Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Project Suzuki RG500 Part 8 Full stop!

G’day! I saved the worst job until last with the chassis stuff.

I hate rebuilding brake calipers, particularly when they are crustier than a convenience store hot dog at 3am after a night on the beer. This was a job that was at least a 12-pack of amber ale just to get motivated. By the way, have I told you about my 100cc four-stroke beer cooler box with disc brake and wheelie bar? Check it out!

It was bloody hot as hell, as well, the third day over 42ºC in a row, but thankfully I had finally got around to putting up roof insulation in my tin shed so at least I was

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