FZ1 swingarm on 91 FJ

[andyb]

I love that swingarm on the FJ.  Looks factory unless you really know what you're looking at.  Might even be on my own to-do list someday.

[Derek Young]

That's a great looking mod and bike (a bit much RED though...      )
Only thing I really don't like is where it says Kawasaki on the wheel 

Love the digs about FJ  colour on this site. Good fun! Maybe I should grind the Kawasaki off to hide the evidence. 

[Derek Young]

Very nice Derek, very nice.

One thing I noticed on my YZF1000 T-Ace swing arm is that the swing arm spool would bash the underside of my Kerker muffler...when the Penske shock was set at its full soft setting. It looks like your Supertrapp muffler is set higher than mine, but you may want to keep a eye on it.

Also, I had the same problem with the muffler bolt rubbing the face of the swing arm. What I did was to put some low profile ss button head bolts on, with the button head facing inside, and a ss acorn nut on the outside.
Shimming out the aluminum side brackets with a couple of washers (between the side bracket and frame) also helped.
Brake light switch needed a bit of Dremel work and the rear master cylinder cleared fine.

Lastly, my brake line would come loose at the banjo fitting on the master cylinder. The constant up and down motion of the swing arm and thus the brake line, would work the m/c banjo fitting and crush washers to loosen.
This problem was solved by ordering a custom line from Spiegler which had a 90* fitting (instead of straight) at the m/c banjo. I installed the line with the 90* fitting facing up, and the problem was solved.

Good job young man, I'll see you and Donna in a couple of weeks... Pat

Lots of clearance between muffler and spool.
That's a good solution for the exhaust mount bolt Pat. Cordless grinder was quicker though...
The brake hose is the only thing I'm not happy with. I had 5 old hoses to choose from. Later this summer I plan to order a new ss hose and reroute it beside the tire instead of around the back.
Really looking forward to seeing everyone at the WCR. SHOULD BE A GOOD ONE!

Derek

[Derek Young]

Derek,
Great mod, the only question I have....what did you do for the shock and linkage? Did you use the FZ shock or FJ?
Joe

Stock FJ linkage. I have 2 low mileage stock FJ shocks. Could be better I know but it'll do for now.

Derek

[Derek Young]

My skill level is between zero and incompetent.

Unfortunately, we don't have an emoticon waving a bullshit flag, either.   

Agreed Randy. Anyone with George's mechanical abilities can handle a motorcycle I'm thinking.

Derek

[movenon]

My skill level is between zero and incompetent.

Unfortunately, we don't have an emoticon waving a bullshit flag, either.   

Agreed Randy. Anyone with George's mechanical abilities can handle a motorcycle I'm thinking.

Derek

Thanks, but at my age I fix better than ride.  This year I will do more "touring" with an occasional laps into civil disobedience as required.  You guys are my inspiration.  Dereks bike is a knock out, even if it is red....    See you at the rally.. Bring your bike and new bride..
George

[FJscott]

I just finished installing the FZ1 swing arm andi used the FZ1 shock. I used the FJ relay arm and dog bones.
I had to cut off the top shock bracket and fab and weld a new one. Spring is a little light but that easily overcome. For now it's good enough.

Scott

[Country Joe]

Derek,
Great mod, the only question I have....what did you do for the shock and linkage? Did you use the FZ shock or FJ?
Joe

Stock FJ linkage. I have 2 low mileage stock FJ shocks. Could be better I know but it'll do for now.

Derek

Derek,
Thank you.