im a big guy and i ride a 85 fj1100

[chixson]

Hello Joe, yea, to what Mark said.....Plus, don't go for progressive rate front springs. Go with straight rate springs, better yet, wait to see what Randy comes up with for spring rates with his new fork valves.
For the rear, a stiff sprung Penske sport shock is what you want.

As a FJ forum moderator, I would like to apologize for those fucking rude comments. It is no way to treat our new members. The forum rules allow free discussion but I personally cringe when some big galoot tells me to go on a diet.
As you see, many of us have known each other for over a decade, and we have no trouble telling each other to fuck off....However rude we treat each other, that's no biggie, but to do that to a new guy is just wrong.

Think of it like sitting around a camp fire, you may think it all you want, but if it comes out of your mouth, to someone you don't know, you stand a high probability of getting your dick dumped in the dirt....

Hello Jo, I've only been a member a short time but he did the same thing to me the first time I ask a question, 99% of the guys here are very knowlegeable and easy going..but like anywhere, you always have one. Thanks again Pat and the others for the help shared.

[JMR]

People drink too much.

[JCainFJ]

I've never thought of Klavdy as a douchebag. I have always thought of Klavdy as the douchebag.

[Klavdy]

I love you too, Hippy.

[Klavdy]

Hello Jo, I've only been a member a short time but he did the same thing to me the first time I ask a question, 99% of the guys here are very knowlegeable and easy going..but like anywhere, you always have one. Thanks again Pat and the others for the help shared.

What are you on about?
What "Thing" do you accuse me of doing to you?
To the best of my knowledge ,we've not had any online conversations.

[baldy3853]

Where in the hell do find an Auzzy with manners let alone class?

Scott

oi oi I take offence to that Scott Im all class ........ or as Klav would say ass    Baldy

[baldy3853]

 ........but the lesson here is to never judge a book by its cover lest ye be prepared to get schooled!

personally i just look in the mirror when i feel like i need to criticize someone  .....   i don't own a mirror so it cuts waaaaaay down on the amount of criticism both given and taken.    
Oh and Klav has always been sooooo out spoken I just haven't been able to beat any sense into him


KOokaloo!  

Baldy

[baldy3853]

Thank you Frank,
You're a pal and have provided a most insightful comment.
I have been behaving dreadfully, quite unlike my usual tolerant and enlightened self.
You may be correct in saying that I might be suffering from drug withdrawals.
Giving up nicotine & oxy contin cold turkey may have unwanted side effects.
But then again, it's more than likely that I'm just a douchebag.

BULLSHIT!!!! 

[FJTillDeath]

You guys have gotten a lot more tense lately

Although just MAYBE Klavdy went a bit overboard to a new member, I have always seen Klavdy like this and have never really seen any reason to take offence.

Ive always read Klavdy's posts and said in my head "Fuck you too:)" haha

This is the net, its not a place to take things seriously. Like the latest article proving Justene Bieber is a boy. Pfft verybody knows thats rubbish

[bcguide]

You know over here they say a good man calls a spade a spade,  Klavdy just calls it a fucking shovel

Scott

[Big_Big_Joe]

and hey douchbag from down under maybe you should think before you speak cuz all my friends actually eat more than me and they dont way over 240 so go back to fuckin you kangaroo you salty cunt

[FJTillDeath]

and hey douchbag from down under maybe you should think before you speak cuz all my friends actually eat more than me and they dont way over 240 so go back to fuckin you kangaroo you salty cunt

No offense, but Klavdy wont be insulted by that, neither will calling each other pissy little names make any difference.

To the part you said in bold, you'll probably get a comeback like "maybe they exercise more".

Please dont take it the wrong way, I really dont mean to offend you, I dont think youre fat, probably very big boned, maybe you do have an actual problem, if so its not my business.

Just dont feed the troll :facepalm:

Either way, I hope you find suspension that works for you, you have already recieved the best advice

[Klavdy]

Wait on there.
You did ask for any cheap way to modify the forks/rear suspension to feel stiffer.
It was provided to you, and provided quite thoughtfully.
Losing weight is your cheapest option, you cannot argue otherwise.
No one had got up in your face about it until Mr Mandrake67 and 425 lbs started.

[andyb]

Absolutely true.  Damned shame that's not useful information for anyone who travels with a pillion and luggage, as otherwise we'd be able to have some good information for them here as well.

"Shove the bitch off the back" is not generally an acceptable answer to most, and "lose a bunch of weight" is approximately as helpful.


I'd start with things like measuring the sag and figuring out where things are, as that'll help ensure you get at least in the ballpark when you go to add stiffer springs in the front.  A way to improve the damping and control those heavy springs will also be useful, either with Randy's valves or RT's emulators, likely with heavier oil in either case, and probably more of it to boot.  For the shock, you can find places that will replace the spring with a heavier one, but the FJ shock doesn't have enough damping to really keep up with a heavier spring when new, and as old as they're getting, they don't keep up well with even the stock spring, so an aftermarket shock is probably the best option, unless you feel like doing very strange things to the linkage (which still probably won't work half as well).

Also depends a bit on what you're expecting from the final result, if you want plush comfort on bumpy roads or racetrack performance on twisty ones.

[The General]

    At 20 ya punchin above ya weight now, but great ta see ya have a go.
  I say congrats ta mandrake for the bike diet – maybe he could sell the idea ta Jenny Craig so we`ll see more hot chicks on Bikes, cause I`ve heard they dig scars.
The related but maybe off thread subject of pillion Performance hitherto mentioned is interesting. I got a mate that teaches Motorbike Mechanics at an Aussie University here and he added an extra oil reservoir to his rear shock ta keep it cool. Claims it made a huge distance on long Legged quik trips with wifey. Apparently the heat generated in his shock, (yes that`s not a misprint – sh is clearly typed) on many of our police free backroads, really affected performance after about half an hour of pumping.