Finished up the big front end overhaul today... and it feels great!
Started with stripping the front end off completely to replace the OEM head bearings with some tapered All Balls. Went a smooth as silk thanx to
BL's tutorial.
Moved on to replacing the fork fluid which also was a no-brainer. I did consider ordering the new springs but with all the other expenses this year I decided to keep that on the wish list until I can afford to do the front and rear all at once.
While I was waiting for the fluid to drain out of the forks I installed a set of peg lowering brackets I picked up last year. With the handlebar up and backs I previously installed, my standing position should be much better for those long logging road runs now.
After reinstalling the forks I moved onto the brake upgrade from Blair over at SV Racing. Did I mention how super he really is. I'm sure that man can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Anyway, the new 4-pot calipers mounted up to the SV Racing adapters perfectly and the new steel braided lines and Galfer pads slipped into place like they were made to be there. Got the system bled using the banjo bleeders that Blair talked me into without any trouble at all.
Moved some lines around under the dash and zip-tied the hell out of everything then decided it was time for a much deserved rum and coke. I`m pretty happy with how everything has come together so far. Maybe tomorrow I`ll get the plastics buttoned back up and can go for a little run to seat the pads and see how the front end feels.
Come on Spring! :thumbup: