I Ride My Bicicleta To Schoooool

[GTBrandon]

Fluid flow was fine, I was just being impatient it looks like. Once I pumped the lever more and built up pressure, the other pistons started to move. So now we’re back in business baby! Also adjusted the rear brake drum so all brakes feel as good as new.

Since I had lost that side cover and haven’t found any decently priced used ones left, I cut up some sheet metal, sprayed it black, and threw it on as something that I’m happy with until I get another side cover that doesn’t cost a 1/10th of the bike.



Re-drilled and re-tapped the clutch reservoir so I could get rid of the hose clamps and have a cleaner look. The side I re-tapped won’t bite down as deep, but for now I’m happy with it.



Went riding all day and everything else seems good on the bike. Although it rained and after things had dried a little I rode back to my house and had my first oh-shit moment. Coming off the exit ramp I felt the back come out twice, and the only way to correct was drive right into a patch of gravel and correct while the back tire was in gravel to keep me from going into the next lane of traffic. It was definitely pretty scary but I was surprised how I was able to correct the fishtail initially without even thinking about it.

On that note, I’m ordering Michelin Commander II’s tomorrow, and will have my MSF course next weekend to finally be riding with a license.

Only other thing after that so far is getting a real helmet, maybe a SENA, and possibly painting the frame to cover where the pain and peeled and frame started to rust.