Went for a ride on my new 89 yesterday and it was Great!!
However discovered a problem with the front suspension ( about the only thing the PO didn't Mod)
Whilst under hard braking hit a bump and it bottomed out.
A little unnerving to say the least. Found one of the fork seals leaking.
Have run my fork Seal Mate around it and it appears to have stopped.
Now to address the lack of oil issue. Bought some 15 weight oil to change into it today.
And a few pics....
The screen is a double bubble off a Honda Blackbird and the pic does not do it justice (http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/975_24_04_13_5_06_41.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/975_24_04_13_5_15_22.jpeg)
17 inch rear :yahoo:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/975_24_04_13_5_09_16.jpeg)
Nice bike ! Double bubble off a Honda Blackbird you say, UMMMMMMM.
My bike did the same when I bought it , I dumped the fluid and went to 15 W, now all is fine.
George
Nice looking girl, screen looks a good fit,, like your lid, is it a kbc :scratch_one-s_head:
Great looking bike.
Glad you got a chance to get a feel for it!
Now contact RPM and get those fork valves and springs to really enjoy the FJs Kookaloo!
Leon
Two FJs nice, congratulations on the new one. Great to hear you got to spend some time with her.
Kurt
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 24, 2013, 08:36:32 PM
Nice looking girl, screen looks a good fit,, like your lid, is it a kbc :scratch_one-s_head:
Hey Rod
The screen fits quite well with some modification, also great wind deflection.
The helmet is a R Jays Scorpion GP3. It's a great fit just a little noisy but not so much with the new screen
:drinks:
Darran
Wondered about the rjays helmets, I've had problems with some of they're bags ect , but plenty of ppl use them, , you may start a trend with the honda screen, some of the guys are tall and like to get out of the breeze
Mapleton pub eh..... not a bad destination!
Enjoy the new ride Darran....... cheers mate.
Harvy
Quote from: Harvy on April 25, 2013, 06:29:14 PM
Mapleton pub eh..... not a bad destination!
Enjoy the new ride Darran....... cheers mate.
Harvy
Not much gets past you Harvy
Only trouble was it was 9am and it was closed :dash1:
Darran
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 25, 2013, 06:07:15 PM
Wondered about the rjays helmets, I've had problems with some of they're bags ect , but plenty of ppl use them, , you may start a trend with the honda screen, some of the guys are tall and like to get out of the breeze
I had a little trouble with my RJays tail bag on this years rally.
Not entirerly the bags fault.
We were riding the twisties between Nambioda and Dorigo and
on one of the rare straight sections, the rain cover came off the bag
into the rear sprocket. Pulling the guard up and over the rear tire.
Causing the ass end to shake. Thought I had a flat tyre.
Lucky we had fellow FJ"ers following to get the cover out of the sprocket
while I changed my undies :pardon:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/975_25_04_13_7_15_52.jpeg)
Darran
Ouch, could of ended badly, , I've only had zips malfunction or the bags hole easily, although my first 87l one was out in all weather every day doing the 5 hours travel to work And back, ,this one was second hand and still working on one main zip
After receiving some great tuition at the man shed day from Baldy and a custom Monkey Made fork tool.
I changed my fork oil yesterday.According to the manual the oil that was in it, was very close to the correct measurement from the top 169mm. When we last changed oil on the other bike we went for 15w and 130mm down.Which equals 425ml
So I went for that with great results. NO more bottoming out or excessive diving while under brakes :yahoo:
Darran
Looks good Darren. Looking forward to see'n it and you at the Snowy's Rally next year.
Regards, Pete. :i_am_so_happy:
Had a go at riding like this yesterday."http://www.youtube.com/embed/CDhp11mKYyk?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/CDhp11mKYyk?feature=player_detailpage)" :crazy:
Think I need a bit more practise...Will think about it more over brekky at sweethearts today. (with me sweetheart) www.sweetheartscafe.com.au/ (http://www.sweetheartscafe.com.au/)... 9.30am :music: - plenty of spare chairs....Nice twisties on the way too! :biggrin:
Mmmm, His 'n' Hers FJs. I like!. So with that screen Darran you like it alright?
I'm waiting for some funds to gather then I'm going to order some front valves/springs/seal kit etc to revamp my poor leaking forks. Haven't pulled the forks apart really yet except to change the springs, should be interesting, lol.
Quote from: X-Ray on May 10, 2013, 05:37:13 AM
Mmmm, His 'n' Hers FJs. I like!. So with that screen Darran you like it alright?
:hi:
Don't mind the screen at all. Great wind deflection compared to stock.
l think it really suits the bike but judge for yourself
@ breakfast @ Sweethearts
Darran