100_8195.JPG;prior to removing the wheel|||100_8196.JPG;once the leverl was adjusted so rear brake worked, indicator was past the wear mark|||100_8198.JPG;|||100_8199.JPG;below recommended shoe pad thickness, barely|||100_8234.JPG;|||100_8235.JPG;new shoes and springs fitted|||100_8236.JPG;|||100_8279.JPG;new tire installed, not as vintage looking as last one, oh well|||100_8280.JPG;new wheel bearings and seals also installed by shop|||100_8281.JPG;new valve stem installed|||100_8282.JPG;dunlop|||100_8283.JPG;D404|||100_8284.JPG;130/90-16|||100_8291.JPG;refitted to bike, finally I can put the engine back in now that the bike can support itself|||AlbumDescription;

I was surpised when I first moved the bike after 4 years of sitting that the rear brake did not work. The drum brake on the 650 is about as simple as it comes. I had to take the rear wheel off anyways to get a replacement tire. While I had it off I checked the status of the brake shoes and drum. The shoes were worn past the recommended level. This is the perfect time to replace them while the wheel is off already.

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