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Maintenance reminder: check oil cooler fitting bolts....OR ELSE!

Started by Derek Young, June 12, 2013, 11:24:47 AM

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Derek Young

June 12, 2013, 11:24:47 AM
Went for a ride Monday night, five bikes. Nice spirited pace on some twisty back roads, also includeda long stretch of bumpy gravel road construction. Two of us went to a local pub for a bite after.

Leaving the pub, just before dusk, I'm leading.  First corner at maybe 75kmh the back end steps WAY out. First thought was someone greased my tire in the parking lot... Or was there something on the road????

Pulled over when I could to find this!


Moral of the story?  CHECK THOSE BOLTS!
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Pat Conlon

#1
June 12, 2013, 11:29:26 AM
Might as well put a fresh o ring on the fitting, heck do both fittings.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Dan Filetti

#2
June 12, 2013, 12:20:22 PM


That could have been MUCH more ugly than it was...

Lucky SOB!  Maybe you should play the lottery too...

Dan
Live hardy, or go home. 

poker007

#3
June 12, 2013, 12:54:02 PM
that could have had a  :bomb: effect... crashing, someone behind you crashing our the engine  blowing up .. Glad nothing major came of it .. good luck
MarkG
1980 GT80( dirt) gone 1979 IT250  ( have)
1975 MX400(dirt) gone
1979 RD400 gone
1980 KZ1000st/ shattered right arm/ (ouch) gone thank GOD!
1995 FZR600 ( missed @gone)
1985 FJ1100 (TEL DEATH; DO WE PART)

aviationfred

#4
June 12, 2013, 03:03:12 PM
That is just plain scary :bomb:. That was a trip to the hospital for you and a trip to the wreckers for your bike. Glad all the bike did was get a bit slideways on you.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Tapartacus

#5
June 12, 2013, 03:38:35 PM
Holy F*@K! that could have been deadly! Glad to know you're ok.

Peace
Andrew
92  FJ1200
89  FJ1200

fj11.5

#6
June 12, 2013, 04:54:34 PM
Hell,  could of been bad for a bike behind too, glad you made it
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

HARTLESS

#7
June 12, 2013, 05:58:13 PM
 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: could have been :negative: glad you came out ok
STRIVE FOR PERFECTION, SETTLE FOR EXCELENCE

I ride HARTLESS or don't ride at all!

Capn Ron

#8
June 12, 2013, 11:33:57 PM
WOW Derek!  Very glad to hear you made it out of that one my friend!   :drinks:  I think we all know how that *could* have turned out.

I would firmly place blame on that goat trail for loosening the bolts!   :biggrin:

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

FJmonkey

#9
June 13, 2013, 12:01:32 AM
Derek, these blokes have all missed the the important issue here. You puked oil all over you rear tire, you slipped and slid as a result and lived to tell about it. All good and interesting, but what fucking tire are you running that kept you from going tits up with all that oil on it????
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

aviationfred

#10
June 13, 2013, 12:13:58 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on June 13, 2013, 12:01:32 AM
Derek, these blokes have all missed the the important issue here. You puked oil all over you rear tire, you slipped and slid as a result and lived to tell about it. All good and interesting, but what fucking tire are you running that kept you from going tits up with all that oil on it????

Looks like Pirelli Diablo to me.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Capn Ron

#11
June 13, 2013, 12:15:40 AM
Oh, yeah...if you're going to install that James Bond oil slick device to lose your persuer...it's supposed to be BEHIND your rear tire...DUH!!!   :rofl:

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

movenon

#12
June 13, 2013, 07:22:23 AM
Glade you were "one with the machine" and stopped to check her out ! Take care my friend .
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Derek Young

#13
June 13, 2013, 09:16:40 AM
Yes, it was interesting, almost a repeat of last year's crash on my first ride after getting home from the rally.  Wish I took a pic of Tony's face.  He was more freaked out than I was, had oil all over his bike too. I robbed a bolt from a body panel to get me home. Still leaks a bit so it will get new o rings for sure Pat.

I think you're right Ron, Marsh's goat trail is to blame! :sarcastic:

You're right Fred, diablo. Pretty decent tire. Good "wet" traction apparently.

Thanks for reading and the comment fellas. But please do take some time and check all the bolts on your bikes. Doesn't take long and can really save alot of trouble on the road.

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

jvb_ca

#14
June 13, 2013, 05:05:21 PM
Holy F*&%k that's a lot of oil on your tire. Good on ya for keepin her upright. Hmmmmm..Pirellies eh?
Cheers..Jake
Cheers...Jake
86FJ1200
Ontario
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