Mods to my uk based fj1200 R1 front end and R1 rear wheel.

[dixiethedog]

Some more pics,i was bored so decided to make a prototype sprocket cover assembly.


It needs to be finished properly,black instead of polished!!

[dixiethedog]

I spotted this cover online,and much prefer the lines of the cover,so i may try to copy it??

[dixiethedog]

In the UK,fj12's are,generally looked at as (ahem...)old men's bikes! This is a pity,if some of the younger riders had a ride on one,felt the torque,theyd soon change there minds. So,streetfighted ones are rare,have you seen this one before,its from Holland i think?

[dixiethedog]

You'll either love it or hate it!! Im have mixed thoughts about it myself.

[dixiethedog]

The sprocket cover was interesting to do. Firstly take a piece of alloy,mark it out,drill holes,mill slots for decoration,and then shape.

cut!!

general idea

[dixiethedog]

I needed the clutch holder from the original cover,no going back now....

[Arnie]

Dixie,

You said, "In the UK,fj12's are,generally looked at as (ahem...)old men's bikes! This is a pity,if some of the younger riders had a ride on one,felt the torque,theyd soon change there minds."

Well, some of us are old men.  And this old man has been coming up blank with any good reason to change to any other new bike out there.  The FJ looks good, goes well, handles well, is reliable, is easy to service, and is comfortable.  In the last fortnight I rode a Daytona 955 and an R1.  They were both quick, fast, less uncomfortable than I expected, more thirsty than the FJ, and I was glad to get back on the FJ after less than an hour on either.  On a trip I might not have the acceleration or top speed of these bikes, but I'd get to the end sooner because I wouldn't have to stop for fuel so often and wouldn't need a chiropractor to unbend me at the end.  Them kids who call it an "old man's bike" don't know what they're missing.

Cheers,
Arnie

[simi_ed]

Ping.  I rode a 'busa about a month ago.  It was FAST and uncomfortable.  The 'busa owner commented how good the FJ runs, and how comfortable it was.  Hmmmmmm.

[jwh]

I spotted this cover online,and much prefer the lines of the cover,so i may try to copy it??

where abouts did you spot this one?

[jwh]

found one now!

[dixiethedog]

updates soon.

[dixiethedog]

I really do need to get this thing done and dusted. Ive been busy with lots of other things in life,which have to take more importance than motorbikes.
However,the fj hasnt been far from my mind,and ive been buying a few things to help,when i do finally make a start again. In the last week ive managed to buy some 6 pot brakes,a (i think?)zx9r brake master cylinder and an aprilia rsv clutch master cylinder and lever etc.
The brake and clutch cylinders are the type that have the reservoir's mounted on tubes and brackets (if that makes sense?),allowing me to position them out of harms way,and more importantly,allowing me to use Renthal handlebars (superbike (80's)style?). It also means that i'll be able to turn the bars full lock,without the mastercylinders hitting the fairing,which would be a no no in the UK.
Updates soon-ish! lol.

[dixiethedog]

Ive been busy in my worshop this morning,working on a project for a friend,and too be honest,i was looking forward to visiting this site,to see some more fj stuff. Im pretty fired up at the moment,wanting my bike back on the road.
It came of the road about november 2009,and i havent been on it since. Ive ridden one bike since then,and that was only for a couple of miles,a streetfightered Honda vtr1000 forestorm,which was cool,but made me realise how good the fj fairing works for me!
Back to the workshop now,to get stuff done.

[AustinFJ]

The sprocket cover was interesting to do. Firstly take a piece of alloy,mark it out,drill holes,mill slots for decoration,and then shape.

cut!!

general idea

I just went after the original cover and milled it out a bit.

[dixiethedog]

Hi Austinfj,i really like the idea for your clutch cover,i might just have to have a go at similar myself,so thanks for the inspiration!!