I got a GSXR wheel and brake assy, new (to me) EBC rotors and a new helmet.
(http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/1948/picture020j.jpg)
The wife, I dunno.....
:unknown: :wacko3:
So, what all did you buy your FJ for Christmas?
Merry Christmas all,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Flycut pistons, undercut first gearset, possibly an undercut second gear pair....
No fun stuff, I'm afraid... that stuff's already ready to go :yahoo:
My Delkevic slip-ons I talked about in my xjr1300 thread.
A new registration sticker :pardon:
Need to figure out which seal is leaking behind the sprocket cover and replace it. Maybe paint the new to me set of side covers (that have all the tabs in place).. Have a couple of other ideas, but also have to rebuild an 1100 engine so that will eat up a fair amount of funds..
Already got 'em..... a set of (GASP) UNI pods, iridium plugs and orings for the float valves. Gotta do the work tomorrow, as well as check/adj the valve clearances....... then ride her the rest of the winter. :diablo: Gotta love living in Tucson.... :dance2:
Quote from: pdxfj on December 03, 2010, 06:56:50 PM
Need to figure out which seal is leaking behind the sprocket cover and replace it.
Look carefully. I had a customer bring in a car with an oil leak from that area a couple of months ago. He had replaced the trans output, clutch pushrod and shift shaft seals as well as the o-ring on the plastic neutral indicator; it still had a severe leak.
I ran it for a few minutes and noticed it appeared to be coming from the trans seal. I replaced it again since he used a drift to drive it in and it looked pretty beat. Ran it again and the same amount of oil leak. It was definitely coming from the output shaft area, not the pushrod or shifter.
I then remembered the case bolt on the top (#30) has a moisture drain hole. I lifted up the carb heat shield and started the engine while watching that bolt from the top. I noticed immediately that the oil was coming from around the bolt head. Put a socket on it and it was about 1.5 turns out from touching the case. Re-torqued and the leak was solved.
He was there the 2 hours I worked on it and he told me he had over 10 hours working on it trying to find and fix the leak which he never did.
Randy - RPM
vibration eliminators , already got the corbin seat and speeding ticket.
Thanks for the tips Randy. I'll be sure to check there first.
The leak I have isn't much at all and it only drips on the ground after the bike has been sitting a while.
Quote from: Mark Olson on December 04, 2010, 03:45:30 PM
vibration eliminators , already got the corbin seat and speeding ticket.
Actually the FJ gave you the ticket for Christmas... :pardon:
Be nice or she'll do it again.
Quote from: Travis398 on December 04, 2010, 04:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on December 04, 2010, 03:45:30 PM
vibration eliminators , already got the corbin seat and speeding ticket.
Actually the FJ gave you the ticket for Christmas... :pardon:
Be nice or she'll do it again.
oooh thats funny.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac57/iankawa/fjmotor2010.jpg)
Picked up (bloody heavy too!) a 86 motor for a spare but I've seen some cheap frames around so a stripped down cafe-ish thing could be on the cards.Could be a nice project for the winter.
Quote from: craigo on December 03, 2010, 05:04:20 PM
I got a GSXR wheel and brake assy, new (to me) EBC rotors and a new helmet.
(http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/1948/picture020j.jpg)
The wife, I dunno.....
:unknown: :wacko3:
So, what all did you buy your FJ for Christmas?
Merry Christmas all,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Gezzus...how do you guys get to park your bikes/motors in the house...I get the look when I smell like gas or exhaust after working on it in the garage.... :flag_of_truce:
Either that or you got a real nice workshop....
Cheers...Jake
Quote from: jvb_ca on December 05, 2010, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: craigo on December 03, 2010, 05:04:20 PM
I got a GSXR wheel and brake assy, new (to me) EBC rotors and a new helmet.
(http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/1948/picture020j.jpg)
The wife, I dunno.....
:unknown: :wacko3:
So, what all did you buy your FJ for Christmas?
Merry Christmas all,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Gezzus...how do you guys get to park your bikes/motors in the house...I get the look when I smell like gas or exhaust after working on it in the garage.... :flag_of_truce:
Either that or you got a real nice workshop....
Cheers...Jake
Eh, that is my garage...
Craig, nice wallpaper. Did you pick out the pattern? :rofl:
Hey there Pat,
Naw, What you think is wallpaper are actually deck chair mattress pads in for the winter rains. They just seem to fit there better. And they do look great, don't they? :negative: :dash2:
Because the house is all of 2 years old, they make garages with the walls finished. My wife and I have rentals and the carpet is from one of those units that had to have the carpert replaced. So, instead of just throwing it out, we carpeted the garage. :wacko3: Nicer on the feet but have to be more carefull about doing work out there. So alot of cardboard is used.
Cheers,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Quote from: craigo on December 06, 2010, 08:38:10 AM
Nicer on the feet but have to be more carefull about doing work out there. So alot of cardboard is used.
Cheers,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Ya I use cardboard as well. It keeps "me" clean ... :crazy: ...
Cheers...Jake
Garth, be super interesting to me when you diagnose that resting LHS leak - I notice mine is doing the same. It's not much, so it'll have to be an easy fix else doubt I'll bother with it.
