getting her back on the road

[Goetz]

tym, klavdy, that is exactly the kind of advice i needed
btw, should i take the scoops off AFTER i remove the fairing??? they were a pain to put back on, with the fairing on the bike. wait.... i should RTFM eh...

[aviationfred]

so there is a company that sells sight glass kits :http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewrivercyclesalvage.com%2Fsight-glass.html&ei=iYtuUPOHOorQ9ATtq4D4CQ&usg=AFQjCNGH5avXfmLFXn2ewLevJJ7I997hBQ

but a dime fits in the hole pretty well and jb weld is cheap.... i know, i know, but my inner redneck is howling with delight at the prospect of putting Jb on the bike...

DSC00249 by goetzjordan, on Flickr

DSC00248 by goetzjordan, on Flickr

An observation from the 2 photos. Is that the master cylinder that came with the bike?

You mentioned that you ordered a new sight glass. I am assuming you ordered one for a 84/85 FJ1100. The master cylinder that is in the photos is not a stock FJ master cylinder. I appologize if my assumption is wrong.

Fred

[Goetz]

No, that one came off of a moped, make unknown. Stops the bike just fine, but no brake light or mirror hook ups on it.

[Goetz]

 Yamaha FJ1100,1200 84-93 Clymer Service Manual ENG
i see, my air scoops were not held on by the oem push lock pins, but by two different sizes of bolt. made it tricky and explains some of the cracks. i may just drill access holes later....

[aviationfred]

This is a mod upgrade that a lot of riders on this forum have switched to.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-FZ1-Front-Brake-Perch-Lever-Master-Cylinder-OEM-Yamaha-FZ-1-FZS1000-FZS-1000-/120940065681?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2896f391&vxp=mtr#ht_271wt_934

And if the clutch master is having the same issues.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-2007-YAMAHA-FJR1300-FJR-1300-CLUTCH-MASTER-CYLINDER-/120978612559?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2ae3214f&vxp=mtr#ht_1957wt_1172

Fred

[Goetz]

thats probably what i'll go with ifthesight glass replacement doesnt work. Thanks!

[Goetz]

so, another quick question. im running 4.5krpms in 5th gear @ 75 mph. does that sound right? and this thing will flat out GO. Cleaned the pods and it feels like the acceleration is a little better in the higher gears.

[1tinindian]

so, another quick question. im running 4.5krpms in 5th gear @ 75 mph. does that sound right? and this thing will flat out GO. Cleaned the pods and it feels like the acceleration is a little better in the higher gears.

Ya, sounds about right to me!

[Goetz]

Thanks, she certainly doesnt seem underpowered. Lots of low speed, low gear clunk tho.

[Goetz]

Spin on oil filter adapter from RPM just came in the mail! Thanks, Randy! Clear instructions and documentation, 5 stars!

Has anyone here used evap-o-rust on exhaust headers before, mine are quite crunchy. im thinking de rust, sand, and grill paint.

[fj11.5]

wish aus post delivered here on weekends 

[Goetz]

Bearings for the f4i swap just came in, clutch lever came in, fork seals on the way, parkway trip on friday. Gonna need to skip the gym this week.

[fj11.5]

hi mate, what bearings did you get for the f4i,, I'm changing the top bushing out for the 3 bearings as used by another member , interested to see if it makes any difference

[Goetz]

eeeeh, i got two for the bottom and pressed the stock one into the top, that way i diddnt need a spacer. I used...HK1812 Needle Bearing 18x24x12 TLA1812Z Needle Bearings   $4.95
Sold by : VXB Bearings
they slid right in to the bottom mount and i used the f4i seals, which, fit pretty well. Its a bit too high now, how do I lower it, crank the bottom doohicky to the left or right?

[Goetz]

Fork seals done, 20 wt fork oil, and this thing has a front end again! Brake pads thoroughly cleaned. now it stops. spin on filter adapter installed, why the hell does the oil drain so slow. Is there another drain bolt that im missing? btw, the old fork oil looked like used engine oil and smelled like fish. Usb power cable routed and tied off, No w all i need is a long weekend  
Parkway here i come!
Kokaloo
list of mods/maint so far, 8 days owning the bike
spin on filter adapter
fork seals, 20wt oil
F4I rear shock
usb power for the stuff that needs it
oil change
choke cable replaced

hope i put everything back together right, BRP on friday. Deals Gap on monday, its a good weekend.