{"id":59511,"date":"2015-11-14T15:46:50","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T06:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=59511"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:41","slug":"gsx1100s-fcc-clutch-newtech-oil-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20151114\/everyday-events\/gsx1100s-fcc-clutch-newtech-oil-change","title":{"rendered":"GSX1100S FCC Clutch Newtech Oil Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-2780407138\" 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-59497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5853.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5853\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5853-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5853-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe customer reported clutch slippage, so we&#8217;re installing an FCC clutch kit.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00351.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00351.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00351\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00351.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00351-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00351-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNice spacious work area. It doesn&#8217;t feel overly mechanical, and it&#8217;s reassuring to watch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00353.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00353.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00353\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00353.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00353-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s take a look at the primary reduction clutch housing. The clutch operation is smooth, and it&#8217;s in nice condition. Reassuring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00356.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00356.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00356\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00356.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00356-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00356-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOriginal friction plates. The thickness hasn&#8217;t changed much, but the friction material looks aged.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00354.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00354\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00354.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00354-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe steel plates also show some wear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5858.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5858.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5858\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5858.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5858-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5858-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5859.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5859\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5859.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5859-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5859-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nFCC friction and steel plates. Interestingly, the GSX1100S version doesn&#8217;t have the usual treatment on the steel side. The thickness changes and the plate count differs. Standard 10-11 becomes FCC 9-9, and the total thickness increases by 1.11 mm according to our calipers.<\/p>\n<p>With compatible friction and steel plates, the engagement will be good and power transfer will be solid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5856.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5856.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5856\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5856.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5856-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5856-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5857.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5857\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5857.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5857-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5857-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis is definitely genuine Suzuki. It appears to be anodized for lubrication, so I&#8217;d expect good durability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00362.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00362.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00362\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00362.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00362-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00362-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00361.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00361.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00361\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00361.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00361-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI see. That makes sense. Good learning experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00365.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC00365.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00365\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00365.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00365-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC00365-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNow we&#8217;ll change the oil to Newtech NC50.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5860.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5860.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5860\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5860.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5860-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5860-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSC_5861.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5861\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5861.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5861-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/DSC_5861-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWhile we were at it, we polished it. Looks like new, which is great.<br \/>\nAfter a test ride, we&#8217;ll be done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The customer reported clutch slippage, so we&#8217;re installing an FCC clutch kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":59497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[65,64],"class_list":["post-59511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-gsx","tag-oil-change"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59511","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=59511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59511\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}