PROJECT 92

[ribbert]

The bike is booked in for its Blue slip inspection on Monday morning. Everything works as it should, so I don't see there being and issues from the mechanic.

Mark

How exciting Mark, it's been quite a journey, I hope it passes without drama. I'm sure we'll hear the hootin' and hollerin' from here.

This build has not been without it's challenges, you've earned it, enjoy!

Noel

[ribbert]

I'm sure You'll still be having those chats, Noel 

I hope not Alan, that wiring was something I wish I could unsee.

Noel

[krusty]

What's the build date for the 92? If it's built in 91 it's eligible for Historic rego.

[ribbert]

What's the build date for the 92? If it's built in 91 it's eligible for Historic rego.

Do they have to be 30 yo up there? (25 years here)

Noel

[oldktmdude]

   Yes.

[X-Ray]

In Qld as well

[Urban_Legend]

The Day Has Come. Judgement Day for the Project 92. Will it pass inspection? Watch and find out!

https://youtu.be/lZxFEZ9zFp0

[Urban_Legend]

Hi All.
So, yes the 92 passed its rego inspection with flying colours. All up the 12months NSW rego cost me $540. I raced straight to the motor registery and they took my money and gave me a shiny new number plate for the bike, which I very promptly put onto the bike.

Then it was time to finally take it out for a ride. It was a very gentle ride as I am still waiting on the new tyrers to be delivered (any moment now), and i know the perils of riding on 12 year old hard rubber. First stop was the servo for some fuel and to check the tyres pressure, and when all good, I set off on a small cuircut just out of town.
Everything works as it should on the bike. Blinkers blink, brakes stop and the twist lever on the right handle bar make it go faster.
The front suspenion is nice and firm with out being harsh. The rear original suspension felt ok, but I am going to replace it with a YSS unit as soon as money allows. The rebound just seemed a bit off. and under acceleration the bike definitley squatted down in the rear.
The bike has plenty of oh so smooth power. I won't say it is more the sparkles, but it is there in different places. Gear changes were smooth and the motor sounds sweet. Its so much quieter then my 84 (84 has 4-2-1 RPM pipes and the 92 is 4-2 FJ pipes with XJR mufflers).
The screen works much better than the 84 screen too. A lot less wind noise and bufferting.

I will go over the bike now and check everything is still tight and then when the new tyres are on it, take it for a proper ride.

[ribbert]

So, yes the 92 passed its rego inspection with flying colours. All up the 12months NSW rego cost me $540. I raced straight to the motor registery and they took my money and gave me a shiny new number plate for the bike, which I very promptly put onto the bike.

.... riding on 12 year old hard rubber....

Well done Mark!

Don't find out the hard way just how hard 12 year old tyres are, I wouldn't ride to the front gate to get the mail on them.

I had no idea rego was so cheap up there, I pay just under $900.

Noel

[Urban_Legend]

Hi Noel

I have seen first hand the dangers of hard rubber. Went for a ride with a guy once with old rubber. It started to drizzle on the ride, and it was like watching him tring to ride with bald tyres on an ice skating rink. Was not a fun day out for him.

Was a shake down ride only for today as this bike has not been on the road for at least 5 or 6 years....possibly more. I am the third owner that took it on as a basket case (Ray Wise and Doug Hoar being the other two) I thought 20km would be more than enough to find any mechanical issue (none showed up.)

So on with the new rubber when it turns up, put another 200 -300 km on it, drop the oil, then new filters and lube and see what she has got.

Mark