{"id":45597,"date":"2018-12-30T19:01:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T10:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=45597"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:02","slug":"gsx1100sr-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20181230\/everyday-events\/gsx1100sr-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"GSX1100SR Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe GSX1100SR domestic release was decided, and the Anniversary model prices plummeted.
\nInterestingly, there’s a strange sense of security when a bike is sold as new.<\/p>\n

People are fascinating, aren’t they? Deco-mainte to the rescue.<\/p>\n

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\nWe start by cleaning and lubricating the chain.<\/p>\n

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\nClutch lever cleaning and lubrication. Over time, the grease gets stiff. Clean it and replace it for a pleasant feel when operating.<\/p>\n

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\nThe return spring appears to be removed, but the retainer collar and long bolt seem wasteful. We removed the collar and cut the bolt with a press. Maybe we saved a few grams and reduced component count for a slight efficiency boost.<\/p>\n

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\nThe brake lever side was clean.<\/p>\n

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\nThe throttle is clean too, so that’s reassuring.<\/p>\n

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\nThe front tire has quite a bit of runout. We trimmed the rim and refilled the air to address it.<\/p>\n

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\nThe wheel bearings should be fine.
\nThey’re a critical part worth replacing around 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers.<\/p>\n

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\nThe axle shaft is also in good condition.<\/p>\n

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\nWe disassembled the speedometer gear as far as it goes, then cleaned and lubricated it (light lubricant is fine).
\nMaybe the soul lives in the places you can’t see.<\/p>\n

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\nWe also removed and lubricated the wire cables. It’s better if they don’t break, and if they work, you want to keep using them forever, right?<\/p>\n

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\nOn bikes with thin axles and forks, it’s better to loosen the fender and tighten it after the seat settles properly.<\/p>\n

Thin equals easy to twist, which can interfere with fork operation.<\/p>\n

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\nThe calipers were clean. The pad grease seemed a bit excessive.
\nIf applying pad grease improves the feel or stops noise, that’s good.<\/p>\n

If it’s just a vague feeling, it might be better not to apply it. Pad grease adheres all around the piston. It’s hard to remove with cleaner and you can only wipe it off. Of course, it also adheres to unreachable body gaps, so be careful.<\/p>\n

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\nThere are no holes, so it feels a bit sad. Let’s degrease it.<\/p>\n

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\nThe stroke section gets cleaned, lubricated, and rust-proofed. Scraping out debris and keeping the inner tube smooth might be the secret to longevity.<\/p>\n

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\nThe stem area gets cleaned and rust-proofed. It rusts easily here.<\/p>\n

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\nOpen the cap and let it equalize to atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n

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\nThe sidestand can’t be removed without taking off the muffler, so we injected grease from the outside.<\/p>\n

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\nThe shift pedal was clean.<\/p>\n

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\nThe air filter was clean.<\/p>\n

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\nThe carburettor sync is slightly off. If it’s just pre-adjustment variance, it’s not worth worrying about.<\/p>\n

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\nThe rear axle should be fine too.<\/p>\n

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\nI felt a really strange discomfort. No matter what I did, the distance collar kept playing loose.<\/p>\n

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\nThe wheel-side press fit was loose, the bearing moved, and it became rattly.
\nThe wheel must have come loose. We have a wheel a previous customer left behind, so we’ll swap it in. (Wheel free \/ labor charge applies)<\/p>\n

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\nI basically dislike lock washers where they’re visible. We lengthened the bolt and used a lock nut (tri-chrome black).<\/p>\n

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\nNow it’s a very satisfying setup.<\/p>\n

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\nWe cleaned the rear caliper and worked in some lubrication.<\/p>\n

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\nIt’s good to remove the grease from the chain case at times like this.<\/p>\n

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\nWe replaced the fluid. The rear was quite dirty.
\nCCI Golden Cruiser DOT4<\/p>\n

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\nThe wheel bearings were fine, so we reused them. The hub damper is new, and we swapped in the previous tire.<\/p>\n

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\nThe brake pedal shaft is hard to remove. It rusts easily.<\/p>\n

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\nWe polished it clean. We didn’t do it this time, but cutting grooves on a lathe to create a grease pocket would be even better.<\/p>\n

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\nWe replaced the spark plug.<\/p>\n

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\nThe battery fluid level is fine, so we just charged it.
\nWet-cell batteries are high-maintenance, so switching to an MF like WEST CO would be a good idea.<\/p>\n

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\nThe generator wire and main ground were both fine.<\/p>\n

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\nWe added Fuel One to boost rust protection a bit.
\n*You don’t need to add it frequently.<\/p>\n

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\nIn a way, this is an excellent fuel cap\u2014it won’t rust. Lovely.<\/p>\n

That’s all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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