{"id":48088,"date":"2018-05-18T10:33:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T01:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=48088"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:07","slug":"xjr1300-inspection-front-maintenance-deco-mainte-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20180518\/everyday-events\/xjr1300-inspection-front-maintenance-deco-mainte-and-more","title":{"rendered":"XJR1300 Inspection, Front maintenance, Deco-mainte, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_7356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nThe bike was in the paint shop, so we&#8217;re starting fresh from this condition!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1690831.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe fork oil was pretty dirty with quite a smell\u2014it had that classic vintage bike feel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700331.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe painted parts came back, so now we&#8217;re assembling them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;re reusing the inner tubes this time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe check that they slide in smoothly by hand. New bolts are better.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_7358.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nWe use SKF seals as always.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_7359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nAfter that, we bleed the air and adjust the oil level, and the fork is done.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700315.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe stem bearing condition is so-so\u2014if it&#8217;s never been serviced, it might actually be in pretty good shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700317.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe clean it with a brush<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700318.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nand swap it out for a visual check.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nYamaha configuration<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700321.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nDoesn&#8217;t drop = grease doesn&#8217;t drip = a bit stiff?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700322.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nSuzuki configuration<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThis one feels better, so we go with this. The stem drops down a bit due to the seal, but that&#8217;s no problem.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700327.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe fill both top and bottom with NC100<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nand the upper seal resistance feels just right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_7360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nWe painted everything on the top and bottom. When mounting the handlebar post, we cut up a scrap handlebar to prevent it from rotating and getting scratched\u2014that might work great too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700335.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe washed the front caliper, but it had some pretty stubborn buildup.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/P1700334.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll redo the wiring routing.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s where we are now. We have lots of requests and are currently on hold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>. 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