Niagara spring FJ clinic, May 16th.

[Charlie-brm]

Look for an email to your Hotmail account John.

we could also meet somewhere that works for both of us...

Maybe we can meet up over your way and run down with you...

Let Jimmy in Sarnia know to

John.

[Tiger]

  Charlie...Come down to my place for 8 a.m. and we can run your planned route

John.

[PaulG]

It sounds like we're in the same boat....

10 yrs of 3x12 nights.  I gained 40lbs in the first 5yrs after taking this shift.  I've changed my eating habits and have lost most of that in the last three (but still need to lose that much more still).  If you've never done this shift before my only advice is to get off it asap!  Migraines, insomnia, what's not to like?   

[A11an0n]

With help from the FJ Guru in the Knee we finished the GSXR rear wheel mod on my 86,  I now have a fresh rear skin for the ride to to clinic next weekend 

There were a few hurdles that we needed to overcome...

• Stripped sprocket bolts
• Rim leak
• Modification of the caliper stay arm
• Improper installation of a oil seal

After an exhausting day Saturday we both were feeling the effects of the humidity and a few drinks 

We decided to call it a day without quite finishing the job 

This morning with fresh minds and bodies we were able to complete the task at hand with barely any time to spare,  I arrived at my mothers house for my mother's day brunch in a shirt covered in brake fluid and hands covered in grease, she still loved me anyways like any mother would 

I noticed a big difference in handling compared to the stock setup, much smoother in the turns.  We also went with a 43 tooth rear sprocket out of necessity which gave it noticeably more torque.

We are hoping to have the front end converted from the 16 inch to the 17 inch with a new skin on the front before we leave for the clinic next weekend.  I'm told I'll notice a even bigger difference in handling once this mod is done, can't wait!

Many thanks to my bud in the knee who with out I no doubt would have had many smashed kunckles, even less hair left on head, and less money in the bank from ordering wrong parts, cheers bud, couldn't have done it without you! 

[Tiger]

Dan, Good to see that you got rid of the rear 'slick' you had on last year Congrats on the new set up...the wee knee man certainly knows his shit eh!!!

See you both next week end boys

John.

[paulfj03]

Looks great, too, eh Dan? Thanks for the kind, but *generous* comments.    FJ NUT, maybe? Not a guru.. 
  
We are going to head to the Viagara region via the US,  south of the lake,  if anyone wants to join in.   We will avoid the traffic of the GTA and probably stay off the big highways for a nice ride. 

...the wee knee man

Looking forward to seeing everyone... ride safe

[fj johnnie]

 What an awesome weekend for riding. A few of us went to PA for a Saturday Sunday  ride. Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend in the Viagara Region. It will be swell. 

[LeaperV12]

Looking forward to the clinic but have ran into a dilemma

Rear Rotor has hair line cracks in 2 places which are through to the other side as a result of enthusiastic riding and braking. Rear tire center thread is starting to get a little slick in a few spots. ( i am riding the bike but with caution in case the rotor decides to chunk off)
I have a brand new tire at home but am having no luck finding a rear rotor. ( no time to get it shipped from Randy @ RPM for the ride)
Our resident FJ guru as always has been very helpful in offering me parts but he is too far in the Knee

Any suggestions ? Shops in the area ?  (will be in London, On tomorrow 12th, if anyone knows of shops there)
I can always tow the bike to the area just to meet with you folks on the 16th.

Thanks much

[LeaperV12]

Disregard this, Issue has been resolved


Upon closer inspection, i saw 3 cracks instead of two, very uniform and more like an expansion joint, since the 3 are exact same.
So with the help of our FJ guru who linked me with a shop through JV in Hamilton. The gentlemen at Ultimate Cycle confirmed these rotors as having expansion joints. Sorry for crying wolf, feeling a little dumb so to speak but in my defense i'm used to cross drilled ones not vented.

Looking forward to the clinic but have ran into a dilemma

Rear Rotor has hair line cracks in 2 places which are through to the other side as a result of enthusiastic riding and braking. Rear tire center thread is starting to get a little slick in a few spots. ( i am riding the bike but with caution in case the rotor decides to chunk off)
I have a brand new tire at home but am having no luck finding a rear rotor. ( no time to get it shipped from Randy @ RPM for the ride)
Our resident FJ guru as always has been very helpful in offering me parts but he is too far in the Knee

Any suggestions ? Shops in the area ?  (will be in London, On tomorrow 12th, if anyone knows of shops there)
I can always tow the bike to the area just to meet with you folks on the 16th.

Thanks much

[FJmonkey]

Disregard this, Issue has been resolved

Upon closer inspection, i saw 3 cracks instead of two, very uniform and more like an expansion joint, since the 3 are exact same.
So with the help of our FJ guru who linked me with a shop through JV in Hamilton. The gentlemen at Ultimate Cycle confirmed these rotors as having expansion joints. Sorry for crying wolf, feeling a little dumb so to speak but in my defense i'm used to cross drilled ones not vented.

Good to see you got it sorted out...

[paulfj03]

What an awesome weekend for riding. A few of us went to PA for a Saturday Sunday  ride.

Sounds like a great ride. Is there going to be a ride report?   

Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend in the Viagara Region. It will be swell. 

Thanks for the warning!!

[paulfj03]

Disregard this, Issue has been resolved

Upon closer inspection, i saw 3 cracks instead of two, very uniform and more like an expansion joint, since the 3 are exact same.
So with the help of our FJ guru who linked me with a shop through JV in Hamilton. The gentlemen at Ultimate Cycle confirmed these rotors as having expansion joints. Sorry for crying wolf, feeling a little dumb so to speak but in my defense i'm used to cross drilled ones not vented.

Good to see you got it sorted out...

+1 T.
Good stuff. I never thought to take a picture of mine and send it to you. That would have saved time.. lol i will post one up when i get a chance.  ‎ That top notch referral to the shop is from FJjohnnie. .... 

Hamilton is outside of that Viagara region.... right?      

[Charlie-brm]

Hey Tiger. Here is a route going through familiar territory. No stopping at Breezy Corners. 150 km, staying off the 400 series highways almost the whole way.

https://goo.gl/maps/PPcKm


I have to say though, to anybody who does maps and routes. I am liking Google Maps and even Google's My Maps less and less. Routing gets psychotic quickly with a rat's nest of loops it inserts as I drag and click.
The "developers" kept playing with it long enough and sure as shootin' they broke it.
I had to draw that in the old regular Google Maps but I can't see a way to import it to my Gmail account linked My Maps, where I can create the KML file for my GPS on the bike.

[ribbert]

I have to say though, to anybody who does maps and routes. I am liking Google Maps and even Google's My Maps less and less.
The "developers" kept playing with it long enough and sure as shootin' they broke it.

Last time I checked you could still switch back to the old format.

Noel

[Arnie]

Last time I checked you could still switch back to the old format.

Noel

Nope!  For the last few weeks when I try to switch to the "Classic" google maps it gives me the "lite" version. :-( 
The new version is better than the "lite", but not by much.
Wish they'd have left it alone.

Arnie