{"id":61537,"date":"2015-01-09T20:13:41","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T11:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=61537"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:45","slug":"gsxr1100l-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-parts-installation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20150109\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100l-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-parts-installation-2","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R1100L Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection, Parts Installation, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3733664998\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8003.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8003.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8003\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8003-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHmm.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8008.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8008.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8008\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8008.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8008-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8004.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8004.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8004\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8004.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8004-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> The generator connector had melted, so I replaced and repaired it. Using the same connector shape will definitely be better going forward.<br \/>\nThe insulation was completely hardened. I stripped and replaced the insulation on the pickup as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8044.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8044.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8044\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8044.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8044-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8044-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> The main harness ground looked a bit questionable too, so I repaired it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8046.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8046.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8046\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8046.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8046-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8046-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> I made it so it&#8217;s independent with the same connector shape. I think this gives better peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8049.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8049.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8049\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8049.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8049-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nRefreshing things, I looked at the grommets and damper area&#8230; hmm. The MN uses bolt fastening, the KL uses adhesive. I thought that was thoughtful design, but it turned out otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8052.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8052.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8052\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8052.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8052-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8052-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI welded the hole shut.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8055.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8055.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8055\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8055.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8055-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8055-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> Cut new threads and now it&#8217;s secure. I was worried it might not go in all the way, but it worked out fine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8063.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8063.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8063\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8063.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8063-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> Now it installs without any issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8067.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8067.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8067\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8067-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> The battery hold-down plate was missing its tabs, so I added them. It&#8217;s a small piece, so it&#8217;s a bit bulky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8064.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/DSC_8064.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_8064\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8064.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/01\/DSC_8064-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a> The battery was somehow smaller than expected and was being shimmed up with bubble wrap, so I made a U-shaped plate and welded it in place to raise it up removably.<\/p>\n<p>There are other things, but there&#8217;s no end to it, so I&#8217;ll stop here for now. We&#8217;ll put this on hold for the moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hmm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[91,122],"class_list":["post-61537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-gv73a","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61537","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=61537"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61537\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}