We all know the rule about no major work on your fj before the Rally , so is this too much?
1.New rear tire
2.readjust suspension
3.do the ignition coil power mod
4.oil change/flush hydraulic fluids
5.sync carbs
6.Ride the hell out of it.
sounds like a few hours and a 6 pack :wacko2:
Is that all ............ :lol:
George
Sounds like the perfect plan Mark!
OK, here's my version:
1. Haven't ridden in 2 years.
2. New bike.
Do I qualify too?
It's the 48 hour rule you need to follow...
Ed, you won't have your FJ?
Nope, either a "loaner" FJ or the KTM. FJ is not up to the task yet :cray:
You will absolutely love that KTM....It might be a smige tall for you, just use your tippy toes.
I do hope you can get it out here for next week's rides.
Quote from: Mark Olson on May 22, 2014, 04:00:19 PM
We all know the rule about no major work on your fj before the Rally , so is this too much?
1.New rear tire
2.readjust suspension
3.do the ignition coil power mod
4.oil change/flush hydraulic fluids
5.sync carbs
6.Ride the hell out of it.
sounds like a few hours and a 6 pack :wacko2:
That's puppypiss,
1. New front and rear tire
2. Rebuild carbs, 40 pilot, 117 mains, intake boot orings
3. Mount rear trunk
4.lithium ion batt
5. New throttle cables
6. Fz1 swing arm and brakes
7. Fz1 rear shock
8. New clutch slave
9. Change all fluids
10. 3100 mile road trip
Grinning ear to ear the whole way in anticipation.
Scott
Yea, we are gonna have some fun....
No such thing as too tall. I'll screw hockey pucks or aluminum blocks to my boots if I have to. Whatever it takes :drinks:
I should actually HAVE it for 48 hours AFTER the Rally. Does that break the 48 hr rule? It'll show up with the Florida participants.
Huh? 48 hours after? The Florida crew is gonna show up 48 hours after the rally? No, that can't be right.
I get soooo cornfused....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 22, 2014, 08:12:56 PM
Huh? 48 hours after? The Florida crew is gonna show up 48 hours after the rally? No, that can't be right.
I get soooo cornfused....
Well, If they arrive Thursday night, I guess I'd have it for 48 hours by Saturday night. If the Rally ends when the riding is over, then I would have it for 48 hours
after the rally. Does that make sense?
I dunno, I mean I've already paid for it, so I guess I own it now. I haven't ridden in so long I'm confused myself. Never mind ...
Quote from: simi_ed on May 22, 2014, 11:27:39 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 22, 2014, 08:12:56 PM
Huh? 48 hours after? The Florida crew is gonna show up 48 hours after the rally? No, that can't be right.
I get soooo cornfused....
Well, If they arrive Thursday night, I guess I'd have it for 48 hours by Saturday night. If the Rally ends when the riding is over, then I would have it for 48 hours after the rally. Does that make sense?
I dunno, I mean I've already paid for it, so I guess I own it now. I haven't ridden in so long I'm confused myself. Never mind ...
We get there wed night, ride thur fri sat
Scott
well alright then, we are gonna have a good time. :drinks:
How little is too little?
New Battery
Check tires
Not doing anything more than that... :)
Loaded it in the trailer, might add 10mm more fork oil but that's it... No more dicking around with it. It is what it is and the rest will have to wait until after the rally......
George :drinks:
Quote from: movenon on May 23, 2014, 08:39:49 PM
Loaded it in the trailer, might add 10mm more fork oil but that's it... No more dicking around with it. It is what it is and the rest will have to wait until after the rally......
George :drinks:
Looking forward to seeing you...and all the work you've done to the FJ. I'm starting to pack up the Givis...see you at the rally! :drinks:
I can't wait to meet you again. Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......
I have adhered to the no major work/mods 1 month prior to the rally.
I did add a Yamaha sticker to the Suzuki wheel....
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0599_zps4e279572.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG0599_zps4e279572.jpg.html)
Fred
A Yamaha sticker on the rear wheel??? You're pushing your luck Fred! :biggrin:
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 23, 2014, 10:43:30 PM
I can't wait to meet you again. Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......
Glad I or more appropriately my bike could help out ! :good2: Ron, the bike is just up and running. Cosmetically it is OK. It will be great to see everyone and put a face to some more members. Should arrive Thursday AM with cooler of beer and some Cuban rum...
