Now that winter is truly here, snow, minus temps, more snow, etc, I've finally got my ass in to gear and started pulling my '85 apart to give her some much needed TLC. I intend to keep her as near stock as possible, so not really worried about 'moditus' setting in... :crazy: (popcorn)
The 'old girl' had sat around for a year before I picked her up, (in Ottawa), last summer with 95,000kms on the clock. She ran reasonably well but not the way she should but good enough to get me out and about and tomeet/ride with some of the local FJ guys a couple of times and to get her out to Cape Breton for a wee scoot around the island in August... :bye2:
Other than a good wash down, front forks rebuilt (leaking seals), new S S front brake/clutch lines, new spark plugs and carb cleaner in the first six/seven tanks of premium gas, I did nothing to her but ride...and had some great fun, a huge step up from my XZ550 Vision that I'd rode for the past seven/eight years :good2:
She sitting on the lift ramp in my shop, less gas tank and seat...
Carbs are off and away to my brothers place for sonic cleaning and rebuilding, using four full rebuild kits that I purchased locally.
The gas tank was drained and rinsed out (very little other than gas in there), petcock was removed, stripped, cleaned and rebuilt and reinstalled.
The battery box, carb heat shield, air box, chain guard, etc, were all removed and washed out in my new 40Gal parts washer (Christmas present from the wee wifey), dried off and given a coat of plastic protector...spray on, wipe, let dry and buff up to a decent shine.
I made new negative, battery to ground and positive, starter solenoid to starter motor wires from 6ga flexible marine grade battery wire, its made with 30ga copper stranded wire, white inner safety liner and an outer sheath constuction of a strong thermal plastic/rubber compound. The end lugs are soldered on (not crimped) and finished off with heat shrink... :good2:
The starter motor was removed and all the top part of the engine in that area was cleaned up and repainted with high heat satin black.
The starter motor, custom pos/neg wires, chain guard, carb heat shield, battery box, etc, etc, have all been reinstalled...just awaiting the cleaned rebuilt carbs coming back... :scratch_one-s_head:
Electrical connections have been cleaned and smeared with dieltric grease... :good2:
So, now to start on the front end...new Pirelli Sport Demons (front & back) to be fitted along with rotors and brake pads. While the wheel(s) are off, they will get a good clean and repaint along with new wheel bearings...pads, rotors, bearings and tires are all here, so no excuses eh!!! :blush:
O K gotta go do some more... :good2:
John.
Go Tiger, it should run and look like new when you are done.
Hey John, good on ya....resurrecting a FJ.
I hope you don't mind if I pass on some of my past experience to you.
On motorcycles, I have had past problems with soldered connections and vibrations. The most durable I have found (the hard way) has been to tin the stranded wire ends with solder, then a good high quality crimp from a ratcheting type crimp tool.
Take some pictures for us...spring is right around the corner! Cheers. Pat
+1 on the solder and crimp method. Regards, Pete.
+2 on the solder and crimp method. There is a reason why auto / street rod's / bikes use this method. :) Are you sure you don't want to moditus the rear wheel. Temptation is strong :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
:hi: Never to old or to proud to take advice from the guys on this forum Pat...I appreciate any help I get from you guys :drinks:
Before getting my FJ I had, over about 4/5 years, acquired, rebuilt and put back on the road 22 XZ550 Vision's...and still appreciated help and advice from the XZ550/Vision fraternity...you are always learning in my book :good2:
I'm fortunate in that, for a living, I sell products to the automotive/trucking, industrial/maintenance/repair shops a variety of good quality products...nuts/bolts/hardware, electrical conns/heat shrink, chemicals/lubricants, abrasives/cutting tools, etc, etc...that I buy/use on my motorcycle maintenance/repair work.
On my electrics, I only use good quality crimp style connectors that come with heat shrink and combines an adhesive inside...crimp 'n seal...Voila!!! Great advice re the ratchet crimpers... I do use ratchet style crimp tools. I have a single and a double set of crimpers, (along with others) and do use both depending on the connector. They work great... :good: The new pos/neg wires that I make, including the lugs, solder pellets and heat shrink, all come from the company that I work for...I demo/sell the stuff all day long, so why not buy/use it on my ride(s) :good:
When she appears in the spring, she may not look new ... but she will certainly look and perform a lot better than last year FJmonkey, at least I hope so :rofl: :rofl2: :lol:... :yahoo:
I have to admit, I didn't get much done today...to ccccold and I decided to have a lazy day, which we all need now and then me thinks :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :yes:
John.
