{"id":48609,"date":"2018-04-09T20:19:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T11:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=48609"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:08","slug":"gsf1200s-oil-cooled-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20180409\/everyday-events\/gsf1200s-oil-cooled-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GSF1200S Oil-cooled maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_7160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nGSF1200 oil-cooled maintenance request.<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll make a VR2 judgment based on the situation.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690766.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe engine damper was in quite a sharp condition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nTime to clean the case side too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe new damper has deep grooves. It fits snugly into the case with no play. I think vibration will be reduced somewhat.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll also replace the starter motor O-ring.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe generator damper has hardened rock solid and isn&#8217;t doing its job anymore.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690772.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nI cleaned it up as much as I could polish it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690773.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s clean the case side when we remove it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690775.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll get back to you when removing the generator. The terminal melted and won&#8217;t come out\u2014it really hits home that the GSF is an old bike now. I cut it and replaced it with a connector of the same shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nI had a feeling it might leak, so VR2 (shift seal and oil window replacement).<br \/>\nThe shift seal was stuck harder than ever before, and I got a little nervous\u2026 but we got through it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1690776.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><br \/>\nThe oil window was so dirty you couldn&#8217;t see through it at all\u2014this one also stuck unusually tight and was a bit stubborn.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_7180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nAhh, that feels good. It&#8217;s like wiping your glasses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GSF1200 oil-cooled maintenance request. 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