Fork oil change along with stem bearing lubrication and readjustment requested.
The fork oil was a bit dirty. It’s amazing how fork oil really doesn’t get dirty anymore since around the 1990s, you know?
Thanks to the front fork design! (‘ω’)ノ
After working the rod up and down, using a vacuum pump to bleed out air will also remove fine air bubbles, so it should improve reliability.
I forgot to ask how many kilometers had been ridden.
This Neutech NC100 grease has excellent durability. Even though it’s soft, it doesn’t flow easily even when the frame gets hot, so the grease stays in place well—which means the bearings last longer and the handling stays natural. (‘ω’)ノ
It’s one of those chemicals you want to have on hand!
We replaced it previously and the condition is excellent, so we’ll reuse it.
If done properly, it should last 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers under normal use.
People occasionally ask what the difference is between tapered and ball bearings, but I think it comes down to preference—or rather, the preference of whoever’s assembling it.
With ball bearings, you can visually confirm that the oil is filling all the way inside, so I prefer using them. (‘ω’)ノ
Now it’s time for a test ride and we’re done!