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 07:21:23 PM
Are you sure you don't want to moditus the rear wheel. Temptation is strong :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
Nope and for
two three reasons...I have a new set of 16" tires sitting in my shop, I do wish to retain my '85 as stock looking as possible and....... I'm vertically challenged and don't need any extra air between my foot and the pavement when required :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :blush:
John
Quote from: Tiger on February 03, 2013, 08:00:04 PM
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 07:21:23 PM
Are you sure you don't want to moditus the rear wheel. Temptation is strong :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
Nope and for two three reasons...I have a new set of 16" tires sitting in my shop, I do wish to retain my '85 as stock looking as possible and....... I'm vertically challenged and don't need any extra air between my foot and the pavement when required :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :blush:
John
FYI, the change to 17" does not raise the bike higher. Switching to 17" gets you lower profile sidewalls that keep the diameter nearly the same. I am switching my 86' to have dog bones so I can raise the rear. Corners here I come...
Ok, but we are going to keep dangling things in front of you :) How about a oil filter conversion ????????? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
George
Quote from: Tiger on February 03, 2013, 08:00:04 PM
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 07:21:23 PM
Are you sure you don't want to moditus the rear wheel. Temptation is strong :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
Nope and for two three reasons...I have a new set of 16" tires sitting in my shop, I do wish to retain my '85 as stock looking as possible and....... I'm vertically challenged and don't need any extra air between my foot and the pavement when required :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :blush:
John
1 As Monkey said the outside diameter remains the same, higher wheel, lower tyre, same height.
2 If you use a 4.5" or 5.0" wide rim it will not look any different unless you get the tape measure out.
3 Any of the 16" tyres currently available are like riding on marbles compared to modern rubber. My current tyres grip better in the wet than my Pirelli Sport Demons do in the dry. ( I have 2 bikes )
The fact you already have them does not necessarily make them the best choice.
Noel
Modern tyres are truly remarkable.
Actually, the modern 180/55-17 rear tire is slightly smaller in diameter than the oem 150/80-16 donut so..your feet will be closer to the ground...that's really secondary to the superior (safer) modern radial tire compounds available to the 17" rims.
Noel is absolutely spot on....
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 09:57:21 PM
Ok, but we are going to keep dangling things in front of you :) How about a oil filter conversion ????????? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
George
George...your stealing my thunder :rofl2: I have the RPM oil filter conversion kit (and a new filter) sitting on the shelf. Once she is all back together again and fired up it will get installed... :good:
Thank you all regarding the input of a 17" rim and modern rubber compond/tire sizes..(
sigh)..temptation, temptation every were I turn :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :biggrin:
John.
Quote from: Tiger on February 04, 2013, 05:17:06 AM
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 09:57:21 PM
Ok, but we are going to keep dangling things in front of you :) How about a oil filter conversion ????????? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
George
George...your stealing my thunder :rofl2: I have the RPM oil filter conversion kit (and a new filter) sitting on the shelf. Once she is all back together again and fired up it will get installed... :good:
Thank you all regarding the input of a 17" rim and modern rubber compond/tire sizes..(sigh)..temptation, temptation every were I turn :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :biggrin:
John.
I think he's starting to weaken already!
Oh, the pressure.. Good on you for fixing up the FJ ! I am all for moditus as long as I can always put it back to stock. "Do no harm". The oil filer conversion just makes life better, the wheel change opens the door for a better selection of tires (price and rubber makeup). The future of tire selection for the stock FJ might not get any better.
If converted with the brake caliper mounted on top most people would not even notice the update (fellow FJ'ers are not most people).. You have to be aware that when things are apart that there is an overwhelming desire to polish shit..... Listed under Moditus hazards........ It starts with the gentle cleaning of parts so consider yourself warned :)
Have a good day John.
George
Quote from: ribbert on February 03, 2013, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Tiger on February 03, 2013, 08:00:04 PM
Quote from: movenon on February 03, 2013, 07:21:23 PM
Are you sure you don't want to moditus the rear wheel. Temptation is strong :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
Nope and for two three reasons...I have a new set of 16" tires sitting in my shop, I do wish to retain my '85 as stock looking as possible and....... I'm vertically challenged and don't need any extra air between my foot and the pavement when required :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :blush:
John
1 As Monkey said the outside diameter remains the same, higher wheel, lower tyre, same height.
2 If you use a 4.5" or 5.0" wide rim it will not look any different unless you get the tape measure out.
3 Any of the 16" tyres currently available are like riding on marbles compared to modern rubber. My current tyres grip better in the wet than my Pirelli Sport Demons do in the dry. ( I have 2 bikes )
The fact you already have them does not necessarily make them the best choice.
Noel
Modern tyres are truly remarkable.
sometimes i miss the wheelspin of a 16" bias ply as you exit a hot corner , with the 17" radial now it just grips and lifts the front wheel. :wacko2:
:hi: The two large side plastics and front fender went for a bath in the laundry tub last night...amazing how much chain sling off was on the left one!!! Left side also has a 1" crack that needs remedial work, not a big deal though. Both sides have a couple of the plastic locating pins snapped off, so I need to get my thinking cap on for a decent way to replace them :scratch_one-s_head:
I'll have to remove the Givi top box/Krauser side bag racks to allow me to remove the tail section plastics/rear light unit, fender, etc. These will all go for a bath at some point too and then I can do any repair/touch ups before giving it all a coat of polish :yes:
Bugger, I could get this all done a lot quicker if I didn't have to work for a living :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin:
John.
