat day after day. The content is not even on-demand like YouTube where you can pick where and when you want to view it. You have to wait for a certain time to watch a rerun on Harley TV, and that won't cut it these days with all the on-demand services.  In my opinion, Harley TV is something that may have worked for them 10 years ago.

The entire platform is really clunky right now and I see daily changes and issues. The menus don't even work correctly and each day I try them I get taken somewhere different. Many times the videos won't even play. It seems Harley rolled this out well before it was ready as they often do with things.

In my opinion, Harley TV will likely fizzle out over time and it seems it already is. I just can't see bikers remembering to go over to an entirely different platform to routinely check in on Harley TV.  Most bikers just don't have time for that and will forget it. Us bikers already on enough content platforms we're on. Harley TV would need to have some amazing content that was constantly new for bikers to consistently stray from on-demand platforms such as YouTube or Netflix.

With all that said, I hope the best for Harley TV and I hope they can get things ironed out over on the website so it actually works.

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Next, we talk about the new 2020 Harley-Davidson GMC pickup in this podcast episode. The following is taken from a January 10, 2020 press release.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE:HOG) and Tuscany Motor Co. will introduce the first Harley-Davidson branded GMC pickup in history at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona in Quarter 1 of 2020. Only 250 Harley-Davidson branded GMC Sierra trucks will be available through select authorized GMC/Tuscany dealers in North America.

The new Harley GMC pickup includes over 65 edition-specific components that make the 2020 model truck distinctly Harley-Davidson. They say the styling was inspired by the famous Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model.

It appears Tuscany will provide the GMC Sierra and manufacture the interior and exterior components under Harley-Davidson’s direction. The 2020 Harley-Davidson GMC will be available for delivery to the retail public at select authorized GMC dealers beginning February 2020.

The new Harley GMC pickup has an MSRP of $94,995.

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Auto Tracking Motorcycles With Drones-DJI Mavic vs. Skydio

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Auto Tracking Motorcycles With DronesWith the drone market booming and the technology advancing rapidly, there are many options to choose from based on your needs. As a filmmaker, I can tell you that there's nothing easy about tracking motorcycles with drones to get great cinematic footage. Like everything, it takes much practice and dedication over time. Oh, and the willingness to crash a few drones in the process. However, there are now drones that claim they will “auto track” your motorcycle and that's what I decided to test for the biker community. (see video below)

Understand, there is no perfect camera, drone, or tool for filmmaking or even for a hobbyist who just wants some basic shots. The drone or tools you choose will have to fit your particular needs. 

I urge everyone to first get a drone, become licensed, and learn how to properly and safely fly a drone manually. Especially a drone you can actually get into attitude mode so you can really be in control and learn the flight characteristics. To get great cinematic shots you really must fly your drone manually so you can frame the exact shots you want and perform the maneuvers you want. No autonomous drone will get the same shots you can when manually flying. If you think you're just going to go buy an autonomous featured drone and auto-track your motorcycle and get great shots then your sadly mistaken. One big drawback to using auto-tracking is that you don't have manual control over your camera settings and you must rely on the auto features.  I'm not a big fan of that. 

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However, drones with autonomous flight features do have a place in my toolbox and are used at times. Sometimes I just need a quick shot for a YouTube video I'm working on and perfect framing is not critical. I can quickly put the drone with auto-tracking in the air and get a few basic shots without any assistance. 

I have flown a plethora of different drones over the years while making films, but for my tests I used a DJI Mavic Air 2 and a Skydio 2, both claiming to have great auto-tracking and obstacle avoidance capabilities. 

DJI Mavic Air 2

DJI Mavic Air 2 for Auto Tracking Motorcycles:

The DJI Mavic Air 2 ultimately failed during my tests while auto-tracking and eventually crashed, flying straight into the ground (see video below). I have tried auto-tracking with DJI Mavic series drones over many years and they are just plain unreliable. Sometimes they track you and most times they don't unless you're just walking. DJI Mavic series drones have trouble locking onto a motorcycle and staying locked on it. If you're lucky, you'll get it to lock on you and then get a very short clip before it loses you. This happens even in regular flight mode and while going slow. If you want to go into sport mode and track faster then you lose all obstacle avoidance. 

