The pivot shaft has done its job, so I’ll swap it out with my used good-condition one.
Of course it moves smoothly up and down, but be sure to check for left-right play. If you don’t adjust the shims to minimize play as much as possible, even if you tighten the pivot firmly, you can end up with left-right play.
After taking the time to disassemble it cleanly, getting it tight and solid feels really satisfying.
I’ll replace the rear shock lower mount bolt too. When it comes to steel, Honda is still the best!
Replacing the front sprocket
I remove all the OEM microcapsule-type thread lockers and secure everything with liquid thread locker instead.
With microcapsules, the tightness is extremely delicate and feels really uncomfortable. I always use new lock washers and bend them in at least two places for peace of mind.
For the counter shaft, I do it with love:
Always make sure the threads are clean so no debris gets caught. Considering the spline side can rust or get loosened and hammered, I apply thread compound generously.
Thread compound is surprisingly heat-resistant, so I sometimes use it as a rust-preventive coating.
This is my first time seeing a Sunstar drive chain.
I can only love Daido when it comes to drive chains, so I never looked at other brands.
Sunstar’s bold move to enter the drive chain market as a latecomer is formidable. A sprocket maker developing a chain—that’s quite a daring move.
You can’t tell if something is good or bad from just one or two bikes. The quality becomes clear only from the combined distance and years of experience from everyone who’s used it. Considering these circumstances, it’s actually quite difficult to switch away from a trusted brand.
The instructions on the back are well-documented and easy to understand. I really felt the tremendous trust that Sunstar commands.
Replaced all the brake fluid
It’s gotten a bit yellowed, but it’s still in nice condition.
I’ve replaced the engine oil with Shell Advance. *Forgot to take a picture. The drain bolt was dirty, so I replaced that too.
The battery terminals look a bit suspicious
Recently I’ve been delivering bikes with fully charged batteries. It feels great when it fires right up on the first try at delivery.
The negative terminal was corroded again and wouldn’t budge at all. I removed it with a T-wrench, applying enough force to break it, and it came off safely. I’m a bit concerned about this level of corrosion.
I replaced the bolts and nuts, and polished both the inside and outside of the terminals thoroughly. Let’s keep an eye on it for a while.
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