Yeah, I wonder how I got anything done back when I had a J O B. :-)
Arnie
Job ?..........
yeah it is tough to balance work and play , get your fun where you can.
:hi: Back at it again yesterday...Removed the front fender, brake calipers and front wheel.
Anti-dive brake hoses removed and the units blanked off using flange bolts...are blanking plates available??
Single banjo bolts (and new crush washers) have now been installed in the calipers. (S S Red braided brake lines were installed shortly after acquiring my FJ). I'll bleed them off once the front wheel goes back on... :good2:
Calipers serviced and new pads installed... :good2:
Rotors were removed, checked and are still in a good serviceable condition... :good2:
Old seals and wheel bearings are out and have gone in to the recycling bin. They appeared to be O.K. however, for the price of new ones (sitting on the bench), its cheap insurance to just change them out... :good2:
The tire and tubless valve have been removed and the whole rim was submerged in the parts washer tank, given a good cleaning and blow dried. The rim now sits in the furnace room and will be repainted Satin Black sometime this week... :good2:
John.
John, the Anti-Dive forks have an oil passage that needs to remain or get bypassed. Not doing either will hydro-lock your forks. The bypass can be done with the forks taken apart and some holes drilled. If you don't find blanking plates then just leave the AD units on and remove the top half like Randy did on his 86'. Just did a quick check on Ebay for you, http://www.ebay.com/itm/FJ1100-fork-anti-dive-block-off-plates-FJ-1100-1200-black-anodized-/300835303243 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FJ1100-fork-anti-dive-block-off-plates-FJ-1100-1200-black-anodized-/300835303243)
:hi: Thanks FJmonkey...those blanking units look neat... :good:
Just to make it clear, I have not removed the anti-dive units at present. I only removed the brake lines to both units and installed a flange bolt were the banjo bolts went...would this present a problem like hydro-locking the front forks??
John.
That will work, just blocking off the brake lines will not lock up your forks. You are good to go.
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 11, 2013, 07:33:55 AM
That will work, just blocking off the brake lines will not lock up your forks. You are good to go.
Hahahahaha...you had me thinking for a moment re your previous post. That is why I thought a better explaination was in order. However, I do thank you and others for your/there comments. Always appreciated :good2: :drinks:
John.
:hi: The front rim has been painted Satin Black and looks really good. New tubless valve installed and new tire mounted.
The centres of the rotors, (back/front sides), were cleaned back to bare metal and also painted the same Satin Black as the rim. They have now been mounted to the rim, using Blue thread locker.
The new bearings and seals were installed but have since been removed!!! Once installed they did not spin... :dash1: Turns out that the spacer flange, (like a thin washer on 1984/88's), on the speedo drive side of the rim, had turned side ways and the bearings inner races were sitting on the distance collar. I need to order said spacer flange tomorrow when the stores here in Ontario open (Family Day holiday today), as this one has seen better days :sarcastic:
John.
:hi: Spacer flange for the front wheel was ordered up today...should have it in a couple of days from the local dealer.
I picked up the FJ's carbs today from my brother...He had pulled them all apart and cleaned them in his sonic cleaner... WOW!!!... talk about clean :good2:
When I bought my FJ last summer, the guy said it wasn't as fast/powerfull as it used to be...and he was right!! The old girl had sat around for a season but started up right off the button. I put on a shade over 3,000 Klms/2,000 miles the latter part of last, year without being to impressed with her over all performance...so I bought four full carb rebuild kits.
My brother explained why performance was shitty :unknown: Apart from a small amount of junk/varnish in the carbs, the main jet was sitting in the float bowl of number 4 carb!!! ... effectively running on three cylinders not four when I cracked the throttle.
Now squeaky clean, completely rebuilt and ready to reinstall, my old girl will be ready, once again, to stand up and be counted this coming season :good2:
John.
Reviving that fourth carb will be a big kick in the pants!
Kooky-Lou! :good2:
Steve
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on February 19, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Reviving that fourth carb will be a big kick in the pants!
Kooky-Lou! :good2:
Steve
You betcha Steve... :good2: ... really looking forward to the season ahead, once all this cold, white stuff disappears. It will be like riding a 'new' FJ :yahoo:
However, I still have plenty to do to the old girl between now and then :drinks:
John.
