North American Fj1200's new Aussie life

[FJools]

Aaah, the hoist stunt  !

I think that's going to be my version of Pats cat story  . At least the roo was saved from being eaten by the neighbours dog.

The roo wasn't spooked my a misguided 0.303" round per chance..............

Thanks for the starting jetting advice. I'll be running the pods and the 1219cc enlargement with a full delkevic system

[Troyskie]

He he he, couldn't name the movie, I had to look it up 

I'm doing the cart thing with Randy shortly, but suspect I'll get all excited and put her back together and gooooo.

I'll do the jets down a Pete & Alfs shed day for all to see how the job is done (cause I have noooo idea).

A little update on the f%&$@ng airbox.

One of the nutserts in the side of the box is now spinning free, and I noticed some damage from PO's on the intake side of the filter so I can legitimately chuck it!  . (Yes I could repair it, but no, I won't  ).

[Troyskie]

The roo wasn't spooked by a misguided 0.303" round per chance..............

Nope, stupid things aren't bothered by gunfire. Down at the range we often have them between the mound and butts. Club rule, no killing the aussie icons on the range grounds. Plus local law, no hunting east of the highway.
I couldn't pull the trigger on one anyway. I'm not going to eat it. I think the only way that would happen is if there was an alien invasion or zombie apocalypse.
I have however put a few down for the local RSPCA after they've been cleaned up by a car or truck (or bike).
My style is to put kill holes in paper & lock the bang sticks away (after a good clean).

[ribbert]

Carbs are a complete mystery to me. I've never done more than remove a float bowl.......

Well you were half way there then. As Jeff said, there are good tutorials on the forum. FJ carbs are down the lawn mower end for complexity, simple, and not many parts. Once you've seen one in bits you will have no hesitation ripping into them next time.
If the Bermagui weekend wasn't soon I'd suggest you have a crack at them, child's play after what you've just done.

My only advice for carby work is to have really good tips on your screwdrivers (new or as new) and use the biggest one you can to remove the jets, press down hard and don't let it slip. The jets are brass, the slots shallow and they chew up easily.

Noel

[Troyskie]

Thanks Noel,
The parts I've ordered are on the way so I'm holding off further assembly till the come and I can do a final leak check with the new petcock installed.

Here's a question that I hoped would resolve itself during re-assembly.

Very early on, when initially pulling the bike apart I found a small screw sitting beside the front wheel on the RHS of the bike. At the time I thought it might have come out of the throttle assembly/switch block on the handlebar.

When I put this back together I expected it to not work properly, but everything is fine.

Anyone know where this screw goes?

[FJools]

Mystery item, not out of the lawn mower is ?

It resembles something that should be stopping something leaking where it shouldn't 

i hope that helps !!

Primary chain arrived yesterday so we can all guess what's happening this weekend.
(mad rush to renew passport today as we have an Engineers conference in Beijing in October
and I just discovered I only have 4 months left on my passport till expiry  )

Noel:
your reference to "Bermagui" and "Soon' worries me................

[Urban_Legend]

The screw sort of looks like the ones that hold the choke plunger rod in place.

Mark

[Troyskie]

I know the feeling Jools!

Yet again I'll be out of the country (next week) when the parts arrive, so re-assembly and test ride is delayed, again!

[Troyskie]

The screw sort of looks like the ones that hold the choke plunger rod in place.

Mark

Hmm, perhaps a bit big, but I'll check it out.
Thanks Mark

[FJmonkey]

That screw looks similar to the index screw for the forks, but more like it came off the carbs. Took me about 60 seconds to find it. It secures the end of the choke rod.

[fj1289]

Carbs are a complete mystery to me. I've never done more than remove a float bowl.......

Well you were half way there then. As Jeff said, there are good tutorials on the forum. FJ carbs are down the lawn mower end for complexity, simple, and not many parts. Once you've seen one in bits you will have no hesitation ripping into them next time.
If the Bermagui weekend wasn't soon I'd suggest you have a crack at them, child's play after what you've just done.

My only advice for carby work is to have really good tips on your screwdrivers (new or as new) and use the biggest one you can to remove the jets, press down hard and don't let it slip. The jets are brass, the slots shallow and they chew up easily.

Noel

Also - first time around, only take ONE apart at a time - that way you have plenty of examples to look at to see how to put it back together!

[Troyskie]

That screw looks similar to the index screw for the forks, but more like it came off the carbs. Took me about 60 seconds to find it. It secures the end of the choke rod.

Excellent Mark! Thanks mate.
I take it this is onto the carbie end, not at the fairing end?
Troyskie

[Troyskie]

Also - first time around, only take ONE apart at a time - that way you have plenty of examples to look at to see how to put it back together!

Sage advice mate. I'll follow that and the forum notes.
Troyskie

[FJmonkey]

That screw looks similar to the index screw for the forks, but more like it came off the carbs. Took me about 60 seconds to find it. It secures the end of the choke rod.

Excellent Mark! Thanks mate.
I take it this is onto the carbie end, not at the fairing end?
Troyskie

It came out of the bag marked #1, so carb #1.

[Troyskie]

Sweet! I also just realised you said 'came off the carbs',