{"id":61048,"date":"2015-04-06T19:01:11","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T10:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=61048"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:44","slug":"gsf1200-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20150406\/everyday-events\/gsf1200-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"GSF1200 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07640.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07640\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07640-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe inspection is complete, so let&#8217;s get started on Deco-mainte.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07656.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07656.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07656\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07656.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07656-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07656-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07654.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07654\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07654.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07654-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07654-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe control levers benefit from occasional disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication\u2014this prevents play from developing in both the levers and master cylinders, keeping everything smooth for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07663.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07663.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07663\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07663.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07663-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07663-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07661.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07661\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07661.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07661-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07661-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe same goes for the pedals. These are spots you really want to service by removing them rather than just oiling from the outside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07659.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07659\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07659.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07659-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07659-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nI don&#8217;t think anyone avoids using the side stand. It&#8217;s a part you touch every time you start and finish riding, so we want to keep it smooth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07642.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07642.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07642\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07642.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07642-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07642-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07647.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07647.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07647\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07647.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07647-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07647-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07651.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07651\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07651.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07651-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07651-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s some light rust, but the operation is still good, so we can feel confident.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07645.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07645\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07645.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07645-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe wheel bearings don&#8217;t need urgent attention yet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07649.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07649\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07649.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07649-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07649-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nWe wiped away excess grease from the speedometer gear and wheel collar\u2014that stuff isn&#8217;t needed there.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07664.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07664\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07664.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07664-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07664-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThere was some seeping from the fuel cock, but we took care of it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07669.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07669\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07669.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07669-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07669-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nThe spark plugs look new.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07670.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07670.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07670\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07670.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07670-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07670-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07671.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07671\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07671.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07671-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07671-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nWe synchronized the carburetors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07676.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07676.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07676\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07676.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07676-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07676-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07674.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07674.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07674\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07674.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07674-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07674-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC07675.jpg\" alt=\"DSC07675\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07675.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/DSC07675-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nWe replaced the fluid. There was some slight concern with the front end, so the customer requested additional front maintenance, and we&#8217;re now waiting for parts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inspection is complete, so let&#8217;s get started on Deco-mainte.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61030,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[123,156,122],"class_list":["post-61048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-deco-mainte","tag-gsf","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61048","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=61048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}