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She's ready for the cyns!

Started by stage II, October 20, 2015, 06:02:28 PM

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stage II

October 20, 2015, 06:02:28 PM
Well it's pretty much done she's ready for a serious cyn blast tomorrow will get some video to boot.
So I just did the forks and the left stanchion was missing the spacer unbelievable. Any way went OG on it with some pvc. New ATF and the pvc spacers are holding, front end feels really really good now.

So since I got the bike I've done the steering head bearings, replaced all friction plates along with a new OEM spring and the clutch mod. All fluids and brakes are fresh new 3D Storm and new front AV45 and a new D.I.D chain.
Fixed petcock fuel barb, used EARLS fuel fittings for the fuel barbs on the carbs and re routed the fuel line. By passed kick switch. Got the tires on sale at Chaparral the 3d's were 135.00 the AV's were 103.00. So tomorrow will be the serious run.




Pat Conlon

#1
October 20, 2015, 06:31:48 PM
All for a $500 investment....good for you. Keep an eye on those aluminum rivets holding the cans on the Cobra F-1 slip ons.

The FJ motors pump out a lot of air when in the kookaloo zone and coupled with heat expanding the aluminum cans, those soft rivets will pop out.
Consider drilling them out and replacing them with 3/16" steel rivets.

Enjoy your ride. Be careful, get used to her. She's a big girl, but she can polka.

Report back!  
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

FJmonkey

#2
October 20, 2015, 08:06:43 PM
Remember to skuff in the new tires gently at first. Get the mold release worn off and some heat going before you give the girl her running legs. Have fun, be safe...
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

Cash Dereszynski

#3
October 20, 2015, 08:48:50 PM
Yeee haw. Time to get frisky.

Cash
Fuck it,let's ride.

stage II

#4
October 20, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on October 20, 2015, 06:31:48 PM
All for a $500 investment....good for you. Keep an eye on those aluminum rivets holding the cans on the Cobra F-1 slip ons.

The FJ motors pump out a lot of air when in the kookaloo zone and coupled with heat expanding the aluminum cans, those soft rivets will pop out.
Consider drilling them out and replacing them with 3/16" steel rivets.

Enjoy your ride. Be careful, get used to her. She's a big girl, but she can polka.

Report back!  

Thanks Pat, with the forks done it should track a lot better. I had a lot of bikes late from 80's to 2k Raced D37 and ran RZ 350's in the cyns and TZR's at the track.
Yup the left can lost one as you can see in the pic I did a temp fix.

Quote from: FJmonkey on October 20, 2015, 08:06:43 PM
Remember to skuff in the new tires gently at first. Get the mold release worn off and some heat going before you give the girl her running legs. Have fun, be safe...

Thanks FJmonkey, tires were broken in last Monday/Sat in the cyns along with the new chain testing is done my new helmet just showed up got a Shoei  X-Twelve for 419.00. :yahoo:

stage II

#5
October 22, 2015, 09:10:51 PM
Well she handles like a dream the new helmet is super comfy after trimming some of the cheek and neck foam out you don't rip your ears off anymore. Too much Cal Trans road work going on but Piuma was clear as day. No more bottoming out when hard braking on the down hills. Sorry but the video didn't come out I just taped my old phone to the passenger peg and all I got was tarmac. So... I will have to fab up a bracket no Go Pros here folks sorry.

Thanks to the forum also for all the hot tips. :good2:

fj johnnie

#6
October 22, 2015, 09:15:01 PM
 Nice lid. Glad you are enjoying the FJ. Kokaloo.

FJmonkey

#7
October 22, 2015, 09:18:43 PM
Piuma? CA plates? You are here in SoCal... I guess I need to get my '89 back in running shape and schedule a ride or two with you while the weather is still good... Hell its good nearly all the time. Check your PM box...
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

stage II

#8
October 23, 2015, 05:16:30 PM
@FJmonkey turns out it was a sticky intake valve a little attention paid and it's all good now. Let me know when your ready to cyn blast we can get some breaky at the Rock Store.

FJmonkey

#9
October 23, 2015, 06:39:17 PM
Quote from: stage II on October 23, 2015, 05:16:30 PM
@FJmonkey turns out it was a sticky intake valve a little attention paid and it's all good now. Let me know when your ready to cyn blast we can get some breaky at the Rock Store.

I am still waiting for some parts to arrive before I stuff my cluster back on. Once my LEDs show up and I get a few moments to wrench the bits back on then we can ride. Happy to hear it was only a minor flesh wound.

https://youtu.be/ikssfUhAlgg
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

stage II

#10
October 25, 2015, 08:55:51 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 23, 2015, 06:39:17 PM
Quote from: fj johnnie on October 22, 2015, 09:15:01 PM
Quote from: Cash Dereszynski on October 20, 2015, 08:48:50 PM
Yeee haw. Time to get frisky.

Cash
Nice lid. Glad you are enjoying the FJ. Kokaloo.
I am still waiting for some parts to arrive before I stuff my cluster back on. Once my LEDs show up and I get a few moments to wrench the bits back on then we can ride. Happy to hear it was only a minor flesh wound.

Thanks went for another blast yesterday and Piuma was infested with MB'rs. Picked up a nail on the rear and it went all the way through there goes 150.00. Maybe put a little over 200 miles on it. So fuckin pissed!



FJmonkey

#11
October 26, 2015, 08:25:16 AM
Well that really sucks...
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

stage II

#12
October 26, 2015, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 26, 2015, 08:25:16 AM
Well that really sucks...

Just got off the phone with Avon and it seems they cover the tire for road hazard for the 1st mm of tread wear. Told him I put on about 200 miles and he said your good. So... off to Chaparral to get a replacement tire 1:30 min drive will wait for traffic to die down before I hit the road.

FJmonkey

#13
October 26, 2015, 11:07:45 AM
Quote from: stage II on October 26, 2015, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 26, 2015, 08:25:16 AM
Well that really sucks...

Just got off the phone with Avon and it seems they cover the tire for road hazard for the 1st mm of tread wear. Told him I put on about 200 miles and he said your good. So... off to Chaparral to get a replacement tire 1:30 min drive will wait for traffic to die down before I hit the road.

Ok, that sucks much less. Since you are taking the 210 you could swing by for a visit. My place is only a mile off the 210.
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

stage II

#14
October 27, 2015, 02:30:54 AM
Mark that sounds like a plan. I'm getting the run around with Chaparral I'll let you know if and when they will accept the exchange. May have to deal with Avon direct.
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