07-22-2026, 03:42 PM
(07-22-2026, 03:12 PM)suhawk305 Wrote:(07-22-2026, 11:37 AM)the Ferret Wrote: Day 174 ....rode the CB over to a buddy's house, where we changed out the front brake pads and clutch and brake fluids. Think bike is all prepped for the rally now.
I have to admit that when I have new tires installed, I have the dealer change my brake pads if the pads are more than 1/2 worn out. That would be at least a 5 bandaid job if I did it. I change the hydraulic fluids myself, with the help from my friend. That task is due this season.
When I had the new rear tire and chain installed a week or so ago, the tech said I also needed new rear brake pads. I had a set of oem at home, but didn't realize they were due yet. They didn't have any oem pads in stock at the shop so they put in some after-market EBC pads. I knew it was (over) due to have the fluids replaced and I had a set of oem front brake pads at home. My buddy offered to replace them all for me, rather than wait weeks for another service appointment at the shop. I ordered some new Honda Dot 4 and we did it all today.
So now, it has new brake and clutch fluids, new brake pads front and rear, a new chain and a new rear tire. Front tire should last me until next year I think. All I have to do is engine oil and filter yet and I can do that myself. I have the oem filter and 4 qts of GN4 10W30 on hand.
It doesn't matter what I ride, how far or how fast, only that I ride .... every day