{"id":50730,"date":"2017-10-07T09:41:46","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T00:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=50730"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:56","slug":"gsxr1100m-inspection-carburettor-maintenance-oh-polishing-deco-mainte-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20171007\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100m-inspection-carburettor-maintenance-oh-polishing-deco-mainte-2","title":{"rendered":"\u2464GSX-R1100M Inspection, Carburettor Maintenance + OH Polishing, Deco-mainte, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-1665705266\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_5067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/DSC_5067.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/DSC_5067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/DSC_5067-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nOil leaking from both front and rear suspension. The rear will get outsourced OH, and the front will receive front maintenance plus OH work. <\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670217.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670217-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670218.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670218-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670218-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s in pretty sharp condition and corrosion is progressing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670219-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670219-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe ETC antenna and lamp look bad, so I&#8217;ll relocate them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670223.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670223-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670223-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670224.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670224-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670224-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe underbracket is also quite corroded.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670220.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670220-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670220-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nI thought warming it with a high-wattage soldering iron might help, but it was iffy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670221.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670221-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670221-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe bearing condition wasn&#8217;t too bad.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670222.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670222-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670222-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIf there are any burrs on the frame side, I&#8217;ll clean them up before replacing the race. Full visual inspection all around.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670226.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670226-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670226-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWith this setup<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/P1670225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670225.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/P1670225-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll get a feel for how well the seal is working. Knowing this will make things easier down the road.<br \/>\nStiff\u2014I thought maybe it was over-tightened, but it turned out the seal was gripping really hard.<\/p>\n<p>If the seal contact and bearing contact aren&#8217;t right, play will develop. It&#8217;s good to keep this in mind too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oil leaking from both front and rear suspension. The rear will get outsourced OH, and the front will receive front maintenance plus OH work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":50719,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[136,123,151,159,122],"class_list":["post-50730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-carb-maintenance","tag-deco-mainte","tag-gsxr","tag-polishing","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50730"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50730\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}