Uotani– tag –

We decided to do the Self-Point Maintenance 30 on this one too. Since it's the same bike as before, we know our way around it. Let's clean up the levers and ...

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...

After quite a bit of deliberation, making a sub-harness turned out to be the quickest approach. With so many components involved, installing everything as-is...

The power coil kit failed, so we're switching to the full power kit. Bolt-on? If it's just a matter of using what's available, you could install it yourself,...

Let's install the AS Uotani. Mounting the unit directly with double-sided tape is honestly questionable. When you remove it, the adhesive stays on the bike b...

Various requests to go along with the inspection. We fabricated the bracket in stainless steel, so now we move on to drilling holes. There's a lot of cutting...