{"id":37408,"date":"2020-10-11T20:55:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T11:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=37408"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:20","slug":"customization-pioneer-reliable-classic-gsx1200s-inazuma-1200-oil-cooled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20201011\/everyday-events\/customization-pioneer-reliable-classic-gsx1200s-inazuma-1200-oil-cooled","title":{"rendered":"Customization pioneer: reliable classic? GSX1200S Inazuma 1200 oil-cooled Katana. Inspection, Deco-mainte, gun coat finish on all parts, starter malfunction and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3664542271\" 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-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"GSX-R1100 BANDIT1200 \u6cb9\u51b7\u30a4\u30ca\u30ba\u30de1200\u3000\u3000\u30aa\u30eb\u30bf\u30cd\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u30c0\u30f3\u30d1\u30fc\u4ea4\u63db\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yoGvfhMAWFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The typhoon passed, right? It feels like we&#8217;re going backward&#8230; <br><br>I&#8217;d like to update the continuation from the other day. It doesn&#8217;t look like we&#8217;ll get much sun this week either. <br>It&#8217;s subtly humid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see in the video, there&#8217;s a bit of rattling, so I replaced the damper. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07418.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37381\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07420.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37382\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07419.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37383\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lift the front and check the steering operation. While checking for rust on the inner tubes&#8230; <br>The process is cleaning, oiling, and rust prevention. We want it to work smoothly with just a little lubrication and no rust. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07424.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37384\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37385\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove the lever and clean and oil it. Dust tends to accumulate, even if you don&#8217;t notice. <br>When the control systems operate smoothly, it feels really good. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07421.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37386\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37387\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The side stand is used every time you mount and dismount. <br>When it pops out smoothly and retracts with a snap, it looks smart. Poor operation can turn minor inconveniences into real fatigue. <br><br>Clean the throttle too and oil it lightly for rust prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u305f\u307e\u306b\u3084\u308b\u3068\u6c17\u6301\u3061\u826f\u3044\uff1f\u30d6\u30ec\u30fc\u30ad\u30c7\u30a3\u30b9\u30af\u30db\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u6e05\u6383\u3002\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mAdvxTnQMS8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It won&#8217;t be a dramatic difference, but hopefully the cleaning effect improves a bit. <br>Always wear a mask when doing dusty work. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37388\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07428.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37389\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carburetor synchronization was barely needed. Once you set it, it doesn&#8217;t go out of sync easily. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07431.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37390\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37391\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07429.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37392\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37393\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I replaced the brake fluid with Golden Cruiser T4. <br>Sometimes bleeding from the master side can make the feel crisper. <br><br>Since I did an OH on the rear master, let me vacuum bleed it thoroughly to be safe. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37394\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07434.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37395\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07435.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37396\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking fuses occasionally might boost your confidence a lot. <br><br>They&#8217;re quite discolored, so I&#8217;ll replace them. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07436.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37397\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37398\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I added a spare to the empty slot. I mark spares with a light blue marker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37399\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I cleaned the chain and applied thorough lubrication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07441.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37400\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically, sandwiching rubber between metal bolts and tightening isn&#8217;t really recommended. <br><br>The tightening is ambiguous, and as the rubber compresses, it loosens. <br>I could use thread locker, but&#8230; I prefer not to rely too heavily on chemicals. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37401\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07443.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37402\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I really wanted to use a damper, but there&#8217;s not much extra material. <br>I slightly enlarged the inner diameter, inserted a sleeve, and sandwiched the rubber. This keeps it firmly in place. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37403\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07447.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37404\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battery was a bit low. <br>The charging voltage was 14.3V at 2000 RPM. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37405\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07446.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37406\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occasional cleaning might be a good idea. <\/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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07448.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37407\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC07449.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headlight measured about 28,000 candlepower. <br><br>Tomorrow I&#8217;ll get the inspection and take it for a test ride to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The typhoon passed, right? It feels like we&#8217;re going backward&#8230; I&#8217;d like to update the continuation from the other day. It doesn&#8217;t look like we&#8217;ll get much sun this week either. It&#8217;s subtly humid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":37380,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[139,123,120,122],"class_list":["post-37408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-brake-caliper-maintenance","tag-deco-mainte","tag-oil-cooled-katana","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37408","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=37408"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37408\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}