Damn. MrBreese and lucky I wish I'd have thought of using dye! That casting had more dirty wrinkles and (what looked like) cracks than Methuselah's ass!
Albertaboy, as I've stated before, I think the first mech was more interested in a payday than in the actual road worthiness of my bike. That being said it's their ass if they fast roll a cert. You did the right thing and walked. Congrats on getting your bike certified!
Time to hit the bike shops here in NYC to see what other goodies are around. I've already found a 5qt jug of 10W40 on sale at wallyworld for $10.