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Ontario FJ Clinic...

Started by Tiger, July 07, 2013, 12:43:30 PM

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eeshed

Fantastic. I am planning to attend. I will confirm by tomorrow evening.

Eyal

Tiger

 :hi: Back from vacation touring Cape Breton on the old FJ, busy playing catch up at work plus a weekend away to the VRRA (Vintage Road Racing Association) bike races at Mosport the weekend just gone :wacko3: Hectic springs to mind!!!

The clinic is still on for those that want to attend... :good2:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

scouser

Hope to be there too John,
And I prommis to bring you the Photo of my bike I prommised you for your dresser as you know you still want one.

You all know the 1986 Red and White 1200 was the best of all.
Scouser in Canada
1986 750 Interceptor
1986 Yamaha FJ 1200
2003 Suzuki Bandit 1200
2006 Suzuki GSX 650F
2007 Ducati Monster S2R 1000.
How many golfers do you see play with one club?? same should apply to Bikes and Fishing rods. That's my excuse.

Sabre093

I'm planning to be there too
2009 FJR 1300
1992 FJ 1200
1987 FJ 1200 Sold
1986 FJ 1200 Sold
1985 Venture Royale
1976 GoldWing
1986 FZ 750
1986 GPZ 900
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450

paulfj03

I still plan on being there.

We should decide on what tools will be needed. I am already bringing valve clearance adjustment tools for Tiger's mean machine. Tentatively, Cathy has to work, so it will be just me coming up on the FJ.

Also, if parts (ie gaskets, orings, or rebuild kits) are needed, be sure to get your order into Randy now at RPM.

Hey Scouser, :). When we are done with your nice 86 it will be the fastest lawn mower you ever had!!! Hahaha!

Looking forward to seeing you guys , and some new faces too!



scouser

Funny you should say that. I just hooked a chain up and pulled a tree stump out with it.
Scouser in Canada
1986 750 Interceptor
1986 Yamaha FJ 1200
2003 Suzuki Bandit 1200
2006 Suzuki GSX 650F
2007 Ducati Monster S2R 1000.
How many golfers do you see play with one club?? same should apply to Bikes and Fishing rods. That's my excuse.

fuel80guy

What is required to adjust valves?
I'd like to get my valves adjusted but don't have a clue what is needed.
I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out.

paulfj03

Quote from: fuel80guy on August 28, 2013, 07:48:38 AM
What is required to adjust valves?
I'd like to get my valves adjusted but don't have a clue what is needed.
I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out.


For sure Rob, there is information on here and in the manual about the valve clearance check and adjustment. Your bike has to be cold when we do the measurements so if you can trailer your bike over we will get you sorted.  We can take the measurements and if we have the required shims on hand we will change them out right there.

I'll send you an email too.

Cheers
Paul

ribbert

Quote from: paulfj03 on August 29, 2013, 12:16:30 AM
Quote from: fuel80guy on August 28, 2013, 07:48:38 AM
What is required to adjust valves?
I'd like to get my valves adjusted but don't have a clue what is needed.
I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out.


For sure Rob, there is information on here and in the manual about the valve clearance check and adjustment. Your bike has to be cold when we do the measurements so if you can trailer your bike over we will get you sorted.  We can take the measurements and if we have the required shims on hand we will change them out right there.

I'll send you an email too.

Cheers
Paul


That's overnight cold.
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Tiger

 :hi: I have a decent collection of tools (wrenches, sockets, etc), a lift that will take an FJ up about 3' from the floor, hardware, electrical connectors, lubricants, oil drain pan, etc. However, please bring your own part(s): oil/oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, gaskets, etc, etc, if needed...

The basic idea is to help you to get to know your FJ...to enable you to do some work/jobs/fixes on your FJ (that most people would put their ride in to a shop to have done), either on your own or with the help of other FJ owners around you. If we all work together, we can get rid of some of the fear/apprehension/mystic concerning you about your FJ :good:

Even if you don't need help, please come over and help other FJ owners...lets all work together and build a good tight knit group of proud Ontario FJ owners :good2:

The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...(I have a birthday bash at 5.30 p.m. and a 1 1/2 hour travel window).

Please contact me (email, PM, etc) if you need my address :good2:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

PaulG

After our talk today, and reading the posts, you can pencil me in.  Maybe I can mess up your bench with an oil change, weather permitting...  :biggrin:


1992 FJ1200 ABS
YouTube Channel Paul G


Tiger

Quote from: PaulG on August 31, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
After our talk today, and reading the posts, you can pencil me in.  Maybe I can mess up your bench with an oil change, weather permitting...  :biggrin:

Hahahahahaha...Good to see/talk to you again my friend. Your welcome here any time :drinks:

Get Randy to ship you out an oil filter adapter kit a s a p...save some, $$, time and mess in the future :good2:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

Sabre093

That's what I'm bringing,how much oil is needed for change with Randy's adapter and filter.
2009 FJR 1300
1992 FJ 1200
1987 FJ 1200 Sold
1986 FJ 1200 Sold
1985 Venture Royale
1976 GoldWing
1986 FZ 750
1986 GPZ 900
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450

Tiger

Quote from: Sabre093 on September 01, 2013, 01:39:43 AM
That's what I'm bringing,how much oil is needed for change with Randy's adapter and filter.

:good2: Superb..that will allow others, who haven't gone this route yet, to see what a great and easy up-grade this really is. It makes for quicker, cleaner oil changes. Filters are way cheaper than oem and are readily available at all automotive stores around the country. 4 Ltrs will cover you :good:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

Charlie-brm

You're up early mate.
I'm piddling around Orangeville this morning on the FJ. Doesn't look like a day where I want to be more than 30 minutes from home base.
But I don't want to hanging around the office either. One of those restless Sundays.

Charlie

Quote from: Tiger on September 01, 2013, 07:24:54 AM
Quote from: Sabre093 on September 01, 2013, 01:39:43 AM
That's what I'm bringing,how much oil is needed for change with Randy's adapter and filter.

:good2: Superb..that will allow others, who haven't gone this route yet, to see what a great and easy up-grade this really is. It makes for quicker, cleaner oil changes. Filters are way cheaper than oem and are readily available at all automotive stores around the country. 4 Ltrs will cover you :good:

John.
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012