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[fj11.5]

tach runs off a coil I think, ,, enjoy your ride, , great day down here atm ,,

[Mark Olson]

Kyle, great progress 

get your relay sorted out and you are good to go .

remove your speedo cable and lubricate it with oil, this will help with the wiggles .

If you have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Bean take it, He knows his shit.

[Dan Filetti]

Seriously, well done Kyle.  I have been reading this thread with amazement and a bit of concern that this entire thing will end miserably for you.   Really glad to see you get as far as you have. 

Now ride the hell out of that thing, and get south enough to be able to enjoy riding without being all bundled up.

Dan 

[FJmonkey]

Kyle, I was getting some much needed cleaning done in the garage yesterday and found something you could use. My old Fieldsheer leather jacket. I had offered it to another member that ended up buying one locally. It is not the best for SoCal as it is lined and not removable. It has an expansion zipper allowing for adding layers for warmth. If you are interested send me an address an I will send to you.


It has some scars and minor damage from my last unplanned dismount. But it will offer protection and warmth. I also have a pair of brown leather Roadman boots size 12 as well.

[Flying Scotsman]

WHERES KYLE LOL.
On the road or what.

I did pick up the 84 FJ1100
Going to be a lot of work it has not been on the road for 8 years.I did throw my carbs from the 90 on it yesterday and it runs and idles fine.I did a preliminary carb clean last night and will try they later today.
Clutch and brakes need fixing.She wont start with the switch had to jump the rellay going to troubleshoot that later too if theres time.Headlight doesnt work missing a turns signall etc.hold down strap btroke left side footpeg bracket so I need to replace that.Gas tank had some rust in it.I have a spare tank thats clean inside has a couple of dents outside so will use that for now.

Project bike needs plenty of work but it runs 

[Dan Filetti]

WHERE'S KYLE? LOL.
On the road or what?

I very much hope so.  I suspect we'll hear from him soon.

Dan

[Flying Scotsman]

I hope so if we dont there's a problem.

Had the 84 running on its own carbs today I had to borrow a battery from the 90 as the extra one I had charging last night didnt take a charge and the 84 came with no battery.

What I saw in carbs.

Emulsion tubes ,no shroud.
OEM needles
Pilot     37.5
Pilot air 160
Main     125

I let her warm up and did a carb sinc then I ran out of daylight.Didnt get to adjust the pilot air screw set it at 2 1/2 need to go in its way rich.

[fintip]

Hey thinks for the concern, I'm fine. 

I ended up taking a day trip with my friend to vancouver Yesterday after all, in his car on account of terrible weather. While there, I looked at a map and saw 'nanaimo' nearby, and realized a friend I knew in Israel a few years ago used to live there.

So I hop on Facebook at a cafe in vancouver and look him up, send him a message asking if he's available, and decide to head to the international Buddhist temple nearby that has a 26 zaggat rating and was free.

That was kind of disappointing, but interesting. But then when I went back to the cafe, and checked Facebook, he said he'd actually moved to Vancouver and gave me his number and told me to call. I called and found out that actually, he lived ON the street I was using WiFi on. Couple hours later, we were having dinner and catching up. Great time. Invited my friend and I to spend the night. Next morning we explored the equivalent of central park, and then drove up to a mountain and hiked in the rain.

Consequently, I wasn't able to leave today as planned. Anyways, tomorrow is supposed to be a good weather both here and in portland., so I'll just do it tomorrow. Good time in Canada.

Congrats, Scotsman. Sounds like that's going well.

Dan, thanks. Means a lot coming from you.

Monkey, I'll send you my address. Thanks a ton. That's awfully nice of you. You're a really generous guy.

As for the speedo cable, maybe Mr. Bean will have some cable lube or some ideas. Looking forward to being on the road... I keep taking it around town for little trips to the grocery store and such, and it's just such a joy. My host doesn't want me to arrive until a bit after 6pm, so I think I'll take the long way to Portland and pass by some curves out by Mt. Rainier.

[Firehawk068]

Be safe on the road there Kyle.......
Glad you got to ride it around for a few days before heading out further. It's good to get to know it's little quirks, so you're not surprised by something minor out on the open road......
Keep her between the lines, and post up the updates
Nice going! 

[Flying Scotsman]

Heres the first time running in 8 years 1984 fj1100

1984 fj1100 first start after 8 years.

[Steve_in_Florida]

Heres the first time running in 8 years 1984 fj1100

The first FJ with a documented "man-chanical" fuel pump.

Good on ya!

Steve

[pdxfj]

Kyle made it to Portland fine.  I'm meeting up with him Thursday evening and giving the bike a once over.

Will take a closer look at the starter button..

[movenon]

Thanks for the update ! I was wondering if he made it. "Where in the world is Kyle" ? 

[pdxfj]

Kyle made it to Portland fine.  I'm meeting up with him Thursday evening and giving the bike a once over.

Will take a closer look at the starter button..

Oops..I'm a day ahead of myself.. I'll meet up with him Wednesday. Not Thursday...

I must need a beer...

[FJmonkey]

Oops..I'm a day ahead of myself.. I'll meet up with him Wednesday. Not Thursday...

I must need a beer...

Might want to remind Kyle that if he wants/needs that jacket of mine he needs to get me an address and and when it needs to arrive to be in time. I also remembered that I have an insulated rain suit, really keeps you warm. He can borrow that till he gets home.