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Old 02-11-20, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nazcalines
Looks nice! Did you have to file the front R559 brake slots to get the pads to sit low enough? I have a 1983 630 and didn't think those tektros would fit on the front.
Yes I did. I’m usually not one to modify components or frames, but I did in this case. I guess I really didn’t do my homework, since I thought the Tektros would work. I grounded the slots, but it was a white knuckle moment!
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