Why an FJ

[giantkiller]

I like the blue tube for the rear brake reservoir. What did you use for the breather/ cap on the hose?

[Fj.itis]

Nothin fancy, just a bolt that fitted in there nice and tight.

[Jeff0308]

Clutch is done. Fibres were knackered. Everything else perfect. Was going to completely redo the Carbis but a mate said " we will check the balancing first, then if needed redo them. I could not believe how far out of adjustment they were. 1 @ 4 total opposites. 2 & 3 were out but not quite as bad. Used (Mercury gauges) unbelievable as to how smooth it runs now. However what was really concerning is when we took the tank off the fuel hose attached to the filter dropped down and out came black bits and rusty water. About a half a cup full once we drained the tank. Sorry no photos. Didn't think of that at the time. Now the tank was only off the bike 4 weeks previous removing the buggered tank Kreme liner and was totally cleaned out using 8 litres of pure acetone and a scrubbing brush as well as being left to dry for a couple of days. Mate said shit fuel. Odd part is I've only put 2 tanks of fuel in since then. 1 was an independant the other was Shell. Apparently 2 of the worst places to get fuel from. Anyway, a lesson learnt. The fuel filter did its job perfectly. Took a carbi apart and nothing. Clean as. Small pinhole in the diaphragm but so minute. Ordering ring 4 new ones. Next was the shims, expecting the worst. All were perfect. I'm wrapped. All in spec. So after the course of 2 weeks fixing and a few test rides its back to the garage and more modifications. I'm patiently waiting for all the bits from overseas now

[ribbert]

Clutch is done. Fibres were knackered. Everything else perfect..............

That's fantastic Jeff, you have a very sweet bike and now the bugs are out of it there's nothing to do but enjoy it. It sounds like there is only minor tweaking left to do (and mods of course).
Have you ordered throttle cables?

Roll on March!

Noel

[Jeff0308]

Not yet Noel. I am waiting on a new set of handlebars. The rider positioning will change so I'm tipping all the cables and hoses will be needing to change as well.  Just got to work out what accelerator cable will work?   Am stuck for now for a week or 2 due to Christmas closures. Got bits coming from everywhere. Bikes in bits at the moment. Patiently waiting. must be coffee time again soon.  Have you worked out your colour scheme yet?

[ribbert]

........ must be coffee time again soon.  Have you worked out your colour scheme yet?

Yes it is and no I haven't.

Excellent idea Jeff, PM when you bike is back on the road and we will catch up.

Noel

[RichBaker]

Nothin fancy, just a bolt that fitted in there nice and tight.

Could cause a problem, IF you use the rr brake a lot. It needs to breathe, but keep the fluid sealed from atmosphere, hence the accordion seal in the mc...

[giantkiller]

Nothin fancy, just a bolt that fitted in there nice and tight.

Could cause a problem, IF you use the rr brake a lot. It needs to breathe, but keep the fluid sealed from atmosphere, hence the accordion seal in the mc...

That's why I asked. But I figured he probably won't be riding it for long rides. Probably just ripping around town. But still liked the idea. And maybe the tube is long enough to be flexible enough to be OK.

[Fj.itis]

That tube has been there for over 5 thou now and still seems to work ok, just came back from 3 hr ride last weekend didn't notice anything weird, but cheers for the heads up, ill keep an eye on it.