{"id":64574,"date":"2014-04-06T22:56:36","date_gmt":"2014-04-06T13:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=64574"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:32","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-guts-maintenance-former-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140406\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-guts-maintenance-former-name","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Guts maintenance (former name) and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC_2845.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64560\" alt=\"DSC_2845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC_2845.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2845.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2845-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2845-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Today we&#8217;ll overhaul the front wheel bearing and caliper left over from yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00693.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64561\" alt=\"DSC00693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00693.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00693.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00693-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00693-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Quite a bit of oil residue remained.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00709.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64562\" alt=\"DSC00709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00709.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00709.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00709-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00709-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Since we&#8217;ve been asked to change the press-fit collar, we&#8217;ll take measurements before replacing it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00703.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64563\" alt=\"DSC00703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00703.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00703.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00703-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00703-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>A quick measurement with a digital caliper.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00701.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64564\" alt=\"DSC00701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00701.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00701.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00701-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00701-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We tried fitting one about 4\/100 of an inch thinner, but it was predictably loose. Since the ABS sensor won&#8217;t be secured this way, we&#8217;ll handle it as is for now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC_2834.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64565\" alt=\"DSC_2834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC_2834.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2834.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2834-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC_2834-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Now let&#8217;s move on to the caliper work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00712.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64566\" alt=\"DSC00712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00712.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00712.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00712-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00712-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>No severe corrosion found, so we&#8217;re in good shape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00725.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64567\" alt=\"DSC00725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00725.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00725.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00725-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00725-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The piston condition is excellent, and there are no suspicious scratches or marks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00718.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64568\" alt=\"DSC00718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00718.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00718.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00718-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00718-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>A light cleaning in this condition gives us peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00727.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64569\" alt=\"DSC00727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00727.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00727.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00727-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00727-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The rear is an anodized caliper\u2014we&#8217;re getting close to an era where all calipers will have anodizing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00716.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64570\" alt=\"DSC00716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00716.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00716.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00716-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00716-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We wash it with hot water about three times.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00738.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64571\" alt=\"DSC00738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00738.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00738.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00738-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00738-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The surface-treated piston showed no significant dimensional differences either, so we&#8217;re reassured.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00745.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64572\" alt=\"DSC00745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00745.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00745.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00745-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00745-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;ve also performed inspection,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00743.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64573\" alt=\"DSC00743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DSC00743.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00743.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00743-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/DSC00743-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>and assembly and air bleeding are complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we&#8217;ll overhaul the front wheel bearing and caliper left over from 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