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Title: front end conversion
Post by: ogmudbone on February 10, 2009, 04:27:50 PM
well i finally got word from a group member named bob from back east somewhere...ill find out when i send the check...LOL it's going to be about 426 dolla to get the forks,front wheel/wtire &rotors,speedo drive,axel & a few other small parts... Mr. Bean says i did good...i'm happy with the deal anyway...now hunting a 14mm master for a good price and a set of calipers and some braided lines....woohoo im getting excited!!


oh damn!!!!!! i gotta change a diaper

peace yall

OGmudbone
aka
John
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Mark Olson on February 11, 2009, 01:46:04 PM
John,

It appears you have caught the mod bug  ;D  , a very serious affliction known to many on this site.

you are in luck because the support group for this affliction resides here as well.

welcome to modifiers anonymous.

The next progression of your disease will be the uncontrollable urge to:

install race tech springs and emulators.
braided steel brake lines.
blue or gold pot calipers.
17" rear wheel
penske rear shock (with a spring for your weight and adj damping) a necessity for sumo types.

thats the short list. I don't wanna scare you.
Garth aka (Mr. Bean ) is a fine counselor to help you thru your process.
he also helped me thru mine.       
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: ogmudbone on February 13, 2009, 10:55:16 PM
Yes sir, Garth and Brian have saved me so much money, hassle and frustration...and all for hamburgers and hot dogs. Brian even loaned me his ignition switch from his 84 FJ so I could stay on the road. as far as I'm concerned for people that just only met you .....none finer.


OGmudbone
AKA
John
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 07:53:01 PM
The greasy pole that is modicalitis will lead you straight to front end hell,you will end up doing dodgy deals with Hebrews, shipping mysterious packages interstate and overseas, it has a beginning but no end,,,

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/FJFrontEnd.jpg)
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: racerman_27410 on February 15, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 07:53:01 PM
The greasy pole that is modicalitis will lead you straight to front end hell,you will end up doing dodgy deals with Hebrews, shipping mysterious packages interstate and overseas, it has a beginning but no end,,,

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/FJFrontEnd.jpg)


that a real nice front end K-man, what's it off  originally?

what triple clamps did you use?

even more importantly... how does she ride/handle?

Kookaloo!

Frank
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 09:44:45 PM
Quote from: racerman_27410 on February 15, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 07:53:01 PM
The greasy pole that is modicalitis will lead you straight to front end hell,you will end up doing dodgy deals with Hebrews, shipping mysterious packages interstate and overseas, it has a beginning but no end,,,

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/FJFrontEnd.jpg)


that a real nice front end K-man, what's it off  originally?

What triple clamps did you use?
Even more importantly... how does she ride/handle?



Kookaloo!

Frank




That there is a fully adjustable YZF-750-R front end with R1 internals sprung and valved to suit the FJ and rider ,upgraded master cylinder, braided lines & 320mm rotors.
Motocross style handlebars on adapted  YZF-750-R top yoke and risers.
It handles superbly, the machine has an Ohlins on the rear, standard swingarm and 17" wheels with radial tyres.
That's  a 180 on the back and a 120 on the front.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/FJCockpit.jpg)

Next mod is to get the rear wheel powdercoated black.
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 09:57:32 PM
Hmmm, what's this look like then?
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SMfm1br6sAI/AAAAAAAAHqk/YI90EYiW9AY/s400/FJR1.jpg)
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 10:02:27 PM
Oooh, look! You can do this! 

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/OldPoof.jpg)
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: pdxfj on February 15, 2009, 10:29:44 PM
So.. what exactly is the punishment if I were to crash that bike??   ;)  Just so I know what to expect should the unexpected happen.....


Quote from: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 07:53:01 PM
The greasy pole that is modicalitis will lead you straight to front end hell,you will end up doing dodgy deals with Hebrews, shipping mysterious packages interstate and overseas, it has a beginning but no end,,,
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Marsh White on February 15, 2009, 11:14:12 PM
That's awesome Klavdy!  Now that you've stepped up in the world...you need to get your dad some better appliances...
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Klavdy on February 16, 2009, 03:54:12 AM
Quote from: Marsh White on February 15, 2009, 11:14:12 PM
That's awesome Klavdy!  Now that you've stepped up in the world...you need to get your dad some better appliances...
Nah, they are not his appliances, don't you recognise them?
That pic was taken  at your Moms trailer.
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Pocket Bike Tim on February 16, 2009, 08:58:51 AM
Quote from: Klavdy on February 15, 2009, 10:02:27 PM
Oooh, look! You can do this! 

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h223/klavdy/OldPoof.jpg)

A sick, vile, perverted bloke you ARE!

You're welcome.

Steak anyone?

Tim
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Mark Olson on February 16, 2009, 11:11:57 AM
Oh look,  It's the road warrior reunion party.
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: ogmudbone on February 20, 2009, 12:13:46 PM
Kalvdy your bike looks awesome...the pic of old guy in bondage suit is a bit disturbing....but i guess that's to be expected...lol


Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: rusty shakelford on February 24, 2009, 02:35:49 PM
  I am gonna clean that oven again, and this time I mean business!   
  What a disturbing pic. lol 
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: the fan on February 24, 2009, 05:35:13 PM
You guys need to quit picking on "MRS" Klavdy. He's considering gun ownership you know.
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: rlucas on March 12, 2009, 07:22:26 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on February 16, 2009, 11:11:57 AM
Oh look,  It's the road warrior reunion party.

How did you sneak a webcam into my kitchen? What *DO* you really do for a living, 'cause I'm not buying that crossing-guard shot. You're obviously MI6, or you have Mossad connections. :)

Rossi
Title: Re: front end conversion
Post by: Brook on April 07, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
...... WOW