{"id":57421,"date":"2016-04-01T18:59:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T09:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=57421"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:51","slug":"bandit-650-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160401\/everyday-events\/bandit-650-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-2","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 650 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection \u2013 Oil-cooled maintenance, self-service point maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nLet’s do some self-service point maintenance. You can choose to do it yourself or let us handle it.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what we did this time:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fluid replacement 2 points \u00d7 3 = 6 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Caliper cleaning 2 points \u00d7 3 = 6 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lever lubrication 1 point \u00d7 2 = 2 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Air filter inspection = 2 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chain cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment = 2 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Side stand lubrication = 2 points<\/p>\n

\u2022 Front fork lubrication = 1 point<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clutch wire lubrication = 1 point<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clutch release lubrication = 3 points (bonus)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Throttle wire lubrication = 2 points<\/p>\n

We went a bit over with about 27 points total.<\/p>\n

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\nThe lever had very little oil on it. As for the clutch, the switch and lever weren’t working well together\u2014the switch wouldn’t turn on. We trimmed the switch side.<\/p>\n

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\nThe side stand had some oil, but it was well past its prime. Now it pops right out!<\/p>\n

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\nLift the dust seal and lubricate the fork. The inner tube and oil seal will last much longer with proper lubrication.<\/p>\n

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\nThe throttle was extremely stiff. The culprit was the return-side wire. The return side only had adjustment on the carburetor side, so when you opened the throttle, there was too much slack and it would twist and click-click-click.
\nPlus, the carburetor connection point was dry, which made it stiff. It’s smooth now.<\/p>\n

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\nThe clutch was also stiff, so while we had the cover off, we cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted the release.
\nIt’s in great shape now.<\/p>\n

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\nWe cleaned the calipers. They looked good\u2014minimal dirt, no rust on the pistons.<\/p>\n

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\nEven if the fluid looks clean, please have it replaced at least once a year.<\/p>\n

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\nThe air filter is still in good condition.
\nIt should feel much more comfortable to ride. Sorry for the wait\u2014it’s all done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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