Deco-mainte– tag –

It's easy to talk about, but hard to actually install. Cutting corners in this area will come back to haunt you, so let's do it right. This is a direct-batte...

Let's convert the GSF1200 to a multi-reflector headlight. The previous one was made by Raybrick and only had the front lens. This time the customer ordered t...

Let's finish up the remaining work. We'll replace all the fluid. The oil had bonded on and was quite difficult to remove. It's been a while since we've seen ...

It's been sitting so long it won't start… and it smells like death rather than gasoline. Let me check it out first. It's looking pretty rough in here… The pi...

Let's check the wiring. When I open the light to reset the turn signal... there's a multi-tap. The work might have been done by me in the past. It's clear ev...

Let's fabricate a muffler bracket. The Yoshimura silencer is fairly heavy, so I'm thinking of going slightly thicker than usual. Making the collar is quick, ...

This GSF1200 had been sleeping for quite a while, but the condition is absolutely pristine. The tires are Mez Lensport... but we'll set that aside for now. T...

Let's synchronize the carburetors. Due to the design, they always drift out of sync, so there's no need to be obsessive about it, but when they're matched, i...

Let's remove the wheels and take a look. The rear is the same. I've adjusted both front and rear. The bearings still look fine. If you lubricate the chain ad...

Let's clean and lubricate the side stand. I think it's safer to replace the lock nut every time. The grease was old and felt stiff. I adjusted the stand side...