Received my rear rim and other goodies for the swap yesterday. :yahoo:
Fitted a Battlax BT 54(180) on rim.
But run into some hick-up:SPROCKETS :shout:
Can't find a 18/38 set-up here in RSA.
I looked at RPM site,but with the shipping included,it not worth it,as the shipping is more than the parts itself.
What other set-up can I use?
Then on a side note,I want to look at other possibilities to mount torque arm,as I don't want to loose my centre stand and don't like the idea of mounting it to footpeg.
Can you guys that done this swap, maybe upload pic's on the mounting of torque arm. that I can get an idea on what possibilities there is.
Thanks
Hannes
I looked at RPM site,but with the shipping included,it not worth it,as the shipping is more than the parts itself.
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Not Randy's fault,cause of the Dollar/Rand exchange rate :flag_of_truce:
Cut the tab for the torque arm off the top. And weld it to the bottom. Just bolt the tab to the torque arm after you have the offset worked out and use it hold the tab in place for welding.
I have a picture of the swingarm with the torque arm welded to the bottom in my images. It's the 3rd or 4th picture I posted to my images on the forum. I can't get pictures from the gallery to a post anymore. And I no longer have it on my phone.
I have since gone to the gsxr600 rear brake caliper and mount. That has no torque arm. Bracket slides o. A tab on the inside of the swingarm.
I am not sure what the shipping to South Africa would be. But here is a link to a sprocket on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Sprockets-Steel-Rear-Sprocket-38T-530-Pitch-JTR816-38-/231603693961?fits=Year%3A1991%7CModel%3AGSXR1100&hash=item35eca7e989:g:q-sAAOSw-vlVi4v~&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Sprockets-Steel-Rear-Sprocket-38T-530-Pitch-JTR816-38-/231603693961?fits=Year%3A1991%7CModel%3AGSXR1100&hash=item35eca7e989:g:q-sAAOSw-vlVi4v~&vxp=mtr)
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on November 25, 2016, 08:09:14 AM
I am not sure what the shipping to South Africa would be. But here is a link to a sprocket on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Sprockets-Steel-Rear-Sprocket-38T-530-Pitch-JTR816-38-/231603693961?fits=Year%3A1991%7CModel%3AGSXR1100&hash=item35eca7e989:g:q-sAAOSw-vlVi4v~&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Sprockets-Steel-Rear-Sprocket-38T-530-Pitch-JTR816-38-/231603693961?fits=Year%3A1991%7CModel%3AGSXR1100&hash=item35eca7e989:g:q-sAAOSw-vlVi4v~&vxp=mtr)
Fred
There is no problem about ordering 39,40 or 41T GSXR1100 sprocket from your JT country distributor directly. I do it and in 20-30 days I have the sprocket at home
I hope it helps, if anyone want different front & rear sprockets combos
Quote from: aj52 on November 25, 2016, 04:42:41 AM
I looked at RPM site,but with the shipping included,it not worth it,as the shipping is more than the parts itself.
Not Randy's fault,cause of the Dollar/Rand exchange rate :flag_of_truce:
Did you go all the way through the check out so you could select the shipping choice of 1st class or Priority Mail?
I am not sure if the weight of the sprocket exceed the maximum allow for priority mail or if you had other things in the cart that cause it to exceed that weight.
Randy - RPM
Another option is using the rear caliper and mount from a gsx750f it fits like the standard fj caliper..
Yes Randy,I did go all the way through the check out.
The 2 sprockets are $60,90.
Priorty mail is $63.50 and with First Class it is $57,25.
That is why I said it is not worth it,as it ads up to over $120 to get it here.
Quote from: aj52 on November 28, 2016, 12:40:46 AM
Yes Randy,I did go all the way through the check out.
The 2 sprockets are $60,90.
Priorty mail is $63.50 and with First Class it is $57,25.
That is why I said it is not worth it,as it ads up to over $120 to get it here.
Yes, the shipping is terrible expensive from the US!. I dont understand why, because from here, Canary Islands, is half the price to US
Remove the swingarm today for the welding of torque arm tab.
What grease can I use for the bearings at all the swivel points,going to service it while swingarm is off.
