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Started by oz.fj, April 24, 2013, 06:52:34 PM

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oz.fj

April 24, 2013, 06:52:34 PM
Went for a ride on my new 89 yesterday and it was Great!!
However discovered a problem with the front suspension ( about the only thing the PO didn't Mod)
Whilst under hard braking hit a bump and it bottomed out.
A little unnerving to say the least. Found one of the fork seals leaking.
Have run my fork Seal Mate around it and it appears to have stopped.
Now to address the lack of oil issue. Bought some 15 weight oil to change into it today.
And a few pics....



The screen is a double bubble off a Honda Blackbird and the pic does not do it justice



17 inch rear :yahoo:
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

movenon

#1
April 24, 2013, 08:28:43 PM
Nice bike ! Double bubble off a Honda Blackbird you say, UMMMMMMM.
My bike did the same when I bought it , I dumped the fluid and went to 15 W, now all is fine.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

fj11.5

#2
April 24, 2013, 08:36:32 PM
Nice looking girl, screen looks a good fit,, like your lid, is it a kbc :scratch_one-s_head:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

1tinindian

#3
April 24, 2013, 08:44:03 PM
Great looking bike.
Glad you got a chance to get a feel for it!
Now contact RPM and get those fork valves and springs to really enjoy the FJs Kookaloo!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

yamaha fj rider

#4
April 24, 2013, 09:29:45 PM
Two FJs nice, congratulations on the new one. Great to hear you got to spend some time with her.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

oz.fj

#5
April 25, 2013, 05:32:10 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 24, 2013, 08:36:32 PM
Nice looking girl, screen looks a good fit,, like your lid, is it a kbc :scratch_one-s_head:

Hey Rod
The screen fits quite well with some modification, also great wind deflection.
The helmet is a R Jays Scorpion GP3.  It's a great fit just a little noisy but not so much with the new screen
:drinks:
Darran
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

fj11.5

#6
April 25, 2013, 06:07:15 PM
Wondered about the rjays helmets, I've had problems with some of they're bags ect , but plenty of ppl use them, , you may start a trend with the honda screen,  some of the guys are tall and like to get out of the breeze
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Harvy

#7
April 25, 2013, 06:29:14 PM
Mapleton pub eh..... not a bad destination!

Enjoy the new ride Darran....... cheers mate.
Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

oz.fj

#8
April 25, 2013, 07:52:57 PM
Quote from: Harvy on April 25, 2013, 06:29:14 PM
Mapleton pub eh..... not a bad destination!

Enjoy the new ride Darran....... cheers mate.
Harvy

Not much gets past you Harvy
Only trouble was it was 9am and it was closed :dash1:
Darran
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

oz.fj

#9
April 25, 2013, 08:10:51 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 25, 2013, 06:07:15 PM
Wondered about the rjays helmets, I've had problems with some of they're bags ect , but plenty of ppl use them, , you may start a trend with the honda screen,  some of the guys are tall and like to get out of the breeze

I had a little trouble with my RJays tail bag on this years rally.
Not entirerly the bags fault.
We were riding the twisties between Nambioda and Dorigo and
on one of the rare straight sections, the rain cover came off the bag
into the rear sprocket. Pulling the guard up and over the rear tire.
Causing the ass end to shake. Thought I had a flat tyre.
Lucky we had fellow FJ"ers following to get the cover out of the sprocket
while I changed my undies :pardon:


Darran
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

fj11.5

#10
April 25, 2013, 09:18:24 PM
Ouch, could of ended badly, , I've only had zips malfunction or the bags hole easily,  although my first 87l one was out in all weather every day doing the 5 hours travel to work And back, ,this one was second hand and still working on one main zip
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

oz.fj

#11
April 26, 2013, 05:24:13 PM
After receiving some great tuition at the man shed day from Baldy and a custom Monkey Made fork tool.
I changed my fork oil yesterday.According to the manual the oil that was in it, was very close to the correct measurement from the top 169mm. When we last changed oil on the other bike we went for 15w and 130mm down.Which equals 425ml
So I went for that with great results. NO more bottoming out or excessive diving while under brakes :yahoo:

Darran
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

oldktmdude

#12
April 27, 2013, 05:53:19 AM
  Looks good Darren. Looking forward to see'n it and you at the Snowy's Rally next year.
                                                                                                                       Regards, Pete.   :i_am_so_happy:
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

The General

#13
May 04, 2013, 09:16:53 AM
Had a go at riding like this yesterday."http://www.youtube.com/embed/CDhp11mKYyk?feature=player_detailpage"   :crazy:
Think I need a bit more practise...Will think about it more over brekky at sweethearts today. (with me sweetheart)  www.sweetheartscafe.com.au/‎... 9.30am  :music: - plenty of spare chairs....Nice twisties on the way too!  :biggrin:


`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

X-Ray

#14
May 10, 2013, 05:37:13 AM
Mmmm, His 'n' Hers FJs. I like!.  So with that screen Darran you like it alright?

I'm waiting for some funds to gather then I'm going to order some front valves/springs/seal kit etc to revamp my poor leaking forks. Haven't pulled the forks apart really yet except to change the springs, should be interesting, lol.
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ
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