What to do first?

keand3 · April 16, 2013, 02:44:17 PM

Didn't know if to start a new thread or just continue on this one...

Anyway, have been have some gastank issues lately, and have been forced to fix some cock-up for previous owner... Starting to get a lot now but that's another story..

After I had the petcock of, I realized that there was a welded containment nut missing and there was no way the petcock would go on before this was sorted out.

I ended up using a nut-sert crimp in replacement of the old one...

No I at least were able to bolt the petcock down, but the nut is 1mm higher then the rest of the area. So, fearing a fuel leak i decided to and a an extra seal.
I bought some rubbercork (don't know the English term for it) which are used to make handmade gaskets etc.

I then cut it to fit (as it turned out, not a nice fit but good enough)
Now the hole area is flush with the top of the new nut, and it should be good to go..

As you can see the petcock is bolted on with new bolts, o-ring and washers and then mounted on the bike.
The tank was empty so I filled up some few liters of fuel, and after some hour's no leakage.

So if any of you would need to fix your nuts (Did I just say that out loud?) This is one way you could do it...

Cheers
Ken

fj11.5 · April 17, 2013, 06:19:55 AM

That's quicker And easier than how I would of fixed it,, safer too, not keen on welding freshly drained fuel tanks

keand3 · April 17, 2013, 06:28:15 AM

Quote from: fj11.5 on April 17, 2013, 06:19:55 AM
That's quicker And easier than how I would of fixed it,, safer too, not keen on welding freshly drained fuel tanks

You could have gotten your self an early new years celebration...

I wanted to 100% sure of a secure fit when was fixing it, would have hated to do it twice. Leaking gas on to a hot engine etc is not something i would like to experience. I dont pay insanly prices for fuel just let it drain out on my

Cheers

fj11.5 · April 17, 2013, 06:30:57 AM

hmmmm not a bad idea, maybe a few balloons and cake I could make a party out of it

keand3 · April 17, 2013, 06:38:24 AM

No man says no to party or cake, or both at the same time...

fj11.5 · April 17, 2013, 07:50:21 AM

If all goes well, could toast marshmallows over the flaming fuel tank

keand3 · April 21, 2013, 01:52:45 PM

Quote from: fj11.5 on April 17, 2013, 07:50:21 AM
If all goes well, could toast marshmallows over the flaming fuel tank

I am happy to report that the first trip of this year exceeded my expectations by a long shot! The bike was more powerful then what I remembered. There were no unexpected stops for marsmellows and my fuel tank rep. is holding up excellent.

The front end, and the brakes, oh my god the brakes!!

With the combination of the FZR rim, blue dot calipers, EBC HH, Speigler brakelines and the R1 brake M/C with adjustable leaver is like arriving to heaven! I really do perfer this set up! It's FJ porn

The only thing left is to attache the reservoir with the Monkey made bracket

Since the one I've got now is just a temporary one made just for this one trip.
Can't wait to get the back from engine rebuild soon...

My GoPro mount is attached to my helmet so now it's just to start shooting...

Cheers

Ken

FJmonkey · April 21, 2013, 03:05:08 PM

I better get your bracket out on Monday then, I am also tossing in the petcock part you need for electric reserve. The first ride after the winter season has got to be one of the best feelings.... Kookaloo Ken.

keand3 · April 21, 2013, 11:41:33 PM

Thanks Mark!

The first ride is undescribable. The down side with it is that moditus kicks in

Cheers

fj johnnie · April 22, 2013, 07:28:57 PM

I felt the same way after riding my moditisified FJ too. Good job!!!

FJmonkey · April 22, 2013, 07:32:47 PM

Ken, your Monkey Made reservoir bracket and E-Reserve parts were put in the post today.... I hope they fit and serve you well...

keand3 · April 23, 2013, 01:02:13 AM

Quote from: FJmonkey on April 22, 2013, 07:32:47 PM
Ken, your Monkey Made reservoir bracket and E-Reserve parts were put in the post today.... I hope they fit and serve you well...

Thanks a lot Mark! They will be put to good use

I'll be sure to use the monkey wrench when fitting them

keand3 · April 23, 2013, 07:51:16 AM

Anyone who knows what the wattage on the instrumentpanel bulb is? Need to change a few but none states the wattage.

Cheers
Ken

keand3 · April 23, 2013, 10:51:37 AM

Found it, 3,4w. Thanks anyway

keand3 · April 27, 2013, 03:41:50 AM

Okey, have been out testing the bike a couple of times now and I have made up some thoughts and question.
The biggest one being the transmition issue ande the famous 2nd gear.

Last year I only had the issue in 2nd gear were it would jump out into neutral around 4500 rpm.
But this year, after I have change the oil from mineral to fully synthetic, it "stutter" some in 1st at 6000rpm, and in 2 gear it no longer jumps into neutral but "stutter" around 6000 rpm. But now it take me all the way into kookaloo zone after that.

I know i need to sync my carbs, and adjust the valves etc, but can this change in transmition attitude be related to the oil change? Also the clutching seems to be more easy allthough the master cylinder is beaten up and will be replaced soon. But no clutch slipping either..

Cheers
Ken

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