Today we’ll proceed with Deco-mainte as far as we can get.
Thanks to the racy fairing, the handlebars are so low it hurts the back. The owner asked if we could raise them a bit.
Full lock is pretty tight, but if we reduce the turning angle it’ll be fine, so let’s bring it to a reasonable range.
Thankfully the M5 threads are already cut. That helps.
We reduce and reduce until handlebar lock is possible.
Now it matches the standard.
The area under the fuel cap was dirty, so we cleaned it up.
Done.
Let’s clean the chain. Work it over really well. When the chain is clean, the bike looks clean too.
The bearings were replaced before. They’ve settled in nicely and are in excellent condition.
The axle looks good too.
Even if it’s just for looks, we want it clean. It also prevents rust and makes a subtle difference.
Let’s clean the caliper.
We lightly polished the pad springs.
Cleaning the caliper is good, but water gets in and causes rust. I think it’s worth replacing occasionally.
We replace the bolts too and apply long-term rust preventative to the surface. It prevents rust, looks great, and lasts longer.
I believe the first priority is to keep parts clean and prevent rust.
Cleaning the brake disc holes once in a while feels great too.
