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Started by ADHD Perfected, March 24, 2015, 08:55:28 PM

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ADHD Perfected

March 24, 2015, 08:55:28 PM
Went and got a educated look at my 87 today, she been living at a shop last 2 months waiting to be worked on :dash2:. Anyway noticed couple things clutch slave leaks...great and the front fork dampener is missing a brake line from the caliper. I'm assuming this has something to do with the anti dive. Would this mean they were modded or just disconnected, and is this a problem? Either way here's a pic of her.

FJmonkey

#1
March 24, 2015, 09:01:01 PM
We need more info to help you. The clutch slave just needs to be fixed. But regarding the AD unit and missing line. The lines can be removed to disable the AD units. I cannot disagree, I never felt mine worked. Any more pictures of what you found?
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

ADHD Perfected

#2
March 24, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 24, 2015, 09:01:01 PM
We need more info to help you. The clutch slave just needs to be fixed. But regarding the AD unit and missing line. The lines can be removed to disable the AD units. I cannot disagree, I never felt mine worked. Any more pictures of what you found?
Sorry other pic was blurry. The slave cylinder and area around it is damp and paint is coming off so figure piston seal needs replacing. Pretty sure that's doable just unexpected. As for the forks I've built hydraulic cylinders before and the instructions on here are great, really wanted to know if they might have replaced emulator since AD was disconnected also do rpm emulators negate the dampener aka removed and blocked off.

FJmonkey

#3
March 24, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 24, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Sorry other pic was blurry. The slave cylinder and area around it is damp and paint is coming off so figure piston seal needs replacing. Pretty sure that's doable just unexpected. As for the forks I've built hydraulic cylinders before and the instructions on here are great, really wanted to know if they might have replaced emulator since AD was disconnected also do rpm emulators negate the dampener aka removed and blocked off.

You can bypass the AD units and install the RPM valves. Randy has done this on his bike so I know it can be done. A part of the AD unit will need to stay connected to prevent the fork oil from leaking out. But the extra brake lines can go away. Or you could use a block-off plate or upgrade to '89 plus forks. If you are on a tight budget then flip the AD units upside down, remove the part connected to the brake lines and get the RPM valves..... The front end handling has improved greatly since I made the change... But then I noticed how bad the rear was...
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

ADHD Perfected

#4
March 24, 2015, 10:46:42 PM
Ok now I have an idea about what is going with the forks they can wait (I hope). I have a line on a 4fi shock from Giant Killer, Pat says jurassic brakelines gotta go and clutch slave cyl seals. Haven't put 100yds on odo yet lol. Thanks for info yall.

Pat Conlon

#5
March 24, 2015, 11:00:35 PM
....and safety wire your fuel petcock.....really.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

ADHD Perfected

#6
March 24, 2015, 11:48:39 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 24, 2015, 11:00:35 PM
....and safety wire your fuel petcock.....really.
Cant slip up round here...I remember just gotta find the how and will the steel braided lines on ebay work?...Anybody interested in a GIVI storage thing (fits behind seat) selling parts off bike to fix bike....be sad if wasn't hilarious..oh and Galindo cloth saddle bags.

Steve_in_Florida

#7
March 25, 2015, 08:03:37 AM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 24, 2015, 11:48:39 PM

...selling parts off bike to fix bike....be sad if wasn't hilarious..


Selling a kidney to save the liver? There's always the Plasma Center...  :pardon:

Be careful, after your bike's up-and-running, you'll be looking for some of the goodies, like Givi stuff.

Steve

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

moparman70

#8
March 25, 2015, 10:56:20 PM
PS -- its a 86 --- not that it matters too much as far as parts
     

ADHD Perfected

#9
March 25, 2015, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: moparman70 on March 25, 2015, 10:56:20 PM
PS -- its a 86 --- not that it matters too much as far as parts
86? Why color?

FJmonkey

#10
March 25, 2015, 11:01:45 PM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 25, 2015, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: moparman70 on March 25, 2015, 10:56:20 PM
PS -- its a 86 --- not that it matters too much as far as parts
86? Why color?
Yes, the red and White are reversed for the '87. Exact same bike....
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

ADHD Perfected

#11
March 25, 2015, 11:20:57 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 25, 2015, 11:01:45 PM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 25, 2015, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: moparman70 on March 25, 2015, 10:56:20 PM
PS -- its a 86 --- not that it matters too much as far as parts
86? Why color?
Yes, the red and White are reversed for the '87. Exact same bike....
I ran vin# while back just for giggles and found her online a pic from 1990 with a 87 fairing with the rest being 86. Rough life I guess.

FJmonkey

#12
March 25, 2015, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on March 25, 2015, 11:20:57 PM
I ran vin# while back just for giggles and found her online a pic from 1990 with a 87 fairing with the rest being 86. Rough life I guess.

Its only paint color....
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

moparman70

#13
March 25, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
AnD the best one ------- right Mark............
     

FJmonkey

#14
March 25, 2015, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: moparman70 on March 25, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
AnD the best one ------- right Mark............

My first FJ love....
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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