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Title: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: TRoy on July 09, 2009, 06:18:36 AM
Well I decided to change back for awhile.  Thanks Frank!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_09_07_09_6_04_02.jpeg)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_09_07_09_6_13_33.jpeg)
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: mrbreeze on July 09, 2009, 11:59:23 AM
if you don"t mind, how do you have the top case mounted
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: racerman_27410 on July 09, 2009, 03:11:17 PM
Quote from: TRoy on July 09, 2009, 06:18:36 AM
Well I decided to change back for awhile.  Thanks Frank!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_09_07_09_6_04_02.jpeg)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_09_07_09_6_13_33.jpeg)


good to see you put those spare parts to good use brother .  :yahoo:    i knew you could/would.

Peace out! 
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: Marsh White on July 09, 2009, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: mrbreeze on July 09, 2009, 11:59:23 AM
if you don"t mind, how do you have the top case mounted

That is a VERY good question!  That is the JC Whitney case and mount right?  Did you just drill it to the plastic?  Make a support underneath? (I'm sure you did)  How sturdy is your mount?  I TOO would like to see it...knowing how inventive you are and all...    :) 

I'm happy with my customized GIVI single topcase mount...but I'm always open to new ideas!!!  (especially nice UBER clean mounts like yours...)
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: TRoy on July 13, 2009, 06:10:36 AM
Yes it is a givi knockoff box, fixed mounting (3  8mm bolts).Mounts to the grab handles and to the rearmost subframe crossmember.

Heavy 1/4" metal plate under the box, cutting board inside the box. Plastic standoff tube thingys hold it up. It is very sturdy! :sarcastic:

Pics are self-explanatory~

http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_26_14.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_26_14.jpeg)

http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_26_57.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_26_57.jpeg)

http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_27_43.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_27_43.jpeg)
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: TRoy on July 13, 2009, 06:15:37 AM
I like my new rear lights, too. Made a bracket that goes under the license plate to mount some R1 turn signals w/running lights.

http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_28_38.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_28_38.jpeg)

http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_29_45.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/medium_23_12_07_09_1_29_45.jpeg)
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: Ratchet_72 on July 13, 2009, 08:32:02 PM
Bitchin' license plate!
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: TRoy on September 22, 2009, 04:05:10 AM
Well after some serious mileage back on the stock subframe I can say that I will:

a) be putting the SS subframe back on very soon

b) make  brackets to raise the stock subframe up like the single-seater

.. those extra 2 inches seat-to-peg make a HUGE difference!!  I was experiencing pain in the knees, hips & back that I hadn't had in years!

Next up... Super-Stubby-Streetfighter??

KOOKALOO!
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: roshambo4761 on May 12, 2024, 10:36:07 PM
Really love the look of this bike! Great work!!

I was wondering how you were able to fabricate a single seat. I would modify my own FJ and shorten the subframe to make it a single seater as well. Would appreciate any guidance.
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: joebloggs on May 15, 2024, 11:38:46 AM
Google FJ1200 shorten seat and similar, you will find several have been done, including the write-up for this bike.

Seats shortened by cutting a section out of the base and glue/welding it back together.

If you find the posts, you'll see how others have done it.
Title: Re: 86 FJ1200 Convertible
Post by: roshambo4761 on May 23, 2024, 10:27:50 PM
Thanks!