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Title: This n that
Post by: nurse on August 31, 2012, 03:27:25 PM
Went out for a couple of hours this evening and felt well, withe exception of a couple of things. Firstly for about the first half hour the bike felt quite skittish almost wobbly wavy when cornering at anything under 40mph, any thoughts? Not noticed it before

Also since having fitted my new fjr clutch I have experienced nothing but beautiful gear changes, however for the last few outings I have struggled to find neutral exactly when I want it.  I can feel it slotting in, but then if going down it slots into 1st if going up it slots into 2nd.  Any ideas?
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: FJmonkey on August 31, 2012, 04:33:37 PM
First 1/2 hour you say, check the air pressure in both tires. After 1/2 a hour the air would have warmed up and the pressure increased enough to stabilize the tires in the corners. Just my $0.02.
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: nurse on August 31, 2012, 04:43:17 PM
I think That's about  1 pence this side of the pond.  Thanks monkey, will check in the morning!

Any thoughts on the neutral thing!
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: fj11.5 on August 31, 2012, 04:55:47 PM
I've just bought an Fj12 back from the dead , well sat untouched for 4 years, had the same type of issues with the clutch, start off with wouldn't change gear at all unless moving , turned out to be stuck clutch plates from sitting so long, freed them up by putting bike in gear and rocking back and fowards, also changed master as since he owned it clutch only moved 5 mm from the bar and off you go scary ,, bleed her again  and see how you go
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: FJSpringy on August 31, 2012, 05:14:00 PM
maybe try a Factory Pro, Pro Shift Kits (http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_Pro.html (http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_Pro.html)) or maybe randy has something similar.

Title: Re: This n that
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 31, 2012, 05:26:11 PM
Air in your clutch circuit. Bleed it again and see if that helps.  Cheers
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: FJmonkey on August 31, 2012, 06:17:11 PM
Quote from: FJSpringy on August 31, 2012, 05:14:00 PM
maybe try a Factory Pro, Pro Shift Kits (http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_Pro.html (http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_Pro.html)) or maybe randy has something similar.
Randy has a shift kit, got some good reviews and it's on my upgrade list.
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 31, 2012, 08:49:08 PM
It's the same kit. Randy installed one in my bike. It's a great addition. Snick snick smooth shifting.
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: yamaha fj rider on August 31, 2012, 10:04:55 PM
Do you guys use the clutch on up shifting. I guess too many years on a dirt bike. I normally use the clutch stop/start and some down shifting(normal riding) when under hard acceleration I will slip the clutch but that is it. Your thoughts please.

Kurt   
Title: Re: This n that
Post by: tmkaos on August 31, 2012, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on August 31, 2012, 10:04:55 PM
Do you guys use the clutch on up shifting. I guess too many years on a dirt bike. I normally use the clutch stop/start and some down shifting(normal riding) when under hard acceleration I will slip the clutch but that is it. Your thoughts please.

Kurt   

I clutch it up through into 2nd, then after that it's just a roll off and clutchless up shift. I clutch on the way down, and I find it changes MUCH smoother if I blip it as I shift. Not a big one, anything over about 500rpm up from wherever it is currently works a treat. Otherwise I feel a bit of a "clunk"... Particularly into 1st.  Standard clutch componentry all round on a '92 with 140,000kms

James