{"id":62962,"date":"2014-07-31T20:11:47","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T11:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=62962"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:26","slug":"bandit-1200-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140731\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-435848616\" 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\/07\/DSC_0820.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_0820.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0820\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC_0820.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC_0820-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis is a Bandit 1200 that recently passed inspection. Let&#8217;s perform a Deco-mainte service.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03580.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03580.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03580\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03580.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03580-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03580-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03581.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03581.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03581\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03581.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03581-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03581-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe lever had some oil on it. We&#8217;ll replace the boots.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03592.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03592.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03592\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03592.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03592-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03592-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03590.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03590.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03590\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03590.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03590-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03590-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe shift and brake side also has good oil on it. When the levers and pedals move smoothly and snap back cleanly without any lag, it really feels great and lets you focus on riding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03583.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03583.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03583\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03583.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03583-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03583-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe throttle side was clean too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03585.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03585.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03585\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03585.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03585-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03585-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe oil had dried up on it, as expected.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03587.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03587.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03587\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03587.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03587-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03587-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe gap between the frame side and the side stand side was a bit large. We added a shim.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03596.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03596.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03596\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03596.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03596-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03596-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe bearings have been replaced, so that&#8217;s good enough.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03604.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03604.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03604\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03604.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03604-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03604-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe front right side movement is a bit stiff. Rather than repeatedly working the caliper, if it&#8217;s stiff, seal replacement and internal cleaning are more effective.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03607.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03607.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03607\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03607.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03607-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03607-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03609.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03609.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03609\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03609.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03609-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03609-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe replaced the air cleaner and spark plug.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03612.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03612.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03612\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03612.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03612-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03612-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt was slightly misaligned, so we adjusted it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03614.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC03614.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03614\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03614.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03614-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/DSC03614-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe changed the fluid. After a test ride, we&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a Bandit 1200 that recently passed inspection. 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