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Started by Troyskie, February 03, 2018, 06:52:48 PM

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Troyskie

#30
February 28, 2018, 02:05:08 AM
Thanks Mark!

Progress. Plus a mate is visiting this weekend and can do my heavy lifting.

New tyres! I took Pete's advice and went with Metzler Z8's. I've changed the 180 rear to a 170 (better fit to my mod  :blush:),and the front was 120/70 down to 120/60.

I was not happy with the last setup & worse again, previously, they were not matching brands. Now all matches  :biggrin:.

One of the 'new' handlebars was actually more bent than what is on, so that has saved some time.

MORE FU?!!NG PLASTIC CRACKS.

BUGGER ME SENSELESS, IT NEVER ENDS!!!

The rally is close enough that I'm making some expedient choices.

I've a few little gremlins I fed after midnight that might hold me up so I've decided that any donor parts from Effie can come off at the last second. If there are major issues, Yummy sleeps at home and Effie can come and party.

My spare clutch master needs a mod, headlight as above, tank, final seat fix, (Corbin are tough cause they weigh was much as the sun!).

I think I've done enough plastic repair. I just can't look at any part in bright light. You know, just in case.....

I can accept most of the wiring bits for now. Also the plastic will only be a spider web of repairs.

This weekend should be the vinegar strokes for getting Yummy road ready.

I'll put up some shots next.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Sparky84

#31
February 28, 2018, 05:30:46 AM
Hey Troy, it sounds like you're trying to out do Noel by getting your bike together the night before the trip.

You are powering along, its a good thing your not at work  :biggrin:

Cheers Alan


Also Would you know someone for a bit of plastic welding, I've got a few cracks I need Done  :crazy:
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Urban_Legend

#32
February 28, 2018, 06:07:16 AM
Hey Troy
I checked out my light. It seems in reasonable condition, for a 30 yo light. You have 2 options I can send it now, and you may get it next week, or I can hand it to you in person next weekend.
Your choice. If you want me to send it pm me your address

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

ribbert

#33
February 28, 2018, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: Sparky84 on February 28, 2018, 05:30:46 AM

Hey Troy, it sounds like you're trying to out do Noel by getting your bike together the night before the trip.


Haha, Troy's way ahead of me by the sound of it.

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"

Troyskie

#34
February 28, 2018, 03:42:57 PM
Awesome Mark!

Mudgee is fine if you have room?

Noel, have a look at the pics, he he he...

Al, yep pretty lucky I'm 'not' working  :sarcastic:
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

oldktmdude

#35
February 28, 2018, 07:33:22 PM
   Troy, if you need a hand next week, I've got a couple of days off. Give me a shout.
   Regards, Pete. :good2:
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

ZOA NOM

#36
February 28, 2018, 10:08:38 PM
Troyskie, a frustrating feature of the iPhone is that pics must be taken in landscape mode in order for them to post upright online. Just a friendly tip.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Troyskie

#37
February 28, 2018, 11:30:59 PM
Thanks Pete! I may have to take you up on that. Food and beers on me! My buddy and I have a great track record of solving the worlds problems and achieving nothing :).

Rick, thank you very much. I'm sure everyone else on the forum knows this, but it is news to me. I just thought it was some weird HTML conversion whatsidoodle. Now I know my pics will be less irritating.

Now for a Haynes question. The torque for the disk nuts is listed at 20 ft lbs. I did put them on at that rate in the last build. No dramas, loctite kept them from moving but they let go pretty easily on removal, and I'm not able to put much heave-ho into things yet. I realise they're going into a tapped cast ally thread, but it seems a low torque number to me.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Sparky84

#38
February 28, 2018, 11:43:20 PM
G'day Troy

Hopefully just a typo on your side but 20Nm in the YSM which is lower than ft lbs
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Sparky84

#39
February 28, 2018, 11:58:33 PM
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Troyskie

#40
March 01, 2018, 03:14:18 PM
 :blush: thanks Al!
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Troyskie

#41
March 04, 2018, 02:52:27 AM
Yummy lives (almost..).

Worlds problems, solved.

Yummy ready, no.

Mate goes home,....few beers......Phil drops by and solves my brake bleed dilemma....
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

X-Ray

#42
March 04, 2018, 03:44:53 AM
Hey Troy, you have to be really happy man with what you have achieved so far, Yummy is looking glorious. Just to see you at Mudgee will have everyone in raptures, and I owe you some beers too,  :good2:  :drinks:
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ

Troyskie

#43
March 04, 2018, 07:34:09 PM
Thanks Ray, very happy mate. Good therapy!

Yummy is looking rough and I've taken quite a few shortcuts and temporary fixes purely for Mudgee.

I wanted to take her for a test run yesterday, but I noticed the front tyre was on the wrong way around :ireful: and that meant I needed to test fit the wheel and then remove it once I had the brakes sorted (thanks again Phil!).

The tyre has been fixed today and it is a very quick job to pop it back on the bike. Being a rainy day today I'll wait till tomorrow to go for a test run.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Troyskie

#44
March 06, 2018, 12:39:13 AM
Ready for Mudgee!
:good: :good2: :yahoo:
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
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