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Here is the FJ1100 tucked away in the garage without the tank and carbs. The carbs are being packaged for shipping to RPM.  I have been restoring a 1968 Honda CL350, which is currently spread out over the rest of the garage and is the reason the FJ has been shunted to the side.  The CL350 project is nearly finished, which will free up space for the FJ.

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Randy at RPM and I have been in contact and I will be forwarding the carbs to him later this week.  He confirmed that his rebuild includes the addition of Allen head screws.  Before the carb rebuild begins I will have to let him know whether the fuel system will be converted to a fuel pump and filter, which I am inclined to do.  Is there any downside to making that change?

The "to do" list is pretty daunting at this point and is still being compiled, but at least the restoration is getting off the ground!

Steve

I love these restoration posts...along with the FJ modification posts...

Best part of the forum.

Yea, I agree, the R1 monoblock calipers are a great upgrade for your '89.

Unless I'm doing a concourse restoration with all correct oem parts, if I had a stuck piston in my front oem FJ caliper I wouldn't even bother fussing with it and go directly to the R1 calipers.

Except the Rear caliper, yep, gotta free that piston.

Steve,
The tiny screws in the carbs are also a PITA, because the heads are easy to strip. RPM has complete sets of Allen-headed screws for the carbs, much better.  Make these Allen screws a part of your RPM rebuild job.
An occasional shot of Seafoam (follow the label instructions) just before you fill the tank will keep the carbs clean and shiny inside.
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+1 on the gold dot or blue dot R1 calipers!

I'm rebuilding calipers now on my Honda I sprayed on blaster on the inside and let it soak for a few days. Then clamped it in my bench vise and heated it with a heat gun then got channel lock pliers and twisted it out slowly no problem.

We like FJ restoration pictures!  Before, during, after.

Great to see you restoring it!

Last year I got and restored a 1986 below is my write up which may be helpful. Happy to offer my 2 cents on anything specific you encounter. I would never have been able to restore my FJ if not for this group and the team at RPM.

https://fjowners.com/index.php?topic=21474.0

My initial post in the Introduction section, "Starting 2026 by restoring my '85 FJ1100", received great responses and suggestions, thank you Johnny, Bryan, Red and Pat!  You saved me from tearing into the engine BEFORE taking careful and reasonable steps to determine what condition it is in and whether it needs it.  Thank you!

I will also contact RPM for a carb overhaul.  Meanwhile, I will begin working on the other needed restoration items, i.e. brakes, clutch, oil filter etc. 

Since this is now an "FJ Project Writeup" I opened this topic in that section for future posts.

Steve