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However, where DJI Mavic series drones shine is in manual flight modes. I own several Mavic's and they are a dream to fly. They are very responsive and you can really fly precisely with the control you have with the controller sticks. I don't rely on the DJI Mavic series obstacle avoidance as it's not reliable or very precise. I use it as a backup system at best. 

Auto Tracking Motorcycles With DronesSkydio 2 for Auto Tracking Motorcycles:

The Skydio 2 still baffles my mind at how it can auto-track my motorcycle and quite honestly I did not expect that it would be this good! It locks on my motorcycle almost every time. It did lose me once during testing while riding in the mountains with many trees.  It is rock solid and can track me at up to 36 mph without losing its superior obstacle avoidance capabilities. These avoidance systems are so far superior to the DJI Mavic and after testing I now fully trust them. It literally won't crash and goes around everything. Of course, within reason, because something very thin like a power pole wire could fool it. It can only detect items of a certain thickness. 

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Skydio 2

The Skydio 2 was specifically designed to be autonomous and I strongly encourage you to get the additional beacon upon purchase because it is one of the reasons the Skydio 2 auto-tracks so well. Like the DJI Mavic, you are image tracked with the Skydio 2. The difference is, when the Skydio 2 loses the image track on you it then relies on the GPS signal from the beacon so it can essentially track you without seeing you at all.  The DJI Mavic does not have this capability, so when it loses the image track it stops tracking you. Without the beacon, the Skydio 2 would be relying solely on image tracking like the DJI.  I did not personally test the Skydio without the beacon in play and I would strongly encourage you to buy it as an add-on at the time of purchase. 

However, the Skydio 2 definitely lacks performance during manual flight. I got the additional controller with the Skydio because controlling any drone with only a smartphone is not a great experience and flight distance will be greatly reduced. The Skydio's controller seems like it was a bit of an afterthought and feels cheap. The sticks are not nearly as precise as a DJI Mavic controller and you just can't get the same fine flight maneuvers out of it. The Skydio is not nearly as agile in the air as the Macvic drones and flys like a tank for lack of a better description.  With that said, you can still get some manual flight shots, but you'll be a bit limited in my opinion. (see video below)

Summary:

For manual flight shots or manually tracking motorcycles, I'll stick to the DJI Mavic series drones. 

For any quick motorcycle auto-tracking shots I would choose no other than the Skydio 2 as it is so far superior to DJI in this category. I'm excited to use the Skydio 2 a bit more in my productions where it fits.

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LAB-248-Harley Boom Box Infotainment GTS Upgrade or The Sony XAV-AX7000 as an Alternative?

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Harley Boom Box GTSWe upgraded a 2016 Ultra-Limited that had the older Harley-Davidson Boom Box Infotainment 6.5 GT to the new Boom Box GTS, which came out on the 2019 and newer Harley touring models. We filmed the install and will release that video on our Y0uTube channel, so get subscribed right away. (see our install video)

Converting to the newer Harley Boom Box Infotainment GTS System:

As of November 2019, Harley-Davidson made it possible to upgrade your older system to the new 2019 Boom Box GTS on those 2014-2018 touring models. Visiting Harley's website, it seems they are marketing and describing this conversion kit more towards upgrading from the smaller 4.3 non-touchscreen unit to the new GTS unit but you can upgrade from either the smaller 4.3 unit or the larger 6.5 GT unit.

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For 14-18 Harley models, they state that an additional USB connector needs to be purchased for around $35-$50 but you can't even find the part on their own website at the time of this article.  Further, we found during our install that it's not even required.  This USB connector is the one that plugs into the rear of the Boom Box unit and it is already inside your jukebox compartment where you can plug in your smartphone or USB drive. We just used the USB connector that's already there instead of installing a new one and all works perfectly.

