What did you do to your bike today?

[fj1289]

Started it!  Finally getting close to getting it back on the road again!   

Back to a stock motor and stock carbs with Factory jet kit, but at least she's almost whole again!     

[pdxfj]

On my "other FJ (86)" put the head back on the engine, timed the cams, and adjusted the valves.  Will pull the pan next weekend and clean it out, then reinstall the lump back in the frame.

[Mark Olson]

well sunday I rode it. then pulled the front wheel .
today I visited George and he swapped the tire off the fj rim onto the fzr wheel.
tomorrow is another day.

[RumBoy]

Installed my stainless braided brakelines. Aligned and tightened the back wheel. (Still have to check chain tightness (DOH!)) Put the tank on, put the seat on and fired that puppy up. Flabbergasted that after sitting unused several months in a freezing storage unit the battery wasn't cactus and actually cranked the lump over pretty good.

Took it for a gentle ride down the road, deafening the neighbours. Rode back to the storage and installed the mufflers. Rode back out again for a quick blast in front of the facility. MMMmmmmMMMMm that felt good. 

Left to do: Fix the fork seals. (groan) Get new tyres. Check valve clearances. Acquire and install front wheel guards. Attach windshield. Get some fiberglass and resin to fix the multitude of cracks/breaks on the fairing. Take to it with a brush and soap and water.

[billwest]

Bill, look up my cousin and his wife (Mark and Sue Holman).......they will be in attendance.

Harvy

Yep, saw them!

I watched the parade on Saturday morning, around 2500 bikes.

If they had dinner in the big tent that night, I would have talked to them.  I talked to everyone.......

[jamesearthdrum]

Installed the 3rd speedometer today along with a new cable and drive. If it fails again I'm going to a bicycle computer 
Also repaired a few cracks in the fairing.

[higbonzo]

I changed the oil and filter, installed new exhaust gaskets,  tighten chain, and installed new front and rear tires.  I was running the Pirelli Diablo Stradas',  which I was able to get over 10,000 miles on, and now I am running Pirelli Angels'.  The Angel is said to be an improved Strada.  I will post thought's of tire in the review section.

Later.....

[jamesearthdrum]

Finished up getting the fairing put back together. Fired up on the second try.  Nice ride home, first since Dec. 4th. 

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

My Corbin gunfighter arrived today.    It's cool. Although a lower seat height, the width does get me more on my toes at a stop (just like I was warned). But being a munchkin, that's my life. I do like the feel on the road. Harder seat and feel a little more vibration than the stock saddle. Look forward to getting some highway miles on it. I bought it used from a post here and like the seller said, it was like new. Made the trip from Connecticut to So. Cal. in tact.
Mike

[weymouth399]

Jim did it work

[markmartin]

Replaced the stock shock with a penske sport shock. Dissasembled the forks -- changed the bushings and fork seals and installed a set of race tech emulators--thanks to directions from the group. Waiting for a bottom half front fender and meter lens to come in from Zanottis before I can finish getting it all back together and try it out. 

[carsick]

New front pilot power 2CT, EK chain and Pro grips. Taking some measurements for new dogbones. Of course after a week of sun it started snowing this morning, grrr.

[markmartin]

spray bombed motor and header pipes with hi-temp semigloss black.  In the process found that my gas tank was leaking at the fuel filter bracket where PO had JB welded a tear at the base of the bracket.   removed old jB weld and applied new JB weld.  attempted to replace fuel lines but had the wrong size OD fuel line. Torqued misc nuts and bolts while I've got the fairings off.

[Bob]

Replaced messy horn relay wiring. 
Ordered new battery gauge to replace the one that died (only lasted four years). 
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/IMID/872
Replaced broken LED wiring; replaced H3 bulbs with LED bulbs.
Checked valve clearance.
Cleaned & polished all the shiny bits.
Cleaned very fussy brakes

[yamahopper]

I just picked up the seat from Seatmaster Upholstery. Absolutely beautiful! I'll post pics later. Got the Corbin seat recovered with alligator and smooth leather. Looks nice! Kirk is the best for custom seats in Louisville, KY. $150.00 and delivered on time. I don't know if I can post his phone number or not, but if you want information send me a P.M. and I will forward the address and phone number. He has a pattern for the Corbin seat and turn around is fairly fast. I also had some additional padding built in so the wife will quit complaining so much on the long ride.