What to do first?

[ribbert]

Noel,

Which part of the coast did you trickle through today :-)  and where did you take that pic?
I didn't go down to GOR, but the line of traffic going that way was disturbing.

Arnie

Arnie, I trickled everywhere I went.
The photo was taken between Portarlington and Indented Head.
Noel

[keand3]

Noel, to do 400k's just to prove your point is admirable
But then again you did them on the fj soo..... 

I have check those mufflers out, and they look great. Cheap too..
Have seen the have different departments around the world but only the us site that specific offer slip ons to three FJ(correct me.if. I'm wrong)

Have contacted the UK dep. and asked, all though three shipping cost might not be any cheaper. Haber experienced that shipping from UK often is more expanding than from the US.

Noel, here's a challenge.
Post a sound recording

Ken

[WhiteBeard]

Ken,

Leon on this board already posted some videos of his Delkevics.
Here's one: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=4829.msg42554#msg42554

/Nat

[craigo]

Saw this on the way home. I had to ride one of these many moons ago for a Honda promotion and developed a real affection for them. It would never occur to me to use a CX500 for such a project but it was really well done and looked good from every angle and the attention to detail spot on, love the front end.





Noel

That is beautiful, my CX didn't look that nice when it was new. Sweet!!!!

CraigO

[keand3]

Since this thread is becoming rather long I figured I might just keep on posting on it. Hopefully any newbie (like me) to modding will take advantage of it and all the good advice I have received!
Your help and support guys has been priceless! I would have been left in the dark without it, so thanks a lot

Finally my FZ1 rim has arrived! And this time I manage to get the correct year model too... 
But it has seen better days But with some sandblasting and powdercoating it will look like new again 

Here the 88 FZ1 Rim. Looking at it makes me wonder if the previous owner ever washed his bike?!?




I also bought my self a 89'+ 17" FJ rim. Figured that it would bee nice to have a spare rim just in case.. It will get the same treatment as the FZ1 one..




While I still was in the wheel modus, i bought my self some new rubber. Pirelli Angel ST Front 120/70 ZR17 TL 58(W)
I have had really good experience with Pirelli privously, and figured out I would try them again.




Have a nice day!

Cheers

Ken

[keand3]

Got an email from Spain and fairings.net today. My new top fairing is finished and will bee shipped tomorrow!

Will post a picture as soon as i get it! 

Cheers

Ken

[fj11.5]

Fairing pics are always good ,, that fz1 wheel looks like just how mine was, coveted in crud  but not as damaged  ,, , very nice cx, that's how Honda should of made them

[keand3]

Yup.. As long as the rim is not damaged it's amazing what you could do. Have seen a lot of aftermarket rims that might fit the FJ, butI think the FZ1 and FJ rim does look the best.

Don't know how log it would take to deliver the fairing, but hoping it's not too long.. 

[fj11.5]

will you be swapping the rear wheel for something larger,  gsxr is an easy swap, and same spoke pattern if you go for pre 93

[keand3]

will you be swapping the rear wheel for something larger,  gsxr is an easy swap, and same spoke pattern if you go for pre 93

Yes i will do the rear wheel as well. Haven't decided yet if it will be the GSXR or FZR modification yet, but sometime during this summer it will be done. Re painting the fairing is setting me back a bit

[fj11.5]

You should be surprised how much better the wheel swap makes the bike, even just the front,, while your painting the fairing , mine could do with a freshen up when you have time, ill supply the Toyota paint 

[keand3]

Send it right over  I'll get my 3 year old son to do your while I'll get mine done

You might end up with a funky color combination thought

Looking forward to try the bike with the new front wheel, too bad the winter is too long here...
All though we do have some motorheads that fit their bikes with winter tyres and ride all year round... Can't imagine the size of their insurance bill though...

[keand3]

Regarding clutch master... It's been bugging me some time now, that i do not have the same color on my clutch line as i do on my front brakelines on my old 1TX..
So I'm guessing I'm ending up with that mod too and with a new m/c... 

After what I understand, allot of you guys prefer the FJR clutch master, and i might go with that. But for the sake of curiosity, is there any other clutch master would you recommend? (other then stock of cours)
My stock one is working fine for now, but when changing the line I'll do the m/c as well..
Cheers

Ken

[oldktmdude]

Regarding clutch master... It's been bugging me some time now, that i do not have the same color on my clutch line as i do on my front brakelines on my old 1TX..
So I'm guessing I'm ending up with that mod too and with a new m/c... 

After what I understand, allot of you guys prefer the FJR clutch master, and i might go with that. But for the sake of curiosity, is there any other clutch master would you recommend? (other then stock of cours)
My stock one is working fine for now, but when changing the line I'll do the m/c as well..
Cheers

Ken

Ken, I used a clutch m/c from a '02 Honda VFR. These are readily available and cheap. It has a similar appearance to stock and doesn't look out of place. Also, rebuild kits are cheap and easy to obtain.   Regards, Pete.

[fj11.5]

I've fitted a 14mm one from a kawasaki , pretty much any nissin made one will fit , and look like standard Fj ones ,