(WTA) 84' FJ1100 front & rear wheel mod..

[Mavrix]

Helo there.. looking forward to carry out this mod after the engine running..
So, is there any guide or tips regarding the mod.. as we all know the 84' FJ are using 16" wheel front and rear.. because of the limitation choice of 16" tyre's i guess the mod are significant..(or can i say a MUST??)

Many mod i have read out there, and get me quite a headache to choose..huhu 

[craigo]

Marvix,

Seems the GSXR rear wheel upgrade is the easiest to do as there is no machining involved to make it fit. Here is a link to that write up. Download the attachment:

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3380.0

The front wheel requires a little more effort as you will have to, at the least, find the triple clamps, forks, brake parts, etc from a 3CV model. (89-93 year models here in the states) This would be the easiest mod for the front but others here have done amazing things with R1 forks and bits.

It's all in the files section.

CraigO

[Arnie]

The front wheel requires a little more effort as you will have to, at the least, find the triple clamps, forks, brake parts, etc from a 3CV model. (89-93 year models here in the states)

CraigO

Not quite that complex.
You do not need to replace the triples, or the fork stanchions.

You do need the wheel, brakes, axle, and fork sliders (lower legs) from the '89+ bikes.

Arnie

[craigo]

The front wheel requires a little more effort as you will have to, at the least, find the triple clamps, forks, brake parts, etc from a 3CV model. (89-93 year models here in the states)

CraigO

Not quite that complex.
You do not need to replace the triples, or the fork stanchions.

You do need the wheel, brakes, axle, and fork sliders (lower legs) from the '89+ bikes.

Arnie

Thanks for clearing that up, Arnie. 

CraigO

[Mavrix]

Nice guide guys.. for the front wheel and suspension, can we put a USD set on it? May i know which model can fit??
Tq again!   

[giantkiller]

I've got an 86. I'm going to pick up a complete rear wheel set up from 93 Gsxr1100 From salvage yard this morning. Wanted the straight spokes to better match the 2008 GSXR1000 front end. A machinist friend is going to make the extensions for the forks. You can modify the FJ stem. Or he said it would be easier to just machine a new stem to match the FJ, and fit the GSXR triple. He said he could make clipons with risers to match the FJ handle bars. Then just a matter of making the brake line to fit. I'm just going to use gps for speedo for now.

A quick question for every body If you could would you leave the handlebars where they are, or raise them or lower them?

[FJmonkey]

A quick question for every body If you could would you leave the handlebars where they are, or raise them or lower them?

Yes....

Raising or lowering is a personal preference, many raise them due to back issues and or fatigue from too much weight on the arms on longer trips. If you like the current position then don't change it. Nuff said...

[SlowOldGuy]

I think they are perfect.  At "elevated" speeds, the wind helps hold you up.  If they were any taller, I'd have to pull back to hold myself in place on the highway. 

I installed lower bar mounts on my FZ1 to get a more "FJ-like" riding position.  Seems most bikes are either too high or too leaned over.  The FJ riding position is my gauge for prefect ergos.

DavidR.

[giantkiller]

The last time I rode an FJ1200 was in 86 when I totalled mine. So I couldn't remember what it was like. I'm reviving this one from 10 years of storage and won't get to ride it until it's done. Thanks for your input. I kinda figured it was the best of both, were it was.