{"id":65191,"date":"2014-03-07T11:55:45","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T02:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=65191"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:34","slug":"bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140307\/everyday-events\/bandit-1200-k6-flat-rate-motorcycle-inspection-front-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"Bandit 1200 K6 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection, Front maintenance SKF, Newtech Oil Change, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-1964579673\" 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\/DSC09786.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65178\" alt=\"DSC09786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09786.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09786.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09786-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09786-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s surprisingly cold for March&#8230; Today we&#8217;ve wrapped up another one-shot job. Let&#8217;s head back to the shop and get to work.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_0307.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65179\" alt=\"DSC_0307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC_0307.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0307.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0307-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC_0307-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Today we&#8217;ll start with the front maintenance SKF.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09789.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65180\" alt=\"DSC09789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09789.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09789.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09789-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09789-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;ve disassembled it. Work moves quickly on a familiar bike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09793.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65181\" alt=\"DSC09793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09793.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09793.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09793-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09793-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The oil content is reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09790.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65182\" alt=\"DSC09790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09790.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09790.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09790-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09790-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>There&#8217;s some wear showing, but it&#8217;s not at a problem level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09794.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65183\" alt=\"DSC09794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09794.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09794.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09794-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09794-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;ll remove the rust later and apply rust preventative.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09797.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65184\" alt=\"DSC09797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09797.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09797.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09797-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09797-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>We&#8217;re hoping it won&#8217;t corrode too much.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09802.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65185\" alt=\"DSC09802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09802.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09802.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09802-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09802-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s in quite good condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09799.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65186\" alt=\"DSC09799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09799.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09799.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09799-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09799-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>It&#8217;s packed in nicely. Visually reassuring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09809.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65187\" alt=\"DSC09809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09809.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09809.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09809-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09809-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Premium Newtech NC100 grease enhances the handling feel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09811.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65188\" alt=\"DSC09811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09811.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09811.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09811-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09811-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Next, let&#8217;s move on to the front fork.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09812.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65189\" alt=\"DSC09812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09812.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09812.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09812-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09812-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The oil is still clean.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09813.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65190\" alt=\"DSC09813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/DSC09813.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09813.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09813-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/DSC09813-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The first wash is done, so now we&#8217;ll remove rust, correct and measure, wash once more, and then reassemble.<br \/>\nFinally, a break<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s surprisingly cold for March&#8230; Today we&#8217;ve wrapped up another one-shot job. 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