{"id":57396,"date":"2016-04-07T20:44:15","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=57396"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:51","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160407\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte-7","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection \u2013 Deco-mainte \u2013 Carburettor maintenance + OH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_8716.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8716\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8716.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8716-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe tank was extremely rusty, so we also performed rust removal and fine coating treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01967.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01967\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC01967.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC01967-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe inside of the carburetor was completely covered in rust. Water, perhaps? It had settled, and the areas in contact with the bottom had rusted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_8296.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8296\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8296.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC_8296-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nBy the way, we have a lid made each time before the treatment is applied.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02342.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02342\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02342.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02342-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02344.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02344\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02344.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02344-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt came back. (About one month.) Not only the bottom, but the top surface is also beautifully finished.<br \/>\nTanks that are rusty on the bottom often have the same condition on the top surface, so check it out. Also, it&#8217;s best to avoid casual DIY coating. Once applied, it&#8217;s virtually impossible to remove it all cleanly. If you&#8217;re unsure, it&#8217;s safer to just do rust removal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02366.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02366\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02366-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nBack to maintenance. For the oil change, we selected NUTEC NC41 (Pine).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02345.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02345\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02345.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02345-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe front and rear wheel bearings had a bit of play, so we adjusted them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02350.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02350\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02350.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02350-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02346.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02346\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02346.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02346-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02355.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02355\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02355.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02355-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe front and rear calipers looked good with no major dirt. Operation is fine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02365.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02365\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02365.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02365-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02364.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02364\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02364.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02364-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02363.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02363\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02363-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nBrake fluid should be changed once a year. It&#8217;s a bit cloudy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02362.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02362\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02362.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02362-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02361.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02361\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02361.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02361-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02359.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02359\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02359-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s clean and lubricate the pegs and side stand too. NC100 grease is holding up well. Since it&#8217;s originally white grease, it&#8217;s easy to judge discoloration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02356.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02356\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02356.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02356-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02358.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02358\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02358.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02358-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe levers still have oil on them, so we&#8217;re good. We keep clutch boots in stock, so we&#8217;ll replace it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02351.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02351\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02351.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02351-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nSKF gets stiff after some time too. Lubricating it similarly improves inner tube durability.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC02367.jpg\" alt=\"DSC02367\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02367.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/DSC02367-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe air filter is clean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tank was extremely rusty, so we also performed rust removal and fine coating treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57376,"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-57396","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\/57396","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=57396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57396\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}