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Started by racerrad8, September 19, 2012, 12:15:47 PM

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Pat Conlon

#135
June 25, 2013, 03:49:40 PM
Slip a snazzy RPM sock over it....no worries.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

jscgdunn

#136
June 25, 2013, 03:54:37 PM
Ah yes....now we have FJ porn and FJ designer fashion.  I guess Randy is the Ralph Lauren of the FJ world....I can see the commercials on PBS.
92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots

racerrad8

#137
June 25, 2013, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 25, 2013, 03:49:40 PM
Slip a snazzy RPM sock over it....no worries.

That is why it is included.

It is provided to protect your investment protects your investment.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

fj11.5

#138
June 26, 2013, 02:02:48 AM
I'm with you guys,shock looks to good to use   :good2:
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

mickarch

#139
June 29, 2013, 01:39:43 PM
I'm in in the new shock!  Just redeemed the proceeds from selling my Radian over at RPM for the new shock and a rebuild kit for the front forks.  I put the RPM valves in last year, can't wait to feel the difference with the new shock and refreshed forks :yahoo:

Thanks for making all this available for us Randy!

Mike Ramos

#140
June 30, 2013, 12:30:51 AM
Good evening everyone,

Well with everyone lining up for the new shock from RPM, I have to say that I am removing the shock from my FJ.  I just cannot take it anymore! Following this years WCR and all the denigrating remarks about pink stripes, it was just too, too much.  While Baldy seems to enjoy, participate & even bask in the effeminate & ribald nature of the remarks I will no longer be subject to such behavior.

Thank goodness the Klavdy was in attendance to offer support for the other proud owners of the 1991 Pink Stripers (there is a photo of Leon receiving consolation from Klavdy).  He and he alone was able to keep Baldy in his place...!

Anyway, I am going to remove the RPM shock, despite that fact that it looks good, performs way beyond expectations, and the pricing is reasonable as well.  Shoot, it cost less than my riding gear and unlike my riding gear it is a one time, lifetime investment.  Approaching 15,000 miles and not one iota of wear or degradation in performance... 

And I am removing the Fork Valves as well.  When the Fork Valves are tuned with the rear shock there is a 'harmonic window' that is very impressive.  Difficult to describe however once experienced, there in nothing quite like it.

But at any rate, I am removing both of those items from the 1991 and installing them in my new (to me) LOW mileage 1992 FJ 1200.  So long pink stripe jokes and hello to the soon to be best handling 1992 FJ 1200...!  Thank you Randy and the rest of the crew at RPM....!

Ride safe,

Mike Ramos.

Pat Conlon

#141
June 30, 2013, 12:38:06 AM
Mike, I love my '92. You will really notice the difference with those rubber engine mounts.

Feeling lonely? All alone in the world? Unloved?

Remember, the USD forks gets the chicks.... :good:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

1tinindian

#142
June 30, 2013, 01:01:43 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 30, 2013, 12:38:06 AM
Mike, I love my '92. You will really notice the difference with those rubber engine mounts.

Feeling lonely? All alone in the world? Unloved?

Remember, the USD forks gets the chicks.... :good:

eh Pat, the 91s use the rubber engine mounts too.
And like I told you, it's the Pink stripe that attracts the ladys!

Carry on!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

baldy3853

#143
June 30, 2013, 01:43:43 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on June 30, 2013, 01:01:43 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 30, 2013, 12:38:06 AM
Mike, I love my '92. You will really notice the difference with those rubber engine mounts.

Feeling lonely? All alone in the world? Unloved?

Remember, the USD forks gets the chicks.... :good:

eh Pat, the 91s use the rubber engine mounts too.
And like I told you, it's the Pink stripe that attracts the ladys!

Carry on!

Leon

:biggrin: Right on Leon !!!  :good2:

Derek Young

#144
June 30, 2013, 10:55:33 AM
There are ways to work around the pink stripe. Just repaint.... doesn't take long..... :sarcastic:

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Pat Conlon

#145
June 30, 2013, 11:11:55 AM
Ok, thanks Leon... I stand corrected....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

racerrad8

#146
July 12, 2013, 04:59:54 PM
Hi Randy,
Got the shock mounted up last weekend. The ride quality and comfort improvement from the shock was dramatic. Very pleased!  

I had swapped in the Honda f4i shock last year and it was better than the 19 year old stocker, but your shock is miles better than the f4i, not surprisingly.  

Just a little snip it from the first reviews I received via email from one of the first RPM shock owners.

He was even happy that he got to put the center stand bike on the bike too.

I'll let everyone post in their own words as they get them mounted & dialed in.

Randy - RPM



Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

#147
July 12, 2013, 08:21:37 PM
Grrrr!! I wish my job was not at risk right now... I hate my stock PoGo stick rear shock....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

racerrad8

#148
July 12, 2013, 08:29:48 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 12, 2013, 08:21:37 PM
Grrrr!! I wish my job was not at risk right now... I hate my stock PoGo stick rear shock....

Monkey,

You can buy gift certificate a little at a time...Kind of like layaway.

RPM Gift Certificate

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

#149
July 12, 2013, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on July 12, 2013, 08:29:48 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 12, 2013, 08:21:37 PM
Grrrr!! I wish my job was not at risk right now... I hate my stock PoGo stick rear shock....

Monkey,

You can buy gift certificate a little at a time...Kind of like layaway.

RPM Gift Certificate

Randy - RPM
I like the way you think, just not sure if my wife can be convinced.....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side
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