’89… what meticulous work from that era.
Time for maintenance.
The overall condition is clean, which is reassuring. The chain gets a thorough wipe, lubrication, and adjustment.
We’ll convert this to a lock nut setup for single-speed.
I’m impressed by how much freedom the design offers. You could adjust the chain line however you want.
The bearings look fine too.
Tires and wheels are in good shape.
Interesting shaft design. The center is relieved, but the dimensions are set at both ends. No issues.
Rear caliper and pad wear look good.
Moving to the front… the shaft is fine too.
Wheel bearings are good.
Speedometer cable is fine. I cleaned and lubricated it.
The front wheel seems to have a slight wobble, but it’s acceptable.
The brake calipers are new, so no issues there.
I noticed some moisture and traced it to a seeping joint. A little tightening stopped it, so you’re all set.
Be careful when buying off-the-shelf hoses.
If they’re too short, they won’t fit, so you end up with longer ones. Anything over 20mm extra can look awkward and cause problems during full stroke travel.
It also complicates the service layout and creates extra work. I think it’s better to have stainless steel hoses made to fit from the start—it saves time and looks better.
Bundling them in a simple mesh sleeve keeps everything neat and makes future maintenance easier.
That looks like a rear-exit chamber… nice find.