:hi: Managed to get out in to the garage yesterday for a few hours..... :good2:
Picked up the spacer flange for the front wheel and a new washer (front axle) from the local Yamaha dealer... $4.00 + tax each. They wanted $14.00 for the axle lock nut!!! :ireful: No, I didn't buy one, I have plenty at work LOL
I got the bearings, seals, etc, installed. So with both rotors torqued up, tubless valve installed along with the new Pirelli rubber, the front wheel was installed and the front axle nut and pinch bolts torqued to spec. Recently serviced calipers with new brake pads were reinstalled and bolts, once again, torqued up. Installed front fender, speedo cable, freshly lubed, was reconnected. As I have removed the anti-dive S S lines, I will need to bleed the brakes off sometime (today)... (popcorn)
The freshly cleaned, rebuilt carbs (with new rubber lines top and bottom) were reinstalled and the airbox fitted up. Throttle cables connected, pony tank hitched and gassed up...and with a wee bit of gentle coaxing...BOOM :bomb:...YES, shes alive again :good2: :yahoo:
Once nicely warmed up, last seasons oil was drained off and oil filter housing removed (forever!!!) The new spin off filter adapter, from Randy at RPM, was installed along with a new filter...MAGIC!!! Three and a bit litres of fresh golden life blood was then intravenously ooooozed in :drinks:
Cleaned up the garage and with a pat on her hind quarters the lights went out for another day...Time to get cleaned up and in to the kitchen, as we have friends coming over for supper tonight.
Today, if time works for me, the front brakes will get bled off and the carbs will get dialed in.
Still to do:...Clutch slave cylinder rebuild, rear wheel will get the same treatment as the front wheel, (strip down, clean, repaint, new rubber, etc), rear S S brake line to install along with new brake pads, Krauser bags/top box racks to reinstall, H I D headlight unit to install, hmmmmmm and some other stuff that slips past the old grey matter :lol: :rofl: :rofl2:... :biggrin:
John.
:hi: Didn't get a lot done yesterday due to a severe bout of lazyitus :hang1: :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :sarcastic:
However, I did manage to get the front brakes bled off with out any problems, prior to going to work this morning :good2:
One more job to check off of the 'to do' list on the garage white board... :yahoo:
John.
:hi: How she looked before I started pulling her apart...
http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/2617_18_02_13_3_17_31.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/2617_18_02_13_3_17_31.jpeg)
...the original front fender is white and will be reinstalled when I fix the screw installation lugs.
The picture is from a wee Ontario FJ meet/ride in 2012...and looking forward to a lot more this season :good2:
John.
:hi: Another job done... :good:
The clutch lever has always seemed rather stiff/heavy since a picked up my FJ...so I decided that, having replaced the '85 master cylinder with one from a later 1200 model and replaced the clutch line with a Stainless Steel braided line back in the late summer/fall of last year, it was time to rebuild the clutch slave cylinder :good:
I drained the complete system of fluid to start and wiped out the master cylinder. S S line disconnected and the three jis hex head cap screws removed, enabled me to put the slave cylinder on the bench for strip down. I fired up the compressor to blow the piston out...but the wee bugger initially refused to move :mad: After a few shots of air it finally came free!!! Ha, whos ya daddy eh :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :biggrin:
NOTE: Keep fingers out of the way!!! :blush:
The old seals/spring were removed and the housing/piston were cleaned off in the parts washer and blow dried.
New seals and spring were now installed, popped back in to the housing, (which I had filled with fresh fluid)
and refitted to the engine.
Reinstalled the clutch line, filled up the master cylinder with fresh fluid and bled the system off with no issues... :good2:
Clutch certainly feels a lot better... :yahoo:
:shout: NEEEEXT :drinks:
John.
:hi: Slowly but surely I'm getting the work done, so that the old girl will be more than ready for the up and coming season...After all, I have to put back some of the love that's been removed from her over the years by previous owners eh!!! :biggrin:
The Krauser side bag and Givi top box rack were removed completely. They are to be mod'd slightly and painted before re-installation.
I removed the rear wheel, which needs the tire, bearings, etc removed before it gets a complete clean and repaint, as per the front wheel.
The brake caliper was removed, cleaned, serviced and new pads installed. I also fitted a Red Stainless Steel braided brake line and bled the system off...(it matches the front brake and clutch lines!!) :good2:
The rear brake arm (swing arm to brake caliper) was removed, the old pitted black paint cleaned off, eye ends repainted and a length of black heat shrink fitted over the length of the arm. Once reinstalled, with new hardware, I gave it a coat of an Armour all type product :good:
The rear axle, spacers, chain adjusters, etc, all went in to the parts washer for a good wash and blow dry...then an extra clean up using the wire brush on the pedestal grinder. The rear chain sprocket and carrier also went for a bath and blow dry... :good:
The swing arm and underside of the rear fender needed a good clean up with an industrial cleaner...especially the left side of the swing arm which was covered in a thick abrasive sling off gunge, that I needed to take a scraper to first!!! All shite and Briney now :good:
The chain will get a kerosene bath at some point... :scratch_one-s_head:
More to come... :morning2: (popcorn)
John.
