Side Scoop Replacement

[FJ Flyer]

Picked up a set of side scoops from Shawn back in December.  Really decent shape.  Especially since I bought some a year or two back from a nameless seller that were advertised to be in good shape but were crap.

Anyway, finally got around to putting them on the bike.  Granted, my get-off was only about 5 1/2 or 6 years ago.  I thought the right side fairing bolt that is under the scoop was melted into the frame. Happily discovered it was melted just short of the frame, and I could unscrew it with some vice grips.  Picked up a new screw at the hardware store.  Had to use a nylon bushing and a washer to replace the melted collared washer. Guess I'll get one from Yamama next time I do an OEM parts order.  

When removing the left side mount screw (to use to buy a new one for the right side), found that the left scoop tip was broken and fell apart.  So, while I bought the scoops from Shawn thinking I only wanted the right one, and Shawn graciously threw in the left at no extra cost, I ended using them both.

So here is a pic of the whooped right scoop, and an attempt of a close up of the melted mounting screw.  Should have used a real camera, but I was just too damn lazy to go get it.  The big hole is where the screw goes.

[fj11.5]

wow, just a little ground down,,at least you getting her fixed,,, that small tin in the corner,  i have one exactly the same,, had small drill bits in it and belonged to my grandfather,, havnt seen another till now,, sorry useless bit of trivia for you 

[FJ Flyer]

Ha! I got that tin from my uncle.  I keep screw gun bits in it.  He gave me a lot of stuff before he passed away. He was old school, kept almost everything, smoked and enjoyed his whiskey.  He saved the V-mail my Dad sent him during the war and gave them all to me.  Amazing.

[fj11.5]

would of got along great with my grandrather, ,only drank whiskey,  every other alcohol else was called cats piss ,, bet he would of been great to visit with so much to look at, , must of been a great guy,  keeping the v letters all that time 

[FJ Flyer]

He was very cool.  I have a picture of him on an old Indian in Philly dated Jan. 1953.  Also have a pic of him on a Cushman.  He was a pilot, too, and took me up when I was young and spurred my interest in aviation.  And he drove a dump truck.  What more could a nephew ask for?

[fj11.5]

would of been the best uncle a guy could ask for   ,any chance you could post up the indian pic,,cheers rod

[FJ Flyer]

My mistake, it was from 1947.

[racerman_27410]

My mistake, it was from 1947.

pretty strong family resemblence there CHris....... 


KOokaloo!

[yamaha fj rider]

Cool picture Chris.   

Kurt

[fj11.5]

thanks mate,, thats one awesome indian, ,