GSX1100S D.I.D ZVM-X& Sunstar Service Kit + tire change and more on the agenda.
First, let’s start by removing the parts.
The wheels have been changed to DYMAG. We protect the wheels as much as possible before removing and installing them. Honestly, scratches do happen. It depends on the severity, but it’s harder to avoid getting a single scratch than to get one, but we do our best to minimize damage.
The teeth are pretty worn down. The step wear is quite significant too. Since an offset sprocket is installed, I decided it would be wise to also check the rear wheel chain line alignment.
At first glance, something looks off. One of the bearing balls on the disc side is missing. Lucky timing we caught that. Let’s replace the wheel bearings while we’re at it.
I see.
We’ll measure using an analog method. We measure based on the rim using addition and subtraction.
The standard GSX1100S is around 85.6 mm. Some bikes have a chain line of XX mm, but you can’t say that definitively—there’s variation in assembly and parts compatibility. We need to keep that in mind and proceed with the work accordingly. You can tell right away by looking at the swingarm play and swingarm precision.
As a result, we determined the front should be positioned a bit further out numerically. But I’m starting to wonder if there was a reason for this shortfall. Maybe I’m overthinking it.
Move it inward and the tire hits; move it outward and the frame hits. It’s a tough world for old bikes.
I think it’s better when someone else disassembles it somewhere and says, “Oh, that’s clean!” Parts get clean quickly with a little polishing. Having the right tools for this kind of work saves time. I believe equipment is necessary to save time and create productive hours.
Miraculously, we had wheel bearings in stock, so I went ahead and installed them on the rear.
The rest is on hold pending parts arrival.
