Preventive Maintenance– tag –
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[Maintenance Log] Restoring the Silky Smoothness of OEM Vacuum Carbs! GPz900R (A15) Keihin CVK34 Full Overhaul
Work unexpectedly stalled and before I knew it, we were at the end of August. Plans are uncertain—parts availability turned out to be trickier than expected.... -
[Maintenance Log] Eliminating Idle Rattle! GPz750F Clutch Housing (Primary Reduction) Play Inspection
My Zephyr 550 and GPZ550 have the same structure. My bikes do make some noise too, but it's not bothersome. The customer brought in upgraded parts, so I'll b... -
[Maintenance Log] Perfect Match for Cast-Iron Discs! GS1000S × AP Calipers (CP2696/CP2195) with SBS 523HF Pads
The other day, after finally finishing the consumables replacement and taking it for a test ride... the brakes felt a bit weak. When I mentioned this, they s... -
[Notice] Torrential Rain That “Shouldn’t Happen” Based on Past Climate Data—Is Mobara/Mutsuzawa Safe? Factory Status Report and Heavy Rain Countermeasures
The torrential rains that continued from August 13, 2026 onwards. Brought significant disasters throughout Chiba Prefecture. I'd like to share recent updates... -
[Maintenance Log] Marked 150 but Actually Measured 162mm!? Fitting Dunlop “Q5A 150/70ZR18” on the GS1000S
Is it just a classic bike thing to struggle this much with a tire change? If it were a 17-inch bike, this wouldn't happen.... When I mounted the Q5A 150/70-1... -
[Maintenance Log] Suzuki Air-Cooled 4-Cylinder GS1000S! Goodbye Dyna S, Hello Reliable Modern Full-Transistor Ignition
Bikes are best with original paint, you know~ *Original PaintSince I'm an old guy, I can only love original paint, hahaWell, the Dyna S has finally... passed... -
[Maintenance Log] Protect Your Beloved Bike from Trouble Before It Happens! Hidden Blind Spots Discovered with “Deco-mainte”
The 12/24-month inspection in the maintenance log hasn't shown any changes for quite a long time. We confirm and measure individual components to refresh the... -
[Maintenance Log] Reclaim the Joy of One-Touch Starting! Classic Motorcycle Starter Clutch Slipping: Causes and Complete Overhaul
I don't want to slip the starter clutch on a classic motorcycle. . . . By minimizing stress when starting the engine, you can dramatically reduce wear and te... -
[Maintenance Log] Pungent Stench! Z1000LTD Drains “Jet-Black Oil” and Gets Full Front Fork Overhaul
Classic old bike problem. Fork oil sometimes has a smell kind of like rotten eggs, right? And sometimes... if you spill it on the floor, it's the worst. If i... -
[Maintenance Log] Preventing Sudden Death in Discontinued Bikes! Z1000LTD “Generator Coupler Burn” Root Cause Solution
Number one solution for generator coupler burn?Surface contact that's compact and absolutely won't burn is the best. We'll implement solid countermeasures wi...
