PROJECT 92

[Millietant]

Yes, it's just the inverted "V" pieces that lock the leg in place, lifting crossmember between the legs and the welding that holds the left-side pieces to the right-side. Everything else is taken through the bolts.

I like the "overkill" and sturdiness, some might say it's "numb", but it's not precision engineering 

[Urban_Legend]

I have finally started to make some progress on the 92. After having the bike sitting in my shed stripped to a bare frame for months, I have now sanded back the frame, paint4ed it and have started on some reassembly.
Before i reinstalled the motor, I checked the shim gaps (tighter than I would like, but still in spec....just). As I don't have a shim tool yet, changing them out will have to wait.

The motor was degreased, pressure washed and wiped over with perpsol and painted. I have also stripped the fin edges back and polished.

I have the rear shock absorber boxed up to send off for a rebuild and the front shocks ready for some Racetech intermans (icant afford RPM items with the crappy aussie dollar and exhange rate)
The seat will be dropped in to be reupholstered next week. Thnigs aree finally stating to move along.

Let the jigsaw puzzel building begin

Mark

[Urban_Legend]

Jad a successful parts run to Sydney (1200km return)to Diesel Daves. Got a complete 92 subframe, 92 Fuel Tank in reasonable condition, Gearsack rack, XJR1300 cans and a YZF 17x5 rear wheel.

I also dropped in to see David Moore to deliver the 92's seat for reupholstering.

The next steps will be to get the suspension done.

[ribbert]

Jad a successful parts run to Sydney (1200km return)to Diesel Daves. Got a complete 92 subframe, 92 Fuel Tank in reasonable condition, Gearsack rack, XJR1300 cans and a YZF 17x5 rear wheel.

I also dropped in to see David Moore to deliver the 92's seat for reupholstering.

The next steps will be to get the suspension done.

Good stuff Mark, it's coming together. Sounds like you've got the makings of a whole bike there. I don't know if you've had a Gearsack rack before but they are the bee's knees. You might be able to "transfer" Sparkles rego over to the new one. I look forward to seeing at a Rally or Manshed weekend not too far off.

Noel

[Urban_Legend]

Hi Noel. I have a gearsack rack on Sparkes, that I cut the hoop off to attach a top box. The only issue I have with the gearsack racks is when the plastic coating start peeling off. It just looks bad. The 93 is coming together nicely, and on budget so far too. Being a lot more careful on what I spend money, and how much. Dave made me an excellent deal on the parts I got.

[ribbert]

....... The 93 is coming together nicely, and on budget so far too......

....you must have forgotten something. 

Noel

[Urban_Legend]

....... The 93 is coming together nicely, and on budget so far too......

....you must have forgotten something. 

Noel

Getting the fairing and tank repainted will probably blow the budget out of the water. So far it has cost me less than $1300 including the cost of purchasing the bike.

Mark

[oldktmdude]

   G'day Mark, good to see you're making good progress with the '93 resto. Just my opinion mate, I know you're on a tight budget, but I would spend the
money on a new YSS shock rather than getting that antiquated rear shock rebuilt. Put up with the old shock until you save the extra cash required for the YSS.
You won't be sorry.
  Regards, Pete.

[Urban_Legend]

The thought had crossed my mine. Same as swapping the 89 front end off Sparkles onto the 92. (I said 93 earlier. That was a typo) The plan is for the 92 to be my long distance tourer and for Sparkles to be my fun bike.

P.S. Pete can you contact me about club rego for Sparkles.

Mark

[Pat Conlon]

  I would spend the
money on a new YSS shock rather than getting that antiquated rear shock rebuilt.

+1 Listen to Pete. 
There is a reason an aftermarket rear shock is #1 on my list of mods.
Yes, it's the most expensive mod, but, so worth it.

[Millietant]

I'm with Pat and Pete on this. Spending £280 on my Hagon shock (set up specifically for me and my bike/riding) back in 2008 and another £100 having it rebuilt, with a new 2 year factory warranty in 2018, was the best money I've ever spent on my FJ.

If you can find the funds for anything, spend them on a rear shock - YSS/Hagon/Nitron/RPM/Ohlins....whatever your budget will allow 

[FJ_Hooligan]

Penske

[Urban_Legend]

Penske

That would really blow the budget out of the water.
I have a Hagon on my 84 that is doing quite well,  so might give the YSS a go when finances allow.

Mark

[Urban_Legend]

Update time.
https://youtu.be/Gs4pxne39OY

[Urban_Legend]

Here is a little video update and some photos of where I am up to with my project 92 rebuild

https://youtu.be/N4yaK4Ns6nw

Mark