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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...

Now that all the parts have arrived, let's get to work. The rear is set up with reliable steel and rubber for peace of mind. Newtech NC50 oil change. Since w...

Wash the brake calipers with hot water. Dust and dirt come off very quickly, and they dry fast too.   Unfortunately, they're barely out of sync. It's be...

This is the Deco-mainte we performed last May. The content is the same as now, but we've made it even more thorough. The side stand moves—there's play in it....

We're starting Deco-mainte today.   We removed the lever, cleaned it, and applied lubricant. When moving parts and contact points are clean and smooth, ...

Now let's compare them side by side. Left) new, right) used The seal edge is sharp and crisp!   The clutch release seal has also swollen, and the edge i...

Deco-mainte: the clutch master is spongy, so the bike came in via tow truck.   The clutch went spongy while riding. Sure enough, there's air in the syst...

Let's clean up the fine details.   This is from yesterday's photos, but this is amazing—an air box made entirely of dry carbon. Beautiful. I always thin...

Now let's move on to the front.   A slightly high-rise throttle replacement was requested. About 2.4 mm, I'd say. It fit safely into the throttle case. ...

It looks like it was already machined. Let's add 1.2 mm and adjust it by shaving. Let's see how it goes like this. Moving to the rear. OZ wheels as a factory...