I'm making the most of self imposed ( well wife imposed) riding ban this year by doing all the jobs that I'd put off if I could be out and about.
The front end was looking a bit worse for 9 yrs wear and tear ,also I had a "off" last year on gravel which left me convinced that the head bearings needed attention so that was that on Sunday I set to ,i've taken pictures of start and during process and will post to show what I've done. However, over the years I've upgraded a few things and am now really chuffed that i did and thought I'd share them with you's lot,( has we say in scouseland ,well some do )
first up after dropping the forks i had a good look at the chromed front guard and found it to be in excellent shape a couple of rust pips but nothing bad so just decided to do the inside again with car underseal.
The fork bushes were done only 2 yrs ago and so still appear okay ,didn't have any bad vibes whilst riding so I'll leave well alone.
Then the head bearings, i fitted a george prew set of tapered(timken?) rollers and had been warned that they could be water effected ,pleased to say not the case .I was impressed when I installed 'em but am even more impressed now ,still greased and still in fantastic shape look like they'll last me out ,so theres 6 mth more us at the !!
I'd also fitted one of his damper kits to the forks and they are still in great shape as well .
I'll post more has I get things done Best wishes BobH