5 Jan: Didn't post earlier, but Since December, I installed the front fork sliders, frame sliders, swing-arm protector, o-ring seal in left caliper, Tech Spec Tank Protectors, and asundry of smaller 15K checks. Still having problem with air in front brakes, work well enough but still a bubble in there somewhere. Since I have to get my VA state inspection done, I dropped off at the shop for them to do, and bleed my front lines for me. Learned enough in this excursion...hit it again (but hell no on bleeding) in 7,500 miles.
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