{"id":62405,"date":"2014-09-21T20:27:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T11:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=62405"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:25","slug":"vfr750f-intersepter-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140921\/everyday-events\/vfr750f-intersepter-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"VFR750F Intersepter Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Front Maintenance System+ and Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3760.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3760.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3760\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3760.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3760-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3760-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s relocate the helmet holder and seat opener.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3754.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3754.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3754\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3754.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3754-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3754-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI cut it up and bent it to look like this.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3776.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3776.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3776\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3776.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3776-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3776-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3769.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3769.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3769\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3769.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3769-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3769-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe frame on the side was removable, so I decided to fix it by welding. That completes the relocation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3779.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3779.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3779\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3779.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3779-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3779-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3780.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3780.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3780\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3780.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3780-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3780-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI made the cable using DURA-ACE and also fabricated a cable holder. I think it turned out nicely, even if it&#8217;s subtle.<br \/>\nPlease note that we do not accept work that is only machining or fabrication.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3786.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3786.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3786\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3786.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3786-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3786-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3785.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC_3785.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_3785\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3785.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3785-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC_3785-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI want to secure the fender. The CB1000SF bracket wasn&#8217;t quite right, so I sourced a VFR400R NC30 one that looked like it would work better.<br \/>\nThe arm position height is slightly different, which is frustrating\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04950.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04950.jpg\" alt=\"DSC04950\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04950.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04950-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04950-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe CB1000SF is 15 mm, but this one is 17.63 mm, so I&#8217;ll thin it down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04953.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04953.jpg\" alt=\"DSC04953\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04953.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04953-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04953-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>I turned it down to 15 mm on the lathe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04955.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04955.jpg\" alt=\"DSC04955\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04955.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04955-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04955-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe fender top surface has a complex shape, and my head was spinning, so I&#8217;m calling it a day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04944.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04944.jpg\" alt=\"DSC04944\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04944.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04944-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04944-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04949.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DSC04949.jpg\" alt=\"DSC04949\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04949.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04949-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/DSC04949-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nUsing cap bolts on a faired motorcycle compromises serviceability. Considering the angle a cap bolt can turn in one motion, hex bolts are superior.<br \/>\nIf you think not just about installing something but also about removing it when you install or fabricate, the subtle difference in the final quality is remarkable.<\/p>\n<p>On hold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s relocate the helmet holder and seat opener.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":62392,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[123,76,122,1928],"class_list":["post-62405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-deco-mainte","tag-front-maintenance","tag-vehicle-inspection","tag-vf"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62405","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=62405"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62405\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}