The weather’s warming up. It’s that season when you can’t wait any longer.
The stem shaft got bent.
It’s rattling around on the standard bearing, as expected. Well, that’s unfortunate.
How many tens of thousands of kilometers? How many years? This work was done back at Hiyoshigaya, and I’m amazed at the incredible durability.
Vehicles that rack up serious mileage teach you a lot of things.
The parts arrived, so we’re reassembling. The races are naturally being replaced.
We’re also packing it with Neutech NC100 grease.
The stem assembly is brand new and black. We’ve also countersunk the stopper.
A part that was accidentally purchased. It’s nicer to use the genuine GS1200SS part.
Since we have it, let’s use it.
The wheel truing is complete and it spins beautifully.
Since we’re going with the new OHLINS upright fork, we’re lending out the initial-groove OHLINS upright. Being able to see the protrusion makes it easier.
Being able to see the protrusion makes it easier.
We’re switching to the Sunstar Neo Classic disc, which is gradually gaining popularity.
It looks great on the M10 too. Will the GSXR1100K-N version be added to the lineup in the future? If so, start saving up!
We’re installing the hugely popular K-FACTORY clutch piston.
It’s amazing it didn’t leak, considering the distance it’s been ridden. But the fluid replacement rate has been so high that’s probably why it held up.
Why don’t they use zippers on Katana fairings? I’ve been wondering about that lately.
Well, probably because you can’t see them.
It’s currently being delivered.