George
Quote from: movenon on May 23, 2014, 11:02:13 PM
Should arrive Thursday AM with cooler of beer and some Cuban rum...
George
We'll be rolling in on Wednesday (Cap'n Ron, FJMonkey, Skymasteres, Derek & Donna) ...Still trying to sort out the best way to transport my wine! :yahoo:
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 23, 2014, 10:43:30 PM
Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......
Kind of...
I think I solved your fuel delivery issue last year.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: aviationfred on May 23, 2014, 10:54:18 PM
I have adhered to the no major work/mods 1 month prior to the rally.
I did add a Yamaha sticker to the Suzuki wheel....
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0599_zps4e279572.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG0599_zps4e279572.jpg.html)
Fred
I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.
Cya soon.
Scott
A couple nights ago I decided to adjust my chain a little. There were some funny noises coming from the rear wheel hub. I had been having some issues with getting the wheel to spin freely and had been messing with the bearing spacers in the hub. Opened it up to find the bearing in the sprocket carrier had blown up. I went to the shop the next night and made a few new spacers in .010" different length increments.
Put the wheel back on and it still dragged. Donna said "why is it making that noise?". Its just the brake rotor was my response... Hmmmmm... removed the caliper and voila! The wheel spun freely. The bracket I made to hold the caliper was not quite centered and one brake pad was always rubbing the rotor. A little sanding on the bracket and all is well.
A couple lessons learned:
-wheel bearing spacers need to be the right length
-don't ride until they are
-sot this out more than 48 hours before you leave for a rally
Derek
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 24, 2014, 12:13:29 AM
Kind of...
I think I solved your fuel delivery issue last year.
Randy - RPM
True, having access to an extra cap aided in the trouble shooting portion. Thanks Randy.
Derick, The best news is you discovered and fixed it before the rally. :good2: Nothing forces you to do a good inspection of the bike like going to a rally! :lol:
George
Quote from: FJscott on May 24, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.
Cya soon.
Scott
I am packing my Sync Gauges, so anyone who needs them is welcome to use them while we're there. :drinks:
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/CIMG5393.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/CIMG5393.jpg.html)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/CIMG4513.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/CIMG4513.jpg.html)
Quote from: Firehawk068 on May 24, 2014, 10:04:45 AM
Quote from: FJscott on May 24, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.
Cya soon.
Scott
I am packing my Sync Gauges, so anyone who needs them is welcome to use them while we're there. :drinks:
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/CIMG5393.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/CIMG5393.jpg.html)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/CIMG4513.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/CIMG4513.jpg.html)
now that is some sexy stuff. :good2:
Looks good Alan ! I threw in my small 2 gal air compressor and a few tools.
George
so nothing goes as planned , found my shock bushings wallowed out when I was installing new rear tire. :dash2:
time to fire up the lathe.
Quote from: Mark Olson on May 24, 2014, 06:59:31 PM
so nothing goes as planned , found my shock bushings wallowed out when I was installing new rear tire. :dash2:
time to fire up the lathe.
What bushings? Your 86' is all roller bearing.....
Quote from: Mark Olson on May 24, 2014, 06:59:31 PM
so nothing goes as planned , found my shock bushings wallowed out when I was installing new rear tire.
Mark, I can get
this (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M/C:RPMShock%2884-88%29) or
that (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3ARPMShock%2891-95%29) out to you for Wednesday.
Randy - RPM
I removed the lower cowling for a minor repair on the cowling and this is what I found....
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0601_zpsa721cea4.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG0601_zpsa721cea4.jpg.html)
Gave me a pucker when I saw the motor mount bolt sticking out.
Fred
See, rallys are good things. They save lives :good2: :good2: :good2: Good catch Fred. How hard is it to get those rubber bushing out ? Those are on my list, 2 in the front and I think 2 in the back (1990).
George
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 24, 2014, 07:33:04 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on May 24, 2014, 06:59:31 PM
so nothing goes as planned , found my shock bushings wallowed out when I was installing new rear tire.
Mark, I can get this (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M/C:RPMShock%2884-88%29) or that (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3ARPMShock%2891-95%29) out to you for Wednesday.
Randy - RPM
Already handled it ... not stock fj shock , it was the bushings that go in the lower eye of the penske shock. made out of aluminum and it appears they are only good for a few years. the upper ones I made myself out of steel and are still primo .
all other bushings and brgs are ok and got fresh grease.
pending no other distractions I will be rolling in to willits thursday.