My FJ's GSXR rear wheel mod

[Pat Conlon]

You're doing a fine job Hannes.....by chance, do you have any powder coat shops in your area?
My experience with paint on a swing arm is that it does not last long between the chain lube and the road grime. Powder coating is the way to go.

[aj52]

You're doing a fine job Hannes.....by chance, do you have any powder coat shops in your area?
My experience with paint on a swing arm is that it does not last long between the chain lube and the road grime. Powder coating is the way to go.

Thanks Pat

Next winter in RSA,I going to respray whole bike.
Want to powder coat frame,front wheel and swing arm then.

[X-Ray]

Mmmm, freshly painted swing arm 

Although yes I was going to suggest also a silver or chrome powder coat would be the best long wearing solution. Only thing is all bearings have to be removed for that.

[aj52]

Finished with the wheel swap today.
Just want to get an hugger before the respray next year,and swing arm chain slider,as mine is not going to last very much longer.
Other indicators also,those bulky one's needs to come off.
Now it is also time to start looking for that 3.5" front rim.

Hannes

[Country Joe]

 

[fnlyafjat51]

Lookin good !!!

[aj52]

 Thanks guys

[aj52]

Had to rise the rear-end of the bike.
With 2-up it hit the inner fender on bumpy roads.
Made 2 sets of new dogbones. One set is 110mm C-to-C and other one 100mm C-to-C.
The 100mm doesn't works.it is to short.

With new dogbones,my feet are slightly raised(stand on my toes) as with the OEM set it was flat.
FJ looks better with rear-end raised.

Hannes

[markmartin]

>>Just want to get an hugger before the respray next year,<<

Hannes

Hi Hannes, nice work on the GSXR Wheel Swap.  It's amazing how well those wheels fit the FJ.

Hey with reference to you wanting to mount a hugger fender - just know that the hugger fender  I referenced in the file section gets scuffed on both sides by the upper fender/seat undercarriage. (I'm referring to the GSXR fender used in the hugger mod thread found in the files section of the forum.)  I've got my rear wheel adjusted with the Penske shock so that my tire just touches the ground when on the center stand, and the shock/ride set on the firm side and it still scuffs as the shock fully cycles.  I repainted it one year in hopes that it was a one time occurrence, but it happened again. I do ride 2-up a fair amount but I would think if I'm using the shock correctly, it should cycle fully if set properly even when riding solo. I've put a strip of clear 3M rockguard over those scuff areas after painting it for a third time and that works pretty well to hide the inevitable scuff marks.

Just something to consider if you want everything to look perfect on your bike at all times--you'll be setting yourself up for some disappointment.

I still like the looks of the hugger on the FJ, minor scuff or not.

Mark M