:hi: Nothing completed with the FJ over the weekend due to other commitments. However, I have got one or two things done since the last posting... :good:
I decided that the bearing in the rear hub clutch, (bearing #6305ZZ), wasn't 100%...and for the princely some of $8.00 I picked up a new NTN bearing from Applied Industrial Technologies, an American company with branches across North America...so, new bearing, new seal and wheel collar now installed... :good2:
Rear tire was removed from the wheel and has, along with the front one, been sent to the parts loft!!
The bearings in the rear wheel were proving to be a PITA to remove...until I borrowed a bearing removal tool from a good friend of mine and then...VOILA...out they came :good: Now I just need to give the wheel a good scrub in the parts washer to get all the grime and gunge off, let it warm up in the furnace room for a few days and repaint it as per the front wheel... (popcorn)
As I have come this far, I think I will change out the chain and sprockets. They don't look bad, but... :scratch_one-s_head:
Tiger's '85 FJ saga continues...stay tuned... :lol: :rofl: :rofl2:... :biggrin:
John.
In my experience the hub bearing is the one that usually wears out first most likely because that's where a lot of stress is and water can get in there at times. I just converted to a 5.5 GSXR rear wheel and replaced that bearing with a double sealed bearing and put a new double lipped seal outer seal in. And I know better than to point a high pressure sprayer in that area.
Also as a note any of those sealed bearings with the black plastic seal. The seal can be pulled out with a pick for re-lubing or adding lube. A lot of bearing suppliers will stock the double sealed bearing because they can allways just pull the seals or just one side to meet the customer needs.
George
:hi: Hi George...I like the fact that I can re-lube wheel bearings, periodically, by removing/reinstalling the black plastic shields, which I have done on occasion... :good:
Quite honestly, other than the hub bearing, I could have left the front/back wheel bearings for another time. However, it was cheap insurance to do them now...'pay me now or pay me later' syndrom springs to mind... :good2:
With all the new bearings in the wheels/hub, I should be able to 'coast' for miles and miles eh :lol: :rofl: :rofl2:... :biggrin:
John.
:hi: New DID '0' ring chain on order along with F/R sprockets...should have them for the weekend :good2:
John.
:hi: The saga continues...
The rear wheel, (with the tire, tubeless valve, bearings, etc removed), was dumped in the parts washer and given a good soak and scrub to remove all and any grease, grime, rubber, etc. Once I was satisfied it was well and truly clean, out it came for a wipe down and a blow dry... :good:
Repainted the rim and rotor centre, rear caliper mount arm, Satin Black and left to dry for a wee while... :good:
New wheel bearings and seal installed... :good:
New tire installed as was the rotor...all screws torqued as per the manual... :good:
Newly mounted (38t) rear sprocket and hub, (with new bearing and seal), installed in the wheel... :good:
New chain attached to the old one and led through...(old chain wrapped, packed and gone!!!)...just awaiting the new (18t) front sprocket to arrive (Monday/Tuesday) and I can reinstall the rear wheel and tighten it all back up again... :good2:
Ahhhh, spring is in the air... :yahoo:
John.
:yahoo: New front sprocket arrived tonight...guess wot I'm doin' this weekend :scratch_one-s_head: :rofl: :lol: :rofl2:... :biggrin:
Rear wheel is installed but not buttoned up...new chain is lead through and hangin' loose :good:
John.
:hi: Picked up my newly recovered Corbin saddle from a local('ish) shop. The old guy has done a grand job, just grand :good2:
Now were they hell is that big ass socket for the front sprocket I wonder :scratch_one-s_head:
John.
i could lend you my socket but cant throw it that far, , likely to drop in the pond
Quote from: Tiger on March 16, 2013, 06:06:01 PM
:hi: Picked up my newly recovered Corbin saddle from a local('ish) shop. The old guy has done a grand job, just grand :good2:
Now were they hell is that big ass socket for the front sprocket I wonder :scratch_one-s_head:
John.
socket is 36mm or 1 1/2" will work fine...
A tip on front sprocket removal picked up from another posting: Take your 36mm or 1 1/2 " socket and grind down the socket edge about 1/8 " or so. The large socket tapers off at the entrance point and its hard to get a good bite on the shallow drive sprocket nut. Take a look at the end of your socket and you will see what I am referring to. I used a disk sander and jammed the socket in to grind it down.. Socket works better now. FJ front sprocket Torque spec is 61 ft lb..
George
:hi: Thank you kindly for the info' George, much appreciate the input :good2:
fj11.5...Can't you get one of them there Tazzy Devil things, that spin at a grand lick, to whip one over here :scratch_one-s_head: 'course, getting it back might be a bit of a bugger though :lol: :rofl2: :rofl:... :biggrin:
John.
could mate, but knowing the devils up here they'd bloody eat it, ,better off getting a wallaby to bounce one over :biggrin:
rod
Quote from: movenon on February 04, 2013, 09:09:35 AM
You have to be aware that when things are apart that there is an overwhelming desire to polish shit..
George
One of the funniest (and truest) things I have read on this forum George, :lol: :lol:, you made my day, lol!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Tiger on March 09, 2013, 07:45:02 PM
:hi: The saga continues...
