R6 Wheels and USD Forks ' 85 FJ 1100 " Upgrade

[FJmonkey]

I seem to remember the amount of oil was a measurement taken with the forks out, forks compressed, measured from the top...

[Arnie]

I'm sure Monkey meant to say, "measurement taken with the SPRINGS out, fork fully compressed....." 

Start with 140mm distance between the oil and the top of the fork. 

Arnie

I seem to remember the amount of oil was a measurement taken with the forks out, forks compressed, measured from the top...

[FJmonkey]

Thanks Arnie... When I did mine last time the forks were out and the springs were out...

[DreadRock]

  Thanks guys !

 


And here they are , the lil thing a majig !  Large tube with out ( Rear wheel ) small one with centering disk ( Front wheel ) . I did get front wheel all done and as did the back with out the disk . This is why ... When I placed the front together when the two bearings where fully seated the center tube was squeezed between them and doesn't move . My thinking is if it moves or falls out theres something wrong with the bearings and I should have a closer look  !

[DreadRock]

  Got the forks all done now just need new brake pads and chain then can enjoy the FJ till I get all the lil parts for the updated FJ LOL

Took me a few reads of the manual to get it but new seals are in and fork oil at 140mm air gap !

[FJ_Hooligan]

I forgot who originally posted this but do yourself a favor.  After you adjust the level with the fork spring removed, drop the spring in, extend the fork and remeasure the level.

Write this number down!  With it you can do your next fork oil change without having to pull the spring and collapse the fork.  Much faster!

[DreadRock]

I just got everything back together is this something that I should pull the front end back apart and do or something I can wait till next time ?

[FJ_Hooligan]

You can measure it next time before you pull the springs or drain any oil.

[DreadRock]

Cool thanks for the info !

When you guys replace the drive chain what do most run ? 530 o-ring , 530 non- o-ring , solid master link , clip master link ?

[FJ_Hooligan]

I just bought a DID 530 ZVM-X 110 links from Indy Superbikes.  $133

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/product.php?productid=102479121&page=2

It's an O-ring with rivet master link.

[Pat Conlon]

+1 for the DID ZVM-X....and that's a great price.

EK ZZZ is another popular option.

Invest in the highest quality chain. Cheaper in the long run.

[DreadRock]

Agreed thanks for the info guys ! Got the brakes all bleed and once chains on can start looking for the small parts needed for the update !

[fj1289]

X2 on Padre Pat's recommendations.  Rivet master link - but don't over tighten it (should come with shims to make sure you get it right first time around)

[FJmonkey]

X2 on Padre Pat's recommendations.  Rivet master link - but don't over tighten it (should come with shims to make sure you get it right first time around)

My ZZZ chain came with a spec for the head diameter when properly deformed/riveted. Use tool, check with calipers, more tool, calipers, more tool, calipers again... Then, just right.

[DreadRock]

I just bought a DID 530 ZVM-X 110 links from Indy Superbikes.  $133

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/product.php?productid=102479121&page=2

It's an O-ring with rivet master link.

By far the best deal out there ! After calling all my local dealers first cuz I like to support them when I can BUT DAM the ranged from 160-230 bucks for this chain so I called Indy and should have it by Thru    Once done I can start back on the update and thinking of changing from a CBR front wheel to a R6 front wheel . If I can find one at a good price going to pick it up and see if we can make a stock FJ speedo drive fit and work ! Good thing now is I can enjoy the FJ and mess with diff parts to see what works and what don't ! Time will tell