{"id":40180,"date":"2020-03-14T20:57:45","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T11:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=40180"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:25","slug":"gsx-r1100n-inspection-oil-change-fcc-clutch-front-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200314\/everyday-events\/gsx-r1100n-inspection-oil-change-fcc-clutch-front-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R1100N Inspection, Oil Change, FCC Clutch Exchange, Front maintenance + OH"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-187029582\" 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>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_1268.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40158\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSX-R1100 final models M and N. . . . <br><br>They were hugely popular for a while! All the buzz! Or maybe not so much. . . <br>Lately they&#8217;ve been overshadowed by the K and L models, so it feels like it&#8217;s been a while since we&#8217;ve seen one, doesn&#8217;t it? . . . . <br><br>Parts finally came together, so we&#8217;re making steady progress. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40159\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove the clutch cover\u2014we want to replace the inspection window. <br><br>When you change the oil, <br>&#8220;that transparency you see through the window&#8221; <br><br>boosts the feeling of a fresh oil change by 10 percent. <br>*Too bad for those with a level gauge. . . <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40160\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pittanko color (made in the past) and hammered on! <br><br>It comes right off. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04424.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40161\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparing old and new, the difference is clear. This should keep things looking good for a while. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04425.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40162\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s an oil seal, so you can insert it by hand. <br><br>Applying liquid gasket around the edge is a good safety measure. <br>*It also serves as a retention device. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\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\">\r\n<iframe title=\"GSX-R1100N \u30af\u30e9\u30c3\u30c1\u677f\u3000\u78ba\u8a8d\u3000\u691c\u54c1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YkKlw-tZgzo?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>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40135\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re replacing the ratchet at the tip of the bird&#8217;s foot. <br><br>It doesn&#8217;t make a huge difference, but the shift feel might improve gradually\u2014that kind of part. <br><br>Previously on a 1200-series, <br>&#8220;sometimes the shift wouldn&#8217;t move up or down,&#8221; <br><br>and we had to crack open the oil pan and &#8220;work the transmission manually,&#8221; <br><br>but we couldn&#8217;t figure it out. Finally, we were able to confirm the symptom. . . . <br><br><br>It seemed like there was excessive dead stroke and the ratchet movement was sluggish, which turned out to be the cause. We&#8217;re replacing this while we&#8217;re at it with the clutch exchange. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04426.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40163\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the new one. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40164\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s quite a bit of shape change between old and new, isn&#8217;t there? <br>*I wonder if it&#8217;s some kind of improvement. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04435.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40165\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04436.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40166\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pin has a front and back, so please be careful. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04431.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40167\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40168\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Didn&#8217;t look like much of a problem. <br><br>Once assembled, the neutral shift feels like it goes click! click! <br><br>Before assembly, it was more like clack. . clack. . with a bit of lag. <br>*Expectations are running a bit high. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04438.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40169\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40170\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re using FCC clutch plates, the tried-and-true choice. <br><br>Probably with modern friction material and treatment. . . I think. The OEM is probably still carrying on the flavor of the era. We&#8217;re aiming for a bit of that modern goodness. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04440.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40171\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40170\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s good to measure the thickness of all the old and new parts. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40172\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40173\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40174\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the clutch out, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38N8SAA\">using a dual fiber scope Anykit endoscope camera <\/a>to <br><br>hehe, I was trying to shoot video and show off what we could do. . . <br><br>but I didn&#8217;t switch the mode. . . . Looks like I was taking still photos instead. . . . <br>I didn&#8217;t notice until after assembly, so. . . this time we just have photos. <br><br>The shift fork isn&#8217;t visible, but the transmission looked to be in good condition. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_1270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40175\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_1271.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40176\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_1272.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40177\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We polished the hub to clean it up. We&#8217;re hoping it&#8217;ll spin a bit more smoothly. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40178\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s good to know how much play there is in the generator gear. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40179\"\/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soak it, put it in, soak it, put it in\u2014feels like working at a tempura shop. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC04456.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40152\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the way, we&#8217;ve finished the stem too. Next is the fork. Hope we can get it done tomorrow. *Depends on walk-ins. . . . <br><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The GSX-R1100 final models M and N. . . . They were hugely popular for a while! All the buzz! Or maybe not so much. . . Lately they&#8217;ve been overshadowed by the K and L models, so it feels like it&#8217;s been a while since we&#8217;ve seen one, doesn&#8217;t it? . . . . 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