{"id":64221,"date":"2014-04-21T23:04:46","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T14:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=64221"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:30","slug":"rf900-front-maintenance-skf-ash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140421\/everyday-events\/rf900-front-maintenance-skf-ash","title":{"rendered":"RF900 Front maintenance + SKF&#038;ASH"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-4264684533\" 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\/04\/DSC_4226.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64211\" alt=\"DSC_4226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC_4226-e1398088445421.jpg\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_4226-e1398088445421.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_4226-e1398088445421-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis is the RF900 from Snow Damage Unit 1. We&#8217;ve restored the side stand, so now let&#8217;s do the front maintenance + SKF&amp;ASH.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01225.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64212\" alt=\"DSC01225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01225-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01225-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The steering, full of character, had rust developing as you can see.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01226.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64213\" alt=\"DSC01226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01226.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01226.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01226-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01226-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s in quite sharp condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01229.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64214\" alt=\"DSC01229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01229.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01229.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01229-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01229-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s in a state where anything we do will improve it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01234.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64215\" alt=\"DSC01234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01234.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01234.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01234-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01234-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The GSF1200 is the same way, but the plastic cover for waterproofing is a sharp idea. The movement is definitely much better, maybe?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01236.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64216\" alt=\"DSC01236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01236.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01236.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01236-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01236-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;ll reuse it and seal it properly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01238.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64217\" alt=\"DSC01238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01238.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01238.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01238-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01238-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Just having one isn&#8217;t enough\u2014it&#8217;s better to check the movement before installation for even better results.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01244.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64218\" alt=\"DSC01244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01244.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01244.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01244-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01244-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Especially the underside. Different manufacturers have significantly different damping strengths, so I&#8217;ll keep this in mind to avoid steering adjustment headaches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01231.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64219\" alt=\"DSC01231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01231.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01231.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01231-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01231-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>While we&#8217;re at it, we&#8217;ll change from tapered to ball bearings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01241.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64220\" alt=\"DSC01241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC01241.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01241.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01241-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC01241-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Hopefully this will keep the sweet spot going strong for longer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the RF900 from Snow Damage Unit 1. 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