Work is complete, so here’s my report.
The calipers and bottom case came out beautifully clean and refreshed.
I reversed the brake hose bracket to support from below. Brake hoses made for specific applications are typically long, and since the swell line has adapter joints, there’s distance from the banjo or fitting, which makes it hard to achieve a natural curve. That’s one thing to keep in mind.
You want the hose to go back, but the banjo faces forward, so the hose ends up kinked. Since you can’t tell until it’s installed, it’s worth knowing a bit about before you buy.
I also relocated the digital gauge and ETC antenna to clean things up.
I left the center area open with smartphone mounting in mind lately.
Same with the wiring under the tank, but I also changed the layout of the oil temperature sensor.
Some people run it on the exhaust pipe side, but that’s the worst layout. Running it longer and routing it to the rear is safer, you could say. I wrap it loosely in mesh and run it through the space between covers, then bring it up from behind the engine. I think keeping it simple with good serviceability is better.
DID-ZVMX+SUNSTAR, and with the wheel bearing replacement, the wheels spin nice and light.
Time was awkward and this was the only spot available.
Back to the details: I replaced the fuel hose too.
It’s a bit cloudy, so
it only cleaned up a little. Too bad.
Why doesn’t anyone fit a GS1000S upper fairing to a GSX1400?
Given the bike’s stature, I think it would look great. You’d have to move the turn signals, though.
The steering and rolling feel very smooth now, I’d say.
