My New Nightmare

[andyb]

I'd say that's the least of your troubles currently.

[the fan]

Not really feeling the R1 swap as it really doesn't work with the lines of the tank. A YZF600 tail might work with a little creative plastic welding...

[feederbb]

I'm digging the front fender!  Maybe a 70's Honda 400-4?  You have your hands full and I admire your passion to save the beast.  I'm hoping some day to have a little more room to take on such a project.  Good luck with it.  Kevin.

[SkyFive]

It has a good title.  The sticker is from an auction in Atlanta. 

Oooh!...bought it at an auction in Atlanta. That explains everything.

[yetti motorcycles]

that looks ROUGH man. If the platics are all trash have you considered somthing like this.
http://fjowners.com/gallery/901_05_08_10_1_40_28.jpeg

[The Notorious YZF]

YES!  That is exactly what I'm thinking about....more or less.  That is a great bike.  The only thing I would change is the handlebar set up.  I have 2 crotch rockets already so I don't want to bend over to ride another.  I'd probably throw on something like the LSL Superbike handlebars from Spiegler.



That is a great looking bike and will definitely be my template.  Does that bike belong to a member on the forums?  Anyone know who and how to get in touch? 

Thanks
The Notorious YZF

[the fan]

Not a fan of the drooping MX rear fender or the JC whitney exhaust... and where the hell is the rear shock? Is there rear suspension?

[yetti motorcycles]

tiny shock in this photo. no idea whos it is just found it making the rounds on the UK fj fourm.

[The Notorious YZF]

Where's the freakin' battery on this bike?

Thanks
The Notorious YZF

[andyb]

Probably using a tiny battery.  Some folks have used the power packs from cordless drills and the like, but there's now available "real" batteries in tiny sizes.   Ain't cheap though.

[the fan]

We run 4 cell lithium ferrous batteries in the race bikes. Each battery pack weighs right around 12 ounces and has no trouble starting supersport built 600cc bikes all weekend long. in fact I don't recall ever having to charge them.

they measure 2.25" x 2.25" x 3".

We paid around $90 each, but I have seen them as cheap as $60 bucks for a 4 cell (2.3ah) and $80 for an 8 cell (4.6ah).

12 cells are still pretty expensive (around 300 bucks) but will easily start built V twins and weigh in at 2.2 pounds.

there are a few how to guides for building your own battery online, but I found it to be more cost effective to purchase pre built units. look for A123 battery packs for details.

[yetti motorcycles]

found this link to more info about this bike think it translates it from german says the guys name is Rob Heitkamp and mentions somthing about the tank on hinges and gel eliminated under tank. think somthing is missing in translation but they had to stash a gel battery somwhere.

http://www.motorbeursutrecht.nl/nl-nl/Bezoeker/Activiteiten/Custom%20Bike%20Contest/Rob%20Heitkamp.aspx

[The Notorious YZF]

Here's what I found on the battery....

http://www.indysuperbike.com/customer/product.php?productid=1192543&cat=38397&page=1



Not sure if this is waht you're getting for $60.....but I'd be willing to compare.

Later

[rktmanfj]

Dutch to English translation by babelfish:


Give a short general description of your engine.
Yamaha FJ 1200 from 1986 are cultivated those to Streetfighter. The basis is the orginele frame with a front upsidedown R1 and 240/40/18 rear wheels.

Role has played you at building the engine?
I have considered the concept and the implementation (construction) done. Aluminium mow work and the turn work of the hub has been done by specialists (friends). Also the needle work has been done by a spuiter.

Which components of the engine are really special, and why?

The achterbrug have been broadened For the rear wheel voorvelg of FJ have turned off and provide with a broad rim. link half-measure 240/40/18. On sides here alu hub for have been twisted Traction has got a offset of 55mm outside the frame Led rear light with in-built flashing light 3 colours needle work with a subtle 1188 text on the tank Tank is possible to behind articulations and continues stand mbv gasveren Gelaccu got rid of under the tank

Which components have been built themselves or have been made?

Traction offset 55mm Rear wheel/rim incl. hub Behind and voortandwiel Express (partly) Part of electric system Subframe Zitje

How long have you been busy this build engine?
Approximately 4 years, with intermittencies.

[carsick]

My son kept insisting that these batteries exist, I said nonsense, there's no such thing as a one pound motorcycle battery. Goddamn kids. Maybe if he buys me one I will believe it.
Doug