{"id":58729,"date":"2016-01-09T20:54:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-09T11:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=58729"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:54","slug":"z1000a1-ngc-engine-hoist-t-rev-tire-replacement-newtech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160109\/everyday-events\/z1000a1-ngc-engine-hoist-t-rev-tire-replacement-newtech","title":{"rendered":"Z1000A1 NGC Engine Hoist T-REV Tire Replacement Newtech Oil Change and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_6852.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6852\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_6852.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_6852-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAS Watanabe unit replacement. I was amazed to see it was still attached with double-sided tape.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01006.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01006\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01006.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01006-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s better to install parts with removal in mind. This time I didn&#8217;t make a new plate; I reused the existing one as is. If you secure it with Dual Lock, the unit can be separated from the main body.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01008.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01008\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01008.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01008-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI can&#8217;t trust adhesive or Dual Lock forever when mounting something upside down. Using a bungee cord as insurance gives peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC_6855.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6855\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_6855.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC_6855-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI labeled the replacement date and mileage on the side with a label maker. Does the theory hold that &#8220;becoming middle-aged equals loving label makers&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC00999.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00999\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC00999.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC00999-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe owner asked me to check the carburetor synchronization, so I did. True to form, it was way out of sync.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DSC01000.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01000\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01000.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/DSC01000-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAfter adjustment, the idle smoothed out perfectly and confidence went way up.<br \/>\nA motorcycle with good starting and stable idle is a pleasure to ride. The opposite is really nerve-wracking, even on a test ride.<br \/>\nI test ride my customers&#8217; bikes too, so I&#8217;m a member of JAF, which covers towing for cars, motorcycles, and anything else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AS Watanabe unit replacement. 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