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Foreign-made tires don’t list the outer diameter in catalogs or on the web…
The rim went from 5.5 to 6.0, so this time I went with a 55-profile all-purpose tire.
And then… the wheel that causes the most trouble: the Exakt.
The rear sprocket is basically nonexistent—it’s a special size… It’s already worn and bent, so should we replace it?
The bearings are fine.
The damper is solid and reassuring.
Even for someone as easygoing as me… isn’t that a bit too bent? The disappointments keep coming.
Cleaning the stubborn grime off the Brembo cast calipers.
The rear is Brembo cast too.
At a time like this, let’s clean up what we can.
The wheels checked out fine for runout, front and rear.
The rear suspension has come back from Okumura.
· Rod re-plated
· Bump rubber replaced
· End eye nut replaced
Their quick turnaround is impressive. They stock a wealth of small parts, which is a huge help.
