{"id":61616,"date":"2014-12-27T14:32:35","date_gmt":"2014-12-27T05:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=61616"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:23","slug":"gs1200ss-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-self-point-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20141227\/everyday-events\/gs1200ss-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-self-point-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GS1200SS Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection, Self-Point Maintenance, Newtech Oil Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-1597504752\" 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\/2014\/12\/DSC_7820.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC_7820.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7820\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7820.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7820-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7820-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGS1200SS-II Inspection\/Self-Point Maintenance\/Newtech Oil Change<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06488.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06488.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06488\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06488.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06488-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06488-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe oil had dried off the lever, so this might be good timing for maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06502.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06502.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06502\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06502.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06502-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06502-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe throttle was in clean condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06503.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06503.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06503\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06503.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06503-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06503-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s quite a high throttle position. It&#8217;s pretty stiff, so you might want to adjust it to a lower throttle opening instead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06505.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06505.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06505\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06505.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06505-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06505-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis bike doesn&#8217;t have any issues, but always make sure the throttle kit stopper is engaged. I sometimes see throttles that are balanced between pull and return.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06491.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06491.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06491\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06491.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06491-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06491-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06497.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06497.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06497\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06497.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06497-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06497-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06496.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06496.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06496\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06496.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06496-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06496-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06492.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06492.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06492\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06492.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06492-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06492-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe calipers were in good shape. There was some light surface rust, but it&#8217;s at a level that comes off easily, so you don&#8217;t need to worry about it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06498.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06498.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06498\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06498.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06498-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06498-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06500.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06500.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06500\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06500-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06500-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06499.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06499.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06499\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06499.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06499-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06499-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe fluid is clean too. The diaphragm showed no stretching or wear\u2014it&#8217;s in great condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06510.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06510.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06510\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06510.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06510-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06512.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06512.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06512\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06512.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06512-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06512-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06511.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06511.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06511\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06511.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06511-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06511-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe sidestand was in good condition with plenty of oil on it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC_7821.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC_7821.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7821\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7821.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7821-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7821-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIf you take it off and clean it occasionally, the inner tubes will last much longer and you&#8217;ll reduce damage to the oil seals.<br \/>\nPlease don&#8217;t remove it with a flathead screwdriver if you can help it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC_7833.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC_7833.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_7833\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7833.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7833-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC_7833-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI made a stopper for it too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06506.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSC06506.jpg\" alt=\"DSC06506\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06506.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06506-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/12\/DSC06506-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe changed the oil and that completes the service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GS1200SS-II Inspection\/Self-Point Maintenance\/Newtech Oil 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