{"id":56782,"date":"2016-06-16T19:59:36","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T10:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=56782"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:50","slug":"gsxr1100k-deco-mainte-exhaust-pipe-broken-bolt-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160616\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100k-deco-mainte-exhaust-pipe-broken-bolt-removal","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R1100K Deco-mainte exhaust pipe broken bolt removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590959.jpg\" alt=\"P1590959\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590959.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590959-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nNow the exhaust pipe can be secured normally again, so we&#8217;re relieved. Let&#8217;s move on to maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590950.jpg\" alt=\"P1590950\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590950.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590950-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590952.jpg\" alt=\"P1590952\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590952.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590952-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt won&#8217;t turn by hand at all. I think every time how it&#8217;s holding up so well. Bearings are amazing.<br \/>\nThe operation is fine with adjustment, so we&#8217;ll continue using it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590954.jpg\" alt=\"P1590954\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590954.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590954-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s had quite a history, so the wheel has runout on both sides of the rim. The left disc also has a slight runout.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590957.jpg\" alt=\"P1590957\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590957.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590957-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe axle shaft was fine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590966.jpg\" alt=\"P1590966\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590966.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590966-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590962.jpg\" alt=\"P1590962\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590962.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590962-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe caliper condition isn&#8217;t bad. Let&#8217;s clean it up nicely and reassemble.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590969.jpg\" alt=\"P1590969\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590969.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590969-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWiping the disc occasionally is effective. It won&#8217;t grip well on the first application, so be careful.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590967.jpg\" alt=\"P1590967\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590967.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590967-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nLift the dust seal occasionally and lubricate it. Fork oil works fine for that.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590974.jpg\" alt=\"P1590974\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590974.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590974-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe chain is clean, but there&#8217;s some rattling noise from the front\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590976.jpg\" alt=\"P1590976\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590976.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590976-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590977.jpg\" alt=\"P1590977\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590977.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590977-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe wheel bearings are a bit worn, but we&#8217;ll reuse them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590979.jpg\" alt=\"P1590979\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590979.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590979-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s remove the dust seal from the rear caliper and clean it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590982.jpg\" alt=\"P1590982\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590982.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590982-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590983.jpg\" alt=\"P1590983\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590983.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590983-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIdeally, I&#8217;d like to chamfer all the edges. We&#8217;ll do it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590985.jpg\" alt=\"P1590985\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590985.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590985-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nBolt and nut configuration. Threadlocker is good, but physical locking with lock nuts is more reassuring, so we&#8217;ve replaced them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/P1590987.jpg\" alt=\"P1590987\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590987.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/P1590987-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nFor areas where loosening is a concern, physical locking with lock nuts is the safest approach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now the exhaust pipe can be secured normally again, so we&#8217;re relieved. Let&#8217;s move on to maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56765,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[123,91],"class_list":["post-56782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-deco-mainte","tag-gv73a"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56782","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=56782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56782\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}