Upside Down Winter Project

[andyoutandabout]

Sweet set up. That should keep things pointing the right way.

[aviationfred]

I finally have everything that I need. The two steering stems will be going to get the machine work done. (press out both steering stems, weld material on the FJ stem, turn on a lathe for a press fit into the GSXR lower triple clamp) in a day or so. In the photos you can see what Dan mentioned earlier about the steering stops being in different locations. The machinest will attempt to remove the stops on the GSXR lower triple and move them into the correct position. The extension's are a Dan McCoy design. IMO these are the most critical item as they are needed to lengthen the forks. I believe Dan has had 4 or 5 sets made. The bags of bolts are for the rotors. These are titanium and not overly expensive. The Calipers and brake lines are OEM for the GSXR1000.

It is mentioned earlier in this thread about the need to address the speedometer take-off. The easiest way to remedy this is to install a GPS driven speedometer. This is covered in the files under this mod. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12192.0

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.

I am sure there will be a few snags as this comes together. I will address them as they come.

[Davo231481]

I'm very jealous but will be following this project

[fj1289]

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.

Will that list include the extra parts that need to be hidden?!   

[aviationfred]

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.

Will that list include the extra parts that need to be hidden?!  

I hope not....

[andyoutandabout]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

[giantkiller]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.

[jscgdunn]

Hi Fred,
Looking at the bottom triples, the stem on the Suzuki one looks at least as long as the FJ.  do you think you will be able to turn the top of the original Suzuki stem down, or will you press out the stems and build up the FJ stem.  On my ZX14 conversion I found that the bottom bearing was the same diameter as the FJ bearing.  I just put the bottom race from the ZX14 ball bearing into the frame, and had the top part of the stem turned down to accept the FJ roller bearing.  Clear as mud?

[aviationfred]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.

I might peel the little bugger off and mail it to Jeff Shaw. Maybe he can make up a small 'FJ' sticker to put in it's place.



Fred

[aviationfred]

Hi Fred,
Looking at the bottom triples, the stem on the Suzuki one looks at least as long as the FJ.  do you think you will be able to turn the top of the original Suzuki stem down, or will you press out the stems and build up the FJ stem.  On my ZX14 conversion I found that the bottom bearing was the same diameter as the FJ bearing.  I just put the bottom race from the ZX14 ball bearing into the frame, and had the top part of the stem turned down to accept the FJ roller bearing.  Clear as mud?

Thank you for the input..... I am following Dan's (giantiller) lead on this. He has done 3 of these mods. I am just documenting the parts and procedures in case others want to give it a go.

Fred

[jscgdunn]

Looking forward to seeing the result!

[aviationfred]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.

I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


Fred

[giantkiller]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.

I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


Fred

Hey Fred can you order 4 more for me. I'll pay you for them. Then Jeff can do them all at once.
Let me know
Thanks Dan

[aviationfred]

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.

It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.

I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


Fred

Hey Fred can you order 4 more for me. I'll pay you for them. Then Jeff can do them all at once.
Let me know
Thanks Dan

I am thinking of having the FJ done in the Gold/Silver and the Yamaha in Silver. The Red may be a distraction while riding.


Fred

[Pat Conlon]

Fred, with the GSXR front rim, what do you have planned for the back rim?  Matching?