{"id":65173,"date":"2014-03-08T12:16:58","date_gmt":"2014-03-08T03:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=65173"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:34","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance-skf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140308\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance-skf","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection, Front Maintenance SKF, New Tech Oil Change, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-414188985\" 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_0308.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65163\" alt=\"DSC_0308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_0308.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0308.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0308-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0308-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>SKF fork seals. They&#8217;ve been switching to BLACK lately, which is a bit of a shame.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09816.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65164\" alt=\"DSC09816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09816.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09816.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09816-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09816-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>I&#8217;m impressed at how much precision can be achieved with such a long component. The fork work is complete.<br \/>\nThe owner also requested additional maintenance.<br \/>\nAfter inspecting the bike, I found that the operating systems around the frame aren&#8217;t in great shape, so let&#8217;s handle the necessary maintenance with self-point maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09825.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65165\" alt=\"DSC09825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09825.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09825.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09825-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09825-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>This is a menu where you select maintenance points from a categorized menu within 25 points. You can leave it to us.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lever disassembly and lubrication, one location = 1 point \u00d7 2 = 2 points<\/li>\n<li>Pedal disassembly and lubrication, one location = 2 points \u00d7 2 = 4 points<\/li>\n<li>Side stand lubrication = 2 points<\/li>\n<li>Throttle cleaning, lubrication, and accelerator lubrication = 2 points (replacement is additional labor)<\/li>\n<li>Fluid change per caliper = 1 point \u00d7 4 = 4 points<\/li>\n<li>Caliper cleaning and pad chamfering, one location = 2 points \u00d7 3 = 6 points<\/li>\n<li>Wheel removal and bearing inspection, one location = 3 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chain cleaning and lubrication = 2 points (CPOR)<br \/>\nWe completed the work with the above 25 points of service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09855.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65166\" alt=\"DSC09855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09855.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09855.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09855-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09855-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSmooth-operating pedals and levers feel much better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09852.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65167\" alt=\"DSC09852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09852.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09852.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09852-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09852-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhile you can apply grease from the outside, sealing it in the grease grooves of the pedal lasts much longer and removes accumulated dirt.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09837.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65168\" alt=\"DSC09837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09837.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09837.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09837-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09837-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Levers and similar components should pull and return smoothly. When you can focus entirely on riding, that&#8217;s really ideal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09839.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65169\" alt=\"DSC09839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09839.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09839.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09839-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09839-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The clutch side has a long stroke, so the boot tends to tear. Let&#8217;s replace it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09840.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65170\" alt=\"DSC09840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09840.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09840.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09840-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09840-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>In quite good condition. Beyond lubricating the cable itself, applying oil to the friction points of the sleeve will improve operation by about 1 percent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09833.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65171\" alt=\"DSC09833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09833.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09833.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09833-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09833-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Rather than just topping off chain oil, clean it and relubricate. If you replace it, I think it&#8217;s better for the joints too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09817.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65172\" alt=\"DSC09817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09817.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09817.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09817-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09817-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Bearings are excellent components. Even if the distance collar position is quite loose, they still function and rarely fail.<br \/>\nHowever, by adjusting the bearing position and reducing the load, I believe we can restore its original motion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SKF fork seals. 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