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I would probably clean and repack the bearing with the retainer in place. I'd think the spindle is more likely to wear than the cups. Never serviced a BB with the retainer but doubt that it's needed if you destroy it getting it out.

Did you have one of the originals? 9.5 mm sounds right for a 3/8" bolt. There are only two common thread pitches: UNF (24 threads per inch) and UNC (16 TPI). You should be able to look at them and tell the difference. I'd be happy to source them and ship to you but as I recall USPS has a...

Every bar maker seems to measure differently, Nitto must measure center to outside. I will have to look and see if mine is marked 400 mm or if I measured it as so.

I think black seatpost and stem would look fine. You have the black fork boot and spring already.

I'm guessing you are right. I know that in the early years Cannondale used 5/16" - 18 threads on the cantilever studs. Were the M10 bolts too large in diameter? Guessing that the size is 3/8" - 16. You should be able to find them in the UK if that helps with shipping cost.

Did the handlebar come with the bike? What's the center to center width? I've yet to find one wider than 40 cm.

Looks like a nice one. All my touring frames are older and have caliper brakes. I'd still like to find one with cantis.

A Super V is still on my want list. Great color on that one.

I have several NOS black 5501 short cage RDs if you want everything matching.

I figured I could wait and see if they accepted my offer.

Understandable why it was painted. They sold a lot of those, so you might come across a nice one at some point.

I found problems with a couple of my forks and made an offer on the FK072 today. Did you pay full price for yours?

Maybe install a 9 speed cassette.

Was shipping on the BL that high?

People sometimes forget that 8 clicks mean 9 gears, not 8.

I'm not certain but I'd guess that the Black Lightning logo would stand up to lacquer thinner. If not I guess you wouldn't be out much if you end up having to repaint it.

I would guess India inspired. Interesting bike. I'd be bidding if it was close enough to avoid the shipping cost.

I set the limit screws with the cable disconnected. Turn the crank with one hand and run the derailleur with the other. You want to adjust it so that it will shift to all cogs but prevent the cage from contacting the spokes.

That one looks nice. Where is it?

I've stopped in a lot of cemeteries on bike rides but can't remember one with running water.