Sunday, June 26, 2005

Routine maintenance on the Honda 90

This is the first time I've done anything to the bike for 18 months, apart from taking it for the MOT. I ride it most days. The back brake was sticking, which meant that if I used it, it would stay on until I went backwards (which I would do at traffic lights). I tended to avoid using the brake, except in emergencies; not a safe habit to get into! I took it apart for a good greasing, of course taking care to avoid getting oil on the pads. This is the handiest spot I ever had for working on the bike, having the front step to sit on and having easy access to the house to find that other special tool which I'd forgotten I needed. It used to be up and down four flights of stairs.