The week before I started to do some work on the Ten. The ToDo list looked like this:

• new set of sprockets and chain
• new rear tire
• new hyperpro rear shock
• inspection and greasing link mechanism bearings
• new licenseplate light + wiring
• hyperpro frontspring and oil

You need to take it half apart to get to the shock:





only to discover 2 out of 4 bearings are gone:




the other two still looked allright:




the collars were worn too:


All have been replaced now.

Removed the ScottOiler: the sprockets lasted longer without the use of the ScottOiler.

Then there was an UFO sighting: an unidentified falling object came out of the silencer:



It looked like strips of metal that 'melted' together in a carbon lump. I suspect we're looking at the remains of what once was the catalist.

While waiting for the bearings I had to take refuge to my sunday ride: the MT-03 ...

... but that went horribly wrong...

1,5 mile from home on my way back... the road had become a floor of ice...

... lost it and slid on my left hand side and then it looked like this:





How slippery it was; on the opposite lane:


...


... there's considerable damage... and with both bikes out of operation I actually had to go by CAR!!!
A real shame: the Ten would have taken the punishment without too many damage: just pick it up and continue beside the road/ice.

Thank goodness I was able to put the Ten together this weekend and I'm riding again!

HJ

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