Repainted the rim and rotor centre, rear caliper mount arm, Satin Black and left to dry for a wee while... :good:
John.
Sounds awesome all this work John, but I don't think anyone has mentioned it yet, PICS PICS PICS!!!, WE NEED PICS!. :wacko2: All this lovely work going on and we can't see your progress. :good2:
Even just a couple ...... Feed me, please!
:hi: Here ya go... :good2:
New Spin on off oil filter/adapter...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100008_zpsc3e6c7b3.jpg?t=1363780115 (http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100008_zpsc3e6c7b3.jpg?t=1363780115)
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100009_zpsc8e34472.jpg? (http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100009_zpsc8e34472.jpg?)
Carbs stripped, Ultrasonic cleaned, rebuilt with all new parts/gaskets, etc, installed and ready to sync...
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Front wheel stripped out, cleaned in the parts washer, repainted Satin Black, new bearings/seals, tubeless valve and Pirelli Sport Demon installed...
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New 38t sprocket, bearing and seal installed...
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Rear wheel removed... stripped out, cleaned in the parts washer, repainted Satin Black, new bearings/seals, tubeless valve and Pirelli Sport Demon installed...
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John.
Only the last link worked John, but still saw them all, nice. I still have to get me one of those hi-lift tables to work on the bike, looks soooooo much easier.
:drinks: :drinks:
Quote from: X-Ray on March 20, 2013, 08:26:54 AM
.... I still have to get me one of those hi-lift tables to work on the bike, looks soooooo much easier. :drinks: :drinks:
I bought the lift abought 3 years ago...what a knee/back saver!!! You can do most work at a very comfortable standing/sitting position :good2: and you always have somewere to stand your beer :drinks:
Well worth the $300.00 I paid for it... :good2:
John.
Brand new lift table at Harbor Freight
(http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_21230.jpg)
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html)
$424 -with the 20% off coupon available in many magazines, that'd be 340.
Just a thought.
Dan
I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia. Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5) only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete :drinks:
Quote from: X-Ray on March 21, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia. Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5) only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete :drinks:
Looks better yellow ! Question, what "locks" it while in an up position ?
George
Quote from: X-Ray on March 21, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia. Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5) only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete :drinks:
Ray, I checked these out before buying a second hand one. They only have a table length of 1345mm, the FJ is 1540mm between wheel centres!
I don't use the wheel clamp and tie downs, I use the centre stand, it's much easier and quicker and just as stable as on the ground but you wouldn't be able to do either on that table, it's too short. The ramps are not designed to take the weight once off the ground. You need both wheels on the table proper, even if only just.
Starting with the front wheel hard up against the front of the table this is where the centre stand sits
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8577964507_d54c4742fa_c.jpg)
This is where the bike sits on an 1800mm table on the centre stand.
If you choose to use the clamp and tie downs both wheels will fit on the table. Obviously the bike moves back when you rock it onto the stand.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8579077400_1970c05c85_c.jpg)
The most common table lengths seem to be 1800mm and 2200mm plus ramp (600mm) The longer one seems unnecessary and takes up a lot more room.
They are, for a relatively small investment, the BEST thing ever. I sort of bought mine out of necessity but then wondered why I didn't do it years ago. It is amazing how much more work gets done on the bike.
Noel
Quote from: movenon on March 21, 2013, 06:55:59 PM
Quote from: X-Ray on March 21, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia. Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5) only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete :drinks:
Looks better yellow ! Question, what "locks" it while in an up position ?
George
If you look closely you will see a bar that passes through the bottom rail in several height positions.
So when fully raised you poke the bar through and relieve the hydraulic load and can then leave it there for as long as you like, it won't creep. It is mechanically locked.
N
Thanks Noel, yes, looking closer at the actual table length they do seem a little short. There are others with longer tables, will look at them. I definatley want one now! Thanks for the pics.
Found another one from AGR Machinery on Fleabay, same price but with a 1500mm table, freight is a killer but still cheap overall. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f)
Sorry for dragging your thread slightly off topic John, :sorry:
OK , I see now. Scissor jacks make me real nervous at my old age :smile: I had a hydraulic jack fail once, no harm done but scared the shit out of me. Especially when I tore it apart for repair and realized that my life was depending on a cheap ass nylon ring about 2mm thick...... I am religious about jack stands now. :good:
It is nice to be young and stupid it even nicer if you are lucky enough to learn something along the way improving your odds of survivability (with out the lost body parts).
George :wacko1:
Quote from: X-Ray on March 21, 2013, 07:44:41 PM
Thanks Noel, yes, looking closer at the actual table length they do seem a little short. There are others with longer tables, will look at them. I definatley want one now! Thanks for the pics.
Found another one from AGR Machinery on Fleabay, same price but with a 1500mm table, freight is a killer but still cheap overall. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f)
Sorry for dragging your thread slightly off topic John, :sorry:
I've never seen an ad for one of these before with the bike reversed on.
