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The replacement rim was more work than I had anticipated. It was used and came without a spacer or bearings. I had to remove the bearings from my old rim to use the spacer in the new rim. That being done I installed the spacer/bearings in my new wheel and took both rims to a bike shop to have new tires mounted and balanced. I went with the Pirelli MT66 (sale!). Anything would have been better than those rock hard old Dunlops.
I installed tires back on the bike learning about spacers, centering, belt tension, etc. It was at this time that I also replaced my brake pads. The rear pads were OK but those front pads pitiful. I also installed speed bleeders on the calipers and this makes life a whole lot easier.
New tires. It doesn't matter what vehicle you put them on you always feel this new cushion. My bike felt new again - I was floating down the road. Life is good. Now on to other things.
Screamin Eagle air filter to open things up just a little bit. I then checked and set my air/fuel mix. This was a nice little mod, breathes better with a little more pop. I'm noticing a lot of blowby with extended rides so I've installed a bypass kit with a KrankVent. No more mess. I was planning on a catch can too, but it will just take up too much room.
I've swapped out the factory cone mufflers for a set of the factory baloney cut - also with the plug removed. No difference in performance just that I prefer the way these look.
Along with these changes I've changed the primary fluid to synthetic 20W50, added a Clutchlite lever while I was in there (so much easier on my left hand), added a temp gauge/dipstick to the oil tank, added a trickle charger, replaced many rusty/worn bolts, replaced a broken horn and added factory rubber grips. They are so much easier on my hands.
Still running good and the added miles inspire more mods. One inspired mod was to use the hole in the jiffy stand to mount an extension (even though they say it will not work). It has worked out very well.