84 FJ1100 Dusted off After 10 yrs, Help

[movenon]

You need a good deep cleaning of all passage ways and jets.  IMO just buy new pilot jets.  And don't forget to pull out the emulsion tubes. 
George

[Sparky84]

Bike is going and usable and once I clean carbies 1 last time (for now anyway) and after I put new kits in and tune them,
then check valve clearances, what else should be done?

In the manual it says 10/30w motor oil for forks, is this correct?
I have what I think is standard gearing with 17/42 and always seems to be revving too hard, any suggestions would be good.
Should I replace all brake cylinder seals or just the fluid?

[Sparky84]

Just checked on RPM site for carb kit, it says out of stock for 84 FJ1100
Can I buy a 86 FJ1200 kit and buy other jets to suit?

[Urban_Legend]

With the gearing - I run 17/40 and that give around 4500 rpm at 100KPH. With 17/42 it should be like riding a unicycle - only one wheel on the ground. Would probably not hurt to put kits through the brake and clutch MC. Can't help with the weight of the shock oil.  Depends on your weight and how hard you like the ride.

[FJ1100mjk]

Just checked on RPM site for carb kit, it says out of stock for 84 FJ1100
Can I buy a 86 FJ1200 kit and buy other jets to suit?

If you can't get your supply from RPM Racing after emailing or calling them direct, you can get your carb kits here:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/ShopByCategory.aspx?name=Carb&description=Petcocks+carb+kits+petcock+rebuild+kits+etc&category=01010305050102

They're a stand-up supplier too. I've used them for items myself. Mostly Kawasaki parts, but FJ stuff too.

Good luck!

[Bones]

With the gearing - I run 17/40 and that give around 4500 rpm at 100KPH. With 17/42 it should be like riding a unicycle - only one wheel on the ground. Would probably not hurt to put kits through the brake and clutch MC. Can't help with the weight of the shock oil.  Depends on your weight and how hard you like the ride.

Are those revs right Mark, I'm running 17/39 on mine at present and 100 kph is about 3700 rpm

[Urban_Legend]

Are those revs right Mark, I'm running 17/39 on mine at present and 100 kph is about 3700 rpm

That's what my gauges are telling me Tony. I know the speedo is only out by 2kph, and the sweet spot where all the vibrations disappear is 130 @ 6000 rpm. Maybe I am wrong on my cogs, but 17/40 is what I ordered.

Mark

[oz.fj]

In the manual it says 10/30w motor oil for forks, is this correct?

Hey Sparky

I and others have had good results from using 15 weight fork oil.
130mm down from the top of the tubes measured with springs out and full compressed .

Cheers
Darran

[Bones]

Are those revs right Mark, I'm running 17/39 on mine at present and 100 kph is about 3700 rpm

That's what my gauges are telling me Tony. I know the speedo is only out by 2kph, and the sweet spot where all the vibrations disappear is 130 @ 6000 rpm. Maybe I am wrong on my cogs, but 17/40 is what I ordered.

Mark

Have a play around with this Mark, to do those revs at that speed with standard tyres and 17 tooth sprocket on the front, you would need a 48 tooth sprocket on the back. I assume the internal gear ratios between the FJ 11/12 are the same, so there's something skewy somewhere.

http://www.gearingcommander.com

[X-Ray]

Just checked on RPM site for carb kit, it says out of stock for 84 FJ1100
Can I buy a 86 FJ1200 kit and buy other jets to suit?

Here you go, complete kits, good quality, great price. http://www.motorcyclespareswarehouse.com.au/products/ky-0559-carb-repair-and-parts-kit

I just received 4 kits for my '92, unfortunately our crap dollar still is stopping me from ordering overseas from Randy. I gave up trying to clean my emulsion tubes etc, they were disgusting.

[Troyskie]

Caution following images might be disturbing

It's a tribute to the FJ it ran at all

[Urban_Legend]

Have a play around with this Mark, to do those revs at that speed with standard tyres and 17 tooth sprocket on the front, you would need a 48 tooth sprocket on the back. I assume the internal gear ratios between the FJ 11/12 are the same, so there's something skewy somewhere.

We can check it out at the men's  shed day Tony.

[ribbert]

Have a play around with this Mark, to do those revs at that speed with standard tyres and 17 tooth sprocket on the front, you would need a 48 tooth sprocket on the back. I assume the internal gear ratios between the FJ 11/12 are the same, so there's something skewy somewhere.

We can check it out at the men's  shed day Tony.

Urb, are you sure you were in 5th when you checked the revs? You wouldn't be the first.

One of our esteemed, long time owner and big mileage members rode a very long way in 4th on the open road once (not me)

Noel

[Urban_Legend]

Urb, are you sure you were in 5th when you checked the revs? You wouldn't be the first.

One of our esteemed, long time owner and big mileage members rode a very long way in 4th on the open road once (not me)

Noel

Hey Noel - No. Pretty sure in 5th....used to riding a 6 speed bike and I keep looking for one more gear. But I have been known to be wrong before.

Mark (sorry if I am hijacking your thread Sparky)

[Sparky84]

Just checked on RPM site for carb kit, it says out of stock for 84 FJ1100
Can I buy a 86 FJ1200 kit and buy other jets to suit?

Here you go, complete kits, good quality, great price. http://www.motorcyclespareswarehouse.com.au/products/ky-0559-carb-repair-and-parts-kit

I just received 4 kits for my '92, unfortunately our crap dollar still is stopping me from ordering overseas from Randy. I gave up trying to clean my emulsion tubes etc, they were disgusting.

I have been looking everywhere for something like this nearby.
Had a look, not a bad price and in stock but I have read a few things bad about Keyster Carb Kits,
mainly with slide needle shape being different and not performing properly in mid range and some parts not looking the same as what they are replacing

But maybe as usual when products don't perform everybody speaks up and when they are good no one says anything because they're satisfied