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Started by yamaha fj rider, September 09, 2012, 09:32:48 PM

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yamaha fj rider

Rode the FJ for the first time with the new dog bones yesterday and found that it was like adding more preload to the spring. It did make the bike handle much better. Now set it in a turn and it wants to stay there almost felt like riding a Yamaha GTS. Please note it was eighteen years ago I wast time rode one of those. This was a worthwhile change. The best answer would be an adjustable length shock. Thanks again Leon and everybody for the information on this site. Just like a fine wine my FJ just keeps getting better with age.  :good2:

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

jscgdunn

"The turnbuckle style links are really nice if you want to have easy adjustability though."

Hi Andy,

Are these for real?  If so from where?

Thanks,

Jeff

92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots

andyb

Quote from: jscgdunn on November 05, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
"The turnbuckle style links are really nice if you want to have easy adjustability though."

Hi Andy,

Are these for real?  If so from where?


Of course.


fj1289

Figure out the shortest and longest length you want the dogbones to be. Then call and talk to Soupy - he probably has a set for another bike that will fit what you need. I think I ended up with GSXR links on the dragbike. Great to work with and great quality too!

jscgdunn

92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots