{"id":58583,"date":"2016-01-22T10:34:30","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T01:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=58583"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:53","slug":"gsx1100s-d-i-d-zvm-x-sunstar-service-kit-tire-change-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160122\/everyday-events\/gsx1100s-d-i-d-zvm-x-sunstar-service-kit-tire-change-5","title":{"rendered":"GSX1100S D.I.D ZVM-X &#038; Sunstar Service Kit + Tire Change and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_7353.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7353\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7353.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7353-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWhile we&#8217;re at it, let&#8217;s check the clutch too.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01154.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01154\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01154.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01154-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nGiven the mechanism, some play is bound to develop\u2014it&#8217;s unavoidable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01163.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01163\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01163.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01163-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01165.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01165\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01165.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01165-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nBoth the hub and sleeve contact are gentle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01167.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01167\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01167.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01167-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s a bit of rust-like discoloration here. Condensation, perhaps?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01155.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01155\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01155.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01155-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01157.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01157\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01157.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01157-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01156.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01156\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01156.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01156-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis area is rusty too. Will it come off? Let&#8217;s test it out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01158.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01158\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01158.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01158-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01159.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01159\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01159.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01159-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nVery fine condition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_7346.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7346\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7346.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7346-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nEvery time I look at it, the engine resembles a GS1000. The inside was clean.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_7350.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7350\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7350.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7350-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe countershaft threads are in good shape. We&#8217;ll clean it carefully before tightening to avoid damage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_7351.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7351\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7351.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7351-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll use lock washers and crimped nuts for mechanical security.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_7352.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7352\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7352.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_7352-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s interesting that despite the same shaft diameter, the tightening torque differs between the oil-cooled and GSX1100S versions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01168.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01168\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01168.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01168-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nApplying thread compound to the dowel pin prevents corrosion and makes removal easier next time.<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re on hold waiting for parts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01162.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01162\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01162.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01162-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01161.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01161\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01161.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01161-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWe polished the bracket we made the other day. The support is fabricated with lightweight thin-wall ribs and nut fastening to improve serviceability. We went with a straightforward two-piece weld, though&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we&#8217;re at it, let&#8217;s check the clutch too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[148,65,135],"class_list":["post-58583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-did","tag-gsx","tag-sunstar-kit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58583","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=58583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}