What to do first?

[WhiteBeard]

Ken,

I know there's a motorcycle breaker over here that sells a lot of used bike parts.
Last time I checked, they had an early model FZR rim for sale. Dirty but perhaps workable.

Here's the pic they sent me:


Perhaps worth sending them an e-mail? 
Here's their website.

Cheers,
Nat

[keand3]

Thanks Nat.

Hmm.. It's a Swedish site.. That would probably reduce the shipping coat substantially.

I will send them an email.

Cheers,
Ken

[keand3]

Ken,

I know there's a motorcycle breaker over here that sells a lot of used bike parts.
Last time I checked, they had an early model FZR rim for sale. Dirty but perhaps workable.


Perhaps worth sending them an e-mail? 
Here's their website.

Cheers,
Nat

Hi Nat.
A delayed answer, but anyway, they were sold out 
But  no worries, i got my local dealer to get me a new rim without any flaws.

It obvious that he tried to rip me of delivering a bad rim.. Won't bee using him again..

Ken

[keand3]

Finally order some new brake disc's, but since my FZR rim didn't come with bolts to attache the rotors i need to buy some new ones.

Anybody who knows of any good aftermarket bolts, or should i orders some OME's?

Cheers
Ken

[Pat Conlon]

I have found that the oem Yamaha rotor bolts are soft and heavy. Easy to strip out.

My local hardware store (Ace Hardware) had some stainless steel button head bolts which are harder and lighter and worked just fine.

ooooh yea, they are shiny....me likey shiny doo dads..

[keand3]

Oooo.. Shiny.. Me likey tooooo  

So in other words, I could use other bolts as long its the same dimensions  

By the way, order a new top fairing from fairing.net too... It should arrive in 6 - 8 weeks.. Can't wait!  

[Flying Scotsman]

What's it look like.
Is it custom.

[keand3]

What's it look like.
Is it custom.

It looks like the original, but is made from glassfiber.

I did think about changing it completely, but i prefer the original.
Don't think it would bee so nice to look at had i made some custom changes.

Have a spare top fairing though.... Not i its best condition, but with some plasticwelding it could bee.
Might put it out for sale..

[keand3]

Got my new brake disc rotors in just before Christmas, so i was rather happy with that "gift" to my self.
Wife not that happy though, but she doesn't ride,so won't get it 

Also waiting on new brake pads and spin-on adapter from Randy's, so now all my new parts are soon in house..
Except for the fairing.. Will post picture of it when it arrives. I guess others here are curious on how it looks..

Cheers
Ken

[fj11.5]

For sure, I for one am interested in having a look, did you go with the standard style or twin headlight type

[keand3]

I order the standard one.
Must say i am very satisfied with his customer service, no bullshit.
The only thing i was a bit sceptical about was prepaying but the guy has excellent reputation.

Hopefully it would arrive during January.

Cheers
Ken

[keand3]

By the way, anyone know if an rear wheel FZR1000 89' has been fitted or attempted to on a FJ?

Cheers

[keand3]

Don't bother:-) Found it :-)

[keand3]

Okey, I just figured out that I have been slopy, and the rim i bought was not an FZR1000, but an FZR600 rim! I have not yet checked the difference, but i pretty sure the 600 is 3" and 3,5"..
I might have used the 600'n, but since i recently order a new tyre and all i might ass well sell the 600 rim.

Well, then it's back to scratch again.. 

Cheers

Ken

[aviationfred]

Okey, I just figured out that I have been slopy, and the rim i bought was not an FZR1000, but an FZR600 rim! I have not yet checked the difference, but i pretty sure the 600 is 3" and 3,5"..
I might have used the 600'n, but since i recently order a new tyre and all i might ass well sell the 600 rim.

Well, then it's back to scratch again.. 

Cheers

Ken

I did the rear wheel mod using a 92' GSXR 750 wheel. Super easy mod. Basically as easy as a simple wheel removal and install. Add two 4mm thick 20mm inside dia. washers and decide where to mount the forward attach point of the caliper support arm.

Fred