Finally got a start!!!

[X-Ray]

The saga continues...

Repainted the rim and rotor centre, rear caliper mount arm, Satin Black and left to dry for a wee while...

John.

Sounds awesome all this work John, but I don't think anyone has mentioned it yet,   PICS PICS PICS!!!, WE NEED PICS!.    All this lovely work going on and we can't see your progress. 

Even just a couple ...... Feed me, please!

[Tiger]

  Here ya go...

New Spin on off oil filter/adapter...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100008_zpsc3e6c7b3.jpg?t=1363780115

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100009_zpsc8e34472.jpg?

Carbs stripped, Ultrasonic cleaned, rebuilt with all new parts/gaskets, etc, installed and ready to sync...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100007_zpsbaa91ddf.jpg?t=1363780054

Front wheel stripped out, cleaned in the parts washer, repainted Satin Black, new bearings/seals, tubeless valve and Pirelli Sport Demon installed...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100004_zps89a43270.jpg

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100005_zps78ba60f0.jpg


New 38t sprocket, bearing and seal installed...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b628/JohnPountney1/bth_FJ1100010_zps83c435b8.jpg?t=1363780512

Rear wheel removed... stripped out, cleaned in the parts washer, repainted Satin Black, new bearings/seals, tubeless valve and Pirelli Sport Demon installed...
http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/JohnPountney1/library/?view=media#/user/JohnPountney1/library/?


John.

[X-Ray]

Only the last link worked John, but still saw them all, nice.  I still have to get me one of those hi-lift tables to work on the bike, looks soooooo much easier.
 

[Tiger]

.... I still have to get me one of those hi-lift tables to work on the bike, looks soooooo much easier.  

I bought the lift abought 3 years ago...what a knee/back saver!!! You can do most work at a very comfortable standing/sitting position and you always have somewere to stand your beer

Well worth the $300.00 I paid for it...

John.

[Dan Filetti]

Brand new lift table at Harbor Freight



http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html

$424 -with the 20% off coupon available in many magazines, that'd be 340.

Just a thought.

Dan

[X-Ray]

I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia.  Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5  only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete  

[movenon]

I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia.  Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5  only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete  

Looks better yellow ! Question, what "locks" it while in an up position ?
George

[ribbert]

I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia.  Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5  only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete  

Ray, I checked these out before buying a second hand one. They only have a table length of 1345mm, the FJ is 1540mm between wheel centres!
I don't use the wheel clamp and tie downs, I use the centre stand, it's much easier and quicker and just as stable as on the ground but you wouldn't be able to do either on that table, it's too short. The ramps are not designed to take the weight once off the ground. You need both wheels on the table proper, even if only just.

Starting with the front wheel hard up against the front of the table this is where the centre stand sits



This is where the bike sits on an 1800mm table on the centre stand.
If you choose to use the clamp and tie downs both wheels will fit on the table. Obviously the bike moves back when you rock it onto the stand.



The most common table lengths seem to be 1800mm and 2200mm plus ramp (600mm) The longer one seems unnecessary and takes up a lot more room.

They are, for a relatively small investment, the BEST thing ever. I sort of bought mine out of necessity but then wondered why I didn't do it years ago. It is amazing how much more work gets done on the bike.

Noel

[ribbert]

I had a look at that ad Dan, and I'm sitting here thinking man, those things would cost around $800.00 here in Australia.  Jumped on Ebay and found a supplier in Brisbane who has these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-1000LB-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/230838334677?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf0974d5  only $299.00!! Going to check these out and order one, had enough of crawling around on the concrete 

Looks better yellow ! Question, what "locks" it while in an up position ?
George

If you look closely you will see a bar that passes through the bottom rail in several height positions.
So when fully raised you poke the bar through and relieve the hydraulic load and can then leave it there for as long as you like, it won't creep. It is mechanically locked.

N

[X-Ray]

Thanks Noel, yes, looking closer at the actual table length they do seem a little short. There are others with longer tables, will look at them. I definatley want one now! Thanks for the pics.

Found another one from AGR Machinery on Fleabay, same price but with a 1500mm table, freight is a killer but still cheap overall.  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f

Sorry for dragging your thread slightly off topic John, 

[movenon]

OK , I see now. Scissor jacks make me real nervous at my old age   I had a hydraulic jack fail once, no harm done but scared the shit out of me. Especially when I tore it apart for repair and realized that my life was depending on a cheap ass nylon ring about 2mm thick...... I am religious about jack stands now.  
It is nice to be young and stupid it even nicer if you are lucky enough to learn something along the way improving your odds of survivability (with out the lost body parts).
George

[ribbert]

Thanks Noel, yes, looking closer at the actual table length they do seem a little short. There are others with longer tables, will look at them. I definatley want one now! Thanks for the pics.

Found another one from AGR Machinery on Fleabay, same price but with a 1500mm table, freight is a killer but still cheap overall.  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLET-1000lb-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Table-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Hoist-/140917484191?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf562a9f

Sorry for dragging your thread slightly off topic John, 

I've never seen an ad for one of these before with the bike reversed on.

I reckon at 1500mm it's still a bit short but at least it would work.

The clamp and tie down option I guess is for bikes without centre stands but leaves both wheels and the chain unable to be serviced. I have no problem having mine raised just using the centre stand and still have the option of raising the front wheel.

Now that I have one, I would pay much more than I would have before I had one, if that makes any sense.

Bit the bullet and do it.

Noel

[ribbert]

Scissor jacks make me real nervous at my old age  :
George

You don't need to be old. I've never had one fail on me, but it only has to happen once. I have never trusted my life, or body parts, to hydraulics even for the shortest jobs.

As a young bloke I had to go out to a house that a fellow mechanic and good friend had been sent to to raise up a Mercedes Benz that had collapsed air suspension, which means the car pretty well sits on the ground, so it could be towed.
He was lying under it removing the tailshaft when the jack gave way, the diff landed on his head and killed him. I had to raise the car.

In this case he had taken a small floor jack because of its lower profile and most likely exceeded its load limit.

While most failed hydraulics creep and leak occasionally they can just let go, particularly if they are at the upper end of their operating limits.

Noel

[movenon]

You are so right on just letting go. Bang it's zero...... I was young and lucky.
George

[X-Ray]

A bit of further looking and I have found the big one, 1800mm table, perfect.  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MOTOMAX-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT-TABLE-Dirt-Pit-ATV-Motorbike-Bike-Stand-Jack-Hoist-/370732969662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651682ebe