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Breakin the Rally rules

Started by Mark Olson, May 22, 2014, 04:00:19 PM

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movenon

#15
May 23, 2014, 08:39:49 PM
Loaded it in the trailer, might add 10mm more fork oil but that's it...  No more dicking around with it.  It is what it is and the rest will have to wait until after the rally......
George   :drinks:
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Capn Ron

#16
May 23, 2014, 10:33:44 PM
Quote from: movenon on May 23, 2014, 08:39:49 PM
Loaded it in the trailer, might add 10mm more fork oil but that's it...  No more dicking around with it.  It is what it is and the rest will have to wait until after the rally......
George   :drinks:

Looking forward to seeing you...and all the work you've done to the FJ.  I'm starting to pack up the Givis...see you at the rally!   :drinks:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

FJmonkey

#17
May 23, 2014, 10:43:30 PM
I can't wait to meet you again. Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......
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

aviationfred

#18
May 23, 2014, 10:54:18 PM
I have adhered to the no major work/mods 1 month prior to the rally.

I did add a Yamaha sticker to the Suzuki wheel....



Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Capn Ron

#19
May 23, 2014, 10:57:24 PM
A Yamaha sticker on the rear wheel???  You're pushing your luck Fred!   :biggrin:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

movenon

#20
May 23, 2014, 11:02:13 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 23, 2014, 10:43:30 PM
I can't wait to meet you again. Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......

Glad I or more appropriately my bike could help out !  :good2:  Ron, the bike is just up and running.  Cosmetically it is OK.  It will be great to see everyone and put a face to some more members.  Should arrive Thursday AM with cooler of beer and some Cuban rum...
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Capn Ron

#21
May 24, 2014, 12:09:38 AM
Quote from: movenon on May 23, 2014, 11:02:13 PM
Should arrive Thursday AM with cooler of beer and some Cuban rum...
George


We'll be rolling in on Wednesday (Cap'n Ron, FJMonkey, Skymasteres, Derek & Donna) ...Still trying to sort out the best way to transport my wine!   :yahoo:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

racerrad8

#22
May 24, 2014, 12:13:29 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 23, 2014, 10:43:30 PM
Your fuel cap solved my fuel delivery issue last year......

Kind of...

I think I solved your fuel delivery issue last year.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

FJscott

#23
May 24, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on May 23, 2014, 10:54:18 PM
I have adhered to the no major work/mods 1 month prior to the rally.

I did add a Yamaha sticker to the Suzuki wheel....



Fred

I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.

Cya soon.
Scott

Derek Young

#24
May 24, 2014, 07:47:37 AM
A couple nights ago I decided to adjust my chain a little. There were some funny noises coming from the rear wheel hub. I had been having some issues with getting the wheel to spin freely and had been messing with the bearing spacers in the hub. Opened it up to find the bearing in the sprocket carrier had blown up. I went to the shop the next night and made a few new spacers in .010" different length increments.

Put the wheel back on and it still dragged. Donna said "why is it making that noise?". Its just the brake rotor was my response... Hmmmmm... removed the caliper and voila! The wheel spun freely. The bracket I made to hold the caliper was not quite centered and one brake pad was always rubbing the rotor. A little sanding on the bracket and all is well.

A couple lessons learned:
-wheel bearing spacers need to be the right length
-don't ride until they are
-sot this out more than 48 hours before you leave for a rally

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

FJmonkey

#25
May 24, 2014, 08:08:56 AM
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 24, 2014, 12:13:29 AM
Kind of...

I think I solved your fuel delivery issue last year.

Randy - RPM

True, having access to an extra cap aided in the trouble shooting portion. Thanks Randy.
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

movenon

#26
May 24, 2014, 08:26:17 AM
Derick,  The best news is you discovered and fixed it before the rally.  :good2:  Nothing forces you to do a good inspection of the bike like going to a rally!  :lol:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Firehawk068

#27
May 24, 2014, 10:04:45 AM
Quote from: FJscott on May 24, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.

Cya soon.
Scott

I am packing my Sync Gauges, so anyone who needs them is welcome to use them while we're there. :drinks:

Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

Mark Olson

#28
May 24, 2014, 01:29:16 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on May 24, 2014, 10:04:45 AM
Quote from: FJscott on May 24, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
I wish I had stopped working on the FJ a month ago. Just got the carbs back on yesterday. Started it, fired right up, idled nice, blip test good. I think I'll call it good and sync them in willits. I'm bringing a back up bike in case things go south on me. I have some questions for those with more syncs under their belt than I.

Cya soon.
Scott

I am packing my Sync Gauges, so anyone who needs them is welcome to use them while we're there. :drinks:



now that is some sexy stuff. :good2:
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

movenon

#29
May 24, 2014, 02:45:16 PM
Looks good Alan ! I threw in my small 2 gal air compressor and a few tools.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200
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