mods

[rktmanfj]

air filters, chain, jets, and f4i shock all odered today 

Your wheel should be shipping out tomorrow, too.     

[moonrunnah]

thank you so much what do i owe you and what tire size did you run on that??

[rktmanfj]

thank you so much what do i owe you and what tire size did you run on that??

I won't know how much it costs until I ship it tomorrow.     

Stock size for the rim is 120/70/17.

[moonrunnah]

okay thank you

also exhaust is ordered  (this bike is going to make me poor)

[FJmonkey]

okay thank you

also exhaust is ordered  (this bike is going to make me poor)

Poor, but happy....

[keand3]

okay thank you

also exhaust is ordered  (this bike is going to make me poor)

What kind of exhaust? Nothing like a empty wallet  I try to spend it all on my bike before my wife gets them.... And damn shes fast too! 

Cheers...

[moonrunnah]

okay thank you

also exhaust is ordered  (this bike is going to make me poor)

What kind of exhaust? Nothing like a empty wallet  I try to spend it all on my bike before my wife gets them.... And damn shes fast too! 

Cheers...

its a super trap 4-1 i snaged it used off of ebay looks like shell need some sanding and high temp paint but i dont mind putting my own touches on it (and saving a few bucks)

[keand3]

Ahh... Thats nice.. What would we do without eBay... Not much i guess 

[moonrunnah]

Ahh... Thats nice.. What would we do without eBay... Not much i guess 

between ebay and amazon im rebuilding the fj haha

[keand3]

In other words, you've got your hands full 
I'm gonna my bike repainted asap, just waiting for my new top fairing to arrive 

[moonrunnah]

In other words, you've got your hands full 
I'm gonna my bike repainted asap, just waiting for my new top fairing to arrive 

paint is on the list (the long list)
but where its still averaging 20 deg F i cant spray (plus im hoping to get a new paint gun)

[SlowOldGuy]

Money may not be able to buy you happiness, but Paypal can!

DavidR.

[moonrunnah]

jets and air filters done



had some trouble with one of the post that hold the float in  (a little jb stick weld helped me out)

[gonzajr]

okay im working on a budget......
tires/wheels....... i doubt i can afford to do a 17inch rim swap sor for tires can i go wider with stock rims (180/60 -16 insted of 150/80 - 16) also what about the front
f4i shock - they are cheap enough is it difficult to do
blue spots (difficulty and price)
and new frok springs and oil (the rpm fork valve are to much for now)

any input is helpfull as always

Don't go wider on your stock rims. Not even sure if you can find much wider in 16" for the rear. The front will be like cold custard in an old sock, not safe unless you keep it under 45MPH and don't turn. You get radials if you put Avon AV45/46 tires on. I ran on them for a few years, good tires.

f4i shock will be better than stock, good upgrade if on a budget.

Blue dots will not bolt on to your 86/87 unless you get adapter plates or make your own. Upgrading to 89+ FJ forks will work, that is how I did my 17" wheel swap.

Straight rate springs and new fork oil will likely improve the front over the original progressive springs and old oil. Also a good upgrade for a budget. You can play with oil thickness and pre-load to change fork performance.   

Consider losing the old brake lines and putting on steel braided lines and HH pads. It will improve the bite during braking and feel more controlled at the lever. Unless you go wider on the front tire, then the old spongy brakes will be just fine under 45 MPH and no corners....

Hello fjmonkey I have a 1989 fj; and over the week end I looked at blue dot caliper off of a first generation R1; and the bolt pattern was wider please give the the year that I should be looking for. Thanks gonzajr

[FJmonkey]

Hello fjmonkey I have a 1989 fj; and over the week end I looked at blue dot caliper off of a first generation R1; and the bolt pattern was wider please give the the year that I should be looking for. Thanks gonzajr

The Blue Dot calipers I on my bike have 100MM bolt centers. What do yours measure?