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BLASTS FROM THE PAST

Started by Klavdy, April 20, 2015, 04:03:04 PM

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Klavdy

Found a hard drive that had been forgotten about, it's got a fair few of the old videos that got nuked from the internet during  the Great Google Putsch

Here's one, it's from before the GoPro era

CLICKITY CLICK




There's more coming, just need to wait while they upload.




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Klavdy

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movenon

Thanks Kalvdy ! Nice to see them and here your voice !  Hope to see you this year along the way. Missed you last year.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

racerman_27410

HA HA Mate!

Good times! :good2:

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Mark Olson

great vids Klavdy ,, 

Are you coming to any rallys this year?
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

rlucas



I just watched "Terror in Tellico" and Part 2, "Ladies' Day" a few weeks ago. Nice to see that they're still available...y'know, for the youngsters.
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"Y'all might be faster than me, but you didn't have more fun than I did." Eric McClellan (RIP '15)

aviationfred

Great videos.  :good2:

Great save with the flat tire.

With the invincibility /ignorance of youth I rarely if ever gave much thought about getting a flat while on a long ride. Now into middle age and hearing/seeing instances like on the video sinks in. Make sure to plan for unexpected issues.

I have mentioned in another thread about the tiny compressor in a bag that Aerostitch offers. Paired with a Dyna plug kit, all should be taken care of if/when a flat tire happens.


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

Fred, with the Aerostitch compressor, how long does it take to fill the back tire?

Last time I tried a compressor (20 years ago) it ran down my battery. I ended up ok after push starting it.
I couldn't let the bike idle that long while the tire filled.
I've been using CO2 cartridges since, 4 for the back tire, 3 for the front...I carry 8.

I've always wondered if the newer compressors are more efficient...
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

aviationfred

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 23, 2015, 06:37:48 PM
Fred, with the Aerostitch compressor, how long does it take to fill the back tire?

Last time I tried a compressor (20 years ago) it ran down my battery.

I've always wondered if the newer compressors are more efficient...


I have used it once. I ran it off of the FJ's battery to fill a car tire. About 10 minutes to fill at 38psi. No adverse effect on the FJ battery. I personally feel comfortable relying on it to air up the 180/17 tire I use.

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

Only 10 minutes for a car tire?  That's not bad at all... :good2:

Ok, I'm gonna look into one of those gizmos... Even without a flat, if needed on a tour, it will be nice to be able to add air without having to find a service station.

Thanks Fred.

Is it rally time yet?
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

1tinindian

This is just what I have been wanting to see again.
Thanks Klavdy for taking the time to post these back up.

When I first joined FJOwners.com, I would spend hours watching your videos, prepping for my first ever rally.
Even now after just watching these two again, it gives me the urge to go for a ride.
Very inspiring and well done editing.

Please keep posting them, as they are all jewels in the their own right, as well as somewhat of a historical document of the early years of this awesome group and the adventures that were had.

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Klavdy

Thanks fellers,
there's more coming, it takes a while uploading them.
Pat, I've got one of the  "CYCLE PUMP" jobbied from Aerostitch , its used all the time to pump up motorcycle, car and bicycle tyres, it works really well and has been reliable,
best thing is the Stop 'N Go tyre plug kit you donated lent  gifted me fits neatly inside the red bag it comes with,
It's saved me a long wait by the side of the road a couple times now.
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Pat Conlon

Quote from: Klavdy on April 24, 2015, 08:37:17 AM
Thanks fellers,
there's more coming, it takes a while uploading them.
Pat, I've got one of the  "CYCLE PUMP" jobbied from Aerostitch , its used all the time to pump up motorcycle, car and bicycle tyres, it works really well and has been reliable,
best thing is the Stop 'N Go tyre plug kit you donated lent  gifted me fits neatly inside the red bag it comes with,
It's saved me a long wait by the side of the road a couple times now.

Yea, I wondered how you got that Stop and Go kit thru the airport...with all those CO2 cartridges. Thanks Fred, Klav, I've got the pump ordered.

A important note on the Stop and Go kit that uses the mushroom type plugs...these mushroom plugs work bitchen on straight thru type punctures, but if you have a diagonal angle puncture, the mushrooms don't seal that well...the traditional red rope plugs are what you need...so carry both. 
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

FeralRdr

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 24, 2015, 10:25:10 AM

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A important note on the Stop and Go kit that uses the mushroom type plugs...these mushroom plugs work bitchen on straight thru type punctures, but if you have a diagonal angle puncture, the mushrooms don't seal that well...the traditional red rope plugs are what you need...so carry both. 

This is great info.  I myself got a Stop and Go mushroom type plug, but was wondering if it might be prudent to also carry the rope style.  The main advantage to the rope style I was aware of, was the ability to keep adding more plugs in to seal the hole (in the event that the hole was too big for a mushroom plug).  I have never heard about the 'angle issue' before, but it does make sense. 

Thanks for the info good sir.  :hi: