{"id":57375,"date":"2016-04-07T20:53:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=57375"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:51","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160407\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte-6","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Deco-mainte Carburettor Maintenance + OH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_8710.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8710\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8710.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8710-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s do carburettor maintenance + OH and cosmetic polishing. We&#8217;re satisfied with a finish that&#8217;s better than new.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02331.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02331\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02331.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02331-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you keep an eye on the float valve O-ring and fuel level, you&#8217;re in good shape.<br \/>\nThe valve itself doesn&#8217;t get damaged much. Most of the time it&#8217;s a side leak from O-ring deterioration.<br \/>\nDebris clogging or corrosion is a different story.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02333.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02333\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02333-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nYou always need to check the rubber elasticity and wear at the tip. There will definitely be some marks, but they wipe away with a cloth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02317-1.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02317\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02317-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02317-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis is a vacuum carburettor with a lot of parts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02318.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02318\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02318.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02318-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nLike the CVK, there are springs at the connection points too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02330.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02330\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02330.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02330-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nSynchronization spring<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02320.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02320\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02320.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02320-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nFuel line<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02329.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02329\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02329.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02329-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI accidentally forgot to install the throttle holder&#8230; time to take it apart again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02334.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02334\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02334.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02334-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe TPS has seals on both the outer and inner sides.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02328.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02328\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02328.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02328-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAfter assembly, we&#8217;re finally done.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02336.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02336\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02336.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02336-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02338.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02338\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02338.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02338-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThen we check the actual fuel level and float level as usual, and we&#8217;re finished.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02340.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02340\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02340.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02340-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nSynchronization is also complete. &#8220;Churn! Bow!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Then a test ride and we&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s do carburettor maintenance + OH and cosmetic polishing. We&#8217;re satisfied with a finish that&#8217;s better than new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57362,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[1922,136,123,122],"class_list":["post-57375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-bandit","tag-carb-maintenance","tag-deco-mainte","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57375","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=57375"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57375\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}