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Started by timleslie1957, September 12, 2017, 10:25:29 AM

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giantkiller

#30
September 15, 2017, 08:46:34 AM
If I had the cash speed hut is definitely the way I'd go. But I have 3 fjs with inverted front ends. So it would be x3. Maybe I'll just do the 2 and use one of the trailtech setups on the turbo bike since the trailtech has a shift light and engine oil temp built-in.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Alf

#31
September 22, 2017, 08:47:48 AM
I've been thinking to upgrade my dashboard like Fred did

But I have one stupid question concerning the GPS Odo

On summer I travel on ferry to Mainland Spain from where I live, Canary Islands. Around 2.500 km

Do the odometer sum 2.500 km to the grand total?... and then another 2.500 when I return?

Thanks. Cheers

FJmonkey

#32
September 22, 2017, 08:50:40 AM
Alf, just guessing but unless you are riding the bike while on the ferry (or at least power to the speedo/ODO) then I don't think it clocks the distance.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ZOA NOM

#33
September 22, 2017, 10:00:50 AM
Quote from: Hemi Bob on September 14, 2017, 08:47:54 PM

And I got to add an oil temperature to the mix.
 


Uh Oh... Never should have done that...    :Facepalm:
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Pat Conlon

#34
September 22, 2017, 11:34:35 AM
Not to see the maximum oil temp (that will just freak you out) but to see when the oil is at 180* before visiting the kookaloo zone.
It takes awhile for the oil to get up to proper operating temp.
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2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
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Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

ZOA NOM

#35
September 22, 2017, 01:35:11 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 22, 2017, 11:34:35 AM
Not to see the maximum oil temp (that will just freak you out) but to see when the oil is at 180* before visiting the kookaloo zone.
It takes awhile for the oil to get up to proper operating temp.

Yeah, mask it above that.  :)
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

fj1289

#36
September 22, 2017, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on September 14, 2017, 11:24:12 AM
Just a little bit of info on the  XJ900 "Diversion" gauge cluster.

...

In the pictures, the top one is my spare FJ cluster that I had sitting in a box in the garage.



I like the way Yamaha "solved" the way the fuel gauge doesn't read evenly through the tank!

Alf

#37
September 22, 2017, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 22, 2017, 08:50:40 AM
....... I don't think it clocks the distance........

Thanks

Are you sure?. When I will start the bike after the 2 days in the ferry, will the GPS adjust itself to the new position in reference with the old one?

FJmonkey

#38
September 22, 2017, 02:40:13 PM
Quote from: Alf on September 22, 2017, 02:12:40 PM
Are you sure?. When I will start the bike after the 2 days in the ferry, will the GPS adjust itself to the new position in reference with the old one?

Not having one to test, I cannot be sure. But it would be a very poor design.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Alf

#39
September 22, 2017, 03:01:40 PM
You´re right. Thank you

oldktmdude

#40
September 22, 2017, 04:16:09 PM
   My GPS speedo has had a ferry ride and does not add the distance to the milage. It will not operate unless the ignition switch is on. I turned it on during the ferry ride just to see how fast the ferry was traveling.
   Regards, Pete.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
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