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Title: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 12:19:45 PM
Gawd, don't know why I put these mods off as long as I did!

Got a ride in before the snow fell, and couldn't believe the transformation in handling and braking!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/1388_15_11_14_12_06_03.jpeg)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/1388_15_11_14_12_07_43.jpeg)

Will post a write-up in the Files Section soon.

Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: stua1959 on November 15, 2014, 02:31:03 PM
I have got a newly rebuilt 1340 motor and an Ohlins shock that would go real well with the mods you have already done. Going cheap

:empathy:
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 02:59:27 PM
Quote from: stua1959 on November 15, 2014, 02:31:03 PM
I have got a newly rebuilt 1340 motor and an Ohlins shock that would go real well with the mods you have already done. Going cheap

:empathy:

If you were closer to me, I'd take you up on that motor and shock. No problem.  :good2:
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: aussiefj on November 15, 2014, 04:44:26 PM
Love it, wish I had thought of doing it that way, would have saved a lot of time and money.
John
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 04:56:17 PM
Just another example of Yankee ingenuity.  :good2:

Stay tuned, as there will be other awesome upgrades this coming winter, to turn the Mighty FJ into an even mightier beast.
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on November 15, 2014, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 12:19:45 PM

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/1388_15_11_14_12_06_03.jpeg)


CLEARLY no chix for you!    (Your forks don't say "Upside Down")

At this rate, I expect to next see a plastic sheet on the underside labeled Original Belly Pan.

You should make a DIY video for the files.

Steve

Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: Pat Conlon on November 15, 2014, 05:19:20 PM
It's those chrome horns....they really make the bike pop... JC Whitney?
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 05:31:12 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 15, 2014, 05:19:20 PM
It's those chrome horns....they really make the bike pop... JC Whitney?

Ole Reliable's image or form would never be tarnished by inferior products made by J.C. Whitney! Those sir, are fine chrome snail horns of the highest quality. Harbor Freight!
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on November 15, 2014, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 12:19:45 PM

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/1388_15_11_14_12_06_03.jpeg)


CLEARLY no chix for you!    (Your forks don't say "Upside Down")

At this rate, I expect to next see a plastic sheet on the underside labeled Original Belly Pan.

You should make a DIY video for the files.

Steve

Good eye! Yes, no chix for me. But, I may revisit the USD fork dilemma at a later date,

Plastic sheet, belly pan, hmm. I should consult with you before the design review.

The DIY vid, is duly noted.
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: movenon on November 15, 2014, 08:33:55 PM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on November 15, 2014, 02:59:27 PM
Quote from: stua1959 on November 15, 2014, 02:31:03 PM
I have got a newly rebuilt 1340 motor and an Ohlins shock that would go real well with the mods you have already done. Going cheap

:empathy:

If you were closer to me, I'd take you up on that motor and shock. No problem.  :good2:

+1 one that.
George
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: ribbert on November 16, 2014, 12:09:52 AM
Quote from: stua1959 on November 15, 2014, 02:31:03 PM
I have got a newly rebuilt 1340 motor and an Ohlins shock that would go real well with the mods you have already done. Going cheap

:empathy:

Hmmm......tell me more about this motor and how cheap is cheap?

Noel
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: stua1959 on November 16, 2014, 06:30:44 AM
Its my tired old motor with "1340" written on the clutch cover with a permanent marker, and a standard saggy shock spray painted ohlins yellow. The perfect compliment to the mods already done to this bike
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: stua1959 on November 16, 2014, 07:06:32 AM
Sorry Harvy, Noel and Arnie, just my obscure sense of humour. Now I know how to make FJ nuts wet their pants - just mention "1340 going cheap"
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on November 16, 2014, 09:08:56 AM
Quote from: stua1959 on November 16, 2014, 06:30:44 AM
Its my tired old motor with "1340" written on the clutch cover with a permanent marker, and a standard saggy shock spray painted ohlins yellow. The perfect compliment to the mods already done to this bike

I wondered when I first read your post, but saw through it. Exactly what I expected!

Pictures would have helped.

Steve
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: Harvy on November 16, 2014, 01:53:50 PM
Certainly had me curious Stu.

Harvy
Title: Re: FJ1100 - 17" Tires + Blue Spots/Dots/Pots - F'n Awesome!
Post by: FJmonkey on November 16, 2014, 06:27:42 PM
I am really enjoying this post, its got me thinking.... When I put my RPM shock on, I could swap the sock to my OEM shock and offer it up as good deal...  :blush: Naw.... I can't do that to Randy... I need to keep the sock on my RPM shock if I respect the PRM product.... And I would never offer a shock so sacked out to anyone regardless if I liked them or not. Just having fun with this thread.... Keep it going...