{"id":46476,"date":"2018-10-27T20:16:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T11:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=46476"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:04","slug":"bandit-1200-deco-mainte-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20181027\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-deco-mainte-9","title":{"rendered":"\u2461 Bandit 1200 Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nDeco-mainte is surprisingly time-consuming work.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing from before.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nJust like the rear, dust buildup was extreme. The piston action is sluggish too, so I think it&#8217;s about time to disassemble it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730306.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nI think it&#8217;s best to clean up what you can use and keep using it to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>Is &#8220;to the fullest&#8221; an outdated phrase these days?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730309.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nFor anything you can check, open the fork cap and equalize it to atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe top of the inner tube gets rust protection<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730311.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe bottom gets lubrication and rust protection. I want to keep parts in service as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe lever had very little oil on it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730313.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730314.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe throttle was in good condition. I applied just enough lubrication inside the throttle for rust protection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730315.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe side stand should be removed and oiled occasionally too. Replace the lock nut every time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730317.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nBoth left and right pedals were pretty dry. Even a little smoother control makes the bike easier to ride.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730318.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nWe replaced the air filter and spark plug.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nThe air vent was clogged\u2014I&#8217;m amazed it didn&#8217;t overflow more often.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730321.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730322.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><br \/>\nWe adjusted the carburettor synchronization. We also replaced the vacuum cap.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730325.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nFluid is Golden Cruiser DOT4 as always.<br \/>\nIf the pan head screws look dirty, it&#8217;s a good idea to replace them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730327.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P1730328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\"><br \/>\nWe scrubbed the front and rear holes and we&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n<p>By disassembling and inspecting, it becomes easier to plan future maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deco-mainte is surprisingly time-consuming work. 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