{"id":33619,"date":"2021-07-07T20:44:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T11:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=33619"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:38","slug":"gp-machine-rzv500r-inspection-bt46-tire-change-fluid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20210707\/everyday-events\/gp-machine-rzv500r-inspection-bt46-tire-change-fluid","title":{"rendered":"In a way, a GP machine! RZV500R Inspection, BT46 Tire Change, Fluid and Coolant Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3480905054\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC01183-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01183-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01183-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01183-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01183-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01183.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking at it now&#8230; it&#8217;s a terrifying level of craftsmanship, isn&#8217;t it? The 1980s. <br><br>Domestic aluminum frame, export iron frame<br>Making two different types like that&#8230; now that was a wonderful era. <br><br>Technical innovation was thriving! A truly great time. The more you look at it, the more you see how meticulously it was put together. <br>(*\u00b4\u03c9\uff40*)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC01186-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01186-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01186-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01186-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01186-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01186.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever there&#8217;s a break in the rain, we head out for inspection. <br><br>It&#8217;s tough because we can&#8217;t plan ahead. (\uff1b\u2200\uff1b) We wait, trusting the rain radar&#8230; <br>Look at the sky and load everything up at once, then head straight back to the shop after we&#8217;re done. <br><br>The weather&#8217;s been so unstable. <br><br>We&#8217;re back, so now we&#8217;ll change the tires. <br>We&#8217;re lifting the front with our homemade front stand as usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u9a5a\u304f\u307b\u3069\uff1f\u8d85\u4fbf\u5229\uff01\uff01\uff01\u30d5\u30ec\u30fc\u30e0\u30b9\u30bf\u30f3\u30c9\u3067\u697d\u3005\u30d5\u30ed\u30f3\u30c8\u30fb\u30ea\u30a2\u30e1\u30f3\u30c6\u3002Frame stand motorcycle maintenance \u30e2\u30c8\u30d6\u30ed\u30b0\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aWzpPNnw0F8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00882-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00882-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00882-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00882.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC00881-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00881-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00881-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00881-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00881-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00881.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The axle shafts are fine, front and rear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC00880-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00880-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00880-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00883-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC00883.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we&#8217;re using a TR412 air valve, we replace it every time. <br>The wheel bearings should be fine too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC01184-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01184-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01184-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01185-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01185.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/max2h.com\/\">We&#8217;ll change the tires with the manual tire changer MAX2H.COM<\/a>. <br>This is really an item I&#8217;m glad I bought. <br><br>Though I&#8217;ve modified it quite a bit and it&#8217;s no longer original&#8230; <br>It works reasonably well even as-is, but <br>\u2022 Adapting it for 15-17mm diameter axles <br>\u2022 Making a lock for the changer mount <br>\u2022 Wrapping it with leather to prevent scratches <br>\u2022 Making a sturdy crank-style handle bar <br><br>As you use it and get the hang of it, customizing your tools to your own specs really improves both your work and your motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC01189-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01189-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01189-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01189-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01189-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01189.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC01188-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01188-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01188-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01188-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01188-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/DSC01188.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went with Bridgestone BT46 tires. <br>I&#8217;m really grateful they still make them in 16 inch. <br><br>After that, we&#8217;ll do the fluid and coolant replacement and checks, and we should be done. 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