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Maintenance log: Is your GPz750F’s push-pull heavy? When caliper piston action feels sticky, don’t hesitate—call 110? Why you should go straight to a full OH
Today's musings ('ω') The caliper piston action feels sluggish… so I knead and knead the bleed screw… knead and knead… before I know it, 30 minutes, an hour ... -
GPz750F Ultra-thin powder coat beauty. Inner tube re-plating. Reclaim smooth action with front fork overhaul
Today's musings ('ω') Chiba has really fallen in love with rain lately… not a welcome kind of affection. Fortunately, my area has escaped damage and life goe... -
【The Factory】Typhoon No. 25 Makes Landfall in Chiba! Complete Defense Protocol for the Pit and Customer Vehicles Against 48 Hours of Heavy Rain and Violent Winds
Today's Musings ('ω') Man, that was long……. It rained continuously for about 48 hours straight, didn't it? Still, we made it through this time without any is... -
[Maintenance Log] Oil-Cooled Engine Damper Replacement is Super Important! Defend Your Crankcase Before Gravel Damage with “Late-Model Type + Grease Sealing”
Today's Musings (*'ω'*) It's been just over a year since I moved to Chiba. Thanks to everyone's support, I'm doing great! While I still have monthly loan rep... -
[Maintenance Log] The Last of the Big-Displacement Oil-Cooled! Bandit 1200 (K6) Gets a Yoshimura Temp Meter for Real-Time Oil Temperature & Voltage Visualization
Today's Musings (*'ω'*) Today, September 20, 2026, Typhoon No. 25 is approaching. Rain that started at 7:30 AM has brief breaks but is expected to continue i... -
[Maintenance Log] Wow! The Bandit 1200 (K6) is also a 20-year-old vehicle!? Yoshimura Parts Installation & Preventive Maintenance Tuning for the Final Oil-Cooled Model
Today's Musings (*'ω'*) When I listen to a somewhat stylish jazzy song, "...wait? Doesn't this sound like supermarket background music?" I think I'm not the ... -
[Maintenance Log] Brembo RCS Master Installed on Kawasaki Z1! Achieving Premium Brake Feel While Preserving the Character of a Classic
Today's Musings (*'ω'*) These days, clear sunny skies are few and far between, but I hope everyone is doing well. Whether it's the weather or not, my mood ha... -
Maintenance Log] It turns out the MT-09 (14-16) rear axle is a perfect drop-in replacement for the TZR250 (3MA) early model pivot! BITO R&D 679-99-112
Today's musings (*'ω'*) When people ask me "Why did you relocate?" it brings back all sorts of memories from back then. I ran my shop in Tokyo for a long tim... -
[Maintenance Log] Autumn Means Pacific Saury (Sanma)! Yamaha TZR250 (3MA) Gets Latest Dunlop Q5A Tires & Wheel Rim Foundation Tuning
Today's Musings (;´∀｀) I make a strong effort every day not to "put my own faults aside." My usual stance of "not complaining and not belittling others" rem... -
[Useful Gear] I bought a stylish hot plate and it was amazing! I was moved by the uniform heat distribution and how easy it is to clean. And get this—only 6,383 yen!
Today's Musings (*'ω'*) Every time I encounter a shop name written in difficult kanji that I can't read, I find myself thinking, "What's the deal with this?"...
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