Rear Maint + OH– tag –

Let's perform rear maintenance (+) OH. It's rare to see a bike rusted this badly. I was quite surprised. Here are the parts we're replacing. It feels good to...

The wheels really stand out once the lower end is cleaned up. We prepare to ship to Nishimura Coating. We need to remove parts and clean them as much as poss...

This one came out sharp again—quite the troublemaker. If oil is applied properly, you won't see corrosion like this. There are still plenty of GSXR1100 and s...

GS1200SS Blue/White Front maintenance SKF Rear maintenance OH and more—this is the job request. Since the rear alone wouldn't cut it, we also had the collect...

Let's get the remaining work done. I've corrected the bent right-side step. It's quite robust, so I made cuts, adjusted it, and welded it back into shape. It...

Taking a roundabout route bit by bit... Now that the engine is running, I'll synchronize the carburetors. Old-fashioned lock nut style—it's a hassle. I need ...

The parts have arrived, so let's get the carburetor ready. The manual is essential. Since it has an internal stepped design, it's marked as A. I also checked...

Let's disassemble the carburettor. There aren't many vacuum carburetors without a return system these days. The unusually strong return spring might be a ref...

GS1000S Spark plug hole correction This was really a problem, I have to say. In this convenient modern world, I ended up purchasing a special tool. By the wa...

We forcibly removed that grimy oil cooler. The master cylinder is a stock-style Brembo 16φ. Maybe a 13φ would have been better. Master cylinder selection is ...