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Flying Scotsman · October 30, 2012, 10:23:39 AM

:good:I thought you might have got some flatsides or smoothbore carbs

FJmonkey · October 30, 2012, 10:35:11 AM

Quote from: Flying Scotsman on October 30, 2012, 10:23:39 AM
:good:I thought you might have got some flatsides or smoothbore carbs

No silly, not till I punch it out to 1388, lighten the crank, then some performance carbs. Oh, and an athletic supporter till I learn how not to chop the throttle and crush my jewels.

Flying Scotsman · October 30, 2012, 10:54:57 AM

Time to sneak the engine into the shop and open up the cases and cylinders for oversize sleeves and some head work.Get that trans fixed whille your in there.

Flying Scotsman · October 30, 2012, 12:14:23 PM

Any progress with the bike ?
I might be buying one in a couple of days.1984 FJ1100.Going to get some pics of the inside of the tank later.Bike needs work does not run,gas tank condition might be a deal breaker we wll see.I do have a tank I just replaced from my 1990 but its got some dents in it so it would only be used if the tank was rusty and I bought the bike extra cheap.I have 2 fjs already dont know why I want a 3rd.Might fix it and sell it or sell the 1990 might just keep them all who knows.

Any progress with the bike I know the battery was charging ?.

fintip · October 30, 2012, 01:31:25 PM

Thanks monkey, I really appreciate that. I'm going to see if I can get the bike on the highway just once to know if I have a shot of making it to Portland. If I can't get her to run on the highway, or can't seem to get them running right in Portland, I may give you a shout.

As for progress, its rainy and foggy today. Going to just make it a parts day, buy some spark plugs and oil (20/50 Dino oil, motorcycle specific, unless anyone has an objection?). How much oil should I get? Owner's manual lists 4.2 L total oil amount, but says 3.0 L for 'periodic oil change'. What am I supposed to make of that? 1.2 L stuck in the oil cooler and gallery?

Battery is STILL charging, has been all yesterday evening and night and this morning. Now at 14.53 volts, tender still shows it as being less than 80% charged. I keep checking to make sure it isn't heating up, and it isn't. Good thing I trickle charged it to full after buying it before using it. AGM battery if anyone was wondering.

Edit: less than a minute after I typed that, battery hit 80%.

Flying Scotsman · October 30, 2012, 01:37:04 PM

Jumper cables would be nice to bring with.
I would at least open up the carbs clean some jets and check the diaphrams for holes.
Buy oil of your choice in a 5 quart jug and fill to line.

racerrad8 · October 30, 2012, 01:51:52 PM

Fintip,
(sorry, I don't recall if your name has ever been mentioned)

It seems like I recall seeing somewhere in this thread you were going to try and get to my shop at some point whether traveling through or needing help with repairs.

If that is your plan, email me so I can give you my schedule of when I am going to be here at the shop. I go back to work on Thursday through Monday morning and the next week I have several things going on that are going to keep me out of town during the day time hours until 11/8.

Randy - RPM
randy@rpmracingca.com

rktmanfj · October 30, 2012, 01:56:08 PM

Quote from: fintip on October 30, 2012, 01:31:25 PM
Battery is STILL charging, has been all yesterday evening and night and this morning. Now at 14.53 volts, tender still shows it as being less than 80% charged. I keep checking to make sure it isn't heating up, and it isn't. Good thing I trickle charged it to full after buying it before using it. AGM battery if anyone was wondering.

Edit: less than a minute after I typed that, battery hit 80%.

What kind of charger/charge rate are you using on that AGM battery?

Flying Scotsman · October 30, 2012, 02:14:18 PM

I had 2 agm battery's both Decca or Deca !.
Didnt recover well after a full discharge.Ran them in my waverunner it had msd total loss at the time.Is it a brand new battery ?.

fintip · October 30, 2012, 03:44:24 PM

I do have jumper cables, had forgotten about that. D'oh. Haven't needed them in forever.

Randy, sorry, my name is Kyle. When I end up getting on the move and having a steady rate and know when I'm heading your way, I'll be sure to check with you. It would almost be more as a pleasure trip, as I can't really afford anything right now. Would be good just to have you look t it and hear what you think of it, though.

Using a .75 amp charger. And yes, brand new battery.

1tinindian · October 30, 2012, 08:20:20 PM

One gallon jug of oil, and use it all.
It will just be a slight bit over the top of the sight glass.
I have went with this method for the last several oil changes with no side effects.
I'm also using the RPM spin on filter, if that matters.

If you are in pretty cool weather, I'd suggest 5-40 or 10-40 to help cold starts, less drag on the starter and battery. It could help getting that sucker started before you grind the battery to death.

Leon

RichBaker · October 30, 2012, 08:22:04 PM

Quote from: fintip on October 30, 2012, 01:01:38 AM
Dadsfj, that was exactly what I needed, thank you. I would have been hard pressed to make it through that schematic alone, but with your walkthrough it all makes a lot of sense. Grounding out the yellow black wire will enable the starter button to still function, then? And if the starter button still won't get the crank to start turning, should I assume a short between it and the relay unit? More likely to be an open wire.

When things don't work, not getting power to a circuit, it's almost always an open wire, unless you're blowing fuses. Then you can suspect a short...

RichBaker · October 30, 2012, 08:23:14 PM

Quote from: FJmonkey on October 30, 2012, 10:35:11 AM
Quote from: Flying Scotsman on October 30, 2012, 10:23:39 AM
:good:I thought you might have got some flatsides or smoothbore carbs

No silly, not till I punch it out to 1388, lighten the crank, then some performance carbs. Oh, and an athletic supporter till I learn how not to chop the throttle and crush my jewels.

A cup would probably work better....

RichBaker · October 30, 2012, 08:28:20 PM

Quote from: 1tinindian on October 30, 2012, 08:20:20 PM
One gallon jug of oil, and use it all.
It will just be a slight bit over the top of the sight glass.
I have went with this method for the last several oil changes with no side effects.
I'm also using the RPM spin on filter, if that matters.

If you are in pretty cool weather, I'd suggest 5-40 or 10-40 to help cold starts, less drag on the starter and battery. It could help getting that sucker started before you grind the battery to death.

Leon

I run 10W40 all year round, even in the Tucson summer heat... 105+. I prefer it to a 15 or 20W50. With modern oil, the W50 is too thick, doesn't flow as well, I feel. A lot of reading tells me the same thing.

FJmonkey · October 30, 2012, 08:30:08 PM

Quote from: RichBaker on October 30, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
A cup would probably work better....

That was the original thought, perhaps I chose the wrong words. I meant needing both the support and armor known as the "Cup". No harm has come from this error and actual FJ-Monkey riders are currently free from any injury implied. This has been a public service announcement to....Well, protect what can be protected.... ATGATT.

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