Check it out.
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(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh156/junkyardroad/P1200025.jpg)
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I need a sunny day and a dry road.
RIDE ME! RIDE ME!!
hope your talking bout the bike not offering your services :blum2:
i like the color.... :good2:
Kookaloo!
Nice job,what's the strap near the rear indicator- for saddle bag clearance??
:good2: (giggle giggle) KCorrectness
I can't quite make out the air bag decal on the tank, need a close up.
now thats really looking very nice!
dito the colour.
Harvy
Looks great, JYR! (http://i49.tinypic.com/2hpopzs.gif)
Love the handlebar mods. Always wanted to do that.
Please let us know what mod you did on the handle bars. After riding k-man's OZ FJ with the USD forks the setup of the handlebars I want to change the stock ones on my '87.
Quote from: Ratchet_72 on January 21, 2010, 10:56:07 AM
Love the handlebar mods. Always wanted to do that.
Looks lovely mate... :good2:
Quotewhat's the strap near the rear indicator
That is part of the topcase mount. I started to put it on b4 remembering the camera. I may modify the mount for a cleaner look.
Quotewhat mod you did on the handle bars
Speigler LSL superbar kit with hotgrips. I sit a lot better on the bike with it on. Very high quality and easy install.
The only unresolved component is some kind of throttle lock or cruise control. Can't decide.
Thanks for the nice comments. I'd like to hit that WCR and ride with you guys but the timing and distance are complicated. When the Avons wear out, a 17" rear wheel will be the next mod. Probably should have done it first.
Looks very smick. Keep it shiny side up.
Arnie
I too regard the spiffy bars with envious eyes. What top tree did you use??
The colour is terrific and really suits the Fj.
Bring it along to the WCR and you'll sure of a great time.
I have a feeling it's just the stock FJ upper triple. Drilled to mount the risers for the bars.
Distance? Where are you located? I ride every year and depending on location it's between 550-650 miles one way for me. :)
Here's a another pic of the LSL kit.
http://ww.spieglerusa.com/cfm/viewer.html?pic=/prodimg/120Y047mStd.jpg (http://ww.spieglerusa.com/cfm/viewer.html?pic=/prodimg/120Y047mStd.jpg)
Randy T
Indy
Hi were do you get that kit and how much does it cost that look,s like the answer to my problem i have spinal injuries and as you,d quess lying over the bike isn,t ideal but i wouldn,t swap her anyone as my 3XW abs system works perfect would be gratefull to hear from you thanks hairless :good2:
I got the kit direct from Spielgerusa. The guy's name is Scott, it cost a little over $300 with shipping and bolted right on to the original upper triple clamp using the big black nut :shok: and the two smaller bolts that locate the original handle bars. No drilling. Excellent piece of hardware. I filled the aluminum bar with #6 lead shot to dampen vibes.
Willits, CA is 1150 miles one way for me. I live in western Colorado. I have the week off by coincidence but would have to do the trip home in one day. Leaving the bike in storage and flying home may be possible as I have 2 weeks scheduled in Sept. that was for a ride to SF and down the coast as far as time would allow.
You guys should come here. We have the some of the best roads for M/C riding anywhere. Not to mention dirt bike trails. We ride right out of the driveway to the White River Nat. forest about 10 miles away.
Very nice. I like the screen. Is that an 'Eagle' brand screen? I've got a similar screen but shaded dark. It's OK and works very well, however the clear screen like you have seems to keep the bikes's 'swept back' appearance which I think looks better. Anyway, nice job and good luck with the warm weather. 25 degrees F h and 20" of snow here.
Mark
Hampden Me. USA
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Quote from: junkyardroad on January 22, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
You guys should come here. We have the some of the best roads for M/C riding anywhere. Not to mention dirt bike trails. We ride right out of the driveway to the White River Nat. forest about 10 miles away.
There was a Central Rally in Gunnison back in 2005.
http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=6 (http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=6)
Harvy
QuoteIs that an 'Eagle' brand screen
It is from Gustaffson plastics. The fit is very poor and it required a little Dremel time. If it lasts for a couple summers I'd be thrilled.
Missed out on the Gunnison rally. Bummer. I recognize most of the roads. Great place to be, right in the thick of it here. I enjoy riding CO,WY,MT,UT and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The PCH is calling though. I frickin love California.
Quote from: junkyardroad on January 22, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
Willits, CA is 1150 miles one way for me. I live in western Colorado. I have the week off by coincidence but would have to do the trip home in one day. Leaving the bike in storage and flying home may be possible as I have 2 weeks scheduled in Sept. that was for a ride to SF and down the coast as far as time would allow.
