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Yes the bars came with the bike. And yes measuring CTC at the ends I got about 16.125”. That would be 40cm. It says 420 on the bar end. I take it that should be 420mm?

And yes I did....

Ooops! Reread serial number information. 62512890211 6= drop out spacing of 126mm 25= frame size in inches 1289= built December 1989 0211= the frame built that month So it’s a 1990 ST400

I thought touring frames were designated in inches. I came across a 1989 ST400 that the SN is in cm. The 89 catalog specification is in inches. Was there a change? If so what year?

Shelf life expired ;). I should’ve taken close up pics of the QR skewer. It looked too pitted and rusty to reuse. The through shaft still had great cad plating. So the hubs were lubed often enough early in the bike’s life. It shined up nicely with blue scotch brite and mineral spirits. Not...

A bit more work accomplished on BL2

You’re not crazy. They don’t make Super V’s anymore. I look forward to seeing the restore!

I have it in my saved searches on ebay. Hopefully one pops up...someday.

That would be a great look for the bike. But I'm happy with it for now. Thanks!

Yes. It was $52.52 shipped.

Lacquer thinner was ok.

Maybe.....

yes. And I bet the T2000 is heavier. So it would be even more.

New bearings and grease. Brake caliper cleaned up nicely.

I’m into tearing down the complete Black Lightning now, so hereto forward I shall refer to it as BL2. It didn’t look like the headset had been serviced in quite some time. Cups look fine. So do the bearings. But I bought a box of ten retainer sets so I’ll install new ones.

Zero bidders. Shipping is a killer...

Absolutely. First thing I did when I opened the shipping package was count the clicks. I got 8. My brain said “great! It’s an 8 speed!” Duh!

It’s worth a shot to try with lacquer thinner. I shall try.

The shipping cost is why I’m hesitating. Great seller. Same one I bought the complete BL from.

Not to confuse the difference between the 2 Black Lightnings, but…. While working on the complete one I discovered the script Black Lightning logo on the stem is hidden below a layer of paint. I’m wondering if I can save them.