I recommend a high quality Synthetic Marine environment grease. It is designed for wet and salty applications.
I don't know the specific brands that are local to you in South Africa. Here in the US.... RPM offers Redline grease, I have used both Royal Purple Ultra-Performance grease and Lucas Marine grade synthetic grease.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on November 29, 2016, 01:37:43 PM
I recommend a high quality Synthetic Marine environment grease. It is designed for wet and salty applications.
I don't know the specific brands that are local to you in South Africa. Here in the US.... RPM offers Redline grease, I have used both Royal Purple Ultra-Performance grease and Lucas Marine grade synthetic grease.
Fred
Thanks Fred
I will go to the auto shop tomorrow and look for it.
Don't think those exact products will be available here,but something similar
Hannes
The auto shops says that they never heard of synthetic performance grease.
Asked if they have Redline cataloque but don't to their products.
Went to Yamaha,the machanic there said I should use a Lithium base grease that has waterproof resistance qualities.
I bought Castrol LM grease.
Tomorrow I receive the swingarm and torque arm back from paintshop.
Sprocket(ordered 17/40 as it is the only ones available in RSA) and chain will also be at bikeshop tomorrow afternoon.
Newly painted swingarm,dogbones and connection piece(don't know what it is called) between swingarm and shock.
Sprockets and chain also home.
Centre stand looks bad compared to new painted parts.As soon as wheel is installed,going to paint that as well.
Just waiting for new bearings for rear wheel,than I can finish up.
Hannes
You're doing a fine job Hannes.....by chance, do you have any powder coat shops in your area?
My experience with paint on a swing arm is that it does not last long between the chain lube and the road grime. Powder coating is the way to go.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 02, 2016, 10:35:32 AM
You're doing a fine job Hannes.....by chance, do you have any powder coat shops in your area?
My experience with paint on a swing arm is that it does not last long between the chain lube and the road grime. Powder coating is the way to go.
Thanks Pat
Next winter in RSA,I going to respray whole bike.
Want to powder coat frame,front wheel and swing arm then.
Mmmm, freshly painted swing arm :drinks:
Although yes I was going to suggest also a silver or chrome powder coat would be the best long wearing solution. Only thing is all bearings have to be removed for that.
Finished with the wheel swap today. :yahoo:
Just want to get an hugger before the respray next year,and swing arm chain slider,as mine is not going to last very much longer.
Other indicators also,those bulky one's needs to come off.
Now it is also time to start looking for that 3.5" front rim.
Hannes
:good2:
Lookin good !!!
Thanks guys :biggrin:
Had to rise the rear-end of the bike.
With 2-up it hit the inner fender on bumpy roads.
Made 2 sets of new dogbones. One set is 110mm C-to-C and other one 100mm C-to-C.
The 100mm doesn't works.it is to short.
With new dogbones,my feet are slightly raised(stand on my toes) as with the OEM set it was flat.
FJ looks better with rear-end raised.
Hannes
Quote from: aj52 on December 09, 2016, 07:58:40 AM
>>Just want to get an hugger before the respray next year,<<
Hannes
Hi Hannes, nice work on the GSXR Wheel Swap. It's amazing how well those wheels fit the FJ.
Hey with reference to you wanting to mount a hugger fender - just know that the hugger fender I referenced in the file section gets scuffed on both sides by the upper fender/seat undercarriage. (I'm referring to the GSXR fender used in the hugger mod thread found in the files section of the forum.) I've got my rear wheel adjusted with the Penske shock so that my tire just touches the ground when on the center stand, and the shock/ride set on the firm side and it still scuffs as the shock fully cycles. I repainted it one year in hopes that it was a one time occurrence, but it happened again. I do ride 2-up a fair amount but I would think if I'm using the shock correctly, it should cycle fully if set properly even when riding solo. I've put a strip of clear 3M rockguard over those scuff areas after painting it for a third time and that works pretty well to hide the inevitable scuff marks.
Just something to consider if you want everything to look perfect on your bike at all times--you'll be setting yourself up for some disappointment.
I still like the looks of the hugger on the FJ, minor scuff or not.
Mark M