That's doable. I bet our FJ bros. in the Sacramento area would help you store your FJ and you could fly home via Sacramento.
Paul and I did the Willits to Palm Desert run (via Hwy.395) in one day, one long ass fuckin day, 810 miles, never again. I'm getting to old for that shit.
The Run to the Drum in Gunnison Co. was a bitchen rally.....see the videos....
Think about it, my 2 1/2 car Garage/Tools/House is only 10 minutes from Sacramento Airport. Offer is open.
Right on Jason.
Quote from: Ratchet_72 on January 22, 2010, 08:48:25 PM
Think about it, my 2 1/2 car Garage/Tools/House is only 10 minutes from Sacramento Airport. Offer is open.
Quote from: junkyardroad on January 22, 2010, 07:21:48 PM
I enjoy riding CO,WY,MT,UT and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The PCH is calling though. I frickin love California.
You have make it to at least one WCR, if for no other reason is to ride SKAGGS SPRINGS Rd. PCH has nothing on it. I think the engineers at Yamaha design the FJ with that road in mind the bike sings when you take it on the high speed sweepers...its Nirvana
Ok I guess you can image what part of the rally I like the best. :biggrin: :biggrin:
But seeing Marsh having to wear this is close second :lol:
(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2009%5FWest%5FCoast%5FRally%2Fstuff%20and%2009%20fj%20rally%20155%2Ejpg)
QuoteThink about it, my 2 1/2 car Garage/Tools/House is only 10 minutes from Sacramento Airport. Offer is open.
That is damned generous, thank you. I am working on it, and will post up if its a go. Currently I'm working the angle of driving out in the 'burb with bike on trailer, ditching wife/kids in Napa area over the weekend during ride time, and taking the following week off too. What the hell.
Had to laugh yesterday. I'm so excited to have the FJ done that when I woke up Sat. morning first thing thru the brain fog was that since we have had enough days in the middle 30's the roads are dry enough for a quick loop. :good2:
BUT, before the morning wood was gone, I heard the plow go by. :dash2: Snowed 4 inches overnight. lol
The upside of the weekend however is the wife is gone for 4 days AND I repaired the garage heater gas valve without getting burned very bad, SO, I can get my freak on without worry. Garage rat glory.
Quote from: junkyardroad on January 24, 2010, 01:08:07 PM
QuoteCurrently I'm working the angle of driving out in the 'burb with bike on trailer,
when did you buy an HD :biggrin:
Finally got in a quick ride :yahoo:
Zero problems, nice clean smooth idle, the fork was so much better it felt like a different, um, fork. The handle bar was money well spent, and my first ever grip heaters are awesome. The brake pads felt seated immediately, but will probably get even better.
The roll on acceleration kicks ass. My wife's 9500ix will be going missing out shortly, and/or I'll be in deep shit.
The local police pretended not to notice that the plate was 2 years expired.
And its not insured
or registered
or titled
:drinks:
you are a wild man livin on the edge :crazy:
If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much space!
Your bike is looking well could i ask you were you got your handle bar cnversion plate and if poosible could i see a better picture of it :good2:
I got it direct from Spiegler USA. Talked to a guy named Scott. It was about $330 + freight and bolted right on. I'll try to get a good pic next time I get to ride.
Here is my current project. Shitload of work.
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real steel! Awesome! Nice to see a real one built vice a fiberglass wannbe purchased
Quote from: junkyardroad on June 24, 2010, 10:12:57 PM
Here is my current project. Shitload of work.
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh156/junkyardroad/June222010034.jpg)
Nice! Street rod or restoration?
No kiddin' it's a lot of work. My father (78 yrs. old) is a retired bodyman...has a metric buttload of old/antique cars. His first attempt was a 1927 Falcon-Knight – Whippet body with a Knight sleeve-valve engine. Some friends and I found it in an old barn that we were tearing apart to get lumber to build a bar. It's currently in a museum in Elyria, OH where it was built.
Current collection includes: '32 Chevy Cabriolet, '38 Chevy Master Deluxe coupe (nothin' but problems), '58 Buick Roadmaster convertible, '56 Thunderbird, '64 Renault Dauphine, '74 Olds Cutlass Supreme (really nice), and a '78 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Their only relatively "modern" car is a shitty flexible-fuel Ford Taurus that just won't die. A number of years ago, they drove a 1932 Chevy Confederate Cabriolet on the Lincoln Highway Tour (Route 30). Illinois to New York to San Francisco and back to Illinois. They were the only ones to make the complete trip.
Good luck with the build!
Rossi