Poll
Question:
red air scoops
Option 1: yes
votes: 7
Option 2: no
votes: 3
Option 3: hell no
votes: 2
Option 4: nice accent
votes: 0
Progress to date,more to come . CF blast shield.
Cheers
Cash
Sleek & mean!
"He's wearing his ANGRY eyes today."
Steve
Looking good, can't wait to see it in person, maybe during a ride up the Crest.
Looks good...more info on the fork extenders please?
Thx,
Jeff
One off cycle , New Jersey, extra length to accept clip ons, end caps extra bushings and collars local machinist (LA)
Cash
One off still using a set screw to hold them?
I'm just clamping them with the triple clamps.
Cash
Today mounted correct front fender . Looked at rear axel assembly,rotor bolts touch caliper mount . Are the spacerers reversed on the rear axle? All parts are there clearances are none. Do I take material off the brake mount ? Does the alinment look good? Painted the cleaned up center stand too. Tidied up bearing cap for front end eveything looks straight there. Syncing carbs tomorrow I love that noise. after that install
Gas tank with shielded vent hose. Getting closer he he he. Notice CF blast shield.
Cash
Looking good so far..
On the rear wheel , if that is the 92 fj 16" stock wheel then you have the wrong spacer on the brake side.
Mark sould I source a spacer from 92' or cut this one down ?
Cash
please clarify what wheel you are using..
spacer needs to be wider for proper rotor to caliper alignment.
Wheel is from a FJ1200 1992 . I ordered the spacer for the brake side.
Today sync'ed the carbs,baffles too much I may remove them,Idles nicely, installed the gas tank ,sticker on rear cowling (important),inspected new pumps (cool).
Pick up CF blast shield tomorrow to start brackets ,install pumps, rebuild rear brake pump.
Pixs include proper front fender.
Cash
That's kinda...I dunno...burly. It just reeks of attitude. I like it. :good2:
Installed new master pumps, excellent feel,no switches though. new mock up with CF blast shield, rebuilt rear master cylinder install tomorrow
Cash
I'd like some opinions on weather I should use the lower cowling? If I do I would make up a CF version. Anybody interested in getting one too?
Cash
Looks like you enlarged the Speed Triple's angry forehead.
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on February 19, 2015, 07:39:10 PM
I'd like some opinions on weather I should use the lower cowling? If I do I would make up a CF version. Anybody interested in getting one too?
Cash
A lower that is not affected by DOT3/4 or heat? You might some takers...
Quote from: giantkiller on February 19, 2015, 07:41:36 PM
Looks like you enlarged the Speed Triple's angry forehead.
More Mock ups to show blast shield in progress.
Quote from: Mark Olson on February 18, 2015, 03:02:27 AM
Looking good so far..
On the rear wheel , if that is the 92 fj 16" stock wheel then you have the wrong spacer on the brake side.
got the right spacer all good now thanx
Cash
Waiting for brake switches, petcock parts, rear caliper.
Start mounting CF parts tomorrow ,rework license bracket.
Notice installed front LED blinkers, radial pumps, also installed correct spacer rear axle.
Looking good...
Hi
What make and size rubber are you running on the back wheel , looks thicker than stock .
Dave
Took my freshly Historic registered FJ1100 for it first run (20klm) today after a 15 year layup. I was pleasantly surprised as the engine felt fresh and strong. Gearbox shifted flawlessly. The only minus is a slight tendency to be slow to return to idle or revs to drop between down changes sometimes. Could be a blocked low speed jet in one of the carbs, no biggie. Everything is working as it should.
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Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on February 19, 2015, 07:39:10 PM
I'd like some opinions on weather I should use the lower cowling? If I do I would make up a CF version. Anybody interested in getting one too?
Cash
If you were able to do a lower cowling and the front fender, both the forward and aft sections out of Carbon Fiber, I am sure you would be able to move a few.
Possibly contact Randy at RPM and be the Carbon Fiber front fender and lower cowling supplier.
Fred
Quote from: Dhauk on March 05, 2015, 12:45:12 AM
Hi
What make and size rubber are you running on the back wheel , looks thicker than stock .
Dave
Bridgestone Excedra ? 170x70x16
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on March 07, 2015, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: Dhauk on March 05, 2015, 12:45:12 AM
Hi
What make and size rubber are you running on the back wheel , looks thicker than stock .
