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Title: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: FJ Flyer on March 15, 2013, 05:21:54 PM
Picked up a set of side scoops from Shawn back in December.  Really decent shape.  Especially since I bought some a year or two back from a nameless seller that were advertised to be in good shape but were crap.

Anyway, finally got around to putting them on the bike.  Granted, my get-off was only about 5 1/2 or 6 years ago.  I thought the right side fairing bolt that is under the scoop was melted into the frame. Happily discovered it was melted just short of the frame, and I could unscrew it with some vice grips.  Picked up a new screw at the hardware store.  Had to use a nylon bushing and a washer to replace the melted collared washer. Guess I'll get one from Yamama next time I do an OEM parts order.  

When removing the left side mount screw (to use to buy a new one for the right side), found that the left scoop tip was broken and fell apart.  So, while I bought the scoops from Shawn thinking I only wanted the right one, and Shawn graciously threw in the left at no extra cost, I ended using them both.

So here is a pic of the whooped right scoop, and an attempt of a close up of the melted mounting screw.  Should have used a real camera, but I was just too damn lazy to go get it.  The big hole is where the screw goes.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/46_15_03_13_4_14_15_0.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/46_15_03_13_4_14_18_1.jpeg)
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: fj11.5 on March 15, 2013, 05:39:33 PM
wow, just a little ground down,,at least you getting her fixed,,, that small tin in the corner,  i have one exactly the same,, had small drill bits in it and belonged to my grandfather,, havnt seen another till now,, sorry useless bit of trivia for you  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: FJ Flyer on March 16, 2013, 07:40:01 AM
Ha! I got that tin from my uncle.  I keep screw gun bits in it.  He gave me a lot of stuff before he passed away. He was old school, kept almost everything, smoked and enjoyed his whiskey.  He saved the V-mail my Dad sent him during the war and gave them all to me.  Amazing.
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: fj11.5 on March 16, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
would of got along great with my grandrather, ,only drank whiskey,  every other alcohol else was called cats piss :lol: ,, bet he would of been great to visit with so much to look at, , must of been a great guy,  keeping the v letters all that time  :hi:
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: FJ Flyer on March 23, 2013, 07:56:06 AM
He was very cool.  I have a picture of him on an old Indian in Philly dated Jan. 1953.  Also have a pic of him on a Cushman.  He was a pilot, too, and took me up when I was young and spurred my interest in aviation.  And he drove a dump truck.  What more could a nephew ask for?
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: fj11.5 on March 23, 2013, 03:41:41 PM
would of been the best uncle a guy could ask for :good2:  ,any chance you could post up the indian pic,,cheers rod
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: FJ Flyer on March 24, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
My mistake, it was from 1947.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/46_24_03_13_6_27_46.jpeg)
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: racerman_27410 on March 24, 2013, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: FJ Flyer on March 24, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
My mistake, it was from 1947.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/46_24_03_13_6_27_46.jpeg)


pretty strong family resemblence there CHris.......  :biggrin:


KOokaloo!
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: yamaha fj rider on March 27, 2013, 05:32:58 PM
Cool picture Chris.   :good2:

Kurt
Title: Re: Side Scoop Replacement
Post by: fj11.5 on March 27, 2013, 07:39:33 PM
thanks mate,, thats one awesome indian, ,