Excellent! I'll revise the post title as ***SOLD***

Secured a deal on the '85 this afternoon.

I'd second Pat's comments on the shock (YSS or Hagon - I went Hagon because I live in the UK, not too far from the Hagon factory, but also because they send it to you set up for your weight and riding. The YSS is great but you have to do all of the set-up yourself, at least the Hagon is pretty close to perfect straight out of the box).

I'd also second them on the Forks 

The wheels are project for later, but very worthwhile doing 

Pat is good people. If you are close you should stop to meet him just to say you did.


Ted

LOL well Pat I've got one up on you already! I changed over to RPM braided hydraulic lines! (I've done more than that actually like safteied petcock etc. I appreciate the suggestions but I don't know that I want to modify to that extent yet. But I will look into pricing based upon your suggestions and prob start with shock, forks.

Chiz,

It's just me, but I would consider using an in-line fuel shut-off valve, or get a pro to rebuild the carb(s). No carb ever leaked with my fuel valve closed.
 
Very seriously, I would check at the oil filler hole for any smell of gasoline. A leaking carb can allow gasoline to get into the engine oil, which can destroy a running engine. Do not start the engine with gas in the oil.  Replace any diluted engine oil with good fresh oil before start-up, once you get the gasoline leak fixed.

Might just take you up on that, Pat.  Working on the logistics now...

tim

Tim, if you need a bed and hot meal, I'm 40 minutes from Flagstaff down the I-17.

Thanks for the tips Pat, being very stubborn I would like to know why that bloody petcock leaks its a simple device really. Back in the day before safety as you know there were few vacuum petcocks I never shut mine off and dont remember having leaks. Always #3 carb? wish I can solve this soon ,...thanks.

$2k is reasonable
I would do a Hagon or YSS shock (length adjustable) RPM fork valves and springs with '89 to '95 FJ forks, then replace those narrow pig heavy 16" rims with 17's ('87/88 FZR front and YZF600 rear) and run modern 17" radial tires. Some eBay R-1 front calipers and a used FZ-1 14mm m/c with braided lines would be the icing on the cake.

To me a suspension system is more than just springs and shock...it's also the tires and brakes.