Continuing from last time.
Let’s do some front maintenance.
First, the squeaky-squeaky sound seems to be caused by the speedometer gear grinding? That’s unusual. Let’s replace it.
The oil content is low, but the race was in relatively good condition.
I won’t say it outright, but I tried buying this tool. Those in the know would say “oh, that one,” and I was surprised—it works really well!
I sourced a press-fit race tool—the kind that does it all in one go. It’s quite sharp.
This side releases when you pull the lever, so you’re freed from the tedium of endlessly turning a nut like the OEM design. It’s a smooth change with no wrench needed at all.
It’s reassuring to visually inspect the entire race.
It’s good to insert it in this state and check how well the seal works. Some manufacturers have seals that grip the upper and lower really well.
If you assemble this carelessly thinking it looks good, most will rattle after a few hundred kilometers, so be careful.
I apply my favorite Neutech NC100 grease generously.
The stem clamp side had quite a bit of corrosion too, so I polished it.
I gave it a light touch-up at the same time.
Clean details really boost the finished appearance.
The angle from hand-tight to already wrong is about this much.
Within the top bridge center nut torque spec and this angle range, there’s a sweet spot.
I’ve done the fork partway through, but it’s in a super weird state, so it’s on hold for now.
