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FJ down for some much needed TLC

Started by aviationfred, February 08, 2015, 06:32:38 PM

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aviationfred

I have taken the FJ sown for some much needed maintenance.

1. Fork Seals
2. Left turn signal gremlin (indicator light always on)
3. Turn signals not working properly after '91 Switch assembly swap
4. Re-paint the lower Cowling
5. Powder Coat the Vibranators, Grab Rails, Foot Peg Brackets
6. Install the Clear Clutch cover
7. Install the Vance & Hines Power Pack
8. Install Barnett Clutch
9. Install Volt Meter.

I am sure there will be some other things that will get attention.

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

TexasDave

We want some pics of that clear clutch cover after its done. You don't need that Vance and Hines power pack. You have enough power already! I'm tired of looking at the rear end of your bike.   :rofl:   Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

FJ1100mjk

That's about four day's worth of work. You'll be riding by next weekend  :good2:
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craigo

Fred,

I always thought that you had a very nice FJ. Other than the electrical gremlins and the fork seals, she's in fine shape. I'm not even that fussy.  :good2:
CraigO
90FJ1200

aviationfred

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

FJmonkey

Quote
The 9th item is complete.

Looking like we have a new Red Power Ranger...
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

Capn Ron

That's my favorite temperature...   :good2:
Cap'n Ron. . .


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movenon

Good time of the year to get it done Fred. I like your gauges. In the same boat here. Trying to get the compression back up... As you alluded to, one thing leeds to another  :dash2::crazy:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

aviationfred

The 7th item is complete.

It will be awhile before I can do a road test. I did start the bike and noticed a HUGE difference in the starting. Push the starter button and it starts RIGHT NOW, absolutely no hesitation.
I set it up for performance range 2 and rev-limit range 1
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

wildfire

Thanks Fred. My Bike came with Powerpak installed but I had no idea as to its settings. Your post with settings will help me a lot.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

aviationfred

Quote from: wildfire on February 08, 2015, 09:47:01 PM
Thanks Fred. My Bike came with Powerpak installed but I had no idea as to its settings. Your post with settings will help me a lot.

Pull the cover off and the settings are labeled on the underside of the cover.


Fres
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

wildfire

I meant the fact that your post that had a diagram with dipswitch settings will help me  a lot. Now I have got to way a couple more months to try it out.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

Pat Conlon

Fred, I recall reading about the V&H powerpack product many years ago....

Let's just say, I would keep my oem ignition box handy if I were you...keep it in your tail cowl.

Let us know how it works out for you.
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Country Joe

Fred,
Thanks for posting that! Now I won't feel bad about opening mine up and seeing what the switches are set to.

Joe
1993 FJ 1200

Steve_in_Florida

Hurry up, Mon!

The Rally's almost here!!!

Steve   :drinks:
`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

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