{"id":46284,"date":"2018-11-08T20:20:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T11:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=46284"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:03","slug":"zzr1100d-deco-mainte-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20181108\/everyday-events\/zzr1100d-deco-mainte-4","title":{"rendered":"ZZR1100D Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nBetter late than never\u2014this is super handy to have when doing a fluid change.<br \/>\nI wonder why I was wrapping towels around it all this time\u2026 really makes you think.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll add some Fuel One. (I&#8217;m not putting it in for people who are already running low on it.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730556.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730557.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve sprayed on rust preventative oil and wiped it down. Maybe I should add this to the menu too.<br \/>\nAs bikes get older, more and more spots start to bother you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nLately, something&#8217;s been really bugging me: the gunk that builds up on the key. I&#8217;ll clean that off with a toothbrush. This feels great too!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730559.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI removed both left and right levers and lubricated them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730561.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI also cleaned and lubricated the throttle and accelerator cables.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730562.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI brush-cleaned the holes on all three brake discs front and rear, then degreased the surfaces with parts cleaner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730563.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730565.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI disassembled and lubricated both left and right pedals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730564.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nLooking at parts like this\u2026 I&#8217;m amazed at the manufacturer&#8217;s ingenuity. They really use everything.<br \/>\nFantastic!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nThe heel guard from this era looks great too\u2014it&#8217;s really cool.<br \/>\nI&#8217;m thinking about making one myself in titanium or SUS304 next time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nThe side stand gets disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated too. Don&#8217;t forget the spring attachment on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll check and clean the fuses. Hmm, Kawasaki sure keeps things clean.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll clean the air filter and also clean out the box.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll replace the coolant too. Lately everyone&#8217;s bikes have really clean coolant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730571.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nThis one still looks good, so I&#8217;ll reuse it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nChecking this valve too actually gives you peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nThe reservoir tank level is perfect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nOnly #2 looks a bit sooty. Since it&#8217;s running fine, let&#8217;s just keep an eye on it this time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve balanced the carburetors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730579.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730578.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> I&#8217;m replacing the brake fluid with Golden Cruiser DOT4.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/P1730580.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve charged the battery.<\/p>\n<p>It looks quick, but it easily takes five hours. Tough to manage\u2026<br \/>\nWork is complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Better late than never\u2014this is super handy to have when doing a fluid change. 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