I reckon at 1500mm it's still a bit short but at least it would work.
The clamp and tie down option I guess is for bikes without centre stands but leaves both wheels and the chain unable to be serviced. I have no problem having mine raised just using the centre stand and still have the option of raising the front wheel.
Now that I have one, I would pay much more than I would have before I had one, if that makes any sense.
Bit the bullet and do it.
Noel
Quote from: movenon on March 21, 2013, 07:49:52 PM
Scissor jacks make me real nervous at my old age :
George :wacko1:
You don't need to be old. I've never had one fail on me, but it only has to happen once. I have never trusted my life, or body parts, to hydraulics even for the shortest jobs.
As a young bloke I had to go out to a house that a fellow mechanic and good friend had been sent to to raise up a Mercedes Benz that had collapsed air suspension, which means the car pretty well sits on the ground, so it could be towed.
He was lying under it removing the tailshaft when the jack gave way, the diff landed on his head and killed him. I had to raise the car.
In this case he had taken a small floor jack because of its lower profile and most likely exceeded its load limit.
While most failed hydraulics creep and leak occasionally they can just let go, particularly if they are at the upper end of their operating limits.
Noel
You are so right on just letting go. Bang it's zero...... I was young and lucky.
George
A bit of further looking and I have found the big one, 1800mm table, perfect. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MOTOMAX-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/370732969662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651682ebe (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MOTOMAX-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/370732969662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651682ebe)
Quote from: X-Ray on March 22, 2013, 03:46:19 AM
A bit of further looking and I have found the big one, 1800mm table, perfect. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MOTOMAX-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/370732969662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651682ebe (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MOTOMAX-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/370732969662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651682ebe)
Hey X-Ray, let me know when ya get it set up. Wouldn`t mind taking a peek. I like the look and the price. Doug
Quote from: X-Ray on March 21, 2013, 07:44:41 PM
Sorry for dragging your thread slightly off topic John, :sorry:
:hi:Noooooo problem... :good:
I would recommend everybody, young or old(er!!), buy one... They certainly make work a hell of a lot easier and as Noel said "It is amazing how much more work gets done on the bike" when you have one of these lifts.
Like a lot of people, I should have bought one many years ago instead of crawling around the floor like a bloody spider man clone :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin:
If your short of space, you can always put it up on its side against a wall... :scratch_one-s_head:
NOW BOYS & GIRLIE TYPES...
GO BUY ONE...you can thank me later :good2:
John.
:hi: Wahoooo, nearly there :yahoo:
Rear wheel in on as is the new chain and front/rear sprocket...All torqued up :good2:
Carbs synced up perfectly with the new Motion Pro' carb sync tool :good2:
Front fairing is off so I can make new front signal indicator brackets (a past P O hacked the oem ones off!!!) and install the oem units.
I also have to install the H I D headlight system, repaint the header pipes and we are about ready for the road :yahoo:
Now we just need some warm weather to get rid of the white, cold stuff (popcorn)
John.
:hi: DONE (O.K...almost!!!) :yahoo:
My first FJ winter maintenance schedule...(in no given order)... :mail1:
Corbin Lady & Gunfighter seat recovered.
Front & rear wheels completely striped and repainted Satin Black.
New front & rear wheel bearings/seals fitted.
Pirelli Sport Demons back & front.
New tubless valves.
New bearing/seal fitted to drive hub.
New DID50VA chain installed.
New front/rear sprockets fitted.
Front/rear brake calipers serviced and new brake pads installed all round.
Stainless Steel brake front/rear lines installed (fronts + a S S clutch line went on late last summer).
Rear brake bar hardware replaced with new...brake bar striped and repainted and a length of heat shrink installed.
H I D headlight unit has now replaced the stock system...man its bright!!!
Fab'd up a pair of front signal indicator brackets and reinstalled the OEM indicator units. Removed the two cheapo fairing flush mount units, installed by a past PO.
Drained last seasons oil and refilled with pleasant smelling, golden coloured elixir.
Randy's spin off/on oil filter adapter and filter installed.
Carbs striped, ultrasonic cleaned and all four units completely rebuilt using four new, complete rebuild kits....Reinstalled and sync'd.
Air cleaner box removed, cleaned inside & out, reusable air filter cleaned and all reinstalled.
Clutch slave cylinder striped, cleaned & rebuilt with new kit.
Gas tank flushed out.
Petcock and TCI unit vacuum hoses replaced with new.
Petcock striped, cleaned rebuilt and reinstalled.
Swing arm, under side of rear fender, chain guard, etc, etc all scrubbed of thick, abrasive, chain sling off residue.
Custom made (by me!!) a positive starter solenoid to starter and a battery to ground leads to replace the OEM ones.
Checked through the wire harness for any breaks, abrasions or bad connections...replaced a couple of connectors and repaired a couple of abrasions.
Paint work touched up here and there...
