J2
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I thought that silicone spray might be used, so thanks for that confirmation. My tread mill requires silicone spray to lube its big rubber belt.
As for the other solutions, as in waxing or grinding, I appreciate alternatives. I do believe I need to check the rear wheel alignment, as was suggested. I do not have any way to jack up the bike, so I will probably have to have the dealer do it (sigh). I can do simple things, but I am not much of a wrench head. Ergo, I don't have tools, like a bike lift. In my old Honda days (CB 100, 350) I was able to set my own valve clearances!
I bought this bike used, with 1200 miles on it. Some lady had owned it, and, as it is with all used vehicles, I have no idea what she may have done to it. It does run well, but the tranny locks up a bit occasionally. In those instances, I let the clutch out slowly until I hear the transmission CLACK. Then I can use the shifter again. This could simply be a characteristic of a machine designed in the 1970's. The battery apparently ran completely dry, and I cannot tell how much fluid is in it because the battery sight glass is opaque ... not clear enough to see a fluid level. Dealer checked out the charging and put in a new battery ... like they should have done before they sold it to me.
Got to change the oil today (every 1500 miles). I use Rotella, as recommended on this forum, but let's don't get into that discussion again!
Thanks to all.
J2
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