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Started by NJona86FJ, April 10, 2012, 06:17:43 PM

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NJona86FJ

April 10, 2012, 06:17:43 PM
ok. heres the running list. hasnt had an oil change since 53 thousand k's.... now up to 78 thousand k's, right front fork seal has blown, front end is a bit wobbly!!   finally managed to clean the air filter after 2 years of use,  doesnt start on cold mornings without a push, new plugs in it, new chain...( last one made 30 thou? unsure)... new tyres  ( bt 45's... god love em... got 20 thou out of last set)... o... and against the tradition... i... ummm... made a mod.... chuckles... odometer button fell off so i made a brasss one and the choke knob broke and jammed so i fixed it and make a copper choke knob...( run a 4mm die down the choke shaft and .... yeah.... make the knob.... i do tell a fib tho... i add about a litre of oil every time the oil light comes on.... so far it has a mix of valvoline and shell and penrite.... all 15w/50 but a nice mix.
chuckles
dont try this on a harley.....
cheers
neil
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

Signaller

#1
April 11, 2012, 12:45:28 PM
 (popcorn) - Hmmm... After reading this... I just noticed your quote at the bottom of the email... Hmmm...

fj11.5

#2
April 11, 2012, 06:41:22 PM
wont start when cold,, valves probably need adjusting, , same symptom mine had, left way toooo long wouldnt start at all , had to change heads , ,
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

motorn

#3
April 11, 2012, 08:52:40 PM
WOW! I hope your not a mechanic for a livivng! :shok:

NJona86FJ

#4
April 11, 2012, 10:55:19 PM
nope. A Fitter. lol... its just a simple thing of having no where to work on it basically.... o and im lazy... and the point i was failing to make is that the fj for all its wonders seems to be me proof i.e. bullet proof!!! yes the valves are probably very on their way out... got quoted 2 grand just to split cases.... sigh... one day.... :good2:
be good folks good to see this is all still happening!
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

The General

#5
April 12, 2012, 12:11:39 AM
Hey Neil, (And any brisbanites etc wanting a spurofthemoment Sunday Ride) If ya around Canungra Way this Sunday, a few of us are catchin up with Baldy at the Outpost cafe  :drinks: http://www.theoutpostcafe.com.au/ around 12 o`clock. I`m leavin Sunshine Coast via Somerset Damm twisties around 7 ish. Doug
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
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NJona86FJ

#6
April 13, 2012, 05:39:20 PM
AGHHHH doug id love too but im working on the bike and a grease tank this weekend..... give mt samson and nebo a good thrashing for me....
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill
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