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I've finally finished some long over due maintenance on the Glee. I think this is everything I need to do, aside from replacing the worn gear lever holder - I'll order one tonight.
Tasks now completed:
Centre stand sanded, repainted (twice due to paint reaction when I used hammerite on the primer I'd used
) - it's now glass black with 3 cans of spray paint on it. Linkage fully greased with ACF50 corrosion block - I doubt these have been greased since they were installed at the 600 mile service (53k ago). Springs reinstalled with the aid of a spring puller and ratchet strap around the rear tyre.
All four footpeg stripped, cleaned and regreased - I removed what can only be described as a grinding paste from the front pegs.
Brake pedal removed, cleaned, regreased and
Side stand removed, cleaned, greased and reinstalled - probably the first time that's been done...
Lower thrust washer torqued as the lock nut was loose and turning freely - it did seem a bit viby the last time I was out, so hopefully that's resolved (couldn't do the upper washer as the tool is too wide for the frame)
Scotoiler drained of what I had been using and refilled with Scotoilers oil - the oil I'd been using was too thick and making the chain too sticky. Chain fully cleaned and lubed.
Chain slider and front sprocket cleaned.
I must have removed about a kilo of general dirt and grime from under the bike & hard to reach places.
All I need to do now is find time to ride it...
Here's some pics (you were warned!)