Wow, you really did replace just about everything. I have not looked at the condition of the bike, but we had it for years, rode on it..and didnt really do any maintenance on it other then change the oil. My brother bought it actually, but he died, and the bike has been parked and I was off working elsewhere. I was thinking for a long journey such as the ones mentioned in this site, that i would get everything new and replaced to ensure little mechanical failure while on the road. I often thought about replacing the motor even, but I see your point about buying new may be cheaper. But it sounds like now you know your bike in and out. I do remember noticing iron filings in the oil when i changed it...so I was thinking that something was failing at that time..however the bike just kept working like a clock until the season was over and I moved away.
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