Converting Inazuma to GSF1200?? GSX1200S Oil-Cooled Inazuma Katana BST36 Installation Swingarm Overhaul Fork Overhaul & Bottom Case Machining

Everyone! It’s already May!

Ugh…The pivot shaft won’t come out—the Inazuma and GS1200SS in their stubborn phase
This is quite the problem (；∀；)

This time I had a bad feeling and it came true~Wasshoi! Wasshoi!

Yes! Here it comes! Won’t budge at all…

This time I removed it with hammer, hammer action.

Like splitting firewood?That worked this time. So happy.
Units that have never been disassembled are quite riskyso please don’t request them too often…

Normally, a pivot should come out with just a finger push.
Quite a problematic unit.

Aluminum dirt? Engine conditioner to the rescue!
There was a lot of corrosion so it didn’t get perfectly clean. *It’s definitely much cleaner than it was originally though.

Use an inexpensive bearing puller for removal!

Lubrication, heat, and toolsWith these three things, you’ll rarely fail.
For needle roller bearing removal, I really want you to try using a bearing puller.
*It’s even more reliable if you machine it so the puller goes through like in the photo.

↑This one is enough to handle up to 25mm.

↑Recently I needed larger sizes too, so I added this one.
*For shops, this one might be the safer choice.

If you don’t completely remove rust, it’ll spread again

The usual situation. *Inazuma/GS1200SS
Most bikes don’t look like this.

Water gets in easily?You might think so, but I don’t think that’s it…
The Inazuma/GS1200SS pivot shafthas plating only on the ends, not the middle sectionkind of thing.
*There must have been a reason for doing mechanical machining after plating…probably
The point is, the iron itself is exposed = it rusts easily, I think.
*I haven’t looked into it thoroughly, but visually it seems that way~

The iron core sitting on top keeps rusting more and more…
As a result,they fuse together and won’t come outthat’s what happens.

We thoroughly remove rust surface treatment before replacing bearings.

Actually, the core is super important(*´ω｀*)

Japanese people say Anko
This part is often model-specific. Bearings are standard parts.
When this core becomes discontinued, it’s a real pain.
*It’s hardened so it’s difficult to machine

If you plan to disassemble, buy it now—it’s racing stuff

Adjusting shims individually means you won’t get exhausted.
Back in the day, I used toassemble the swingarm~remove it~assemble it~remove it~doing pointless work.

We polish areas where hands can’t reach thoroughly.
Do what you can do yourself.

A rare item that occasionally comes back! Currently back in stock! Hurry!

Common to both Inazuma 1200/GS1200SS. Suzuki 61273-03F01

Suzuki OEM 61196-38G01 Brake Hose Guide
Back in this era, guides were fixed with rivets, which is really tedious.
By using more modern parts like this, we can improve workability too.

BITO R&We’re using the D-shaft!

Shaft and nut set—hollow and lightweight, nickel-plated and beautiful~
When replacing, always use the set *The shaft is definitely rusted

I went with a longer front sprocket.
Show some love to the counter shaft threads…

To be continued.