{"id":60926,"date":"2015-04-25T18:31:25","date_gmt":"2015-04-25T09:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=60926"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:44","slug":"gsxr1100l-carburettor-maintenance-oh-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20150425\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100l-carburettor-maintenance-oh-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection","title":{"rendered":"GSXR1100L Carburettor Maintenance (+) OH \/ Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC_0452.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC_0452.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0452\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0452-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0452-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/inspection-maintenance\/maintenance-menu\">GSXR1100L Carburettor Maintenance (+) OH <\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07911.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07911.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07911\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07911.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07911-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07911-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhen replacing the starter valve, apply just a little lubrication.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07913.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07913\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07913.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07913-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07913-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen assembled, it looks like this. The return is just the spring\u2014you&#8217;ll notice the seal grips surprisingly well, so you want to return it smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07915.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07915.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07915\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07915.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07915-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07915-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07916.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07916.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07916\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07916.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07916-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07916-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nTesting individual components in operation gives you confidence in their condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07918.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07918.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07918\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07918.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07918-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nA seal with a structure like two O-rings connected in a cylinder. With the future in mind, I lubricate it slightly so it lasts longer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07926.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07926.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07926\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07926.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07926-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nChecking the actual fuel level lets you spot changes in level or overflow problems at a glance, which makes a real difference in peace of mind. It&#8217;s good to check and remember the difference between actual fuel level and float level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07927.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07927.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07927\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07927.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07927-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07928.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07928\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07928.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07928-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07928-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nSince we&#8217;ve disassembled it, the carburetors being out of sync is expected.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07930.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07930\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07930.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07930-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07930-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe K and L models route the clutch hose through this tight spot. To avoid problems with fuel hoses and such, I changed it to run on the outside, like the later M\/N models.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC_0457.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0457\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0457.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0457-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC_0457-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nI want this to last a long time to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GSXR1100L Carburettor Maintenance (+) OH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":60915,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[136,151,91,122],"class_list":["post-60926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-carb-maintenance","tag-gsxr","tag-gv73a","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60926","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=60926"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60926\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60915"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}