{"id":56699,"date":"2016-06-20T18:22:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T09:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=56699"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:50","slug":"inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-fairing-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160620\/everyday-events\/inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-fairing-replacement","title":{"rendered":"Inazuma oil-cooled Katana fairing replacement and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3946351217\" 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-56685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_0951.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0951\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0951.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0951-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s not a major job, but nothing can get started until the parts arrive.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_9371.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_9371\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_9371.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_9371-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_9377.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_9377\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_9377.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_9377-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt tipped over slightly and the handlebar hit the tank hard\u2014it dented.<br \/>\nWe could paint it or replace it, but we went with the latter. We&#8217;ll install a stopper to limit the steering angle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590747.jpg\" alt=\"P1590747\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590747.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590747-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nSince it won&#8217;t be ridden as-is, we cut the ears the same way with an air saw.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610115.jpg\" alt=\"P1610115\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610115.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610115-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610116.jpg\" alt=\"P1610116\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610116.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610116-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe lever seems too good to waste, so let&#8217;s put it back and reuse it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610119.jpg\" alt=\"P1610119\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610119.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610119-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610120.jpg\" alt=\"P1610120\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610120.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610120-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe brake pedal bolt is bent, so we&#8217;ll replace it with a grade 12.9 bolt to improve durability.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610114.jpg\" alt=\"P1610114\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610114.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610114-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_0953.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0953\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0953.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0953-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe fairing is loose, so we&#8217;ll switch to fasteners for a dress-up and better serviceability.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_0947.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0947\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0947.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/DSC_0947-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAdding trim to areas prone to scratching is a good idea. You can work without worrying about removal, and serviceability improves too. Trim with adhesive backing or double-sided tape will dirty the fairing, so it&#8217;s better to use trim with metal inside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610122.jpg\" alt=\"P1610122\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610122.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610122-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610125.jpg\" alt=\"P1610125\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610125.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610125-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1610127.jpg\" alt=\"P1610127\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610127.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1610127-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s hard to get into neutral, so we made a test piece from scrap and lengthened it by about 5 mm. Since it&#8217;s a test piece, the finish is rough.<br \/>\nAt a traffic light, you want to go from first to neutral, but it&#8217;s more like second\u2192first\u2192second\u2192first?<br \/>\nWe thought the longer stroke might feel off, but it actually worked quite well. Let&#8217;s have you check it out.<br \/>\nThe handlebar is slightly bent, so we&#8217;ll replace it and we&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not a major job, but nothing can get started until the parts arrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[120],"class_list":["post-56699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-oil-cooled-katana"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56699","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=56699"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56699\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}