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Started by theLeopard, January 10, 2015, 08:29:58 PM

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theLeopard

January 10, 2015, 08:29:58 PM
Special thanks to our FJ Monkey for helping make this project possible.  :hi:

1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

aviationfred

#1
January 10, 2015, 09:18:23 PM
Looks like someone chewed a whole pack of gum and then lubed their chain with it.  :shok:


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

Pat Conlon

#2
January 10, 2015, 09:39:06 PM
Your left index finger looks like it healed quickly
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theLeopard

#3
January 10, 2015, 10:03:23 PM
That's Mark performing the maintenance, mine looks like this
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

Capn Ron

#4
January 10, 2015, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 10:03:23 PM
That's Mark performing the maintenance, mine looks like this


I thought the arm looked rather simian...
Cap'n Ron. . .


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

FJmonkey

#5
January 10, 2015, 10:42:02 PM
269 miles, $32.88 for fuel
30 minutes @$75/hr mechanic fee (not really)
Meeting a fellow FJ owner
Priceless

I enjoyed helping out my local Leopard, he seems to really like his '92 FJ and he talked about wanting to fix her up. He has some healing to do, his finger tip was a casualty when it got too close to the chain. He seems to be taking it well. I need a bigger garage so I can host some Man Shed days.... I gave him as many tips and pointers as I could and he took notes. When he changes his oil he will check the drain plug for engine issues. But I think his engine still strong and I explained how they are used in Legends racing if properly maintained, are bullet proof...

Welcome to Kookaloo Bryan

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

The General

#6
January 11, 2015, 01:12:48 AM
That`s great news.  Did it take out a claw? :drinks:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Capn Ron

#7
January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM
Quote from: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 08:29:58 PM
Special thanks to our FJ Monkey for helping make this project possible.  :hi:



What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 
Cap'n Ron. . .


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

movenon

#8
January 11, 2015, 01:42:00 AM
You did good Mark !  :hi: I am proud of you to say the least.  :good2: :drinks:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

theLeopard

#9
January 11, 2015, 03:24:59 AM
Kookaloo, gents.  :drinks:
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

ribbert

#10
January 11, 2015, 07:25:35 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 10, 2015, 10:42:02 PM
269 miles, $32.88 for fuel
30 minutes @$75/hr mechanic fee (not really)
Meeting a fellow FJ owner
Priceless

I enjoyed helping out my local Leopard, he seems to really like his '92 FJ and he talked about wanting to fix her up. He has some healing to do, his finger tip was a casualty when it got too close to the chain. He seems to be taking it well. I need a bigger garage so I can host some Man Shed days.... I gave him as many tips and pointers as I could and he took notes. When he changes his oil he will check the drain plug for engine issues. But I think his engine still strong and I explained how they are used in Legends racing if properly maintained, are bullet proof...

Welcome to Kookaloo Bryan



Very funny.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

FJmonkey

#11
January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.
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

Mark Olson

#12
January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.

Um you left out fingers ...

So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Oh Byran , Sorry about the finger .. I just couldn't believe you were actually naive enough to do that.  :empathy3:
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

simi_ed

#13
January 11, 2015, 02:54:09 PM
FTFY
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.

Um you left out fingers ...

So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Oh Byran , Sorry about the finger .. I just couldn't believe you were actually maladroit enough to do that.  :empathy3:
Me too, sorry to hear about the unplanned skin-ectomy.

Ed
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Ed
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Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

FJmonkey

#14
January 11, 2015, 03:21:19 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

The Seal Guard (hard rubber part on the swing arm) is missing. So the chain slaps the steel arm and makes a metallic noise. His chain looks decent, a mild tight spot but not bad, it seems adjusted properly according to what I learned from Randy. So the noise remains but the source can fixed with an order from Randy and a little wrenching. I also suggested that if he could not source the correct part, any bit of plastic sheet (about 0.188 to 0.25 thick) could be bonded in place to stop the chain from machining a hole on the top of the swing arm.
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
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