I got it all done and put back together today and got a chance to take it for a ride. It’s simply amazing and feels like a completely new bike up front (which I guess it is… :) ). I’m pleased to have done all of the work myself and it was especially nice enjoying the fruits of my labor out on the road in the sunshine. I took it easy on my new front brake pads to give them a chance to break in (so to speak) but they feel very good. I’ve got a brake bleeder tool ordered that should be delivered next week so I’ll bleed the brakes and clutch when it gets here. I stopped in an empty parking lot and practiced some slow speed turns and the front end feels absolutely wonderful.

I also got my new (to me) trailer hitch installed. Since I bought it used it didn’t come with any instructions but when I got it down there behind the bike it was pretty clear how it must install and indeed, the install went very well. I took the time, while I was in there, to install an isolator and wiring sub-harness from a company called Electrical Connections. I see now that I will need to get a 5 wire to 4 wire harness to terminate the wiring to the trailer so I’ll get one ordered and on its way.

All in all, I’m really gratified with how easy this bike is to work on and now, how it rides even better than before!

Ride safe,
Zippo and Jax