Just fitted new cbr mirrors to my 3xw. Bit of a faf but with a bit of patience and application I managed to make it happen. They look pretty cool and my word I can finally see behind me! I know I have promised pics and I will do just as soon as I have cleaned off my grubby paw prints, it just hasn't stopped raining long enough for me to get the wash down done!
Its now washed, waxed, shiney and ready to get back out on the road.
Loads of pics in the gallery, but here she is
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/2484_23_06_12_4_12_30.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/2484_23_06_12_5_47_10.jpeg)
Quote from: nurse on June 23, 2012, 07:10:52 PM
Its now washed, waxed, shiney and ready to get back out on the road.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/2484_23_06_12_4_12_30.jpeg)
Nice Job, she looks shiny!
One point though, it looks like you have armor-alled the tread portion of that front tire. That will make that tire very slick when you start off. I normally only ever use armor-all on the side walls of the tires, if even at all. Anyway, you may want to wipe that off with alcohol before you ride.
Just a thought,
Dan
Wow! Lookin great! Wish I had an fj :dash2:
Quote from: Derek Young on June 23, 2012, 11:28:33 PM
Wow! Lookin great! Wish I had an fj :dash2:
Didn't we see you with one a couple weeks ago?
Yep. Won't see me with that one again Alan.... maybe some of the parts from it though. Looked at another 86 tonight. It needs ALOT of Tlc though.
Quote from: nurse on June 23, 2012, 07:10:52 PM
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/2484_23_06_12_4_12_30.jpeg)
That's a cool windscreen...
Where d'ya get it from?
/The Windshield Snoop
Quote from: WhiteBeard on June 24, 2012, 03:26:21 AM
Quote from: nurse on June 23, 2012, 07:10:52 PM
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/2484_23_06_12_4_12_30.jpeg)
That's a cool windscreen...
Where d'ya get it from?
/The Windshield Snoop
No idea it was on it when I got it. Given that the guy I got it from was an obsessive any parts he did swap he sent the original bits with it and the was the only screen. It is a Yamaha OEM though. I have a sneaky suspicion that it was standard on the late models. I'm sure someone wiser than me will chip in though.
As for wheels, don't panic folks it's just water and the light in the picture!
yep, standard screen, made to alter the wind on the rider :good2:
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 24, 2012, 04:58:33 AM
yep, standard screen, made to alter the wind on the rider :good2:
Oh, well you learn somethin' new each day, I guess.
Cool!
:good2:
What year and model CBR? And can you take a closer pic of how you mounted them?
Quote from: Derek Young on June 24, 2012, 12:39:41 AM
Yep. Won't see me with that one again Alan.... maybe some of the parts from it though. Looked at another 86 tonight. It needs ALOT of Tlc though.
Dare I ask.........what happened to it?????????
Quote from: Firehawk068 on June 24, 2012, 10:24:48 PM
Quote from: Derek Young on June 24, 2012, 12:39:41 AM
Yep. Won't see me with that one again Alan.... maybe some of the parts from it though. Looked at another 86 tonight. It needs ALOT of Tlc though.
Dare I ask.........what happened to it?????????
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6895.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6895.0)
Quote from: MyFirstNameIsPaul on June 24, 2012, 08:04:28 PM
What year and model CBR? And can you take a closer pic of how you mounted them?
Check out the mod files on here i just followed the pdf on there. USes all your exsisting mounts,bolts and washers. Make sure you keep all OEM and new mirror washers as you need to pack it out a bit. Also needs to be well tightened otherwise it 'adjusts' back and forth too easily.
I have a load of pics in the gallery, one of those is quite close to mirror. Have a look and see what you reckon.
I bought some aftermarket mirrors that said in the description they fit the CBR, but they were not close. I had to do some heavy mods including some grinding and JB Weld to get them to work, but they still are angled up too far - especially the right one. I guess if you want something that fits well, you should go OEM.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/FJ1200/Rear.jpg)
P.S. - Dan, I think that's just water on his tire tread. I hope you are wrong about Armor All on it. :shok: I didn't see a response on this yet.
I don't get that stuff anywhere near my motorcycle tires!
they look a lot shorter than the cbr ones i used, although i didnt mod mine like most, mirrors are standard, modded the mounting frame instead (popcorn)
Not sure why you guys had so much trouble, mine fitted in to the OEM yam mounts without any issue. They were the longer thinner OEM mirrors, the ones withouut the rubber 'boot' at the base. Not the stubby one that only show you your chest and shoulders!!
Just had to pack out between the OEM mount and where the and the arm of mirror 'slots' in. Tighten up and away you go! No welding, chopping, cutting sticking. Just a small touch up on the OEM Yam mount paint where i tried to move the mirror stalks after i tightened it. School boy error (or me just being plain lazy).
these are what i used:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160540704057?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160540704057?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
item number: 160540704057
Quote from: Lotsokids on June 25, 2012, 05:15:10 AM
I bought some aftermarket mirrors that said in the description they fit the CBR, but they were not close. I had to do some heavy mods including some grinding and JB Weld to get them to work, but they still are angled up too far - especially the right one. I guess if you want something that fits well, you should go OEM.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/FJ1200/Rear.jpg)
P.S. - Dan, I think that's just water on his tire tread. I hope you are wrong about Armor All on it. :shok: I didn't see a response on this yet.
I don't get that stuff anywhere near my motorcycle tires!
I did mention it was just water on tyres and the play of the light!
look just like what i have, i had to fix the frame mount as i had cut it off when i first fitted the 89 fairing (popcorn)
Quote from: Lotsokids on June 25, 2012, 05:15:10 AM
P.S. - Dan, I think that's just water on his tire tread. I hope you are wrong about Armor All on it. :shok: I didn't see a response on this yet.
I don't get that stuff anywhere near my motorcycle tires!
He did say it's just water and light.. So, I stand corrected, it just looked soooo shiny.
Cheers,
Dan
Quote from: Lotsokids on June 25, 2012, 05:15:10 AM
I don't get that stuff anywhere near my motorcycle tires!
...or seat....yeeeeeyowwza! :dash2:
Quote from: Dan Filetti on June 25, 2012, 01:27:43 PM
Quote from: Lotsokids on June 25, 2012, 05:15:10 AM
P.S. - Dan, I think that's just water on his tire tread. I hope you are wrong about Armor All on it. I didn't see a response on this yet.
I don't get that stuff anywhere near my motorcycle :blush: tires!
He did say it's just water and light.. So, I stand corrected, it just looked soooo shiny.
Cheers,
Dan
Guys come closer and I will let you in on the secret! In the uk the reason our water rates are soooo fookin expensive is because our h20 is extra sparkly compared to that from other parts of the world!
Pat.... Erm sorry about that it is neither water or that armour-al stuff. I was just polishing her up and well... I.... Erm.... I.... I just got over excited. It was one of those something about Mary moments. If I had seen where it went I swear I would have cleaned it up :blush:
:rofl2: , could be messy in the full face