Looking at it now… it’s a terrifying level of craftsmanship, isn’t it? The 1980s.
Domestic aluminum frame, export iron frame
Making two different types like that… now that was a wonderful era.
Technical innovation was thriving! A truly great time. The more you look at it, the more you see how meticulously it was put together.
(*´ω｀*)
Whenever there’s a break in the rain, we head out for inspection.
It’s tough because we can’t plan ahead. (；∀；) We wait, trusting the rain radar…
Look at the sky and load everything up at once, then head straight back to the shop after we’re done.
The weather’s been so unstable.
We’re back, so now we’ll change the tires.
We’re lifting the front with our homemade front stand as usual.
When I watch some of our older YouTube videos, I notice we’ve improved a bit.
It’s the theory that even if you’re not good at something, you get better with practice.
The axle shafts are fine, front and rear.
If we’re using a TR412 air valve, we replace it every time.
The wheel bearings should be fine too.
We’ll change the tires with the manual tire changer MAX2H.COM.
This is really an item I’m glad I bought.
Though I’ve modified it quite a bit and it’s no longer original…
It works reasonably well even as-is, but
• Adapting it for 15-17mm diameter axles
• Making a lock for the changer mount
• Wrapping it with leather to prevent scratches
• Making a sturdy crank-style handle bar
As you use it and get the hang of it, customizing your tools to your own specs really improves both your work and your motivation.
We went with Bridgestone BT46 tires.
I’m really grateful they still make them in 16 inch.
After that, we’ll do the fluid and coolant replacement and checks, and we should be done.
