It's a ping! Or is it a knock?

[Joe Sull]

This is one of the more, fun threads on the site. I'm enjoying it immensely. I read it over again and only wish there was 4 or 5 pages more. 

[theLeopard]

do not rev to 9k in neutral ... with no load on engine it will break something.

ok. I was stunting !! I wanna do a wheelie so bad.

YOU MUST : ride your fj like it is a high performance sports car .  Meaning if you baby it and don't rev it up and floor it (pin it ) it will LOAD UP and run like shit.

it sounds like your compression is improving with more use. This is normal for a fj that has been unused for a bit .

the rings will seal up and power will improve the more you ride it .

ok. I pushed it up to 6k today in 2nd a few times on the way to the store, running well.
what is loading up? I won't ride it like a baby since it's bad for the bike but i'm just wondering, new lingo.

YOU MUST : do full throttle bursts past 8k rpm and then let it engine decelerate from 8k , this will reseal your rings .

I will. 8 times a week at least.
once they're sealed I should do this anyway cause it's fun and keeps the rings sealed?

Warning disclaimer:  the fj pulls hard above 6k rpm so hold on and find a straight piece of road for a few miles. USE 3rd gear .

Is this your first motorcycle?

noted.

2nd, but my first was a 250cc buell, maxed out at 95mph



topped out my accord @ 127.
rode my pops chopper a few times.
taking 90degree turns @ 3000 in 2nd atm clean.

[Mark Olson]

do not rev to 9k in neutral ... with no load on engine it will break something.

ok. I was stunting !! I wanna do a wheelie so bad.

YOU MUST : ride your fj like it is a high performance sports car .  Meaning if you baby it and don't rev it up and floor it (pin it ) it will LOAD UP and run like shit.

it sounds like your compression is improving with more use. This is normal for a fj that has been unused for a bit .

the rings will seal up and power will improve the more you ride it .

ok. I pushed it up to 6k today in 2nd a few times on the way to the store, running well.
what is loading up? I won't ride it like a baby since it's bad for the bike but i'm just wondering, new lingo.

YOU MUST : do full throttle bursts past 8k rpm and then let it engine decelerate from 8k , this will reseal your rings .

I will. 8 times a week at least.
once they're sealed I should do this anyway cause it's fun and keeps the rings sealed?

Warning disclaimer:  the fj pulls hard above 6k rpm so hold on and find a straight piece of road for a few miles. USE 3rd gear .

Is this your first motorcycle?

noted.

2nd, but my first was a 250cc buell, maxed out at 95mph



topped out my accord @ 127.
rode my pops chopper a few times.
taking 90degree turns @ 3000 in 2nd atm clean.

Hey Leopard ,

..Stunting is bad for the fj , the forks will bend in time so careful with the landing of the front end.
The long wheelbase prevents wheelies , so you will need to change your gear sprockets . A good combo with a stock chain is 17/45 .

...Rev past 6k thru 8k , It sounds like you have not done 8k yet while riding .
...Loading up is unburned fuel causing problems in engine ..fouled plugs , carbon buildup , shrouded valves ..etc.
...keep running the rpm's up and down while you ride this keeps the engine happy and yes it is fun.
...with this being your 2nd bike you will need some time to get used to the power .
...get some crash bar /case savers , good investment cause shit happens.

...REMEMBER to wear protective gear . this means boots ,pants ,jacket ,gloves and helmet that fits. (it is really cool when it matches your bike with a Mohawk on it)
this will help other riders to know you are a SQUID and give you some room so you can do wheelies and stunts.

...find out what the top speed of your fj is and keep in mind you have to subtract 8 mph because the speedo is not accurate.
   the chp ticket with the actual speed is a great way to check your speedometer . others use gps.
... Remember to have fun.

[theLeopard]

   i'm getting excited at the prospect of actually starting to ride my fj.
with my luck it will explode from sun exposure tomorrow