Complete front fender replaced as the original ones four mounting tabs were all broken off!!
Replaced all four #1156 indicator bulbs with new ones and the two #1157's in the rear light.
In most cases, nuts/bolts/washers, screws, cotter pins, etc were replaced with new.
All that is left to do is refit the rear hard bag/rear box rack and give her a wash 'n wax...Let the games begin (popcorn)
John.
:hi: Given the amount of sand/salt on the roads around were I live...and the piles of snow at the side of them!!...Remember this is CANADA :biggrin: I decided to take the 'old girl' out for a quick and very short spurt after all this winter work shes had done.. :bomb: (popcorn).
Eased her out the drive way...10 yards to the stop sign, turn left...ease away in first, up to second...thinking of changing to third when that wicked wee de :diablo: vil on my right shoulder said "Go on, twist it boy...ya know ya wanna!!!"...so I did and the back wheel span like a wild banshee, laying rubber as we went............. WOW, F**K ME!!! ahem, sorry :blush: I think that should be KOOKAF**KINGLOOBABY!!!!...this 'old girl' has got a wack of her youth back :yahoo: She pulls like a freight train on steroids :good: :good2: :yahoo: Had to come home and change me knickers...I think they were full at both ends hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha cough, cough...Still got 'that' smile on my face...roll on some really good rain to wash the shite off of the roads and some sun shine to dry them.
John.
ps scared the shite out of some of the locals I tell ya Muhahahahahahahaa :drinks:
:hi: Well, she is all ready for the road...Washed, polished up and ready to 'rock 'n roll'... :yahoo:
Just need a fair amount of rain, (which is in the latest local weather forcast), to wash away the lingering remnants of snow and more to the point, the sand/salt that we have around here in abundance on every intersection, bend, etc, etc and can catch you out when you least expect it!!! We should even be in double digit temps real soon... :yahoo:
On Sunday, I refab'd some new brackets for the Krauser side bags/top rack w/Givi box. I've moved everything back just a couple of inches, which gives the wife a wee bit more room...and she's happy :dance2:
John.
:blush: Ooo.K, now she IS ready for the start of the new season...when it comes around (popcorn)
Given that we have, in the past week had everything from snow, rain, freezing rain, ice pellets and now more (light) snow, I decided to remove the headers and repaint them and the front section of the engine with black high heat manifold and engine paints.
Cleaned everything up and...bugger, two of the headers rattle like a bag of nails :ireful:....hmmmmm, O K two hex head, #12 x 1/2" self drilling/self tapping screws to each one stopped the rattles!!! (which will do until I get around to picking up the spares FJ)...Completed the resprays and once dry everything was reinstalled using new hardware :good: Fired her up to help the paint bake and checked for any leaks in the complete system...all is well...and no more rattles :good2: Well, no more than a normal FJ anyway :biggrin:
I had to adjust the rear brake pedal stop light switch..as it only worked on the front lever :scratch_one-s_head: Not a biggy...done and dusted :good:
Here's hoping the good weather is just around the corner as I'm running out of things to do to the old girl :wacko1: No, no, no moditus I tell ya :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :biggrin:
John.
You already started modding by adding those extra screws :biggrin: your done for now
:yahoo: At last...sunshine, Blue sky and 16C. Time to find out if I done good to the old girl... :blush:
WOOOhooooooooo, KOOKAF**KINGLOOBABY!!!!
MAN!!! Does this old girl gooooooooooo....and then some :good2: :yahoo:
After all the winter work, this was her shake down ride and she did not disappoint AT ALL. Right from the off, she just wanted to go, go some more and gooooooooooooooooo some more :bye2:
We covered about 200 Kms (125 miles), with a stop at Royal Distribution's bike gear 'tent sale' in Guelph for a looksee...bought another pair of gloves!!!, had a pop and a burger...and onwards we went.
Took her up around the 200 kph mark (125 mph) and she just kept hauling ass!!! Canyon carving, long straights, in town, outta town, up hills and down the dales, we did it all with no hesitations or reservations... :yahoo: Oooh I'm so happy I could shit dollar bills :rofl2: :lol: :rofl:... :biggrin:
Came home about half an hour ago, lubed the new chain before putting her back in the garage...and I still have
THAT grin on my face :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin: KOokAloo boys 'n girls...
John.
Ahhhh, the sounds of spring... Time to ride em like we stole em.....
:hi: Your right on the money there Mark...going out and about, two up today... :good2:
I think back to what the P O said when I bought her...that "she wasn't as fast and had lost some of her top end compared to a few years back"...not suprising given the state of the carbs!!! Main jet in #4 laying in the bottom float bowl...#3 main jet butchered, old worn out parts, etc, etc :bomb:
After all the work that I've done over the winter, I have to say that the carb work my brother did...strip, ultrasonic clean, rebuilt with all new parts and synced...has made a huuuuge difference to the old girl :good2:
KOokaloo to one and all...
John.