It’s reassuring to have it lined up with FCC.
It’s in pretty sharp condition. The thing to note is…
It peels off like that… I’d never seen it before.
Several plates are almost completely worn down. There was a small amount in the basket too, so I cleaned everything.
I was oddly impressed that it actually runs even in that condition.
The clevis pin is rattling, so I replaced it with an L-ball.
The L-ball is slightly longer overall, so when installing it on the stock part, I have to cut it a bit. Every time I wonder if it would be faster to just replace it, considering the labor involved.
Spice backstep. The play increased so much that replacement was planned, but the delivery date is now indefinite.
I’ll figure out the best approach later.
The plugs look fine.
I want them to fit snugly, so I spray electrical lubricant first and then insert them firmly.
I replaced the fluid. The left caliper bleeder nipple is a bit concerning. The rear was pretty dirty.
After replacing the fluid and capping it, I occasionally see bikes with seal tape applied because fluid seeps from around the bleeder. If you flush it properly, it basically won’t come out. Tighten the nipple, wrap the area with a rag, and spray with brake cleaner.
Then blow with air—whoosh!—and any remaining fluid around the bleeder will come out. Once it stops coming out, you’re done.
If the bleeder is locked, air won’t get in, so don’t worry.
I’ll continue with the remaining work.
