{"id":64792,"date":"2014-03-26T21:00:31","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=64792"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:32","slug":"cb750f-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140326\/everyday-events\/cb750f-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"CB750F Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection &#038; Front Maintenance (Stem+)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-4195210825\" 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\/03\/DSC_2045.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64780\" alt=\"DSC_2045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_2045.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2045.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2045-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2045-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;ve obtained the inspection, so now let&#8217;s move on to front maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_2049.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64781\" alt=\"DSC_2049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_2049-e1395834653753.jpg\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2049-e1395834653753.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2049-e1395834653753-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>A beautiful CB750F in excellent condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00414.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64782\" alt=\"DSC00414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00414.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00414-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00414-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We hand-turned four nuts total, including both sides.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s good we caught that.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00416.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64783\" alt=\"DSC00416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00416.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00416.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00416-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00416-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>When lifted, the condition is quite severe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00418.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64784\" alt=\"DSC00418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00418.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00418.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00418-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00418-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Heavy and stiff\u2014definitely not in a condition for smooth riding. Based on the grease condition, it appears considerable time has passed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00437.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64785\" alt=\"DSC00437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00437.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00437.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00437-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00437-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The customer requested conversion to angular ball bearings on both top and bottom. We&#8217;ve made the change with NC100 grease.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00430.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64786\" alt=\"DSC00430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00430.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00430.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00430-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00430-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s reassuring to check the seal condition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00431.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64787\" alt=\"DSC00431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00431.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00431.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00431-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00431-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>I really like this seal design. The Kawasaki press-on type is quite troublesome to work with.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00439.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64788\" alt=\"DSC00439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00439.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00439.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00439-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00439-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>No significant wear visible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00446.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64789\" alt=\"DSC00446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00446.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00446-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00446-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The distance collar was rattling badly\u2014yet the bearing still runs, which speaks to its excellent quality. We&#8217;ve adjusted it and the issue is now resolved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00444.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64790\" alt=\"DSC00444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC00444.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00444.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00444-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC00444-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The fork oil is quite dirty. It had a WP spring installed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_2052.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64791\" alt=\"DSC_2052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_2052.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2052.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2052-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_2052-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>When servicing the front end, always suspend it to avoid putting stress on the harness and other components.<br \/>\nAfter a test ride, we&#8217;ll be done.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve obtained the inspection, so now let&#8217;s move on to front maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":64780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[113,76,122],"class_list":["post-64792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-cb-f","tag-front-maintenance","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64792","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=64792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64792\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}