Let’s remove the levers, clean them, and apply lubricant. Reducing play as much as possible will make the bike feel much more responsive.
If the lever mounting clearance is wide or there are large gaps, we’ll adjust it to reduce play. The key is transmitting input as directly as possible.
It won’t be a dramatic change, but it’s the first step toward that one percent, one millimeter improvement.
The throttle looks clean. This is an area where lubrication is especially effective when you consider the movement inside the sleeve, the drum action, and the cable movement.
The shift pedal grease has degraded quite a bit. Let’s replace it thoroughly.
When the side stand moves smoothly, you eliminate unnecessary motions and reduce the areas that demand your attention.
