Front Maintenance– tag –

The rear suspension isn't returning, so it's stretched out nicely. The Inazuma 1200 has been added to the Watanabe SP2 lineup. Let's get it installed. We rem...

The front end is still floating. Lots of earthquakes? The Japanese archipelago. Let's get it grounded. This gold cast caliper has a lot of dirt buildup. The ...

There are some odd scratches on the inner tube. And they're in the same position and direction on both sides... I wonder what caused that? Let's smooth it ou...

Today we'll work on the front area. Corrosion is scattered throughout. Clear coat isn't a cure-all. Wiping with rust preventative oil makes a huge difference...

There really are a lot of Inazuma 1200 oil-cooled Katanas out there. Inspection, Watanabe, front maintenance + SKF& Newtech fork oil overhaul and polishi...

The parts have arrived, so let's finish it up.       The 90-degree vent is very awkward with RCS. The basic principle that applies to all hose...

Let's install the brake hose neatly to match the motorcycle. Just because it's a mesh hose doesn't mean you can force it to bend at nearly 90 degrees. First,...

Installing the Brembo master cylinder. But first, a bit of prep work. Steering lubrication and adjustment. It doesn't look like this has ever been disassembl...

Let's refresh with front maintenance + SKF & A.S.H. overhaul. We can also polish corroded parts like these as an add-on. By cleaning things up alongside ...

The seals are reliable SKF. If it leaks with these, the inner tubes will need replacement. We're using brand-new inner tubes. It's a time-tested minimal setu...