And that goes for all the other new cables that come in the box with the new Boom Box GTS such as am/fm antenna a GPS antenna. We didn't use any of the new cables and used the ones already routed and installed and all works perfectly.

Also, be aware that if you have XM radio and have installed the module on the rear of your older 6.5 GT unit you don't need a new one. Just remove your XM radio module and install it on the new Harley Boom Box GTS unit and all will work fine.

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Note: After upgrading to the new Boom Box GTS unit, you'll need to visit a dealership so they can flash the unit with their Digital Technician II software. Until then the unit will beep at you every 15 seconds or so, regardless if it's on or off.

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Here is the information and part numbers you'll want to be aware of for a Boom Box GTS upgrade:

Harley Street Glide and Ultra Models 2014 to present:

Fitment is taken from Harley's own website:

Fits '19-later FLHTCU, FLHTCUTG, FLHTK, and FLHX models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '14-'18 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK, FLHTKL, FLHTKSE, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSE and FLHTCUTG, models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 69200031A. Also fits '19-later Electra Glide® Standard models with separate purchase of appropriate Hand Controls, Wiring, and Antenna.

Harley Road Glide Models 2014 to present:

Fits '19-later Road Glide® models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '15-'18 Road Glide® models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 76000374A.

Converting to a Sony XAV-AX7000 instead: 

Darryl “Squid” Barnes here at Law Abiding Biker Media dug in deep to find out everything you'll want to know if you're considering ditching your Harley Boom Box for the Sony XAV-AX7000 unit. Listen in to this podcast episode as I ask Darryl all the questions you'll want to know.

Note: The Sony XAV-AX7000 is designed for use in a car. It was never designed to be used on a motorcycle.

The pros of the Sony XAV-AX7000 Harley Boom Box Replacement:

The replacement Sony system has standard am/fm and it has both Apple Car Play and Android Auto baked in and they will function if your smartphone is plugged into one of the USB ports. It has a full 7″ touchscreen and is very sleek. You can buy a XAV-AX7000 bundled kit from certain companies that will allow it to install and function when installed on your Harley-Davidson. With Apple Car Play and Android Auto, you'll be able to use Apple Maps and Google Maps for navigation. Another nice feature is that with the Sony XAV-AX7000 you'll maintain your factory handlebar toggle control functions but with several limitations.

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Further, the Sony replacement plays FLAC files on USB drives and includes Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. You can also jam to your favorite playlists on Pandora or Spotify if you use those instead of your pre-loaded Apple or Android music. The unit is also compatible with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner. AND, it comes with a 1-year warranty.

The Sony unit also has dual USB inputs and has 45 watts RMS per channel and five 5-volt preamp outputs.

The cons of the Sony XAV-AX 7000 Harley Boom Box Replacement:

The Sony XAV-AX7000 is not a marine-grade like the Boom Box system is. So, you'd need to be careful if riding in heavy rains and when washing your Harley. Additionally, you won't see your EITMS on/off-screen or oil pressure like on the Boom Box. You'll also only get limited functionality with the use of your control toggles.

The XAV-AX7000 has a microphone included with a wire that you normally route inside a quiet car. Using this microphone for voice commands or phone calls with the wind and noise would be less than practical on a motorcycle.

The XAV-AX7000 only has a handsfree profile “HFP” and not a headset profile “HSP”. That means you cannot pair a wireless Bluetooth headset directly with the unit, but you can pair your smartphone with it because of the HFP profile. This is similar to the Boom Box system but you can add the additional wireless headset interface module “WHIM” to get the HSP profile. There is no ad-on for the Sony unit to get the HSP profile.

So, you'll need to pair your wireless Bluetooth headset directly with your smartphone and then have your smartphone plugged in via the USB port to use Apple Car Play or Android Auto. You can then give commands to your phone which will then bring things up on the Sony unit.

