What to do first?

[keand3]

looks like it should paint up nicely mate,, what was the damage to your wallet,,

Since the wallet allready was empty, no damage done

With shipping it came on just above €300..

[fj11.5]

nice, good price for a new one, bet originals are just a bit more, ,

[keand3]

Yes I guess so.
But OME fairings are hard to find (new ones Impossible) and since moast of them are used, thay also need some kinda repair.
I figured out I might as well buy a new one and make the mounts myself. 

[keand3]

Okay, so I'm waiting for my carb sync. tool from Motion Pro to arrive.
I have seen this aux fueI ''tank" from MP, but think it is over priced..

Anyone who has a tip for a homemade one?

[Mark Olson]

a cheap aux fuel tank is to use a radiator over flow tank . you can get the universal one from auto parts store for cheap.

[keand3]

Thanks.
Will look into that.  Keep em comming 


Cheers
Ken

[markmartin]

Take your seat off and place the fuel tank where your seat was, with the front of the tank facing the rear of the bike. This way you won't need an axillary tank to sync your carbs.

[keand3]

Thanks!
Guess I could wait with the sync. until the fuel tank comes back form paint

Cheers

[Pat Conlon]

Take your seat off and place the fuel tank where your seat was, with the front of the tank facing the rear of the bike. This way you won't need an axillary tank to sync your carbs.

Nope, not with that bike. The tank switcheroo works with the fuel pump models, not with the gravity fed FJs.
At least I've never figured out how to do it on my '84. It works like a charm on my '92.

[Flying Scotsman]

Dont need one theres enough go juice in the carbs.If you do need one just fill a squirt bottle or something similar and just refil the fuel line as needed.

[Arnie]

A 50 or 60cc disposable syringe works fine, just remove the plunger.  You can wrap a wire around it and hang it from the bar.  Visible level so you know when to add more juice and the tapered tip fits right into the fuel line.

Arnie

[ribbert]

This is what I use for a temporary fuel supply. If I want to ride it in this state for tuning, I move it a little foreward and ocky strap it to the frame.

The fans are from a refrigerator cabinet being thrown out at my local supermarket.






Noel

[keand3]

Thanks a lot for the input. I will figure something out..
The bike has been standing sometime and the lady needs to be started.

Cheers

[keand3]

Started my bike today for the first time in 4 months, and she fired right up Well.. almost.. Since I had drained the system and carbs for fuel before putting her away, it did take some time to get the fuel in her system. But once it was there... boom! she starts right up! Not bad for girl in her late 20's  

Anyway, there are a few thing I've learned today.
1. Don't ever never mess with the rubber fuel lines! I did rearranged them a bit to fit my home made auxiliary fueltank, but the hoses just kept on leaking.. So i put them back and no fuel leak. I just kept on feeding the hose with a disposable syringe. Thanks Arnie it worked really great  

2. I've realised how filthy and dirty my bike was at those area you normal don't see... Phu.. It would need to be cleaned.... sometime..

3. The OME airbox is just in the way and needs to go..  

Is it correct that the master carb is carb nr. 3 on the 86' 1200?


Cheers
Ken

[keand3]

Okey, so I'm trying to figure out how I'm gonna make my new brake reservoir mounting bracket, but lack ideas.

It really shouldn't bee that hard to do, but still..
So to get some ideas on how to make on that will look good and not stand out to much, I would like your help and tips if you may (which this forum always do  )
Is there anyone how have done the R1/R6 14mm brake m/c mod that would bee so kind to take some photo of their reservoir bracket?

Cheers