Hello

[WMarshy]

Hi everyone,
I thought I would make a small introduction to your site. I dont own a FJ (yet) but I do own a 1979 Yamaha XS Eleven. I was referred to your guys site by the people at XS11.com. One member put a set of FJ forks on his XS and had a lot of good to say, hence the reason Im here. He advised me to come here and ask/look around. So, I have 1 or 2 questions for you all.

1. I was advised to get the older forks (87 and older) because they have rebound adjustability, is this correct? He said the 88 and up forks dont have that ability...

2. If someone was showing me a set of forks off an FJ and they didnt know what year they came off, how could I verify visually that they have the rebound adjustment? (Pic's would help if its not too difficult.)

3. How much should I expect to pay for a good set that has the tree clamps and the bearing spindle?

I guess I would have to break them down and do a little interior mod to them so it wouldnt matter much if they needed new seals, and I would end up putting new progressive springs into them anyways...

Thanks for the help in advance.

[Klavdy]

G'day mate, where do you live?

[WMarshy]

Central New York area, Watkinsglen.

[Klavdy]

No worries, see, there's people from all over the world on this Forum, you saying where you live makes it easier for 'em to help you out.

Heavy bike the XS1100, hmmm, so to is the FJ.
There's some Suzuki forks that should fit too, bit more modern, even some with USD cartridge legs.
Where is the speedo drive take off on an XS?
It is the front wheel on an FJ.

[WMarshy]

Hey, no problem I'd like to try and lessen the damage of shipping charges if I can help it.

For the mod, I plan on using the stock XS wheel and breaks. The exact details can be found here: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25786

[Travis398]

you can tell the early FJ forks by the anti dive system, the brake calipers have a hose that bolt to the bottom front of the forks, notice in that mod that you showed the guy made caps to plug the holes on the forks.

[WMarshy]

you can tell the early FJ forks by the anti dive system, the brake calipers have a hose that bolt to the bottom front of the forks, notice in that mod that you showed the guy made caps to plug the holes on the forks.

Thanks for the tip. Whats the difference between the anti-dive system and having adjustable rebound control, anything? From my understanding there is a rebound adjustment screw under the fork cap in the top, is that correct?

[TRoy]

Hi everyone, I was advised to get the older forks (87 and older) because they have rebound adjustability, is this correct? He said the 88 and up forks dont have that ability...

... well, I think the adj rebound went away in 91 but it never really worked all that well anyways.  What most (87 and older) FJ owners do is swap out their forks for the later model ones so they can run the 17" wheel & much better brakes. If you use the early model forks legs with anti-dive you're stuck with 16" wheel and not-as-good brakes.

I'd recommend you get the later model forks (88* & up)  I think 88-90 had adj rebound but I'm not sure.

[TRoy]

Hey, no problem I, I plan on using the stock XS wheel and breaks

oh, well nevermind 

[Klavdy]

Listen to T-Roy.
He does these things professionally.

[WMarshy]

Hi everyone, I was advised to get the older forks (87 and older) because they have rebound adjustability, is this correct? He said the 88 and up forks dont have that ability...

... well, I think the adj rebound went away in 91 but it never really worked all that well anyways.  What most (87 and older) FJ owners do is swap out their forks for the later model ones so they can run the 17" wheel & much better brakes. If you use the early model forks legs with anti-dive you're stuck with 16" wheel and not-as-good brakes.

I'd recommend you get the later model forks (88* & up)  I think 88-90 had adj rebound but I'm not sure.

I understand I would have better breaks and be able to use a 17" wheel but Im dead set on using the stock wheel and breaks to retail that stock look. I think I was told to loof for the 87 and older forks because there a dime a dozen...

[TRoy]

Listen to T-Roy.
He does these things professionally.

sometimes we like to mix work & pleasure

[racerman_27410]

Listen to T-Roy.
He does these things professionally.

sometimes we like to mix work & pleasure

LMFAO...... that picture is priceless (and total faux bravado)

KOokaloo Brother!

[Travis398]

  yes they are pretty easy to find, and cheap. 

yes the anti dive forks have a big straight slot adjustment under the cap (if it hasn't fallen off)

the same screwdriver slot can also adjust spring preload (3 settings) if you push down while turning it.

[WMarshy]

yes they are pretty easy to find, and cheap. 

yes the anti dive forks have a big straight slot adjustment under the cap (if it hasn't fallen off)

the same screwdriver slot can also adjust spring preload (3 settings) if you push down while turning it.

Thanks for the tip Travis. Anyone have set they want to get rid of?