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Maiden voyage

Started by Thmsdoyle, April 27, 2013, 02:34:24 PM

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Thmsdoyle

April 27, 2013, 02:34:24 PM
Took the 84 out for the first test run after the gsxr rear wheel, fzr front wheel and 90 fj forks. Wasn't expecting this big of a difference. Glad I spent the time to do this. The blue spots are also a huge difference. Thanks for the help and input.
Tommy D.

yamaha fj rider

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April 27, 2013, 03:58:52 PM
Good news, thanks for the report.   :good2:

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

FJmonkey

#2
April 27, 2013, 04:59:55 PM
Spreading the Kookaloo one owner at a time....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

rktmanfj

#3
April 27, 2013, 05:14:55 PM

It does make a big difference, doesn't it?   :biggrin:


Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

Thmsdoyle

#4
April 27, 2013, 05:38:04 PM
While I was putting the ZZZ chain together my chain tool broke smashing the master studs. Was good enough to baby for a few miles. I called our local Yamaha shop asked if they could finish the master link. I don't know the say we are closing in a bit, let me talk to my mechanic the guy said. Sure bring it he tells me. 10 minute ride, so I limp her in to the shop. 15 minutes the mechanic was done, I asked what I owed them. No charge, I noticed he stayed 20 minutes pass quitting time to do it. I asked him to drink, he'll yea he says, forced ten dollars on him for a couple brews. There still some good shops out there.

He liked all the mods, I let him take it for a short ride. He was pretty impressed with it.
Tommy D.

Thmsdoyle

#5
April 27, 2013, 05:40:27 PM
Quote from: not a lib on April 27, 2013, 05:14:55 PM

It does make a big difference, doesn't it?   :biggrin:



Yes it diffently does in deed.
Tommy D.

rktmanfj

#6
April 27, 2013, 05:43:22 PM
Quote from: Thmsdoyle on April 27, 2013, 05:38:04 PM
While I was putting the ZZZ chain together my chain tool broke smashing the master studs. Was good enough to baby for a few miles. I called our local Yamaha shop asked if they could finish the master link. I don't know the say we are closing in a bit, let me talk to my mechanic the guy said. Sure bring it he tells me. 10 minute ride, so I limp her in to the shop. 15 minutes the mechanic was done, I asked what I owed them. No charge, I noticed he stayed 20 minutes pass quitting time to do it. I asked him to drink, he'll yea he says, forced ten dollars on him for a couple brews. There still some good shops out there.

He liked all the mods, I let him take it for a short ride. He was pretty impressed with it.

What shop was that, Tom?

I need a good local shop... my fav is over an hour away.

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

Thmsdoyle

#7
April 27, 2013, 05:48:39 PM
Westfield Yamaha. Just ten minutes for me, 50 minutes or you.
Tommy D.

rktmanfj

#8
April 27, 2013, 05:56:00 PM


Still quicker than Bloomington.    :yes:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

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