{"id":57853,"date":"2016-03-05T13:04:07","date_gmt":"2016-03-05T04:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=57853"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:52","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160305\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Deco-mainte Carburettor Maintenance + OH"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-2293909899\" 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-57835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_8232.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8232\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8232.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8232-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe inspection has already been completed, so we&#8217;re proceeding with the work.<br \/>\nInspection, Deco-mainte, carburettor maintenance + OH, and new tech oil change requested.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_8224.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8224\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8224.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8224-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe owner mentioned something seems slightly off. Given the mileage, I think it&#8217;s about time for this.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01917.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01917\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01917.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01917-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01916.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01916\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01916.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01916-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01915_1.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01915_1\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01915_1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01915_1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01915.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01915\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01915.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01915-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWe found fine rust on all four tanks, numbered 1 through 4.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01914.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01914\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01914.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01914-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01913.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01913\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01913.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01913-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01912.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01912\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01912.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01912-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01911.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01911\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01911.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01911-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s quite a bit of rust.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01932.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01932\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01932.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01932-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWe can see what looks like water (rust water) at the bottom. This is troublesome.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01919.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01919\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01919.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01919-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01920.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01920\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01920.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01920-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe vacuum cap has aged and cracked; the one on tank 1 has blown off and is missing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_8230.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8230\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8230.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC_8230-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;m getting concerned about the availability of original parts. Since rubber components can&#8217;t be helped, it&#8217;s safer to replace them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01926.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01926\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01926.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01926-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen removing the carburettor, replace the throttle cable at the same time. When the carb is off is the perfect opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01928.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01928\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01928.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01928-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThere was still quite a bit of NC100 residue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01927.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01927\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01927.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01927-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe handlebar looks nice and clean.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC01930.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01930\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01930.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/DSC01930-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe air filter looks clean too. We made a mistake on a parts order and it&#8217;s on hold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inspection has already been completed, so we&#8217;re proceeding with the work. Inspection, Deco-mainte, carburettor maintenance + OH, and new tech oil change requested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57835,"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-57853","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\/57853","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=57853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57853\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}