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Started by 4everFJ, May 28, 2016, 06:43:11 AM

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4everFJ

May 28, 2016, 06:43:11 AM
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1985 - Yamaha FJ1100 36Y
1978 - Yamaha SR500
1983 - Kawasaki GPZ550 (sold)
1977 - Kawasaki Z400 (sold)

ribbert

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May 28, 2016, 06:59:02 AM
Quote from: 4everFJ on May 28, 2016, 06:43:11 AM
:good2:



Excellent job but it was the paintwork on your top yoke that caught my eye, very nice!

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

4everFJ

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May 28, 2016, 07:02:22 AM
That is the original paint. I resently found this NOS top yoke. Only cost USD 30.
1985 - Yamaha FJ1100 36Y
1978 - Yamaha SR500
1983 - Kawasaki GPZ550 (sold)
1977 - Kawasaki Z400 (sold)

yambutt

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June 08, 2016, 08:21:03 AM
Where did you find that at, looks nice, I need one of those..

4everFJ

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June 08, 2016, 08:50:45 AM
Quote from: yambutt on June 08, 2016, 08:21:03 AM
Where did you find that at, looks nice, I need one of those..

If you mean the top yoke, then I found it at a Polish dealer that buys NOS stock from other dealer that has gone out of business. They only had the one.
1985 - Yamaha FJ1100 36Y
1978 - Yamaha SR500
1983 - Kawasaki GPZ550 (sold)
1977 - Kawasaki Z400 (sold)

yambutt

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June 08, 2016, 01:51:51 PM
Well dang, I need to find one of those

Jeff0308

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July 06, 2016, 06:28:02 AM
This is my setup.. Got 2 layers of self adhesive vinyl I use for decals and stuck it on the top of the dash. Lightly sanded it and glued the GPS mount to it. I ran the 12 volt cable along the body and wired in a cigarette lighter adapter midway to connect to with an inline fuse. I also put a remote switch under the topbox rack to isolated power.rather than switch on and off. Use the switch it does it .

ribbert

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July 06, 2016, 08:53:34 AM
Good looking setup Jeff.



They always reckon you get a good view of your elbows in the standard mirrors.

I'm glad you found the cause of the stiff throttle. I honestly don't know how you rode it. If that fixes it be careful you don't launch yourself off the back the first time you hit it and you might find you'll actually have a use for that throttle lock now!

I'll be interested to see how the new bars work out or if it's just a con job on the wife to justify a BMW. :biggrin: "Honey, I've tried everything.....there seems to be only one solution......"

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Jeff0308

#8
July 06, 2016, 07:12:15 PM
I'll be interested to see how the new bars work out or if it's just a con job on the wife to justify a BMW. :biggrin: "Honey, I've tried everything.....there seems to be only one solution......"


Noel.
My wife wants me to upgrade. She thinks the FJ is an endless money pit. Im the one holding back. I like the old barge. with all its faults it never complains or let's me down..... Yet... This is now a challenge to see if the mod works. However, I might yet go and get a stable mate for the FJ.
That, is bound to get a reaction from her indoors.
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