{"id":56613,"date":"2016-07-02T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-02T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=56613"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:50","slug":"gsxr1100-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-oil-cooled-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160702\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-oil-cooled-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R1100 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Oil-Cooled Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-2162544483\" 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><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC_1036.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1036\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/DSC_1036.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/DSC_1036-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe inspection is already done, so let&#8217;s get the oil-cooled maintenance work done.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610205.jpg\" alt=\"P1610205\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610205.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610205-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610204.jpg\" alt=\"P1610204\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610204.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610204-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe engine damper looks like an original part. It&#8217;s quite worn from vibration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610206.jpg\" alt=\"P1610206\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610206.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610206-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe case wears down from vibration too, so inspection is necessary after a certain distance or time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610209.jpg\" alt=\"P1610209\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610209.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610209-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610210.jpg\" alt=\"P1610210\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610210.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610210-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe later-model damper can be secured with bolts only and has excellent serviceability.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610211.jpg\" alt=\"P1610211\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610211.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610211-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI removed the generator damper for replacement, but the lock nut and washer are missing\u2014this is a problem.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610212.jpg\" alt=\"P1610212\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610212.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610212-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610214.jpg\" alt=\"P1610214\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610214.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610214-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s unclear whether the gear slipping caused it, but the gear has snapped.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610215.jpg\" alt=\"P1610215\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610215.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610215-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610217.jpg\" alt=\"P1610217\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610217.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610217-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610216.jpg\" alt=\"P1610216\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610216.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610216-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI removed the clutch assembly and looked around to see if it was anywhere\u2014checking carefully.<br \/>\nThere&#8217;s not much damage, so it seems to have gone somewhere without a trace.<br \/>\nI tried fishing in the oil pan with a magnet, but got no hits. I don&#8217;t think there will be major problems as things stand, but if the opportunity comes up, it might be worth checking the oil pan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610218.jpg\" alt=\"P1610218\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610218.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610218-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610220.jpg\" alt=\"P1610220\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610220.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610220-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610219.jpg\" alt=\"P1610219\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610219.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610219-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe housing and plate look fine as they are.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610223.jpg\" alt=\"P1610223\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610223.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610223-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI used a later-model clutch nut and locked it physically for peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610226.jpg\" alt=\"P1610226\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610226.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610226-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe clutch spring is secured with an M6 bolt, but it stretches excessively. So I made the bolt 5mm longer under the head and secured it that way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610225.jpg\" alt=\"P1610225\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610225.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610225-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nNow I can close the cover with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610227.jpg\" alt=\"P1610227\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610227.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610227-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe generator connector had no corrosion, so I cleaned it and reused it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P1610229.jpg\" alt=\"P1610229\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610229.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/P1610229-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe inside of the sprocket cover was a bit oily, so I cleaned it. Let&#8217;s use it and check the area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inspection is already done, so let&#8217;s get the oil-cooled maintenance work done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56593,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[88,1919,122],"class_list":["post-56613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-gu74","tag-oil-cooled-maintenance","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56613","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=56613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}