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Title: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 07:07:59 PM
Three weeks of ownership with the new to me 1995 FJ1200. The modifications have begun. Very minor ones to begin.

I traded a 1989/1990 windscreen that I wouldn't use much for a very dark MRA touring windscreen.

I didn't care for the looks of the Cobra F1r mufflers. The Yoshi slip-on's look much better to me.

I actually ordered the smoke turn signal lenses before I picked up the bike.

The Corbin seat came with my 1990, but the color of the piping did not match the color of paint I selected for the 1990. The piping color works well with the new bike.

The added auxiliary lights work very well.

Installed a new set of clutch fibers with the extra wide disc and removal of the piano wire.


Fred
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 09:56:56 PM
Looking good Fred.
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred

Send it to Noel, if he does not have one then it might be good to help manage the shmootz he picks up from the adventures he goes on.
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: Country Joe on August 27, 2017, 10:49:30 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred
Absolutely.....

BTW, are you planning on selling the Cobra mufflers?
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: aviationfred on August 28, 2017, 12:17:50 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...

The Cobra F1R's have already been spoken for. They are going to a good home that has plenty of aluminum polish.



Fred
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 28, 2017, 12:21:04 AM
 :yahoo:
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 28, 2017, 12:26:03 AM
That is my point and case your honor.... Nothing more to add....
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: aviationfred on August 28, 2017, 12:26:39 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...



I will have to admit, the Yoshi's do not sound as good as the Cobra's. The F1R's sound awesome when on the power.  :good2:


Fred
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 28, 2017, 12:48:29 AM
Yessiree,  those Cobra's absolutely howl on a 1380....
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 28, 2017, 12:55:36 AM
Moparman Steve have Yoshi's and they sound really good as well. But my retirement fund depends on selling F1's to Pat... I have another set coming from a good source...
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 28, 2017, 01:03:40 AM
Mark, you have coming Cobra F1's or Corba F1R's?

I found out (the hard way) that my engine pops the rivets on the Cobra F1's aluminum cans.
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJmonkey on August 28, 2017, 01:06:16 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 28, 2017, 01:03:40 AM
Mark, you have coming Cobra F1's or Corba F1R's?

I found out (the hard way) that my engine pops the rivets on the Cobra F1's aluminum cans.

Not sure till I make a Las Vegas run to get the goods. Might be a Gamble...
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: ribbert on August 28, 2017, 04:28:14 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred

Send it to Noel, if he does not have one then it might be good to help manage the shmootz he picks up from the adventures he goes on.

If I fitted that I could only ride in the bush, for fear of being seen.  :biggrin:

Noel
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: Country Joe on August 28, 2017, 08:43:16 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 28, 2017, 12:17:50 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...

The Cobra F1R's have already been spoken for. They are going to a good home that has plenty of aluminum polish.



Fred

At least they will be going to a good home...the search continues.
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: aviationfred on August 29, 2017, 08:39:51 PM
I forgot to add the link for the Auxiliary lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Auxiliary-Bright-Driving-Lighting-Motorcycle/dp/B072L2SQMV/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1504056663&sr=8-6&keywords=motorcycle%2Bauxiliary%2Blights&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Auxiliary-Bright-Driving-Lighting-Motorcycle/dp/B072L2SQMV/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1504056663&sr=8-6&keywords=motorcycle%2Bauxiliary%2Blights&th=1)



Fred
Title: Re: The first mods on the new FJ
Post by: FJ1200W on September 04, 2017, 11:34:41 AM
Glad to see the new FJ is progressing.

Still heartbroken over the loss of the "original"