{"id":62002,"date":"2014-11-09T20:31:29","date_gmt":"2014-11-09T11:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=62002"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:23","slug":"gsxr750rr-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-oil-cooled-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20141109\/everyday-events\/gsxr750rr-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-oil-cooled-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R750RR Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Oil-Cooled Maintenance Carburetor Maintenance and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-1043471446\" 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\/11\/DSC_6678.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6678\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6678.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6678-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6678-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGSX-R750RR Today we&#8217;re starting with oil-cooled maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05794.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05794.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05794\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05794.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05794-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05794-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Unbelievable\u2014only 2,000 kilometers! The damper still had plenty of tension.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05795.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05795.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05795\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05795.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05795-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05795-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe generator damper is in quite good condition too, with little sign of wear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6692.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6692.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6692\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6692.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6692-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6692-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAs expected, there was no cam scuffing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6691.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6691.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6691\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6691.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6691-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6691-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6690.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6690\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6690.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6690-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6690-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6689.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6689.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6689\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6689.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6689-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6689-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6688.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6688.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6688\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6688.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6688-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6688-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNo sludge at all\u2014it&#8217;s amazing how it looks like brand new parts being assembled.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6685.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6685.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6685\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6685.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6685-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6685-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe cam chain was a bit slack, so I tightened it. Cam chains don&#8217;t stretch uniformly all the way around.<br \/>\nOver-tensioning increases friction and puts stress on various parts. A loose chain means the valve timing is constantly shifting with throttle opening and closing. That said, it&#8217;s only a few degrees.<br \/>\nStill, just a few degrees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05798.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05798.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05798\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05798.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05798-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05798-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis type uses a spring to automatically take up slack, but it might not engage unless the chain gets really loose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GSX-R750RR Today we&#8217;re starting with oil-cooled maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[136,90,1919,122],"class_list":["post-62002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-carb-maintenance","tag-gr71","tag-oil-cooled-maintenance","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62002","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=62002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}