Well, the oil seal finally arrived, so I can assemble the fork now★
My recent favorite is paper duct tape
It slides smoothly and works great. The tip is wrapped in vinyl★
I like digital readouts, but they can be a problem★After a test ride, I adjusted the steering again and the rake changed!! What’s up with that?★
Well, that makes sense—adjusting the stem adjust nut moves it up and down! Though it’s only a fraction of an inch.
Digital readouts can be inconvenient to look at★
And yesterday’s rear bearing—it’s dirty, but the important thing is that oil residue remains, and bearings that still have it are healthy.
Play is something to check for★They’re surprisingly affordable, and replacing them every 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers feels great★
