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They looked fine, which is why I didn't bother inspecting them before ordering a new set. Timing belts deteriorate from the inside and you can't see the threads to inspect them. Peace of mind cost me $50 and two hours of getting to know the bike. Money well spent. Jim and I rode to lunch today and went through the valley. It handles alright for a big bike and I figured out the "weak" brake issue. There is nothing wrong with the bike. I just misunderstood "integrated brakes" for "linked brakes". The front lever only pressurizes the right front caliper. The rear brake pedal pressurizes the front left caliper and rear caliper. I just have to get used to using the rear brake.

Shakedown ride. Runs great. Super comfortable. Could stop a little quicker, but it's 1000 lbs and older than most on the road. I was able to get my emergency braking to the point of making the front bark, bark, bark... until it stopped. That's all the brakes the Dunlops can handle in the dry without a pillion. Will be a learning curve coming from the new Wing and the BMW. Adjusted throttle cable slack after the test ride and found out I could raise the windshield even higher than I thought. All quirks remedied. Still, a super nice bike and am happy with the overall ride. I even ordered a retrofit kit to turn the cornering lights into LED driving lights. Should be here in a couple days.

Timing belt service and engine coolant flush happened today. Gonna put some miles on the Moldwing tomorrow and hopefully not spend this Easter in the intensive care ward. Amanda has declined my offer for a Muskie picnic. Something about not wanting to "tempt fate"...

Put the Oldwing on the lift where it belongs. Next up: timing belts, oil/filter, coolant flush. Amanda's new helmet is also on the way..

FYI for those OR folks who remember the original old guard from the Assfault Junkies. Brooklyn passed away after a collision during a motorcycle trip yesterday. He was one of the very good guys! Owned a shop here in Cinti and moved to Florida with his wife and children a few years ago to open a new one. I don't have any more info at this point. If interested, watch the AFJ FB forum for news. This one hits hard.... 😢