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The first mods on the new FJ

Started by aviationfred, August 27, 2017, 07:07:59 PM

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aviationfred

August 27, 2017, 07:07:59 PM
Three weeks of ownership with the new to me 1995 FJ1200. The modifications have begun. Very minor ones to begin.

I traded a 1989/1990 windscreen that I wouldn't use much for a very dark MRA touring windscreen.

I didn't care for the looks of the Cobra F1r mufflers. The Yoshi slip-on's look much better to me.

I actually ordered the smoke turn signal lenses before I picked up the bike.

The Corbin seat came with my 1990, but the color of the piping did not match the color of paint I selected for the 1990. The piping color works well with the new bike.

The added auxiliary lights work very well.

Installed a new set of clutch fibers with the extra wide disc and removal of the piano wire.


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

FJmonkey

#1
August 27, 2017, 09:56:56 PM
Looking good Fred.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

#2
August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

FJmonkey

#3
August 27, 2017, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred

Send it to Noel, if he does not have one then it might be good to help manage the shmootz he picks up from the adventures he goes on.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Country Joe

#4
August 27, 2017, 10:49:30 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred
Absolutely.....

BTW, are you planning on selling the Cobra mufflers?
1993 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

#5
August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

#6
August 28, 2017, 12:17:50 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...

The Cobra F1R's have already been spoken for. They are going to a good home that has plenty of aluminum polish.



Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

#7
August 28, 2017, 12:21:04 AM
 :yahoo:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#8
August 28, 2017, 12:26:03 AM
That is my point and case your honor.... Nothing more to add....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

#9
August 28, 2017, 12:26:39 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Pat will make an offer on F1 Cobras...



I will have to admit, the Yoshi's do not sound as good as the Cobra's. The F1R's sound awesome when on the power.  :good2:


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

#10
August 28, 2017, 12:48:29 AM
Yessiree,  those Cobra's absolutely howl on a 1380....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#11
August 28, 2017, 12:55:36 AM
Moparman Steve have Yoshi's and they sound really good as well. But my retirement fund depends on selling F1's to Pat... I have another set coming from a good source...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

#12
August 28, 2017, 01:03:40 AM
Mark, you have coming Cobra F1's or Corba F1R's?

I found out (the hard way) that my engine pops the rivets on the Cobra F1's aluminum cans.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#13
August 28, 2017, 01:06:16 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 28, 2017, 01:03:40 AM
Mark, you have coming Cobra F1's or Corba F1R's?

I found out (the hard way) that my engine pops the rivets on the Cobra F1's aluminum cans.

Not sure till I make a Las Vegas run to get the goods. Might be a Gamble...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ribbert

#14
August 28, 2017, 04:28:14 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 27, 2017, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 27, 2017, 10:12:27 PM
The hideously long rear European fender has to go.... :bad:


Fred

Send it to Noel, if he does not have one then it might be good to help manage the shmootz he picks up from the adventures he goes on.

If I fitted that I could only ride in the bush, for fear of being seen.  :biggrin:

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"
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