Further, because the unit lacks the HSP profile, you'll lose your Harley intercom functionality and it's not CB radio compatible.

Remember, that the Sony XAV7000 unit was made for a car and that's why you need to buy a kit or bundle of things to make this conversion possible. There are companies around that sell the bundle.

Obviously, the Sony XAV-AX7000 is a much cheaper option than the Boom Box GTS if you don't care about the above-mentioned items and limitations.

Conclusion:

Now that you're educated on the Harley Boom Box GTS upgrade vs. the Sony XAV-AX7000 conversion, you have a decision to make on which will work best for you.

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Riding Motorcycles in Real America-West Coast! Documentary Film

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motorcycle documentary filmI am an independent filmmaker along with many other hats I wear. I want to help, connect, and entertain as many bikers as I can worldwide. A ton of personal man-hours and expenses go into creating large motorcycle documentary films like this. I appreciate your show of support by purchasing some of my films. By supporting my efforts, it assures that I can continue to create films for the biker community & to help cover the associated costs. Many of my documentary films are currently free on my YouTube Channel. 

My real mission, purpose, and hope is that my motorcycle documentary films move, touch, entertain, and inspire bikers around the world. I truly love the sport of motorcycling and the community that surrounds it. 

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About this Motorcycle Documentary Film:

In late June 2020 history was made. Patron member Brad Johnston from Redmond, Oregon organized and hosted the first-ever Law Abiding Biker Patron Member Organized Meetup & Ride on the west coast! Every year, Law Abiding Biker™ Media organizes its own member meet up and ride but this particular ride was organized by a member for members, which is just awesome! I was fortunate enough to have attended the ride and event Brad hosted. We jokingly call these member hosted events “unsanctioned” but it's all in good fun and I totally support them. 

When I started Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 7 1/2 years ago I never knew the community would grow to this sort of thing. The Private Patron member-only Facebook Group is where it all happens! It's a troll-free zone and nothing but bikers helping bikers from around the world. It's one of the largest biker communities around and better than any of those spam-filled motorcycle forums!

More and more there are Patron members in the private Facebook group that are organizing and hosting these rides and meetups all over. There have already been two east coast rides! It's unfortunate I have not been able to attend one of those rides yet. 

A bunch of the crew from Law Abiding Biker™ Media rode down to Oregon and met up with a group of Patron members. Brad took everyone on a beautiful motorcycle ride and tour around the area. Afterward, we all went to Brad's home where he and his wife hosted an awesome dinner with drinks for all of us! We really got to connect with each other. What an amazing experience and this is what the law abiding biker community is all about and why it's growing so quickly! 

That is just a very broad overview and you’ll have to watch the film for the rest! Enjoy!

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LAB-247-Long Distance Street Motorcycle Riding-Tips, Tricks, & Experience

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In this episode, we discuss long distance street motorcycle riding and everything that surrounds it. Long distance riding is such a broad subject, so Squid and I keep it narrowly focused on our experiences over the years and what works and what doesn't work. Squid and I have both tested a bunch of street motorcycle riding gear over time. Some of it worked and other gear now sits on a shelf in a pile of “what did not work so well.”

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We talk motorcycle riding gear such as jackets, pants, helmets, gloves, riding shoes, and heated gear. We also discuss other emergency roadside repair items we carry or have personally used.

For the most part, neither Squid nor I use leather anymore. Yes, we used to ride with leather as we knew no better. Then we started discovering all the progressive motorcycle riding gear that is lighter, waterproof, heated, and actually provides more protection than leather for our type of riding. If you still ride with all leather, then more power to you. Ride on!

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In this episode, we also talk about motorcycle trip planning and the use of the Harley-Davidson Boom Box Infotainment System for such. Make sure to check out our entire Harley Boom Box Infotainment Infotainment System Video Tutorial Series!

You'll want to listen in to this entire podcast episode to get all the details.

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