{"id":62042,"date":"2014-11-06T20:11:20","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T11:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=62042"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:24","slug":"gs1000-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20141106\/everyday-events\/gs1000-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance-2","title":{"rendered":"GS1000 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Front maintenance Rear maintenance Wheel bearing maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-1589546463\" 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_6530.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6530.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6530\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6530-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6530-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s replace the starter clutch. I was a bit worried about the delivery time, but it arrived quickly and saved the day.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6526.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6526.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6526\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6526.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6526-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6526-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt might be good to know the numbers to see if even the bad ones still have a chance of recovery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05694.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05694.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05694\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05694.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05694-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05694-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s worn down by about 6\/100. Step wear is also a problem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05698.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05698.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05698\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05698.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05698-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05698-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis one was about 3\/100. Not as bad as it looks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05702.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05702.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05702\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05702.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05702-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05702-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We stretched it, so the left side, which is used, looks a bit better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05706.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05706.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05706\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05706.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05706-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05706-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nKnowing the play and wear between new and used parts might come in handy, so let&#8217;s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05708.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05708.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05708\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05708.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05708-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05708-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s gotten pretty black&#8230; The wiring is also a bit stiff and worrying.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05690.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05690\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05690.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05690-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05690-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05688.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05688.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05688\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05688.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05688-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05688-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nEverything&#8217;s falling apart, so we&#8217;ll replace it including the frame side. The crimping isn&#8217;t quite trustworthy, so I&#8217;m in the solder camp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05714.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC05714.jpg\" alt=\"DSC05714\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05714.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05714-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC05714-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe back is pretty gunked up&#8230; That kind of thing bothers me, so let&#8217;s replace the seal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6535.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_6535.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6535\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6535.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6535-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/DSC_6535-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll clean it up nicely and then reassemble. When you keep up these little extra touches over time, the bike gets cleaner and cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow we&#8217;ll test ride it and it&#8217;ll be complete.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s replace the starter clutch. I was a bit worried about the delivery time, but it arrived quickly and saved the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":62031,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[76,1929,87,122,146],"class_list":["post-62042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-front-maintenance","tag-gs","tag-rear-maintenance","tag-vehicle-inspection","tag-wheel-bearing-maintenance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62042","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=62042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}