[Unicorn GSX1200S] Handling Dramatically Improved. Thorough Front Fork Overhaul and Steering Stem Bearing Maintenance

Making the front end crisp and responsive while also improving aesthetics and boosting motivation.
Well, let’s just do it! Let’s finish it up.

Things are progressing smoothly like that.

What’s the best way to hang the handlebar assembly?

The previous shop could hang it from the ceiling, but that’s not possible now.
I wonder if there’s a clever solution…

I’m somewhat regretting not having a base structure built from the steel frame.

Stem bearing condition is excellent

The bearing condition is quite new and good, so we’ll reuse it.
With this type of suspension work, simply disassembling and reassembling occasionally makes a subtle but noticeable difference.

Occasionally remove the speedometer gear and re-oil it.
*The interior is sealed.

Adding excessive grease from the outside doesn’t help, so let’s avoid that.
*The same applies to the axle shaft.

Non-cartridge front forks feel sufficient these days

They’re light, easy to service, and just the best, I think.
Depending on what you’re after, a simple structure works perfectly well.

I had the bottom case wet blasted to restore it (*´ω｀*)Whew

Today’s work is also mundane.
I polished the inner tubes on the lathe, cleaned them thoroughly, checked runout, and assembled them.
I made sure to bleed the air properly with a vacuum pump.

I polished the rusty areas and applied Gun Coat and such.
It’s really coming back to life.

Boss, it already had a limiter cut installed…

Huh? Did I install it? ??? I froze for a moment.
Looks like a limiter cut was already installed.

Even though you brought it, please sell it on Mercari.

I’m the type who wants to make a bracket and line them up.

The work continues.