flat bar conversion

fj1200owl · February 09, 2013, 07:20:04 AM

Look nice with a tail unit and seat.

FJ111200 · February 09, 2013, 07:49:42 AM

This is my other XS11 with an XJR tail unit and seat.

And here's my FJ based XJR1200.

movenon · February 09, 2013, 08:18:50 AM

Nice bikes ! Wish they would have imported those XJR's over here.
George

moonrunnah · February 09, 2013, 08:57:02 AM

really like the XJR

fj11.5 · February 09, 2013, 02:54:28 PM

Can you guys in the states buy xjr,s from importers , must be a way to bring them in

movenon · February 09, 2013, 07:56:56 PM

Quote from: fj11.5 on February 09, 2013, 02:54:28 PM
Can you guys in the states buy xjr,s from importers , must be a way to bring them in

Anything is possable... Just expensive. I have thought making a replica one using an existing tube frame (XS 1100 ?) with an FJ 1200 engine in it. Buy some XJR bits like the fuel tank, instrument cluster etc. Things to think about on cold winter nights... That is when there is nothing good looking around

George

fj11.5 · February 09, 2013, 08:45:52 PM

even easier, just convert an fj, , a lot of the parts on effie are xjr,

FJ111200 · February 10, 2013, 02:47:01 AM

Quote from: fj11.5 on February 09, 2013, 08:45:52 PM
even easier, just convert an fj, , a lot of the parts on effie are xjr,

That's what i thought but not really the case.
I had FJ's for years, both 11's and 12's, and got a bit naffed with them and decided i wanted an XJR. So i thought easy, just convert the FJ. When i got into it i found many parts were totally different. The closest matches are the engines but evn then you've got to make changes to the main axle shaft and gearchange shaft to get a true XJR, the easiest bit is changing the clutch push rod, just pushes straight in.
Mine runs with all FJ1100 electrics, though the wiring loom has been added to to get the length on the wires.
I'm running the 3CV carbs as standard. Forks are 43mm instead of 41. Wheels are wider, swingarm twinshock, sprocket cover wider, tank different and won't fit an FJ frame.
Movenon said about the XS11 frame. The tank on that black XS i've posted doesn't really fit, it's held on by the seat with rubber bits attatched to the cross bars to grip the tank and hold it.
There's probably parts i've forgotten about.
But if i was really keen i would import one, or start with importing a frame and then modify the FJ engine and slowly look for alternatives for forks, wheels and swingarm. There are obviously a lot of FJ parts like the electrics and carbs redily available over there.
Someone on the XJR forum from Canada says to import to Canada an XJR as to be over 15 years old and will cost about £600 to import and get the paperwork sorted.
It's a start either way. Good luck.

fj11.5 · February 10, 2013, 03:21:56 AM

True about having to make most parts fit, , I've used the twin round xjr tail lights , mounted in the Fj tail piece as xjr unit is huge, , have a swing ARM that I will be fitting soonish, but as you said won't bolt straight up, needs mounts welded on for the shock supports , even then I'm yet to find out if it fits in the frame ,, have made the xjr oil cooler fit, just needed the Fj brackets moved to suit , fits snuggly inside the fairing with the 2 outer alloy covers removed

Motorheaddad · December 20, 2013, 08:21:48 AM

HI, looks like the topic went off in another direction. You can get lost in these posts! Anyway, Owl (or anyone that knows the answer) what year top triple did you use. I want to do this mod on my 84 (with 92 forks). I did some googling (and by googling I mean searched google-get your mind out of the gutter) and couldn't find any info. So if anyone could help me out that would be great. Thanks in advance.

FJ111200 · December 20, 2013, 08:56:34 AM

I used the ones Owl used, which are 2010 XJ-6.

jscgdunn · December 20, 2013, 01:21:32 PM

You can use the top triple from a late model FZ6.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2009-Yamaha-FZ6-R-Top-Triple-Tree-Clamp-/380786399937?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a8a35ac1&vxp=mtr

I actually have one if you are interested...I am Bragg Creek, Alberta.

Jeff

jscgdunn · December 21, 2013, 08:53:22 AM

Quote from: jscgdunn on December 20, 2013, 01:21:32 PM
You can use the top triple from a late model FZ6.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2009-Yamaha-FZ6-R-Top-Triple-Tree-Clamp-/380786399937?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a8a35ac1&vxp=mtr

I actually have one if you are interested...I am Bragg Creek, Alberta.

Jeff

Sorry...better correct this. The offset is the same but the FZ6 has 43mm forks. I had the setup mocked up in a vice...FJ lower triple, FZ6 top triple and FJ fork tubes. Everything fit together nice except the top triple was a bit loose. Now that being said.....I think you could bore out the FJ bottom triple to 43 mm and use FZ6 forks/wheel/brakes...has anyone done this?

Jeff

Jeff

Harvy · December 21, 2013, 05:43:38 PM

You can bore the bottom and top FJ triple to 43mm no problem........I did exactly that when converting to FZ1 forks........ handle bars too!

Harvy

Motorheaddad · December 22, 2013, 09:45:03 AM

Ok, don't really want to bore my yokes or do a fork swap at this time. I just wanted to know what years XJ600 I can use for a flat bar conversion. I found a 94 upper and lower triple/yoke. Will that work? The price is perfect and want to jump on it. Thanks in advance.

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