Dave
Bridgestone Excedra ? 170x70x16
On the stock 3.5" wheel? You enjoy living dangerously, huh?
That tire will be badly pinched with the profile nothing like the designer/engineers intended. And, its not even a 'sticky' tire but one intended to give long milage.
At least it will wear out faster (if you do long highway miles) in the skinny center bit.
Quote from: Arnie on March 07, 2015, 07:17:29 PM
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on March 07, 2015, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: Dhauk on March 05, 2015, 12:45:12 AM
Hi
What make and size rubber are you running on the back wheel , looks thicker than stock .
Dave
Bridgestone Excedra ? 170x70x16
On the stock 3.5" wheel? You enjoy living dangerously, huh?
That tire will be badly pinched with the profile nothing like the designer/engineers intended. And, its not even a 'sticky' tire but one intended to give long milage.
At least it will wear out faster (if you do long highway miles) in the skinny center bit.
And your experience with a 170 on that rim? Does the mods I'm doing look like touring mods? Current rim guards are subject to change.
There will be a test stage, and the set up will continue. Thats the fun.
Cash
Got my CF stuff, installed panels, clear coating cowling/dash. Revised lincense bracket. Cowling brackets tomorrow. And, as always, waiting for parts .
Cash
Hey,
Assemblied lights,horn, and action cam mount. retorqued front end, Removed baffles final assembly of mufflers, more clear coat on cowling.
More parts tommorow.Hopefully the petcock and and a rolling smokeing burnout.
Cash
Update:New mock up
Petcock rebuild successful,no leaks,engine starts with a little choke, idles. Temp aluminum cowl brackets, braze actual brass tubes next. Move horn to inside the cowling.
More clear coat,more sanding. Waiting for parts.
Cash
Can't tell but, installed hydrolic brake switch, yea brake lights. Made stabilizing brakets for cowling, main support tomorrow,hoping to mount horn in cowling may be too big.
Pulling carbs to fix #1 carb, cold cylinder at idle.
Question: The switch on the clutch master cylinder is to be able to start the engine in gear without being in neutral.
True...
Or
False
Cash
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on March 18, 2015, 08:39:55 PM
Pulling carbs to fix #1 carb, cold cylinder at idle.
Question: The switch on the clutch master cylinder is to be able to start the engine in gear without being in neutral.
True...Or ...False
Before you pull your carbs, check the sync. Perhaps the throttle plate in carb#1 isn't open enough.
The answer to your question is: True
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 18, 2015, 08:54:25 PM
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on March 18, 2015, 08:39:55 PM
Pulling carbs to fix #1 carb, cold cylinder at idle.
Question: The switch on the clutch master cylinder is to be able to start the engine in gear without being in neutral.
True...Or ...False
Before you pull your carbs, check the sync. Perhaps the throttle plate in carb#1 isn't open enough.
The answer to your question is: True
Thank you
Cowling brackets.
Cash
Holla
Rear brake assembly is done finally thanks to FJmonkey's parts. Reblead all Hydrolics, all feels good. Cowling Brackets done,rubber isolated. Small wiring to be done,Tach,headlites,rear brake switch,and clutch starter by-pass switch. Done! Off to test, I hope.
Cheers
Cash
Looking really good Cash.. I can't wait to see it on the road.... Finding out what the exhaust sounds like makes me want to follow you for your next ride.... :drinks:
Just a note,the paint is primer, the final "color" will be mono-chomatic with a matte finish.
Cash
Red air scoopes?
Cash
I voted Yes, but only if the wheels stay red.... The lines work for me with the wheels...
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 24, 2015, 08:18:11 PM
Looking really good Cash.. I can't wait to see it on the road.... Finding out what the exhaust sounds like makes me want to follow you for your next ride.... :drinks:
Yes will will definitely be in back of me next ride. Rear facing camera to critic your style and lines.
Cash
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on March 24, 2015, 09:03:27 PM
Yes will will definitely be in back of me next ride. Rear facing camera to critic your style and lines.
Cash
I can always use constructive criticism, I like help when it comes to getting better at what we enjoy. I just hope you have your FJ this time, don't want to be held up by an under powered lead bike..... :empathy:
Picture one is best IMO --- black scoops although I like the last pic but maybe with the black scoops.
