{"id":26113,"date":"2022-08-12T19:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T10:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=26113"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:52","slug":"bandit-1200-inspection-yoshimura-engine-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20220812\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-inspection-yoshimura-engine-cover","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 Inspection, Yoshimura Engine Cover Replacement, Oil Change, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My morning blog stock has run out… <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, never mind. Since it’s a softer job, please finish it first.
Lately I’ve been struck with a case of not wanting to go for inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Yo. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ll replace the Yoshimura engine cover.
The price is pretty much the same as the original now, and it’s harder to crack, so swapping it out might be a good idea?
The oil pressure switch won’t light up anymore, so please note that.
*I modified my Inazuma so the light still comes on, but… (subtle) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bandit 1200 K1 is the same way…
Since it’s Watanabe, that’s fine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

K1 33120-19C20
K2\u20136 33120-48B20
That’s how it goes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lately I’ve been removing the OP line all the way to the left. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not that it matters, but… it’s convenient for reuse too, maybe? …or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The starter clutch loosens more often than you’d think <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once removed, checking with Check One Two is essential (*’\u25bd’) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ll change the engine oil too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was worried the oil temperature was getting really high, so I chose ELF MOTO4RACE 10W60. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s a little? good tip (*\u00b4\u0437`) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The oil-cooled left engine cover has a really tight fit and is hard to remove…
After you remove it once and lubricate it, you’re fine, but the first time is rough… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a sketchy-looking sliding hammer, it’s supersonic? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can you see the two-stage setup? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just insert the sliding hammer and tap it where it catches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s a Vessel or something screwdriver that I bent and ground down. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people say they can’t make one… well, that’s how it is… you know? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ll clean the chain and lubricate and adjust it. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The durability really is different when you lubricate it regularly…
It doesn’t deteriorate as easily. The wear is more gradual, you know? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fun? part of carb bikes\u2014we’ll replace the spark plugs. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Replacing the terminal NT4245 at the same time is best. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since it’s Watanabe, don’t forget\u2014terminal adjustment is essential. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’ll change the brake fluid and that completes it~ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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