NGC Exhaust + Cerakote, T-REV installation work, tire change, Newtech oil change, carburetor synchronization, ignition trouble and more.
The engine would occasionally start and stop—a suspicious symptom. Based on the symptoms, I suspected the Watanabe unit itself. We were able to borrow the unit to test it, and sure enough, the unit was dead. This is the third case like this at our shop. Nothing lasts forever, and since repair wasn’t an option, we replaced the unit.
We chose Dunlop GT601 tires. Dunlop bias equals Jegra—that’s old school.
Tubes are usually Michelin. There’s no particular reason, but I find boxed tubes give me peace of mind.
Dirt has accumulated, so we clean it up in a flash using power tools. Let’s replace the rim band at the same time.
Over the past year or two, I learned a different method for tube and tire changes. It’s incredibly fast—what was I doing all this time? Well, I’d say I’ve learned something new.
Check the pressure marking and inflate to the max, making sure the bead is properly seated. Then, whether radial or bias, spin it and visually check the tire runout. These days, including this tire, there are really a lot of high-quality products out there.
But considering the possibilities, even with careful management and shipping, some products might slip through. Checking it definitely improves safety and peace of mind, I’m sure of it.
We agonized over the T-REV layout before deciding. It’s on order and we’ll follow up later.