How about Black scoops but the inside of the scoops paint red.
I prefer the black scoops, but what would look extra good in either color would be for the scoops to be a bit larger so they filled that upper triangle space completely. Shouldn't be too hard for a man with your skills to do a bit of glass layup.
Arnie
Cash,
Wow, that is really looking good.
If you were coming up behind me (and I had my good Honda mirror upgrade in place), I'd think I was being followed by that annoying little robot in the "Transformers" movie series. It's just something about that front view.
Keep going, Mon! Lotta work.
Steve
When we get a chance to ride with your FJ we will need to mount your GoPro to my bike. Get some good moving shots of your FJ. And get a chance to hear that exhaust.
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 26, 2015, 08:18:17 AM
When we get a chance to ride with your FJ we will need to mount your GoPro to my bike. Get some good moving shots of your FJ. And get a chance to hear that exhaust.
+1 Mark.
That would be an awesome video
Fred
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 26, 2015, 08:18:17 AM
When we get a chance to ride with your FJ we will need to mount your GoPro to my bike. Get some good moving shots of your FJ. And get a chance to hear that exhaust.
Your aux safety bars would be a great view.
Cash
Cowling full effect,waiting for fasteners to mount it all.(as usual).
Cheers
Cash
Did a static test. Clutch works, rear wheel is driven,rear brake works,Engine runs but not well. So I'm pulling the carbs and cleaning them,again,as I do the last wiring and cowling mounts. It's closer and closer. This blog is a life saver. Thanks for all the info and support.
Cheers
Cash
Closer and closer. Ultrasonic cleaned emulsion tubes,put it back together, starts and runs low speed, cuts out on throttle. Resync the carbs. try again. New Mockup with windshield.
Rode it around the block, no clunks, drips, or fires, except no throttle responce . Getting eager to ride this ......
Cheers
Cash
Viva Rossi and Ducati,in Qatar
Cash,
Your bike is looking great! And, I enjoy seeing all the pics you've been posting.
BUT, could you please reduce the resolution you're putting them up at, please?
14Mpx won't display any better than 2Mpx on a "full hd" monitor, so I'm not able to see any more detail, and it takes a long time to display (and I'm on ADSL, some who are on dial up just won't be able to view).
In addition, the cost to move all that data for fjowners.com has got to mount up.
Cheers,
Arnie
Cash, I've been following you're build also and it's really fallin together quite nicely. Impressive C/F work and that shortened seat is way cool! Are you gonna do a windshield...I think it looks pretty baddass without I.M.P. +1 to the black scoops. I too have to wait quite a spell to view you're pics...love 'em though. Good luck on the carb issue. Cheers! :drinks: Charley.
Yup, 14 MP is a bit tough on my ADSL as well. And like Arnie I am enjoying the progress reports. Unlike Arnie, I expect to see your bike in person soon. :drinks:
Ed
Previous post was done with my "real camera" All posts will be on Iphone from now on.
Fasteners arrived. Installed windshield.
More wiring to be done. Tach,Headlite.
Carb sync soon . Studying the tuning aspects,how many turns of what screw interacts with what!!!! javascript:void(0);
Cheers
Cash
I rode it today around a left hand circle at about 20mph feels good and the radial pump for the clutch is like butter ummm good . still more carb tuning.
Cash
Rides are longer and longer. Got to Nukeum's. Still having carb issues , solving them one at a time. Running Seafoam and gas through the carbs is helping. Also tech support at Dynojet is a resource. Step by step. One more Bracket for cowling to stop the bouncing it's CF . I like the way it handled on Hyw2, brakes are mega,horn is still ugly.
Cash
Hey Cash, how about red on the inside of the air scoops? Luv the project mate, a real FJ Monster. Pete, Aka Oldktmdude has a neat horn, I'm sure he'll share his secret.
It seems the carbs are sorted except what seems like fuel starvation at points. Could be the petcock: vacuum type .... Runs and stops as it should. Final bracket for cowling fabricated from CF, stainless wired to chassis, cowling is stable no bounce. Red Scoops:thanks for voting
Short list
A in line resisters to slow the flash rate of blinkers in front
B hook up tach
C continue touch up paint
Cheers
Cash
Lookin Good! :good: