{"id":39443,"date":"2020-05-02T20:59:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T11:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=39443"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:23","slug":"z900rs-z1-inspection-non-running-to-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200502\/everyday-events\/z900rs-z1-inspection-non-running-to-service","title":{"rendered":"Z900RS (Z1) Inspection: From Non-Running to Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC05312.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39420\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Komozawa Avenue&#8230; what a crowd! <br>Well, for some reason Kawasaki air-cooled Z-series bikes keep showing up. <br><br>For example, if we were opening a new shop, a shop with just Z1R and GS1000S might become trendy&#8230; or maybe not? <br><br>I&#8217;d like to give you a work estimate, but there are quite a few things that concern me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\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\/05\/DSC05293.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39421\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bearings are original equipment too&#8230; especially the front was pretty sloppy, so we&#8217;ll replace those. <\/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\/05\/DSC05294.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39422\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hub damper is stiff too, so we&#8217;ll replace that. <br><br>Kawasaki parts are expensive compared to Suzuki, aren&#8217;t they? <\/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\/05\/DSC05295.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39423\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, it&#8217;s pretty dirty. I haven&#8217;t seen a seal-less setup in a long time&#8230; <\/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\/05\/DSC05299.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39424\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hub collar is covered in it too&#8230; I try to avoid anything that looks oily or greasy and aim for clean machine building, which I think is important. <\/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\/05\/DSC05296.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39425\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll measure the distance collar and label it with P-TOUCH. <\/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\/05\/DSC05297.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39426\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05298.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39427\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can tell from the press-fit area which is the reference and which is for adjustment. <br>It&#8217;s surprisingly well thought out. <\/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\/05\/DSC05300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39428\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hub is in pretty bad shape too&#8230; When warmed up, liquid drips out. <\/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\/05\/DSC05301.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39429\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05302.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39430\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll do some polishing that can only be done when the bearings are out. <\/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\/05\/DSC05306.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39431\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05308.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39432\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we finish each part cleanly, maybe that care will come through? <br><br>The person assembling it will think, &#8220;Mmm, this feels nice.&#8221; Future work might be easier too. <\/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\/05\/DSC05305.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39433\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went with a double-sided non-contact seal for a clean look. <br><br>Some craftspeople with strong preferences use contact-type seals to completely eliminate any oil weeping&#8230; <\/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\/05\/DSC05304.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39434\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I thought we might be able to use something interchangeably, but&#8230; the oil hole position is offset. <br>They really do sweat the details. <\/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\/05\/DSC05311.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39435\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The front is the same. This one was pretty sloppy too. <br>17mm is a bit thin, isn&#8217;t it? <br><br>Compared to the 15mm on the GS1000 and GSX1100S, it&#8217;s better, but&#8230; <\/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\/05\/DSC05303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39436\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we&#8217;re replacing the muffler, I&#8217;ve ordered a damper for that 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=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC05312.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39420\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05313.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39437\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s how it is. <\/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\/05\/DSC05309.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39438\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I considered painting this too, but decided that light polishing alone looks more original. <\/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\/05\/DSC05314.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39439\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39440\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did a light finish with barrel polishing. <\/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=\"\u3010TOOL\u30fbmachine\u30fb\u5de5\u5177\u30fb\u6a5f\u68b0\u30117\uff2c\u5c0f\u578b\u30d0\u30ec\u30eb\u7814\u78e8\u3000Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler 7L\u3000The Frankford Arsenal\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8oO45O4ZQw?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\/05\/DSC05316.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39441\"\/><\/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\/05\/DSC05317.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39442\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s how it is. <br><br>\u3010Progress Status\u3011<br>\u25cf Tire, tube, and rim tape replacement <br>\u25cf Carburetor light cleaning, fuel level adjustment, synchronization, and start confirmation <br>\u25cf Fuel tank inspection scope check, cleaning, and gasoline replacement <br>\u25cf Fuel petcock seal replacement <br>\u25cf Caliper overhaul, piston and seal replacement <br>\u25cf Brake master overhaul <br>\u25cf Spark plug replacement and gap adjustment <br>\u25cf MOSFET regulator replacement <br>\u25cf Shorai battery replacement <br>\u25cf Wheel bearing replacement <br>\u25cf Hub damper replacement <br>\u25cf Hub polishing and lock nut replacement <br>\u25cf Front and rear axle measurement\u2014no bending <br>\u25cf Customer-supplied rear shock replacement <br>\u25cf Muffler damper replacement <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Komozawa Avenue&#8230; what a crowd! 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