{"id":58820,"date":"2016-01-04T20:48:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T11:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=58820"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:54","slug":"bimota-db1-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-elf-engine-oil-plug-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20160104\/everyday-events\/bimota-db1-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-elf-engine-oil-plug-replacement","title":{"rendered":"BIMOTA DB1 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection ELF Engine Oil Plug Replacement and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe BIMOTA DB1 always looks great no matter how many times you see it.<\/p>\n

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\nThe owner mentioned that gasoline was sputtering, so I’ll check it out.<\/p>\n

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\nLet me take measurements so I can put it back the way it was.<\/p>\n

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\nIt’s just a cap. The O-ring keeps it well sealed.<\/p>\n

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\nI’ll clean it, apply gasoline-resistant grease to the sliding parts, and reinstall it.<\/p>\n

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\nI received an information email from a customer who is restoring a DB1, so I’ll check the tank side.
\nThis is the one.<\/p>\n

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\nI checked the passage… I see. It’s starting to feel a bit tedious.<\/p>\n

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\nThe passage pipe is also shiny. When I blew air through a hose from the bottom of the tank, the valve worked and there was continuity. But I wonder if it got hot and was boiling. For now…<\/p>\n

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\nWhile I’m at it, I’ll replace the plugs. Left front bank, right rear bank\u2014both are well burned.<\/p>\n

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\nI can’t see the engine number without removing all the bodywork… from the rear, it’s completely blocked by the rear suspension and carburetor.<\/p>\n

The stamping won’t come out cleanly either, so I’d appreciate it if you could verify it with the attached image. Worst case, I’ll remove it over there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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