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So is this a case where getting vaselined at the dealer is a better investment?

LOL!

Recommend pressures and the return to OEM sized tires have made the bike feel more nimble. With the recent replacement of throttle cam and cables, and clutch cable, the bike is much more satisfying to ride. Thanx for all your input.

SteveD wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:11 pm Recommended pressures?
Recommended in 1984?
Recommended in 2022 by the tyre manufacturer?

Fwiw, I use 36/38psi....and since I stopped using Michelin M48's. That'd be late 1980's.

Well the tire manufacturers don't specify for individual bikes, instead deferring to the bike manufacturer.

R100S 1984 Got the new tires on: After getting slowed down by a leak from the rear brake actuator cam shaft. I finally got it done. I went back to standard size tires. The oversized ones were a pain to get out as they were old and hard. Over and over again, I keep learning that OEM is best! I had sh...

I've used this company for wiring up my bikes.

https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Pr ... elays.html

I used this system to set up my dual sport bike. Easy to use:

https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_K ... cs-hd.html

Interesting good quality stuff.

Thanx!

I took my Brembo calipers apart and rebuilt them on my 1984 that I bought new. I changed the fluid regularly. as far as I could tell there was no reason to rebuild them. I tried to rebuild them with a aftermarket kit from Motobins that was touted as being better than OEM. KIt didn't fit so I got an ...

1984 R100S So I'm finally getting around to putting my Wheels back on. I really can't fathom where the time goes. I found that I had leaking from the brake actuating cam. I've replaced the four O rings. Does the installation of the shoes look correct in relation to the cam lobes? The spring by the c...

I'm in the same program, as soon as I can feel any roughness on the clutch I change out the cable. I'm always glad I did! Stuff wears out.