Started Disassembly

[Firehawk068]

I have been putting off the Valve clearance check/adjustment for far too long..........
I am also installing my HID headlight kit, some Heated Grips, and Spin-on oil filter adapter at the same time...

Who would've thought the source of my oil leak would be the valve cover bolt grommets 







It's amazing how much grime and dirt builds up under all the panels................I should probably do something about that someday 

[baldy3853]

I have been putting off the Valve clearance check/adjustment for far too long..........
I am also installing my HID headlight kit, some Heated Grips, and Spin-on oil filter adapter at the same time...

Who would've thought the source of my oil leak would be the valve cover bolt grommets 



I love the way you carefully placed all the fairing pieces so as to not cause any damage...... in a BIG pile  obviously space was limited 

[Firehawk068]

I love the way you carefully placed all the fairing pieces so as to not cause any damage...... in a BIG pile  obviously space was limited 

LOL.......trust I didn't just throw them all in a heap.......I strategically placed them all gently out of the way(since my wife also parks the minivan in the garage............The same wife who carelessly ripped the passenger side mirror off our old Santa-Fe on the side of the garage door opening.....nuff said)

I know how valuable, and hard to come by these fairings are, and although this ones not in that great of shape, I hope to take good enough care until my pristine spare one gets painted along with the rest of the bike.

[baldy3853]

.I strategically placed them all gently out of the way(since my wife also parks the minivan in the garage............The same wife who carelessly ripped the passenger side mirror off our old Santa-Fe on the side of the garage door opening.....nuff said)

understand completely 

[Steve_in_Florida]

Who would've thought the source of my oil leak would be the valve cover bolt grommets?

I would!

Stripped the plastic off my `92 last Thursday in order to re-attach the speedo cable and sync the carbs.

Five (5) of the eight valve cover grommets were weeping oil.

Rectifying that TODAY!

Steve

[Firehawk068]

Installed these today(the grips part of them anyway) I still have to tackle the wiring.



I started by cutting off the old grips with a razor knife, and removing the "Vibrantators"(the throttle side came off no problem, the clutch side required a pipe wrench. Luckily the part that I had to use the pipe wrench on is hidden under the heated grip.)



Since the heated grips were closed on the ends, I trimmed them open with an xacto knife.



I then started with the clutch side headed grip, since this one is roughly the right size for the bar.
I used some super strength, rubberized adhesive to mount it to the bar.




Heated grip went on nice and snug, and once the adhesive set, it's solid.
Installed the Vibranator bar end, and clutch side done!



Next I tackled the throttle side, wich was a little more involved.
When I bought these particular grip heaters, the reviews that I had read mostly stated that the throttle side grip is made slightly too large.(there is a semi-rigid plastic sleeve on the inside of the grip, wich doesn't match up with the size of the throttle tube.) Most of the people that wrote reviews, used some form of grip tape, or foam to take up the difference........I went a slightly differend route.

I started by removing the throttle tube, and cleaning the bar, and throttle tube with some rubbing alcohol.
Followed by a dusting of dry graphite powder on the bar, before reinstalling the throttle tube.(to make sure she spins nice and free when I'm done)



Next, I scuffed the throttle tube, and the inside of the heated grip with some sandpaper.




I had planned to use a 2-part epoxy putty to bond the grip to the throttle tube.
Mixed it until it was an eggshell white, and wrapped it around the throttle tube in 3 spots. Then smoothed it out as best I could.(I had to work fast before it started to harden)




The epoxy putty worked great. It took some bit of force to push the heated grip onto the throttle tube, and it is on there solid.
I followed with a bit more dry graphite powder on the end of the throttle tube before installing the Vibranator bar end..........
Tested the throttle out, and it operates nice and free!



Next to work on the wiring.................

[RichBaker]

Nice.... The glue job was a bit of overkill.  I usually spray the bar with hairspray, then safety wire the grips in 2 places, 3 on my dirtbikes. Never had a safety-wired grip come loose and spin on me. I crashed a '78 Husky OR390 because the grips had not been glued or safety-wired, but I didn't know that. I thought they were originals and I bought it in '90. The thing was original, otherwise, and in phenomenol shape for it's age.... Found out a couple days later that the grips had been replaced at the dealer.   

[ribbert]

Firehawk, you're gonna looooove those heated grips. You will use them way more than you think you will. Even in subzero temperatures I can't leave mine on the highest setting for more than 10 or 15 mins with Winter gloves.

That brings me to my next point. Have you made sure the heat (and they get bloody hot) will not reconstitute the adhesive you have used?

Noel

[Firehawk068]

The glue was necessary, because the inside of the heated grips isnt rubber. It is a hard plastic shell, which can't be removed.
It also didnt match up to the size of the FJ bars. It was slightly too large. So in order to keep it from spinning or sliding, it had to be cemented on.

[rktmanfj]

The glue was necessary, because the inside of the heated grips isnt rubber. It is a hard plastic shell, which can't be removed.
It also didnt match up to the size of the FJ bars. It was slightly too large. So in order to keep it from spinning or sliding, it had to be cemented on.

Wow.  So when they wear out, you'll need a new throttle tube.     

[Firehawk068]

Wow.  So when they wear out, you'll need a new throttle tube.     

I'm sure I could cut/grind them off............I got air tools 

[aviationfred]

When in doubt...... Air tools rule......