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Let's adjust the wheel bearings to bring out the smoothness of their rotation. Wheel bearings will spin to some degree regardless of how they're assembled, b...

The rear brake switch sensitivity was poor, so we're replacing it with a new Omron unit. Adjustment is possible with an eccentric washer. It's not the pretti...

When you adjust the side stand play and get it just right, it moves smoothly and both the frame and stand sides are less prone to damage. It's already worn, ...

Let's remove the levers, clean them, and apply lubricant. Reducing play as much as possible will make the bike feel much more responsive. If the lever mounti...

It's really cold today too… I have to turn the heat all the way up or I can't get any work done. We've got a humidifier running full blast to keep the air fr...

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lately? Or maybe for a while now? I've been running after zooms... and the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G hardly gets any use. A fast lens s...

I've been wrestling with ultra-wide-angle lenses lately… Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Carl Zeiss made by Cosina. Superior texture, design, and the ...

Tonight we're having Sri Lankan cuisine around Nakameguro Station. Ceylon Inn I knew it had been around for ages, but somehow never got the chance to visit u...

The weather took a complete turn from yesterday—now it looks like winter. On days like this, warm yourself up with a clear monkfish and vegetable broth. A re...

Swaged brake lines require a bit of technique to install correctly. Make sure the hose doesn't twist when you fit it. Some folks install brake hoses themselv...