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Started by waricle, July 28, 2009, 06:57:00 AM

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waricle

July 28, 2009, 06:57:00 AM
Since I've had the bike home I have stripped the outside bits off, oiled & started it and fixed a couple of fuel leaks- after 18 months of non running she goes!!!
I will now have to give it an official name.
Gender specific????
Today I purchased some pearl white ready to repaint when I finish the repairs.
I noticed twin black scoop guards on the later FJ1200's and wondered if they were after-market?
[http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff20/waricle/?action=view&current=P1060132.jpg]
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

Arnie

#1
July 28, 2009, 09:47:42 AM
The 89 in the pic is missing the OEM single scoop "protector", at least on that side.  Some of the earlier FJs had a double plastic "protector" stock.  Got any pics of what you're looking for?

Arnie

threejagsteve

#2
July 28, 2009, 12:12:44 PM
waricle,

When I remove the black plastic scoop protector shown in this pic,


the holes look just like the ones in the pic you posted.

Hope this helps...

Cheers,
threejagsteve
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

waricle

#3
July 30, 2009, 08:13:05 AM
Thanks for the scoop protectors pics.
I have had to repair a few cracks in the scoops so I will make myself some new solid protectors from either graphite/nylon or delryn.
I think I will add an extra mounting point on the frame as well for some decent support.
I will submit pics with progress.
I spent the day repairing fairing bits- I am just having too much fun!!

I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

threejagsteve

#4
July 30, 2009, 09:43:33 AM
I have a brand-new pair of scoop protectors I've been saving; I'll have to dig them out but in the next couple of days I'll take some better pics and post them.

Cheers,
threejagsteve
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

waricle

#5
August 02, 2009, 07:48:50 AM
Thanks for the help,
I think I will go with something with a bit more support and protection.
I will probably make something myself- with a couple of more fixing poitns on the frame.
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

threejagsteve

#6
August 03, 2009, 01:50:02 AM
waricle,

I just saw your reply, but here's the pic anyway since I already took it... ;)



And this gives me the chance to tell about how I thought I had a matched pair, the bags have left-and-right part numbers on them, but when I opened the bags for the first time ever to take this pic, I found that inside the bag marked with the left-side part number was actually a second right-side part! Now, since I bought these about 10 years ago, convincing the dealer that it was their fault is going to be a good trick! LOL

Moral of the story? Just because the correct part number is on the outside of the package doesn't mean that's the part that's actually IN the package - check your parts orders before you leave!
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

waricle

#7
August 03, 2009, 06:11:43 AM
I will check to see which side is the one I need,
I may yet buy one from you -if it is for sale-
We are having a balmy winter, about 23c during the day and about 11c at night.
I hope to be fully mobile by October- our Spring.
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

waricle

#8
August 06, 2009, 06:46:54 AM
Gooday threejagsteve

It so happens I am in need of a right hand side piece.
If you have one to spare...
Please let me know if & how much.
I seem to have cured the fuel leak anyway.
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

threejagsteve

#9
August 06, 2009, 10:04:28 AM
waricle,

If I can't talk the dealer into an exchange. I will let you have it for the same price I paid 10 years ago, plus postage.

It'll be a few days before I can go there, but I'll let you know.

Cheers,
threejagsteve
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

waricle

#10
August 07, 2009, 06:27:21 AM
No worries three,
Cheers.
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

rossco

#11
September 14, 2009, 04:24:53 AM
Any lurking Sydneysiders,as i told Fjspringy leaving 4 a 2 dayer- Macs Mcgraths hill 7.30-8  sat.Putty rd destination unknown.Pub o/niter
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