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It varies depending on how much electrical load you force it to carry. The more lights/load you put on them the harder it has to work. using LED's will reduce this load substantially I replaced mine in the 89 2 years ago and I have put 160,000 km on it I was running high wattage bulbs as well. Running too long with low or dirty oil can also be a factor since it uses the oil to keep it from overheating.

If you think this is a long read,,,,,, you're right, but I enjoyed writing it, so now you have to read it. Just so that you are aware, I'm not normally long winded, but I have some friends who are so if you make any derogatory comments I will set them onto you. Got up this morning, had breakfast and coffee, went for a walk with my best friend, and then told her I was going for a little ride. She said have a fine day darling (darling is a good term coming from her and it means that she is in agreement with my thoughts). So off I go, head to Paris Ont where it seems I pick up a hanger-on. I tell yah, that kid could ride!! I left Paris, heading for Caledonia and he stuck with me, everytime I looked back he was still there, like the plague, couldn't shake him!! After leaving Caledonia I thought I would see if I could confuse him a bit, so I turned here and turned there, never going back but always moving in a new direction. Opened the scooter up a bit to see if that would shake him, but alas, he was still on my tail. A new thought came to me, so I headed for a congested traffic area,,, that was a mistake, he must have been super scared for he stuck much closer than before, so I took to a 4 lane and beat my horse with a whip, but when I got to a resting place,,,, there he was, right beside me. We conversed for a bit, introduced ourselves to the ladies next door (who would have none of our (mine) conversation and then I proceeded to leave the area,,, maybe better luck in the next town? Hey!!! I was just trying to be a nice guy as usual, but them ladies had their mind all made up and you know how it is with mindup ladies!!! I headed for the hill country with Red still in tow (I'll call him Red for that was the color of his bike), thinking he might take a short ride down a long hill or something like that. I couldn't shake him!! I went slower and then faster, turned corners and went somewhat straight, but he hung in there. He was good I tell yah as anyone can attest to, that has tried following me for a while, it's not an easy feat. I came up with another solution to shake him, so I tried that out, I went off track and ended up at a dead-end, but even that didn't deter him, he did wonderfully and stayed on my tail. Next I tried to run up a hill and then down the same hill, but he was so determined to stick it out I thought to take him to my secret hidey spot,,,,, that done it, he stayed well away and would not follow me there. But when I came out of my secret spot, there he was, nice and relaxed and patiently waiting for my return. By now I figured he was lost and so couldn't do without me, I had him over a barrel so to speak, so after a few more twists and turns I co-hursted him into springing for a Gelato in Fonthill Ont. From there we headed home along many river fronts and did come to a place of well repute for their preparations of things for the stomach and I thought he might need something to eat, so I suggested that to him, hoping to get him to spend some more of that hidden cash and benefit my own personal reputation of eating on somebody else's expense. No luck there, he was still full of Gelato or he was afraid I would finish the meal before he did and then might leave him lost and lonely in the wilds of Lincoln County. At this point I had given up trying to loose him, so I kept my tripod to a low roar, also figuring that at his age the long ride might be a bit more than he could handle and I would end up having to go look for a napping rider somewhere back there. A bit later, and occasionally still trying to shake him I ended up in a place of Done,, but they now call it Dunnville, I guess that's short for something, but in either case it seemed to raise up an appetite in my 'shadow' so I thought he offered to spring for my lunch. I thought that was mighty nice of him, so found a real nice roadside BBQ pit close handy, before he could change his mind. I tell yah, this guy is slick, before I knew it he had me pay my own way,, and that after me dragging him all the way around on a major sight seeing tour. Lucky it was my birthday yesterday and I had enough on me to cover the cost. He must have been starving though, he ate his whole big jumbo hamburger and onion rings beside. I thought it might slow him down a bit, but no siree, he was as fit as a fiddle, (must have been the onion rings) leaving the lot before I was even ready. Once I got back on the pavement I opening tripod right up, and passed him like he was standing still. Thinking that at this juncture I had lost him, I settled into a more, less ticket attracting rate, of progress, but I guess my back draft had been enough for him to utilize and so he was once more guarding my back door. At this point we had now gained the advantage or disadvantage, depends on how you look at it, of the Grand River, so we followed that pretty much back to my humble abode. And Yes!! He was nice enough to stop and wish my dearest the best, in dealing with me,,,,,,,, nice chap that Don guy, nice chap. Thanks for a great day.

Yes I did. I have the service manual & the after looking at it again I found the adjustment bolt. They are located under the front crowling. Don't need to remove anything. Thanks for all the input guys!

So...for those that want the abbreviated version of what Carl posted.... We met in Paris, took back roads to Hamilton and stopped for a short break. Carl tried flirting with some girls (that must have been 50+ years younger than him) who looked at him then ignored him. Rode along Ridge Rd, down/up/down/up the escarpment (I think he was lost but wouldn't admit to it). Stopped for gelato (he made me pay). Rode along the canal and river....he mentioned stopping for lunch (but of course didn't offer to buy considering I paid for gelato).... Then we went to his place where the highlight of my day was saying hello to Marca. Still....was a very good day !

One? No....he found a couple. I learned from the first one. We made the turn, I saw the dead end sign and stopped. Let him know on the cb that it was a dead end but you know Carl....he kept going, saying he wanted to make sure it was a dead end. I turned around in a driveway and waited for him to come back.

Find those on more than one occasion, 2 today. Usually though I can talk my way out of them, I've learned from some of the best.

Thank you everyone for replying, I'm heading to the store now to buy a clamp, hopefully this will get the job done. I'll see about upgrading from a trial member. @Squidley I appreciate the offer, I'm sure I will definitely need your advice sooner or later!

And this is why I said slowwwly apply air. .....Oh and I guess won't hurt to keep your finger out of the way ..... cause it will hurt if you don't.

Be very careful when using comresed air to extract brake caliper pistons. They can move quickly with extreme force. You could easily lose a finger if you are not careful.

Went on a great ride with Carl today...Paris to Hamilton, Grimsby, St. Catherines, Welland.... Wish others could have joined us. Weather was perfect and Carl had great company..... ME !!!! Carl as leader of the "group", me as the usual tail gunner....

I was going to call him, but his profile doesn't have his number in it.

Hey Brad I am not sure if trial members have access to member profiles.

I apply the brake fluid to the outside of the pistons after cleaning as best I can and before pushing them back in to give the pistons some lubrication so they slide in easier (only use brake fluid other lubricants can swell the rubbers). This is only if I do not intend on rebuilding the caliper and intend only on pushing the pistons back in and reinstalling calipers as they are. Applying air to the brake bleed valve is only if you want to pop the pistons right out, and replace the seals after cleaning pistons and bores. in which case at this point you would have removed the calipers completely from the bike and now have them on the work bench. generally I keep the bleed valve closed and apply the air to were the brake line was attached. place a thin piece of wood were the disc pads sit or set in an old disc pad than slowly apply air until the pistons pop out. A rag covering the caliper and air line during this process helps avoid getting brake fluid in your eyes.

My number is in my profile, give me a call if you get a chance.

You really need to clean those pistons befor compressing them. I just use a piece of wood that fits and a couple c clamps.