New Front Stuff!

At the racetrack, I realized that the tire shop mounted my tire/wheel in the wrong direciton. Ack! I flipped it, but was getting wheel wobble.

I decided to get a new wheel and rotors.

I found this gem of a used front wheel off an MC18 at the used parts store Up Garage. Online and in the store, used wheels usually go for ¥20,000 and up. But here it was going for ¥1,990! I asked the staff why and he said because of the scuff marks on the side of the rim.

Great bargain

To get the front end up I ordered a front-stem mount stand. Easy setup and use.

Flying NSR. Ready for some tinkering.

I got the wheel off and had my friend change the tire onto the new one. I painted over the scuff marks shown here. The wheel bearings were still good.

I used touch-up paint and gave it two coats of wax to help fight off brake dust

I purchased a set of Arashi rotors from China. I have heard both good and bad reviews of them, but at such a cheap price (¥15,800 shipped), I am willing to give them a shot. I also ordered new brake disc bolts as the previous were quite rusty.

old/new bolts 

New setup assembled

new

old

After taking an abundance of pictures, I went out to Astro Products tool shop and got a static wheel balancer (¥3,890). Balanced, lubed, fitted and torqued the new wheel. Tomorrow I'll go for a ride and start breaking in the new setup. 

New front stuff = Better than the old front stuff!

I like motorcycles!

I like riding, touring, racing, commuting, off-roading, maintaining, repairing, modifying, washing, and watching motorcycles. Hell, I even like talking about how much I like motorcycles. Ride safe ;)

Keep on ridin!

Next time you get into a small accident, remember this guy. He doesn't pause to take a picture or tweet to all his friends about his scratched elbow. He just keeps on ridin.

(Here at NR, we hope the other party involved full and speedy recovery)