Deco-mainte– tag –

The parts have arrived, so let's continue. Well, we could just keep two keys and use them as is, but… Carrying two keys feels wasteful. Let's transplant the ...

The fuel tank has also come back from rust removal. Just like the floor, the ceiling is important too. I was worried that the internal partition might preven...

Let's continue from yesterday. The rear caliper looks pretty rough, but surprisingly the pistons are only corroded on the outside. The operation seems fine. ...

Hmm... the corrosion is pretty severe. We're already running into trouble. The power of rust is amazing... really. Nature's own threadlocker. We'll polish it...

The parts have arrived, so let's get them installed. When doing a caliper overhaul, unless it's really necessary, a piston set is actually the better deal. O...

The banana silencer has severe corrosion, so let's polish it up. Some scratches and dents. It's a shame that the banana silencer came with a buffed finish or...

The inspection is complete, so let's get to work. First, we'll clean the chain. Let's make sure the rotation is nice and smooth. We'll clean up the surroundi...

The tank is back, so let's get to work. The tire air valve is deteriorated, so I'll replace it for you. The bearings look fine as they are. The caliper was d...

Let's perform Deco-mainte. Starting from the front. The SKF bearings show friction buildup over time, so lubrication is definitely necessary. Let's clean the...

Deco-mainte (inspection and maintenance) request. This time we're starting from the rear. The chain plate is showing rust, so it might be worth replacing it ...