Beginning the 84, Restomodification

[Pat Conlon]

Sometimes I just need reminding.

Noel (silly person)

Notice that I didn't say that you're silly...just your concerns....

[fj johnnie]

 Thanks Noel. And Randy. When removing the exhaust from my spare motor 4 or 5 studs came right out of the head. I tried removing the nuts from these studs by clamping them in a vice. No way. I could not remove them. Tells me these things can be stubborn. Also we live in the " rust belt ". They salt the roads from Dec. til Mar. The front tire picks the crap up and sprays it onto the front of the motor. Right in the middle. Of course I don't ride on the winter but some years we can actually ride at least one day every month. NOT this year unfortunately.
  My comment about worrying was mostly tongue in cheek. This will be my FJ number seven. First one I bought in 87. I have never had the pleasure of any motor problems. So the thought of motor issues didn't occur to me.
Having read so many posts from other re-building projects I almost want to do one!!
Also I appreciate any feed back. Good bad or indifferent.

[ribbert]

Notice that I didn't say that you're silly...just your concerns....

No problem, the distinction was not lost (and the statement wasn't silly, ask Randy)

Noel

[dma251]

I had several exhaust studs come out when I removed my exhaust, and the ticket for removing the nuts from a loose stud is to double-nut the free end, and then vise it by the tightened double-nuts and remove the stuck nut. 

I then stuck all my  rusty studs and nuts into my derust-er and then reinstalled them with lock-tight.   Unless they're deeply rust pitted, they should be like new. 

[fj johnnie]

 Update. Found a very nice YZF 600 R front end a week ago. Donor bike is a 97. Bought the complete rear at the same time, caliper, rotor swing arm etc. Getting stoked now to get going on it. Then I looked at the front fender and the blue matches the stripe on my 90. Hmmmmmm. Uh oh. Plans have changed.....

[simi_ed]

If you're doing the YZZF600 front, get all the RaceTech goodies.  Compression & rebound valves and springs too.  Don't try it yourself.  Get RaceTech,  or Traxxion or "The Fan" to do the installation.  You'll make a mess of it, guaranteed (DAMHIKIJK  I can provide pictures if you still don't believe me).

[fj johnnie]

 Thanks Simi-ed. I have been in contact with thefan and he has already given me all the part numbers I need. After watching a video on youtube about how to rebuild one of these I decided to get professional help. It looks like it will cost a few bucks but oh well.
Also can anyone tell me what size tire they use on a YZF front? The tire on it currently is a 110. Could/should I use a 120? Or is the speedo calibrated for the 110.

[simi_ed]

Wheel is 17 x 3.5.  I use a 120/70x17.  I don't think there is an appreciable difference in tire height/circumference.  I have not checked speedo or odometer calibration.  Maybe I should, but it hasn't driven me to go there yet.               

[Joe Sull]

The motor is on the bench and we are using it for the valve adjustment tutorial.

Nice work johnnie.

Are you gonna have the tutorial available soon?

[fj johnnie]

 Sorry Joe we did the tutorial at the Tech day which we had a few weeks ago. Too bad you couldn't make it!

[fj johnnie]

Well the restomodification has come to a halt as riding season is in full swing here in southern Ontario. Here is what I have been doing. My slave cylinder started leaking and it was rebuilt last year so I ordered a new one from RPM. Also I purchased the crash bars from Herr Randy as well. As usual the parts came quickly and as is normal were the correct ones that fit! Also I ordered a set of CBR mirrors. They are just over 100 a pair new from Honda. One FJ mirror retails for 90 here. Time to take a road trip to Boston.

[fj johnnie]

 So here is the update on the Restomodification. After having dismantled the 84 I had some work to do on another bike for a friend. His Buell 1125R needed a valve lash check. That was a pain in the caboose but we got her done. After that my 91 FZR 1000 went in the lift, as it had a small oil leak that was very hard to diagnose. After many months of installing and removing the carbs to run the bike and make it leak we discovered that a small plug that filled in a bore hole for an oil feed was leaking. It was TIG welded and now the leak is gone. Finally after having this low mileage FZR for almost 12 years I can ride it. It has 3100 k on it. The first valve adjustment has not been done yet.
So to get to the matter at hand. I am sending the frame for the 84 off to be powder coated and was wondering what thoughts others had for frame colors. I in the meantime bought another 84 with all the mods. RPM shock, RPM fork valves, Vibranators, Shorai battery, Fzr wheel on front. GSX-R wheel with underslung caliper. I can't remember the rest. The 84 which is stripped will be receiving all the mods as it is being re-built. So it will not be a stock bike. So I am thinking of changing the frame color. Any one have any suggestions? I know Joe will say red.

[Flynt]

Any one have any suggestions?

Black looks OK...



Frank

[Urban_Legend]

Black looks good on my 84

[ribbert]

.... I am sending the frame for the 84 off to be powder coated and was wondering what thoughts others had for frame colors.

I have always liked the look of Franks black frame and have to make this decision myself shortly.

To me, the front down tubes are ugly in the way they join and not something to draw attention to and don't "tie in" with the black motor (and until recently, black exhausts) so I painted them black and left the rest silver and I am quite happy with that.



I think I would also be happy with an all black frame but it is those down tubes that I most dislike in silver.