Exhaust

[Harvy]

But what is wrong with the forks...?

Uh oh, let us pray...

Midget

Mike, you are of course referring to the fact that they are gold....... nothing to do with USD......

Harvy

[oldktmdude]

Mike, you are of course referring to the fact that they are gold....... nothing to do with USD......

Harvy

Gold is a much better chick magnet than matt black, especially when it comes down to USD forks.        Pete.

[Arnie]

Mike, you are of course referring to the fact that they are gold....... nothing to do with USD......

Harvy

Gold is a much better chick magnet than matt black, especially when it comes down to USD forks.        Pete.

Gold is a much better chick magnet than matt black (or any other color), especially when it comes down to Gold.

Arnie

[Tripod]

Fred

Fred bloody love the colour also what's with the full fairing where do you get that from it's the ducks guts (shit hot), are they hard to get?

[Tripod]

Mines been flat black for 10+ years now.  I've used Rustoleum "high performance" flat black.  For a cleaner you can use Windex (basic window cleaner) and "polish" it with WD-40 on a rag. 

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Note - don't know for sure you have access to these particular brand products, but whatever is locally available should give good results.  Good prep work is still important wih spray paints.  Also, they may not be as durable as traditional paints, but are a lot easier to touch up or repair.

Post pics when you're done! 

That's a Pissa mate also how hard was it to get the extra height out of the rear end how did you lift it?

Teabag

[The General]

Hey Teabag. Whereabouts do you live in Victoria. I might be able to help you out next Wednesday.....Oh, and welcome aboard! 

[aviationfred]

Fred

Fred bloody love the colour also what's with the full fairing where do you get that from it's the ducks guts (shit hot), are they hard to get?

The lower cowling came with the bike when I purchased it. The brand is Lockhart Phillips which no longer produces aftermarket for the FJ's. Here is a link for a fiberglass unpainted lower fairing for your 88'

http://www.poly26.com/carenage-moto-tuning-yamaha-1200-fj-1988-1990_5-148.html

Fred

[yampug]

Mines been flat black for 10+ years now.  I've used Rustoleum "high performance" flat black.  For a cleaner you can use Windex (basic window cleaner) and "polish" it with WD-40 on a rag. 

Most recent version...



Note - don't know for sure you have access to these particular brand products, but whatever is locally available should give good results.  Good prep work is still important wih spray paints.  Also, they may not be as durable as traditional paints, but are a lot easier to touch up or repair.

Post pics when you're done! 

what swingarm is that you've fitted?

[fj1289]

Swingarm is a first gen FZ1(think it is called the Fazer in some markets).  The instructions should be in the files section.  Also take a look at www.fjmods.co.uk/  lots of great info there.

Rear ride was changed using DIY shorter dogbones made from steel plate.  These have two sets of holes - other set lowers it for drag racing (haven't used that set in a while).   

[Tripod]

Hey Teabag. Whereabouts do you live in Victoria. I might be able to help you out next Wednesday.....Oh, and welcome aboard! 

Thanks General but at this stage I have stripped down bike so have some time before we get to reassemble but cheers mate...I live in Melbourne now but come from Shepparton will let you know when I get closer to assembly.
Teabag

[The General]

Hey Teabag. Whereabouts do you live in Victoria. I might be able to help you out next Wednesday.....Oh, and welcome aboard! 

Thanks General but at this stage I have stripped down bike so have some time before we get to reassemble but cheers mate...I live in Melbourne now but come from Shepparton will let you know when I get closer to assembly.
Teabag

Mate, Check out tha below invitation...be great to meet ya!