Two 1984 FJ1100s at Mount Crawford, South Australia

[aviationfred]

For the GPS speedometer, I would suggest one of 2 options. No need to stick something over the OEM speedo. With these you can actually remove the Speedo unit and drop in the GPS speedo and retain all the rest of the instrument panel.

This is the GPS speedo that I have installed. Modification of the white housing is required.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AndyTach-3-3-8-85mm-Digital-GPS-speedometer-gauge-odometer-and-compass-/262063984100?hash=item3d043b0de4:g:PLcAAOSwxYxUtSV~&vxp=mtr

Here is a link for the Atach speedo.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12391.0

This GPS speedo gives you much more information and allows for a remote reset cable to be placed in the OEM reset button. An added bonus is there is very little modification to the OEM plastic to make fit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedhut-3-3-8-GPS-Speedometer-Gauge-200km-h-Metric-/351625414408?hash=item51de820708:g:I1QAAOSwoydWkVJQ&vxp=mtr

Here is a link for the Speedhut install

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12192.0

Fred

[Harvy]

A pic of our pack of bikes parked in the main street of Casterton, Vic. Or was it Stawell? Help, you Victorians...

Casterton it is.

Harvy

[ribbert]

A pic of our pack of bikes parked in the main street of Casterton, Vic. Or was it Stawell? Help, you Victorians...

Casterton it is.

Harvy

You've got a sharp eye Harvy.

Noel

[ribbert]

I am pleased to report that I've just got back from three days on the road with FJ1100 #1136. ........................

Excellent stuff Nathan, that's what it's all about!

Glad to hear the FJ went well.

Re GPS speedo, the unit Fred mentioned is a beauty ( I have used them before on cars) but if you're a bit more budget conscious a simple GPS digital speedo can be had for less than $100 on ebay.
I personally find an analogue speedo difficult to read with any accuracy at a glance at speed anyway. Unfortunately, living in Victoria makes the need for accurate speedo reading essential.

Another option is this, a GPS/HUD unit for $100



Noel

[93fj1200]

What make of windshield/visor is that? Looks like you get a lot of coverage.

I am pleased to report that I've just got back from three days on the road with FJ1100 #1136. ........................

Excellent stuff Nathan, that's what it's all about!

Glad to hear the FJ went well.

Re GPS speedo, the unit Fred mentioned is a beauty ( I have used them before on cars) but if you're a bit more budget conscious a simple GPS digital speedo can be had for less than $100 on ebay.
I personally find an analogue speedo difficult to read with any accuracy at a glance at speed anyway. Unfortunately, living in Victoria makes the need for accurate speedo reading essential.

Another option is this, a GPS/HUD unit for $100



Noel

[PaulG]

What make of windshield/visor is that? Looks like you get a lot of coverage

I believe I see on the r-side of the windshield it says "YAMAHA" with a series of numbers after it (backwards of course).  Is that right?

I gotta know too! 

[ribbert]

What make of windshield/visor is that? Looks like you get a lot of coverage

I believe I see on the r-side of the windshield it says "YAMAHA" with a series of numbers after it (backwards of course).  Is that right?

I gotta know too! 

It's the non US OEM screen fitted to the 3XW's. It sort of has a built in "Wind Lip"



Yes, it gives great protection, little wind and rain on all but the top half of my helmet but they are noisy from turbulence. Stand up or duck down a bit and it's quiet. I wear ear plugs anyway so it doesn't worry me.
I like not having to brace myself against the wind. In pissing rain everything on the dash stays dry, even the GPS.

Noel

[PaulG]

Sorry for veering off topic, but I did a quick Google search and couldn't find this windscreen. Anyone know where one could be found?  They didn't sell them in Canada either.

[nchattaway]

Fred, Noel, thanks for the tips regarding GPS speedo options. Noel, that is one slick touring setup on your FJ1200 there! I'm getting the impression that many of you guys are in a whole different league of motorcycling budget from my own situation.

Both my 32 year old FJ1100s suffer from ridiculously loud speedo howl, so once I had fairly accurate roadspeed confirmation at various RPM in 4th and 5th gears (e.g. 60kph in 4th is around 2500rpm, 80kph in 5th is around 3000rpm, 100kph in 5th is around 3800rpm) I simply removed the speedo cable for this ride. I have a choice of 3 helmets remaining from those acquired throughout my motorcycling career and none of them is in any way, shall we say cossetting. I have a SHOEI TF280 from around the late 1980s which is in fairly unused condition, but these were never a quiet helmet even when new, due to the two piece shell construction and plastic clamshell visor attachment design. I have a SHOEI RF700 which I've had from new since the late 1990s. This is too small but works well for my teenage sons. And I have an el Cheapo RJays that fits but is just as noisy as the TF280. Even with earplugs, listening to speedo howl for 3 days was just not an option. Lubing the speedo and cable lasted maybe an hour or two.

