I have never heard of one of these (Gen 2, SR, specifically) getting a crack in one of the tubes. Can you patch it or does it seem like it's affecting structural integrity? I would think the latter, unfortunately.

I'd say you have little to lose, so go for it.

I saw some comments on Facebook this morning that it was snowing lightly in Peoria. Ha ha, it's 90 here today...

John B.

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