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Bryan's 1989 FJ1200 rebirth in Poplar Grove, IL

Started by Waiex191, May 15, 2020, 10:34:14 PM

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Waiex191

Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 10, 2020, 12:24:03 PM
Bryan, for emission reasons the USA FJ's were factory jetted lean with the #37.5 pilot jets.
Those small jets seem to clog easily, especially on gravity flow FJ's. Remember, you are dealing with a 35 year old tank without the benefit of a proper fuel filter.

Perhaps it's time to spend $25 for some new #40 or #42.5  pilot jets?
The slightly larger openings seem to be more resistant to clogging.
http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Carb%3APilotjet

I had a clog at the end of Sunday's ride.  It was missing badly until 2500 when cold, and 2000 after it warmed up.  Fortunately on my ride today it cleared up.  If I ever go back into the carbs again I'll put the bigger pilot jets in.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Waiex191

First the blue spots & new master:


Then the 2012 CBR250R mirrors:


And now I've gone and ordered an RPM oil filter adapter.  The slippery slope is getting me.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Pat Conlon

Don't forget those 33 year old brake lines!
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

Waiex191

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 03, 2021, 01:45:11 PM
Don't forget those 33 year old brake lines!
I've upgraded to a 20 year old FZ1 set - for now.  Definitely on the list.  There is a lot to do on the bike this coming winter, and the airplane is just about done.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Millietant

I'm sure Bryan got the FZ1 hoses with the full kit he bought as a set....... so they're only about 1/2 that age......

Still makes them 17 years old though !! C'mon Bryan, splash for the Spiegler's  :sarcastic:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Waiex191

Dean you are right, and I'm not sure what year they were.  The old ebay ad picture says 2001-2005 so I put the worst case of 20 years.

I'm thinking I'll be going through the front brakes this winter.  I just bought them, put them on, and bled them.  Used pads and everything.  My old EBC rotors are pitted from brake fluid leaking out during the 16 year dormant period, and I think they need to be replaced.  Along with that it would be time for new pads and the Spieglers from RPM.  I'll also be adjusting the valves.  I have not done that since I got the bike running, though I do have the record of every valve adjustment I'd done.  Also I have the records for my buddy's FJ which he has not owned in years, and who I haven't seen in a couple of decades!

The other thing I plan to do is to take off all the bodywork and fix it.  Lots of cracks going on.  ABS does not age well.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Waiex191

Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL