High-mileage series part two? We’re replacing the swing arm on this GSX1200S.
The crack was welded and the bike was temporarily returned to the owner previously.
They decided they wanted to replace it after all, so we sourced a good used part from Yahoo Auctions and swapped it in after performing an overhaul.
By the way, the Inazuma 400 and 1200 share the same part number.
61000-03F00
Time and mileage bring all sorts of issues. Always stay on top of maintenance.
We shot POV footage of the bearing replacement the other day. Check out the previous blog post too.
This homemade frame stand works on most frames with an undertube.
Perfect for front steering adjustments and work, and you can quickly access the rear for maintenance too. *We don’t sell these—build your own!
When removing wheels, wrap them with a cover to avoid scratches—it really boosts safety.
Left is the original, right is the new one. The photo doesn’t do it justice, but the right one is actually much cleaner.
The rear brake hose mount is borrowed from a Bandit 1200 K6.
61196-38G00, one M6 bolt with a lock tab. The flap opens so hose removal and installation is easy.
And with that, we swapped it in and we’re done!
