Oh Boy, this is going to be good!!!

[craigo]

mmm shiney!   

nice work Craigo


KOokaloo!

Thanks 

[1tinindian]

I' have never been a fan of black wheels, but I do appreciate your attention to detail.
I also like the color combo of your FJ!

Leon

[Pat Conlon]

Now the rest of the bike looks real dirty. I wonder how much effort that's all going to take to make it as pretty as the front?

Very nice Craig! What a beauty!  Do the Leon trick on your SS header tubes, then polish that back aluminum swing arm...

Fun huh?  Major kudos!  How many days until the WCR?  Leon, are you coming to Colorado this summer?

[Mark Olson]

looking good 

beware the polishing disease , the whole bike may end up shiny .

[moparman70]

very nice Craig --- I like the wheels too

stevecc

[1tinindian]

Now the rest of the bike looks real dirty. I wonder how much effort that's all going to take to make it as pretty as the front?

Very nice Craig! What a beauty!  Do the Leon trick on your SS header tubes, then polish that back aluminum swing arm...

Fun huh?  Major kudos!  How many days until the WCR?  Leon, are you coming to Colorado this summer?

Yes Pat, I have plans to attend the Colorado Rally!
Maybe we can trade polishing techniques!

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

ouch my eyes are burning. shiny good

[craigo]

Here's a little update on the new front tire. As stated earlier, I installed a Conti Motion front tire on my FJ. It's a budget tire and costs $78 delivered from Motorcycle Superstore. Here's the link:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/24805/ITEM/Continental-Conti-Motion-Sport-Touring-Radial-Front-Tire.aspx You can also read reviews from others there as well.

I have been a Dunlop kinda guy for years, but after the Roadsmart's lack of mileage, and being on a budget, I went with the Conti. As said before, I have a friend that has them on his VFR and he likes them.

After 150 or so miles, I have to say I like this tire. Rides smooth and is very stable. I didn't push it in the corners but going thru the sweepers at 80-90 mph (usually done at over 100mph) offered no surprises. Really, tracked very nicely and with very little inputs. I was able to lean it right over to peg scraping angles. Transitions from side to side was also very smooth.

Now, let's see what kind of mileage I get out of it. If I see 5000 miles out of it, I will buy another. Great value for the money.

[SlowOldGuy]

Craig,
I'm very happy to read that you like these tires.  I have 2 sets waiting to go on!
I've been a  Dunlop guy in the past also, but the fast dissolving tread on the Roadsmart has cured me of that.

DavidR.

[craigo]

David,

I just have the Conti on the front as of now. Still have a few miles left on the rear Roadsmart. I will most likely get the matching Conti for the rear sometime before the WCR.

BTW, I used to get a lot of chatter out of the front during hard braking. That has almost all gone away. I thought it was my brakes but now? Just happy it's gone. 

CraigO

[X-Ray]

Just bringing back an old thread, but nice job on the wheels/forks Craigo. Just considering doing mine now, as the forks have to come off for a rebuild anyway. Mmmm, powdercoating the wheels, thats on the cards now as well, just have to decide on what colour contrasts well with the Blue/silver '92. Its a bit of a hassle to take the wheels somewhere to get the new tyres removed/bearings removed and replaced, but not a major issue.

Was thinking about polishing the edges of the rims, but I think just full colour is the way to go. 

[movenon]

Just bringing back an old thread, but nice job on the wheels/forks Craigo. Just considering doing mine now, as the forks have to come off for a rebuild anyway. Mmmm, powdercoating the wheels, thats on the cards now as well, just have to decide on what colour contrasts well with the Blue/silver '92. Its a bit of a hassle to take the wheels somewhere to get the new tyres removed/bearings removed and replaced, but not a major issue.

Was thinking about polishing the edges of the rims, but I think just full colour is the way to go. 

The forks strip and polish up real easy.



Still thinking about a polished swing arm.....
George

[X-Ray]

Looks good George, I was thinking about stripping and polishing the swingarm as well. But I'm sure on the 92 models they are painted steel, not aluminium, .    I could be wrong though.   Will check further.

[Arnie]

You're right, the swingarm is steel.

Arnie

[X-Ray]

Thanks Arnie, one less job to do. Maybe a cleanup/repaint might be in order then,