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 06, 2010, 10:52:08 PM
Garth, be super interesting to me when you diagnose that resting LHS leak - I notice mine is doing the same. It's not much, so it'll have to be an easy fix else doubt I'll bother with it.
I'm not sure if this applies to either of the cases here, but I noticed a drip of oil on the ground immediately below the shift linkage this morning.
Turns out it is a wee bit of excess filter oil coming off the UNI dual pods......just happens to drop onto the rubber boot on the shift linkage and then onto the ground (bike on sidestand)
Harvy
Quote from: Harvy on December 06, 2010, 11:29:05 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 06, 2010, 10:52:08 PM
Garth, be super interesting to me when you diagnose that resting LHS leak - I notice mine is doing the same. It's not much, so it'll have to be an easy fix else doubt I'll bother with it.
I'm not sure if this applies to either of the cases here, but I noticed a drip of oil on the ground immediately below the shift linkage this morning.
Turns out it is a wee bit of excess filter oil coming off the UNI dual pods......just happens to drop onto the rubber boot on the shift linkage and then onto the ground (bike on sidestand)
Harvy
Nah - I think they are talking about the countershaft seal. My 89 has been doing it a little bit for years. Others can chime in who have replaced it - but I believe it is a severe pain in the ass - splitting the cases I think. I do remember someone once on the yahoo list saying they were able to do it without splitting the cases - but I think BS was called. Anyway - I have only a minor recollection of this - and no actual knowledge - so those who have done it please chime in!
Quote from: Marsh White on December 06, 2010, 11:58:47 PM
Anyway - I have only a minor recollection of this - and no actual knowledge - so those who have done it please chime in!
I already did...and in a car where there is not much room. The bike would be wide open and much easier.
Quote from: racerrad8 on December 03, 2010, 07:36:22 PM
I ran it for a few minutes and noticed it appeared to be coming from the trans seal. I replaced it again since he used a drift to drive it in and it looked pretty beat. Ran it again and the same amount of oil leak. It was definitely coming from the output shaft area, not the pushrod or shifter.
Randy - RPM
A set of Renntec engine guards from Marc, and a Superbrace from Hendrik (sorry Andy, I beat ya to it)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/CIMG5395.jpg)
And as soon as those Vibrinator thingys come in, a set of those.
Carbs are going on a trip to SC for a rebuild from ebay guy 'oldskoolcarbs' (Rich West). I've clean 'em, I've put in shiny SS bolts, I've replaced parts ... just can't seem to get them dialled in right. 'SILVERGOAT' on this list purchased a set of carbs from Rich and said they were great. I'm hoping for the same experience with a rebuild.
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2597.msg20543#msg20543 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2597.msg20543#msg20543)
Hi Bob
What is that going to cost, I have new ones here and can dail yours in also
Bob W
I believe it was Klavdy who posted the information on replacing the CS seal.
He used the smallest three jaw puller he could find and reversed the fingers so they pointed outward. Then worked them between the seal and CS and pulled the seal out. After that he carefully installed the new one.
Something has been leaking oil onto my chain for quite a while and the excess collects on the end of my chain guard and inside the sprocket cover. Never been really bad but now that it's a visible drip I can't have that when I park my FJ next to my boss's Harley.
How's it going to look when a FJ leaks oil and his Harley does not.
Here's the type of puller he used.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-three-jaw-puller-set-40965.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-three-jaw-puller-set-40965.html)
Garth, that sounds like the go! Please take a few pics when you do it and let us know how it went. I really should do mine as well. It has been leaking a touch since I bought it. No drips or anything ever - but the inside of the CS cover really fills up with "gunk".
Will do.. It'll have to wait until after the first of the year.
Less than 7 days until my sister, her husband and their 4.75 kids come for Christmas. Uncle Garth may not make New Years sane.. Yes.. they all stay with me..
Quote from: pdxfj on December 09, 2010, 11:14:03 AM
Something has been leaking oil onto my chain for quite a while
A chain oiler!!! Don't fix it. Dudes in the UK pay like 150 bucks for that feature....
Dan
Quote from: pdxfj on December 09, 2010, 12:18:13 PM
Will do.. It'll have to wait until after the first of the year.
Less than 7 days until my sister, her husband and their 4.75 kids come for Christmas. Uncle Garth may not make New Years sane.. Yes.. they all stay with me..
you have my sympathy :empathy3:
Quote from: weymouth399 on December 09, 2010, 06:58:02 AM
What is that going to cost, I have new ones here and can dail yours in also
Hello Bob...
$175. I could not justify buying a new set (much as I wanted to), so this seemed a good option. The carbs are still in the bike; there's some family stuff going on (sick out-of-town relatives) that's keeping me out of the garage.
What do you suggest?
1 am in the middle of upgrading the oil cooler on my 85 to the setrab 10 row,almost done so far so good
Santa's has been good to me. :shok:
Renntec rear rack w/bag. :yahoo:
Ohlins shock. :yahoo:
Custom Corbin w/back rest. :yahoo:
Nicer gas tank. :biggrin:
Thats it for now I'm sure there will be more, there never done. :dash1:
Still need Renntec bars (anybody)
Bob W
quick steel. :rofl:
One set of Anti Vibe bar end weights by Vibranator are under the tree.