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Started by fuel80guy, July 15, 2013, 06:10:39 PM

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fuel80guy

July 15, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
On rpm website it shows left and right fairing protectors and im not sure where they go.
I'm rebuilding an upper fairing and I can't figure out where they go or if I even need them.

movenon

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July 15, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
Quote from: fuel80guy on July 15, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
On rpm website it shows left and right fairing protectors and im not sure where they go.
I'm rebuilding an upper fairing and I can't figure out where they go or if I even need them.


What year ? They go on the side scoops.
Here is a 1990 but you can look up any bike year of bike that you want and look at the cowling area . Item # 18

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1990/FJ1200A/COWLING%201/parts.html

Here is a 1984 Item 22 I think.
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1984/FJ1100L/FAIRING%201/parts.html

George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

aviationfred

#2
July 15, 2013, 06:29:49 PM
Here is a photo with the 88'-93' fairing protector. It is the black strip on the main fairing air scoop.



Here is a photo with the 84'-85' fairing protectors. The 2 black items just aft of the main fairing air scoop.



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

fuel80guy

#3
July 15, 2013, 08:55:46 PM
My bike is an 85. What purpose do they serve?
How many do I need one for left and one for right?

FJmonkey

#4
July 15, 2013, 09:06:20 PM
Quote from: fuel80guy on July 15, 2013, 08:55:46 PM
My bike is an 85. What purpose do they serve?
How many do I need one for left and one for right?
Radar and laser blockers, if they are in place and working properly  :lol: :lol: :lol: then you are safe from radar and laser...
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

Pat Conlon

#5
July 15, 2013, 09:26:24 PM
oooooh, bad monkey, bad monkey.... :wacko3:
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

FJmonkey

#6
July 15, 2013, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 15, 2013, 09:26:24 PM
oooooh, bad monkey, bad monkey.... :wacko3:
Yea.. My AC has been out the last few days, I might be a tad ornery and less give-a-shit with the heat baking my ass.... Sorry, I really do care, Kookaloo everyone.... But it was still fun to post that...  :diablo:
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

oldktmdude

#7
July 15, 2013, 09:55:23 PM
Quote from: fuel80guy on July 15, 2013, 08:55:46 PM
My bike is an 85. What purpose do they serve?
How many do I need one for left and one for right?
Two per side. They might protect your fairing if you leaned your bike gently against a car or other hard surface but as far as protecting against any crash damage, I don't think so!    :negative:
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

FJ_Hooligan

#8
July 15, 2013, 10:09:56 PM
They simply hide fairing mounting bolts.
DavidR.

VaughanCustoms

#9
July 16, 2013, 06:58:39 AM
Lol nice Monkey. I had wondered that as well but I don't have any of that stuff on my bike lol.
Built not bought is always my motto.
1967 Mercury Cougar 289 4V bored .30 over forged internals full ground up build
1998 Ford Mustang Cobra convertible DOHC 4.6 .30 over forged internals, future turbo car. 400 rwhp.
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 street fighter V&H exhaust, re-jet, K&N pods.

ribbert

#10
July 16, 2013, 09:35:18 AM
Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on July 15, 2013, 10:09:56 PM
They simply hide fairing mounting bolts.

These do have a habit of falling off and they are expensive.
I stuck velcro (hook & loop) dots behind mine.

Noel
"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"

X-Ray

#11
July 16, 2013, 09:18:15 PM
Isn't that strange, mine have never looked like falling off.
'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

aviationfred

#12
July 16, 2013, 09:31:48 PM
Quote from: X-Ray on July 16, 2013, 09:18:15 PM
Isn't that strange, mine have never looked like falling off.

I had one of mine fall off while riding Sunday night. I should receive my new one from RPM tomorrow.

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

movenon

#13
July 16, 2013, 09:32:11 PM
I just put 2 small black screws right through them into to fairing. Velcro might be a better idea.  :good2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

fj11.5

#14
July 16, 2013, 09:38:54 PM
Effie could of had them , but when I bought the fairing I filled in the indentations in the  fiberglass , as I couldn't find another 89 protector at the time :flag_of_truce:
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
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