Hello. It is almost spring in Finland. Very early spring :good2:. So my FJ got new Avon Azaro-ST in rear. And clean, greased needle bearings in rear suspension. Besides, spin on oil filter adapter is coming from RPM. I'm quite happy :yahoo:.
Glad spring is arriving ! You will like the spin on filter. Ride safe.
George
Spring is here, time to twist the wrist and get it on... :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Frost heave signs are in full bloom here. The roads are so bad, Makes a luxury car feel like a covered wagon. Winter storm warnings are up- 35- 50 knot winds. :bad:
Quote from: Joe Sull on March 12, 2014, 04:22:13 PM
Frost heave signs are in full bloom here. The roads are so bad, Makes a luxury car feel like a covered wagon. Winter storm warnings are up- 35- 50 knot winds. :bad:
I thought all you guys in Main have studded tires to extend your riding season...
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 12, 2014, 04:25:45 PM
Quote from: Joe Sull on March 12, 2014, 04:22:13 PM
Frost heave signs are in full bloom here. The roads are so bad, Makes a luxury car feel like a covered wagon. Winter storm warnings are up- 35- 50 knot winds. :bad:
I thought all you guys in Main have studded tires to extend your riding season...
I may have to drive my bike starting real soon cause my car is getting totaled driving around the island. Boulders are working them selves up thru the tar, pot holes so big a small dog can't jump out. Every culvert has sunken a foot down :greeting:. The DPW is thinking of calling it a state of emergency.
IT'S GOING TO BE A BUMPY RIDE!
I'm glad for you guy's in Finland and California....NOT :sarcastic:
Two more mods: fuel cap and ignition timing. And those mods are excellent :yahoo:. But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 02:48:45 AM
But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
New spring alone is unlikely to fix it. The general consensus here is to double up the clutch springs, put a new one on top of the existing one, and retain the old plates.
Noel
While that may be the general consensus..... I haven't found it to be the case. Replacing the thin plate with a full width one, and putting a new clutch spring in, fixed mine fine.
And, if it is still slipping (doubtful) you still have the old clutch spring you can put in.
Either way, you still have to buy a new clutch spring.
NOTE: Buy the FJR clutch spring -- Its the same, but only 1/2 the price.
Arnie
Quote from: ribbert on April 21, 2014, 06:18:29 AM
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 02:48:45 AM
But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
New spring alone is unlikely to fix it. The general consensus here is to double up the clutch springs, put a new one on top of the existing one, and retain the old plates.
Noel
Also depends on how old it is.
(Clutches can wear out.)
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 02:48:45 AM
Two more mods: fuel cap and ignition timing. And those mods are excellent :yahoo:. But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
Did it only start slipping after you installed oil filter adaptor? Changing the spring and type of oil fixed one of my clutches. My other FJ had developed a slight clutch slip also but problem solved with the change of oil type from a 10/50 to a 10/40 in the same oil brand. The temperatures in your environment are very different to here in Australia but I am curious to know if it only started after the oil change.
Prefer Arnie`s Solution, rather than going with double springs per suggestion by Noel the stirrer as being the general Consensus.
Same Motox 20-50 oil as allways. But perhaps I try 10-40, thanks for hint. And if it makes no difference, then new spring by you and Arnie's way :good2:.
Quote from: ribbert on April 21, 2014, 06:18:29 AM
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 02:48:45 AM
But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
The general consensus here is to double up the clutch springs, put a new one on top of the existing one.
Noel
Geez, a bloke can't win. I get with the program, tow the company line and suddenly Arnie, the General and Andyb say it 'aint necessarily so. :dash2:
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on April 21, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: ribbert on April 21, 2014, 06:18:29 AM
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 02:48:45 AM
But now I have to do something to clutch, because it's slipping a bit. New spring and one more wide plate, perhaps :good2:.
The general consensus here is to double up the clutch springs, put a new one on top of the existing one.
Noel
Geez, a bloke can't win. I get with the program, tow the company line and suddenly Arnie, the General and Andyb say it 'aint necessarily so. :dash2:
Noel
Not trying to hurt your feelings, just trying to correct the information.
We know you're "the authority" :-) on most technical items, but its nice to know that you're human too.
Tell you what..... you be right tomorrow, ok ?
(popcorn) (popcorn)
Quote from: Arnie on April 22, 2014, 07:54:39 AM
Not trying to hurt your feelings, just trying to correct the information.
We know you're "the authority" :-) on most technical items, but its nice to know that you're human too.
Tell you what..... you be right tomorrow, ok ?
Arnie, you've forgotten. Doug hasn't.
Noel
Quote from: MatYl on April 21, 2014, 12:29:35 PM
Same Motox 20-50 oil as allways. But perhaps I try 10-40, thanks for hint. And if it makes no difference, then new spring by you and Arnie's way :good2:.
Naaa Mate, It was only a thought if the oil type had changed, which I thought could have been the case from your earlier postings. Being same as always means there`s no shortcut, don`t bother trying a different oil, it`s time to proceed with Arnie`s suggestion as next step. Cheers.
Quote from: ribbert on April 22, 2014, 09:51:32 AM
Quote from: Arnie on April 22, 2014, 07:54:39 AM
Not trying to hurt your feelings, just trying to correct the information.
We know you're "the authority" :-) on most technical items, but its nice to know that you're human too.
Tell you what..... you be right tomorrow, ok ?
Arnie, you've forgotten. Doug hasn't.
Noel
Ahhhh mates, we are sic basteds. I know Noel had more than one "smelling the fray" (sorry I`ve still got Banjo Patterson running around in my head) and I suspect Arnie actually understood...but was taking it to another level. (haven`t checked by pm...) .....where`s Klavdy when ya need him for a follow through....ummmmm... :shout: :shout: :shout: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :drinks: ...bait trail now in place....bloody tweenagers!
No more slipping :good2:. I put two springs, eventually, because I couldn't find new plates just now. But clutch is good in this way. I put new bearing in the pressure plate and result was very hmm... interesting. My FJ's engine has never been so quiet :good2:. Old one was worn, not so much, but enough to make quite much noise.