Form follows function in my book, but I might have to make an exception. Not sure if the extra fin-age helps with cooling but I like the look. Anybody seen these before?
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg.html)
Never seen anything like it. Do the add any cooling? To me, the only think it seems to improve is the looks.. :scratch_one-s_head:
Looks great, and if it's attached properly, it should pull a bit of heat off the engine. At least in the computer world, every bit of cooling fin helps..
Man, that's a nice looking FJ. What are the scoops on top to the fuel tank for?? Form or function?
Looks like there are two gauges frenched on the top of the gas tank. One probably for oil temp and maybe other for oil pressure? Wish we could get more pictures. Dave
Don't know much about it, it showed up on a Facebook FJ page. I searched the internets for that picture and found this:
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/jps_zpsd02afa33.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/jps_zpsd02afa33.jpg.html)
and this!
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/clubfj_zps6b2f7595.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/clubfj_zps6b2f7595.jpg.html)
here: http://gazzels-photo-life.seesaa.net/category/5752187-2.html (http://gazzels-photo-life.seesaa.net/category/5752187-2.html) anybody speak Japanese?
From the facebook page it looks like a FJ club get together in Japan. Dave
Is that the Bandit front fender?
Well I guess Japanese culture has changed since 1972 when I was there. There was not alot of personal cars on the roads and even less motorcycles. It cost the equivalent of 600 dollars in 1972 money to get a personal drivers license. This also required a month of instruction with driving on a simulated streets with all the street signs and lights. Driving was considered a male only thing. 97% of all cars sold were sold to females at that time because cars were considered part of the household and the females took care of household business. Can you see a wife visiting the Yamaha dealership to purchase a bike for her husband today? Dave
Nice...I always loved the JPS paint style and colors...Mario Andretti drove a Lotus painted like that to win the 1978 Formula 1 championship
Always wanted the Norton John Player Special. Still do. A classic. Dave
Quote from: Dads_FJ on February 17, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Form follows function in my book, but I might have to make an exception. Not sure if the extra fin-age helps with cooling but I like the look. Anybody seen these before?
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg.html)
Maybe inspired by the John Player Special Norton rotary
A pair of racers at East Fortune in 2007 (these things make a racket!)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/12599845553_6230f62dd5_c.jpg)
A rare road bike also at East Fortune last year
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FyX6mJYqUnU/UcnCyx8Ht8I/AAAAAAAADDE/PCIQpJkq3us/s1600/norton.jpg)
Stuart
Thanks MZ. Mystery solved. Dave
You can buy after market bolt on cooling fins
Noel
Quote from: Dads_FJ on February 17, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/goldfin_zps92cb8ec8.jpg.html)
DARN!
Someone let the cat out of the bag!
I was going to reveal my new paint scheme at one of next-year's rallies............... :empathy:
Quote from: TexasDave on February 17, 2014, 04:37:13 PM
Always wanted the Norton John Player Special. Still do. A classic. Dave
Maybe this will give you your JPS fix until you can afford one.
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/imageresize/image.jpg?OriginalImageUrl=%2fuk%2fassets%2fcms%2fc9a578a4-bfa5-4c6f-86cc-ade441d4de28%2f670x377Image.png%3fp%3d111110_04%3a20&Width=615&Height=347)
Noel
That is absolutely the best looking lawnmower I've ever seen. I want one. Dave
Sorry, I don't get it. Does the bike owner get some kind of contingency money for all those stickers?
Quote from: ribbert on February 17, 2014, 05:12:42 PM
You can buy after market bolt on cooling fins
Noel
And, for the man that has everything (
including a second clutch spring)
Spark plug cooling fins - yes, they're real and yes, that's what they're made for.
(http://www.masclassics.com/vtwin/images/0633_59.gif)
That is a killer paint job, love it. However the pipes and the frame really need to be done as well.
Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on February 17, 2014, 03:37:00 PM
Is that the Bandit front fender?
I was thinking the same thing. It looks exactly like the Badit fender I fit on my FJ
Scott
form, function or just plain awesome.
That bikes got it going on
Andy
I'm sure he doesn't get comp'ed for that. Hell, he may even live in fear of intellectual property rights' enforcement division's legal department. :ireful:
But I sure do love the paint job. I've always thought the JPS black and gold paint scheme was one of the most elegant ones out there. It just looks classy. I've had random thoughts about repainting my '92 someday like that, using the '89 decals. I probably won't though; I don't need another cherry bike that only comes out when it's not raining. (It is Portland, after all.) I don't enjoy cleaning that much. :blush:
Fancy paint goes on canvas to put on the wall. The real art is making the motor and chassis do impressive things.
Back to those extended Cooling Fins... I believe that there is an extra cooling benefit to be had.
It is a popular modification that is often performed on the Honda XR series of air cooled bikes.
Check out: WWW.XRSONLY.COM (http://www.xrsonly.com)
Cool down that XR650L, XR600R, XR400, XR250R or even that XR200R. Don't add an additional oil cooler, the extended cylinder head fins not only look trick, but they work! By extending your cylinder head fins you can help your motor run cooler by 30 degrees.
Send us your bare head (no valves/springs) so we can handcraft your head into a work of art that works, for $250!
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/Northwet/bigfins_1_zps0c60e89d.jpg)
~JM~
I love my modded XR 650L . The big finned head has been out for a long time now. I was curious about it but I think the fins would hit my over sized Acerbis fuel tank because it drops fairly low down on the sides. Only thing in common with the L and my J is, you guessed it, They are both air cooled and both Red and White!