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Ok, here is an update. The rear caliper solved the width problem. However, the location of the hydraulic port for the brake hose is rotated to the rear about 30 degrees compared to the stock caliper. I was able to reorient the stock brake line to reach the new caliper but had to abandon the OEM attachment hardware on the swing arm. A longer rear brake hose is on the way from Mr T so i can route along the swing arm and reattach with the OEM brackets for a completely stock look.

The caliper replacement process meant bleeding the rear brake. The meant finding the fluid reservoir which is conviently located under the seat behind the tool storage bucket and the fuse/relay module under a cross brace which prevents you from removing the cap. To add fluid then requires one to unbolt the reservoir from the attachment to the rear fender which requires a 1/4" drive socket and wobble attachment and considerable patience to loosen. Then the reservoir can be pulled forward far enough to add DOT 4. I give Honda an F- for this crap. Maybe someone else has figured out an easier way to top off the reservoir, if so i would love to hear about it.

I have only riden the bike a few miles today to work, have to scuff the tires in but it rides just like before except to my eye looks more "awesomer". Will post a picture shortly if i can find the attachment button which does not seem to appear with "Quick Reply".

Have OEM 2014 DLX exhaust system on my dining room table and center stand that i am going to attempt to install this weekend. Hopefully will be fewer adventures than with the spoked wheels.
Here is the one picture i have at this point.

ok that didn't go so well. no picture appeared. stay tuned.
ok that didn't go so well. no picture appeared. stay tuned.