What to do first?

[Pat Conlon]

I can't seem to make up my mind, should i buy new axel,spacer etc for a FJ89 to mount on my Fj89 forks, or should i buy the FZR mounts instead? Since the rim being fzr And all......

Ken, why don't you test fit your existing axle, speedo drive and spacer first?
You may be pleasently surprised....
Replace those wheel bearings, don't chance it....

[keand3]

It's the same wheel as the FJ wheel, only it's 3.5" wide....the dealer is wrong. We know more than he does.
Everything that fits the 17" FJ wheel, fits the '87/88 FZR rim, axle, spacers, speedo drive, rotors, everything.

Pat,
I was under the impression that axel, spacer and other parts from the stock 16" wheel would not let me to bolt on the 17" FZR wheel, that i needed a 17" stock wheel to do that?
I might have been misstaken, and not paid enough attention when i have reading this forum... Will give it a try later today, if time, kids and wife allow it 

The wheel bearings on the FZR wheel looks fine so I'm gonna keep'em on, no point in replacing for the sake of replacing
If turns out that I do need new axels, spacers etc, both the 17" fj or FZR is available new in The Netherlands. The prices weren't to high either:-)

Cheers
Ken

[keand3]

Might be my mechanical skill that is the reason, but I did not manager to mount the wheel with the parts from the 86 Wheel.
Hmm..  Will check the manual, hopefully I have only done something wrong


Cheers
Ken

[FJmonkey]

I had no issues mounting my 87/88 FZR1000 wheel to my 89 forks. Used my 86 speedo hub and spacer with the 89 axial. Piece of piss. And since the bearings were not that expensive and the front end is so critical I put new ones in. Post up picks were you think you are having issues.

[keand3]

Hi.

Probably not the smartest thing to start working on the bike, when it's winter afternoon, -10C and dark, and straight from work.
The I figured it out..
I went out to take another look, and it turns out that my kid (3 year old boy) have had some fun in the garage. He too wants a bike and do mechanical things :-)
Daddy shouldn't have all the fun! To my disappointment the wife agrees, so i am kinda put in the corner.. he he..

He had manage replace the axel with an another similar one. (god knows were i found that one). Of course he need one too so it was only fair that I gave him mine  
Will make a new try tomorrow. Should go just fine.

New brakelines was ordered today. $163 with shipping. The local dealership would charge me $248 for some standard rubber hose!!

Cheers

By the way FJmonkey, what kind of tyres do you have on your FZR rim?

[FJmonkey]

I am running the Dunlop Q2, 120 x 70 up front and 170 x 55 in the rear. The 180 rubs the chain harder than I think is wise. Other brands seem to fit 180 x 50 and clear the chain on other FJs. I am getting ready to replace the rear, I have over 6K on it. The front is too new so not sure what mileage to expect. I was using Avon AV45/46 when I had the 16" wheels and getting a little over 3K per set.

[keand3]

Are you happy with the Dunlop? Have only seen good reviews on it.

Manage to get the wheel on by the way.. :-)
Delivering it for sandblasting and powdercoating on Monday, so the wheel bearing had to go.
Is there any aftermarked bearings that i should consider over the originals? Those beings are pretty cheap so i might as well go for the best

Cheers
Ken

[FJmonkey]

Are you happy with the Dunlop? Have only seen good reviews on it.

Manage to get the wheel on by the way.. :-)
Delivering it for sandblasting and powdercoating on Monday, so the wheel bearing had to go.
Is there any aftermarked bearings that i should consider over the originals? Those beings are pretty cheap so i might as well go for the best

Cheers
Ken

I am happy with the Q2s, I am certain they offer way more than I can take out them. If you ride in the rain or wet rooads you might consider something else. The reviews were not too friendly on their wet traction.  My opinion of is also lacking any experience on other 17" tire brands, I would likely be happy on many of them as well. The Conti Attacks are also getting really good reviews.

I got my bearings from Randy, only quality stuff in his shop.

[keand3]

Hi.
Noticed a fault with my rim, in the area were the brake disk odds mounted, there is s area that seems to have been grinded down.
It's hard to find a good rim, so I wound get your opinion on what top do.
Could the rim still be used, or should i replace it?



Cheers
Ken Andersen

[racerrad8]

Take some more pictures from different angles. The bolt hole looks crooked in that photo and it is difficult to see the full extent of the issue.

Randy - RPM

[Pat Conlon]

Send it back.

[keand3]

Here's another picture..

[racerrad8]

Here's another picture..

That is not a usable wheel...

There is impact damage at that area where the rotor was hit and the bolt hole & mounting flange have been distorted.

Randy - RPM

[keand3]

Yup, thats what i thought too.

The dealer thought i might have another one, so he would check tomorrow.
He mummeld something about this rims are hard to come by and that a lot of them were in bad shape etc etc...
I guess i doesen't like an unhappy customer.. Now i understand why i got this rim so cheap.. 

Cheers
Ken

[keand3]

Just wondered, if I'm not successful finding a new usable rim this winter, i still have my  86 wheel i could use.
But i would prefer to still use the blue dot calipers, but will the fit to the 16" rim? In guessing i might need a new rotor with a different size then stock..