{"id":40202,"date":"2020-03-12T19:23:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T10:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=40202"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:25","slug":"gsx-r750rr-inspection-caliper-oh-carb-oh-engine-oil-change-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200312\/everyday-events\/gsx-r750rr-inspection-caliper-oh-carb-oh-engine-oil-change-4","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R750RR Inspection, Caliper OH, Carb OH, Engine Oil Change and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\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_1265.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40182\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lately I&#8217;ve had to prepare for all sorts of things (I&#8217;m a total worrier). <br><br>I keep thinking that if something is completely made in China, it&#8217;ll probably be out of stock, <br>and even a single package will take time to find a replacement if it&#8217;s made in China. <br><br>I look at the packaging and go &#8220;Oh no!&#8221; &#8220;MADE IN CHINA.&#8221; <br><br>If you don&#8217;t stock up on materials for work and such, you&#8217;ll definitely\u2014no, absolutely\u2014have a hard time. <br>*There&#8217;s a lot to think about. <\/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\/03\/DSC04408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40183\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s follow-up work starts with a battery replacement. <br><br>WESTCO batteries can be used in both open and MF applications and boast reliable performance. <br> YB14L-A2, WESTCO equivalent part number 12V14L-B. <br><br>We used to use the Platinum series, but the terminal shape is a pain, so lately we&#8217;ve been using this one. <\/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\/03\/DSC04410.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40184\"\/><\/figure>\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\u3011\u30a2\u30de\u30be\u30f3\u306e\u30c7\u30b8\u30bf\u30eb\u30d0\u30c3\u30c6\u30ea\u30fc\u5145\u96fb\u5668\u304c\u610f\u5916\u3068\uff1f\uff1f\u826f\u304b\u3063\u305f\u4ef6\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Keh5vp3Iok?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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lsLkbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liu Zhuo battery charger <\/a><br><br>We give it a proper initial charge before installation. <br><br>I find myself wondering if we&#8217;ll even be able to get things like this anymore. <\/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\/03\/DSC04407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40185\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decoboco recently switched from being a Tepra shop to a P-TOUCH shop. <br><br>I want to shoot a video about it soon, but it&#8217;s so boring that&#8230; well, you know? <br><br>After using it, here&#8217;s what I found: <br>The good points are: <br>\u2022 Less white space (text displays larger) <br>\u2022 Crisp text (no jagged edges) = perfect for QR codes too <br><br>I&#8217;ll cover the rest another 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\/03\/DSC04400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40186\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the fuel sensor cap. <br><br>It&#8217;s a bit dirty, so let&#8217;s coat it with gun coat. <\/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\/03\/DSC04404.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40187\"\/><\/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\/03\/DSC04405.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40188\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, suddenly it&#8217;s a dress-up job. Even though I always use the same mix&#8230; <br><br>It came out looking kind of period-correct, didn&#8217;t it? <\/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\/03\/DSC04406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40189\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Places like this\u2014whether you clean them or not\u2014 <br><br>nobody sees them anyway. <br><br>It&#8217;s not like I want people to think I do good work <br>or that I actually want to make customers happy&#8230; <br><br>It&#8217;s more that if I don&#8217;t do it while I have the chance, wouldn&#8217;t the machine or bike feel bad? That&#8217;s what I think. <br><br>(*\u00b4\u0414\uff40) Huh??? <br><br>Well, I guess I&#8217;m doing it for my own satisfaction. <br>*Decoboco&#8217;s expectations are low, so you probably shouldn&#8217;t expect much. <\/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\/03\/DSC04401.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40190\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This petcock always seems to get stiff for some reason. <br><br>Well, it does get stiff&#8230; that&#8217;s the thing. <\/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\/03\/DSC04402.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40191\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication really refreshed it. <br>*I didn&#8217;t have time to check the O-rings, so I reused 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\/03\/DSC04397.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40192\"\/><\/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\/03\/DSC04396.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40193\"\/><\/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\/03\/DSC04399.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40194\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned in the blog earlier, there&#8217;s no O-ring part listed for the petcock. <br>You can get it with part number 44348-28070. <\/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\/03\/DSC04412.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40195\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSX-R750 GR71 series has a special oil filter (big and different mounting pitch), <br><br>so converting to the later version is better = more future-friendly, I think. <br>It&#8217;s 16591-06B01. <br><br>The case seating surface is the same size, so conversion is easy. <br>*Filters are easier to find and oil changes become absolutely easier. <\/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\/03\/DSC04415.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40196\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you can see the difference. The times have changed, haven&#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\/03\/DSC04417.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40197\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For installation and removal, it&#8217;s good to make two types of nuts (old and new versions). <br><br>You need to countersink them a bit on the lathe or they won&#8217;t both engage. <br><br>If you don&#8217;t countersink and just make them thin, the wrench won&#8217;t grip well and the work becomes a pain. <\/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\/03\/DSC04418.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you set it up like this\u2014 <\/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\/03\/DSC04419.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40199\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can engage the nut like this. <\/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\/03\/DSC04420.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40200\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove it, clean it, screw it in tight, and you&#8217;re done. <\/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\/03\/DSC04421.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40201\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So it&#8217;s now the same as the 1100\/1200 = same as the Hayabusa and such (Suzuki mostly does this) <br>*When you swap it, it&#8217;s nice to put a label on the undertube or somewhere so you remember. <br><br>After that, it&#8217;s done once we do the inspection and test ride tomorrow. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lately I&#8217;ve had to prepare for all sorts of things (I&#8217;m a total worrier). I keep thinking that if something is completely made in China, it&#8217;ll probably be out of stock, and even a single package will take time to find a replacement if it&#8217;s made in China. I look at the packaging and go &#8220;Oh no!&#8221; &#8220;MADE IN CHINA.&#8221; If you don&#8217;t stock up on materials for work and such, you&#8217;ll definitely\u2014no, absolutely\u2014have a hard time. *There&#8217;s a lot to think about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[207,136,233,151,234,64],"class_list":["post-40202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-brake-caliper-oh","tag-carb-maintenance","tag-early-model","tag-gsxr","tag-gsxr750","tag-oil-change"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40202","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=40202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}