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I assembled the rebuilt caliper, using the pads that came with it because they didn’t have much wear. I hooked everything up, filled the master cylinder with DOT 4, and attempted to … Front Brake is functionalRead more

The master cylinder is rebuilt. I haven’t rebuilt the caliper yet. Instead, I took advantage of a sunny, 80-degree day to paint the brake components with Eastwood Brake Gray. It’s the only … Front Brake PaintRead more

I’m still waiting on my caliper rebuild kit, so I looked for something else to accomplish this morning. The handlebars, from a Honda VTR250 Interceptor, were originally designed to bolt both around … Handlebar cross-braceRead more

Or “Project X,” as I referred to it originally. The first mock-up on October 18, 2011 — the Rex tank and YZ125C swingarm are now hanging in the rafters.

Seriously? Well, that’s not good. Partzilla is part of ODN, aka Boats.net. I’ve used them a lot and I’ve always been happy with them. As of this morning, my order showed, “Available … Caliper Piston NLARead more

After 20 minutes of ultrasonically lounging in a diluted solution of Simple Green and L.A.’s Totally Awesome, the brake parts came out surprisingly spiffy. I’m sorry I didn’t take “as opened” images: … Cleaning brake componentsRead more

It turns out that the 276 mm slotted rotor is what I need, and I have all the components for a complete GS250T/450/750T brake setup. All the models listed used these identical … Front brake refurb beginsRead more

While I was shuffling parts around the shelves, I pulled out the prettier, red re-pop tank and bolted it in place of the derelict BSA original I’ve been using as a stand-in. … New seat on its wayRead more

Well, with the pegs and foot controls sorted, and the tank mounted, I went looking for another excuse to NOT begin rebuilding the engine. So I’m now on to the front brake. … Front brake designRead more

I got the fuel tank mounted. In British fashion, the BSA OIF Export tank is designed to be secured by a central mounting bolt. Rather than permanently weld a stud or bracket … Tank mount fabricationRead more