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Rebuild of 89' forks for an 86' (Red and White Kookaloo Ambulance)

Started by FJmonkey, November 12, 2011, 10:01:32 PM

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FJmonkey

Using Ron Ayers parts fiche I am attempting to build a list of parts to upgrade my 86' to have 89' forks and emulators (emulators and springs not listed). the forks have had a full life (thanks to Simi_Ed) so they need a full rebuild. Here are the parts that seem like they should be replaced for the rebuild. I would appreciate it if others with fork rebuild experience to correct any errors and help me stay on the path to save $$$ and to achieve proper front end Kookaloo on a budget. 

OIL SEAL  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
3SP-23145-L0-00
Qty 2 - $32.40

METAL,SLIDE 1  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
4FM-23125-40-00
Qty 2 - $30.98

SEAL,DUST  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
3XV-23144-50-00 - $21.32
Qty 2

WASHER,OIL SEAL  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23146-10-00 - $19.96
Qty 2

PISTON,FRONT FORK  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23171-00-00 - $48.38
Qty 2

O-RING  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23147-00-00 - $13.22
Qty 2

OIL SEAL  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
3SP-23145-L0-00 - $32.40
Qty 2

METAL,SLIDE 1  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
4FM-23125-40-00 - $30.98
Qty 2

SEAL,DUST  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
3XV-23144-50-0 - $21.32
Qty 2

WASHER,OIL SEAL  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23146-10-00 - $19.96
Qty 2

O-RING  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23147-10-00 - $10.96
Qty 2

O-RING  for 1989 YAMAHA FJ1200W
36Y-23147-00-00 - $13.22
Qty 2

As is, the parts cost total $295.10.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

Mark, get the inner and outer bushings, oil and dust seals, and call it a day.
Order from here:  http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/parts.html
At checkout, put in the discount code: meetsister  and you will get an additional 15% off the already discounted price. 

I hope this helps.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 12, 2011, 10:58:38 PM
Mark, get the inner and outer bushings, oil and dust seals, and call it a day.
Order from here:  http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/parts.html
At checkout, put in the discount code: meetsister  and you will get an additional 15% off the already discounted price. 
I hope this helps.
Thanks Pat, with all the love and Kookaloo an FJ brother can give... 
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

racerrad8

Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

Quote from: racerrad8 on November 12, 2011, 11:19:15 PM
Or, you can get the bushings & seals right here; Fork Rebuild Kit
Randy - RPM
Even better, the Kookaloo stays in the family. Send me the the parts and the bill. Thanks Randy. Paypal, check what ever you prefer....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Marsh White

:)  you DO realize his website is an e-commerce website right?  You can "Add to Cart" and order directly from it...not that I would know anything about that sort of thing...

Pat Conlon

Quote from: racerrad8 on November 12, 2011, 11:19:15 PM
Or, you can get the bushings & seals right here; Fork Rebuild Kit
Oh, shit. What am I thinking? Sorry Randy.....I should have checked....
Quote from: Marsh White on November 12, 2011, 11:31:11 PM
:)  you DO realize his website is an e-commerce website right?  You can "Add to Cart" and order directly from it...not that I would know anything about that sort of thing...
Yea, I hear that Randy used his new pal, Irishluck for his website design..... Not bad for a buck fifty per hour...:greeting:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

miked

Yea, I hear that Randy used his new pal, Irishluck for his website design..... Not bad for a buck fifty per hour...


That's just mean Pat. I've used Randy's web site, and it actually works (and there are no spelling mistakes  :lol:)

Flyover Country Joe

 :rofl: :rofl2:You guys are  :crazy: At least Irishluck is still a source of amusement......

FJmonkey

Very cool, thanks Marsh. Shame on me for not checking with Randy first. I was thinking of getting a list of the pats first and then shopping once the list was established. Much easier to search Randy's site and find it all in a kit ready to go.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side