{"id":27521,"date":"2022-06-01T20:50:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T11:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=27521"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:56","slug":"tracer900gt-inspection-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20220601\/everyday-events\/tracer900gt-inspection-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"Tracer900GT Inspection Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is it just me who thinks this is a comeback of the TDM850 (900)? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s super easy to ride, so it makes sense that it sells well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inspection is complete, so now we move on to maintenance (‘\u03c9’)\u30ce <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The manufacturing dates on both front and rear are recent, so that’s reassuring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The manufacturing dates on both front and rear are recent, so that’s reassuring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The front disc is at minimum 4 millimeters, so it’s still good. The rear should be fine too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We thoroughly wipe away the dirt from the drive chain and clean it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expect smooth operation, and while cleaning, you can also check the condition of the chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With thorough cleaning and proper care, the chain’s lifespan will extend and the operation will become smoother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We disassemble the side stand, clean it, and apply lubricant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The side stand is a very important part that’s used every time you get on and off the bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By ensuring smooth side stand operation, we can prevent the bike from accidentally tipping over due to poor engagement.
Imagine this:
If the side stand is stiff when extending or retracting, getting on and off becomes awkward.
Smooth operation here alone will boost your enthusiasm for riding the bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Looking closely at modern motorcycles, they’re really well made.
If you don’t frequently remove the side stand, you might not notice, but it has a very clever design\u2014it’s resistant to loosening and moves smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We checked the runout on both front and rear axle shafts. Everything was in good condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We clean the front and rear brake calipers, check piston operation, and look for any rust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, thoroughly clean the visible parts of the caliper piston, then use a piston tool to clean the hidden areas as well. If you have iron pistons, it’s also good to check for rust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you push the piston back by hand, if it’s stiff, you should consider a caliper overhaul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with time-consuming polishing, improvement is limited compared to a proper caliper overhaul. A time-efficient, high-impact caliper overhaul is the best move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By assembling each part in the best possible condition, the final result will be excellent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s a bit hard to see, but we’ve lightly finished the pad surface. While it needs re-bedding, the feel should improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We clean the inside of the fender using Kleen View No-Touch. We believe that areas the owner can’t reach are places we should clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We clean the front fork. Always lift the dust seal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a minus screwdriver will scratch it up. I use a scraper to clean the front fork. Always lift the dust seal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a minus screwdriver will scratch it up. I use a scraper to lift it with as wide a surface as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dust seal accumulates quite a bit of dirt, and cleaning it thoroughly during maintenance should reduce inner tube wear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we apply a light coat of fluorine grease to the front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We check the condition of the front and rear wheel bearings.
These days we don’t see many in bad shape, but adjustment can improve rolling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By maximizing the current condition, the machine will run even smoother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We didn’t have a 42mm outer diameter Pokidam, so we made one this time.
These small parts make a huge difference in efficiency and flexibility for future work.
*Whatever you do, don’t use a box for this (; \uff65`\u0434\uff65\u00b4) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just reducing the resistance of this rubber makes operation completely different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modern designs make it harder to remove, but since there are no bearings, dirt accumulates easily. With thorough cleaning and care, you’ll get smoother, more comfortable shifts. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is it just me who thinks this is a comeback of the TDM850 (900)? It’s super easy to ride, so it makes sense that it sells well. The inspection is complete, so now we move on to maintenance (‘\u03c9’)\u30ce<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[123,465,122],"class_list":["post-27521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-deco-mainte","tag-tracer900gt","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}