{"id":46424,"date":"2018-11-02T19:04:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T10:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=46424"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:04","slug":"inazuma-1200-oil-cooled-katana-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20181102\/everyday-events\/inazuma-1200-oil-cooled-katana-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"Inazuma 1200 Oil-cooled Katana Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSelf-service point maintenance \u2192 Deco-mainte! My apologies for the confusion.<\/p>\n

If you apply grease heavily to the axle shaft, it will ooze out, get dirty easily, and attract debris, so be careful!<\/p>\n

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\nLet’s start from the rear. We’ll wipe and clean any areas we can reach when we remove them.<\/p>\n

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\nPlenty of layered oil buildup there.<\/p>\n

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\nThat’s the result. It feels great when it gets this clean. If you mix in some restoration elements with your daily maintenance, I think the bike will stay in good condition for a long time.<\/p>\n

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\nThe rear will need replacement after a bit more use.<\/p>\n

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\nJust applying a light rust-preventive coat makes it look so much better.<\/p>\n

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\nI adjusted the bearings a bit.<\/p>\n

The sequence is probably: contact develops \u2192 the distance collar loosens and drops \u2192 the axle shaft won’t fit so you hammer it in hard \u2192 the bearing moves.<\/p>\n

I always wonder, where exactly is center? Manufacturers that can get it right in that gray zone are impressive.<\/p>\n

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\nI think shaft components just need a light oiling for rust prevention.<\/p>\n

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\nMoving to the front. I adjusted the bearings here too.<\/p>\n

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\nHonestly, adding more grease doesn’t really… the benefit is… limited. Let’s keep it clean.<\/p>\n

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\nAs long as the parts that need to rotate and rub are properly lubricated, that’s what matters.<\/p>\n

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\nThe front axle is fine.<\/p>\n

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\nPenetrating oil left and right, and rear. Like dental care, let’s remove the debris once in a while.<\/p>\n

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\nThe shift pedal is sealed, so we oil it from the outside.<\/p>\n

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\nThe extension is quite long. Next time I should make the aluminum rod longer\u2014that would be better.<\/p>\n

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\nIt’s scary if you don’t check how much engagement there is in situations like this. Honestly, there are cases where shift rods and pedals are only catching by just a few millimeters…<\/p>\n

If something like that pops out, it’s absolutely terrifying.<\/p>\n

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\nLet’s oil the brake side the same way.<\/p>\n

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\nThe spark plug and air filter are reused.<\/p>\n

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\nIt’s a good idea to clean inside the box while you’re at it.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter synchronizing the carburetors, we’re done.<\/p>\n

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