Lately I’ve had to prepare for all sorts of things (I’m a total worrier).
I keep thinking that if something is completely made in China, it’ll probably be out of stock,
and even a single package will take time to find a replacement if it’s made in China.
I look at the packaging and go “Oh no!” “MADE IN CHINA.”
If you don’t stock up on materials for work and such, you’ll definitely—no, absolutely—have a hard time.
*There’s a lot to think about.
Today’s follow-up work starts with a battery replacement.
WESTCO batteries can be used in both open and MF applications and boast reliable performance.
YB14L-A2, WESTCO equivalent part number 12V14L-B.
We used to use the Platinum series, but the terminal shape is a pain, so lately we’ve been using this one.
Liu Zhuo battery charger
We give it a proper initial charge before installation.
I find myself wondering if we’ll even be able to get things like this anymore.
Decoboco recently switched from being a Tepra shop to a P-TOUCH shop.
I want to shoot a video about it soon, but it’s so boring that… well, you know?
After using it, here’s what I found:
The good points are:
• Less white space (text displays larger)
• Crisp text (no jagged edges) = perfect for QR codes too
I’ll cover the rest another time.
This is the fuel sensor cap.
It’s a bit dirty, so let’s coat it with gun coat.
Well, suddenly it’s a dress-up job. Even though I always use the same mix…
It came out looking kind of period-correct, didn’t it?
Places like this—whether you clean them or not—
nobody sees them anyway.
It’s not like I want people to think I do good work
or that I actually want to make customers happy…
It’s more that if I don’t do it while I have the chance, wouldn’t the machine or bike feel bad? That’s what I think.
(*´Д｀) Huh???
Well, I guess I’m doing it for my own satisfaction.
*Decoboco’s expectations are low, so you probably shouldn’t expect much.
This petcock always seems to get stiff for some reason.
Well, it does get stiff… that’s the thing.
Disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication really refreshed it.
*I didn’t have time to check the O-rings, so I reused them.
As I mentioned in the blog earlier, there’s no O-ring part listed for the petcock.
You can get it with part number 44348-28070.
The GSX-R750 GR71 series has a special oil filter (big and different mounting pitch),
so converting to the later version is better = more future-friendly, I think.
It’s 16591-06B01.
The case seating surface is the same size, so conversion is easy.
*Filters are easier to find and oil changes become absolutely easier.
So you can see the difference. The times have changed, haven’t they?
For installation and removal, it’s good to make two types of nuts (old and new versions).
You need to countersink them a bit on the lathe or they won’t both engage.
If you don’t countersink and just make them thin, the wrench won’t grip well and the work becomes a pain.
When you set it up like this—
You can engage the nut like this.
Remove it, clean it, screw it in tight, and you’re done.
So it’s now the same as the 1100/1200 = same as the Hayabusa and such (Suzuki mostly does this)
*When you swap it, it’s nice to put a label on the undertube or somewhere so you remember.
After that, it’s done once we do the inspection and test ride tomorrow.