My bikes are generally grungy and have not ever been pampered by previous owners. I've got one serviceable RH mirror and no LH mirrors between the two bikes. One doesn't run right and needs the clutch pack completely stripped down and redone and the other one has 2nd gear issues and spongey forks and both burn oil. But, bit by bit I aim to make things better. More pics and commentary to come. Is there a time limit to a project thread? I fear I might still be going years from now...

[Arnie]

Many threads run for years.  This is mostly not by design, but that a newby looking through old posts finds something and asks a new question, which brings it to the fore.  And then there are the tire and oil threads, which are impossible to kill.

There are always some with deeper pockets than you, but usually if you give a problem a bit of thought you can figure out an alternative way to get to the end result less expensively.

Re: your old and loud helmets - If they don't fit properly ie too loose or uncomfortable, OR are more than 5years old, replace them with a new helmet.  The EPS (the stuff that absorbs the energy of a crash instead of your head) gets old and no longer works as intended. 
NOTE: A new cheap helmet that meets standards (DOT or AS1698) will protect you better than the most expensive 7-10 year old super SNELL hat.  Just do it.

[oldktmdude]

Re: your old and loud helmets - If they don't fit properly ie too loose or uncomfortable, OR are more than 5years old, replace them with a new helmet.  The EPS (the stuff that absorbs the energy of a crash instead of your head) gets old and no longer works as intended. 
NOTE: A new cheap helmet that meets standards (DOT or AS1698) will protect you better than the most expensive 7-10 year old super SNELL hat.  Just do it.

Arnie, I agree with you 100%. There are plenty of $100 or less helmets on the market these days, that are a vast improvement on what was available 15 or 20 years ago. They offer lots of appointments that were simply not around back in the good ol' days. Do yourself a favour and get yourself one. A $100 spent on a helmet is a far better investment than $100 spent on your bike. That's my opinion anyway.
Regards, Pete.

[nchattaway]

Yep, I know this stuff, just have been running on a strict budget. My most recent helmet is now coming up to 7 years old, which is the RJays. It fits fairly well, and is the helmet I use for day to day, but I only have a clear visor so don't like taking it out on long country rides. I'd rather take my helmet with tint, ugly fish sunnies that convert to yellow night lenses after dark, so I can ride visor up.

I've been scouring gumtree for a good late model helmet bargain. Sometimes people sell the darndest things. Like $650 Shark helmets for $200. I missed that one, in my size too. Something will turn up.

[stua1959]

I have been using an Aldi helmet the past couple of years. For less than $100 I can afford to get a new one every year. Comes with 2 clear visors and spare cheek pads. Was well tested when I came off last year and a truck dog trailer went over my head and spat me out. Unfortunately dark visors are not available for them

[The General]

I have been using an Aldi helmet the past couple of years. For less than $100 I can afford to get a new one every year. Comes with 2 clear visors and spare cheek pads. Was well tested when I came off last year and a truck dog trailer went over my head and spat me out. Unfortunately dark visors are not available for them

Mates, I`ve been look`n for a good helmet for years. I don`t like the dark visors (internal or optional extra). I keep buying the cheapies like Aldi meanwhile. My biggest issue is the compromise between noise and space for the fitting of sound gear. The number of times I`ve used my hand to shade the sun in certain situations tempts me to buy one with a peak, but never been able to test one with an FJ screen. (guessing wind uplift could be a serious compromise when taking a peak at speed!), so maybe a removable peak.

Love the new invention where you enter helmet from the rear, so guess`n another Aldi meanwhile, until I can peak with the poofter one in a showroom somewhere.  (yes I`ve looked at the Shoie`s but reckon their quality and value for money, like most things aren`t as good as the old one!).   

[oldktmdude]

Mates, I`ve been look`n for a good helmet for years. I don`t like the dark visors (internal or optional extra). I keep buying the cheapies like Aldi meanwhile. My biggest issue is the compromise between noise and space for the fitting of sound gear. The number of times I`ve used my hand to shade the sun in certain situations tempts me to buy one with a peak, but never been able to test one with an FJ screen. (guessing wind uplift could be a serious compromise when taking a peak at speed!), so maybe a removable peak.

Love the new invention where you enter helmet from the rear, so guess`n another Aldi meanwhile, until I can peak with the poofter one in a showroom somewhere.  (yes I`ve looked at the Shoie`s but reckon their quality and value for money, like most things aren`t as good as the old one!).   

Doug, I've just bought one of these to use on my TDM 900. It only arrived yesterday, so I haven't had time to try it out yet. From all reviews it should be a good thing. I'll keep you posted.  Pete. 
http://ls2helmets.us/_live/products/off-road-helmets/92-products/motocross/114-mx453