Hello guys.
I am about to tackle the building of a towbar for my trusty steed.
What would be good is to see some FJ1100 photos with one fitted. There is a local FJ1200 here with a homemade job that is well done, but I think the top mounting
points are different. If anyone on this forum would be kind enough to share some knowledge and pics I would be most grateful.
Regards
Dave
I have started on it..
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/tb02.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/tb03.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/tb01.jpg)
I wouldn't trust those brackets to hold a trailer, they're just castings, not designed to be load bearing.
Quote from: RichBaker on July 17, 2009, 11:02:12 PM
I wouldn't trust those brackets
Thanks Rick. I am just using them to rough fit and I agree they wouldn't hold much.
There is a better mounting point a little forward of them that held the mufflers.
I think this is where the store bought bars are fitted. There is a metal sleeve in the space.
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/mount.jpg)
I have made another bracket that is pinned with 10mm stainless bolts and will weld them up later this week.
Brackets:
Left:
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/left_brak.jpg)
Right:
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/fjdave/FJ1100/right_brak.jpg)
It might be worth some more investigation on issues like lateral strength of the towbar frame and whether the load will tend to lift the rear of the bike under heavy braking due to the location of the mounting.
Quote from: waricle on August 19, 2009, 05:03:18 AM
It might be worth some more investigation on issues like lateral strength of the towbar frame and whether the load will tend to lift the rear of the bike under heavy braking due to the location of the mounting.
You are right on the mark there.. I have decided to go with an engineered towbar from a supplier up north. It was an interesting excercise and I will turn what I have made into a support bar to be planted in the ground and hold up parked trailers
I would like to see the finished product Dave.
If anyone is interested Tow bars seem to be available @
http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/hitch-pages/yamaha.htm (http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/hitch-pages/yamaha.htm)
"Classic Industries supplies with their hitches a 1 7/8" chrome ball,
wiring harness with male and female 7 pin connectors
And compliance plate (As Required by A.D.R.)
Call Jay to Order 1-866-638-1793
Powder Coated Black $550.00 ~ Chrome Plated $700."
FJ 1200 -84 88-90
•FJ 1100-1200 85-87
•FJ 1200 91-93
•FJ 1200 94-
Rich, that "Classic Industries" to which the refer....... here is their website..... www.classicind.com.au (http://www.classicind.com.au)
They are just up the road from where I work.......
If anyone would like any info from them, give me a shout.
Harvy