{"id":38209,"date":"2020-08-17T20:02:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T11:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=38209"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:22","slug":"bandit-1200-inspection-full-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200817\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-inspection-full-checkup","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 Inspection Full Checkup and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-2786626400\" 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=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_1556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38192\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A conversation I&#8217;ve been having a lot lately. Back in the day, when it got over 30 degrees Celsius, we&#8217;d say it was hot\u2014I think about that wistfully now. <br><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.data.jma.go.jp\/obd\/stats\/etrn\/view\/monthly_s3.php?prec_no=44&amp;block_no=47662&amp;year=&amp;month=&amp;day=&amp;view=a2\">You can check the trends on the Japan Meteorological Agency website if you&#8217;d like. <\/a><br><br>At least we have air conditioning&#8230; but I wonder what people do in places without it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\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\/08\/DSC06626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38193\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06627.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38194\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As usual, I&#8217;ll swap in a Honda shift rubber. Replacing the shift rubber now and then feels great. <\/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\/08\/DSC06631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38195\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06632.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38196\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll replace the handlebar grips. I&#8217;m not a fan of the original texture, so I&#8217;ve added anti-slip tape in two layers for better grip. I think it&#8217;s a solid product. <\/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\/08\/DSC06633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38197\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right side is an assembly, so I&#8217;ll replace it completely. I also lubricated the throttle cable while I was at it. <\/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\/08\/DSC06634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38198\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38199\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner has two air filters, so I&#8217;ll swap them out and keep using them. <br>I replaced the spark plugs. <\/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\/08\/DSC06628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38200\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also replaced the step rubber this time. <\/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\/08\/DSC06636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38201\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted the drive chain. <\/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\/08\/DSC06637.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38202\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06638.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\/08\/DSC06639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38204\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I cleaned the calipers and worked the pistons out. <br><br>Operation is excellent\u2014if you push the lever hard, the pistons practically fly out. <\/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=\"\u30d0\u30a4\u30af\u30d6\u30ec\u30fc\u30ad\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30d1\u30fc\u63c9\u307f\u3060\u3057\u3001\u30d4\u30b9\u30c8\u30f3\u4f5c\u52d5\u72b6\u614b\u3092POV\u3057\u3066\u307f\u305f\u3002\u3010\u3061\u3087\u3053\u3063\u3068DECOBOCO MOTOR CYCLE\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l9CirW6v_6M?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<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\/08\/DSC06640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38205\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38206\"\/><\/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\/08\/DSC06642.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38207\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brake fluid should ideally be replaced every year, or at least every two years if you&#8217;re using it. <br>I swapped it out for the reliable Golden Cruiser DOT4. <\/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\/08\/DSC06643.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38208\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, I lubricated the control systems from the outside and checked all the fasteners on the frame. <br><br>The bike is in great shape, so I kept this service on the lighter side. <br>Next is a test ride to wrap it up. Hmm, I&#8217;ll probably ride it at night though&#8230; (\u03a6\u03c9\u03a6) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A conversation I&#8217;ve been having a lot lately. Back in the day, when it got over 30 degrees Celsius, we&#8217;d say it was hot\u2014I think about that wistfully now. You can check the trends on the Japan Meteorological Agency website if you&#8217;d like. 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