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Title: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 10, 2020, 11:09:27 AM
Hello everyone.  Haven't been good at posting on here.  Here goes.

With all the extra time on my hands (furloughed), I finally tackled a few mods on the FJ.  Swapped out the front forks for a rebuilt set of non-anti dive off an '89 FJ, A 17" front wheel and blue dots.  Did the YZF600R Thindercat 17" rear wheel swap too.  New rubber of course front and rear.  Went with Dunlop Roadsmart II's for now.  Did a facelift on my Supertrapp slip on's.  I'll post some pictures once I put it all back together.  I have a near perfect upper fairing and front fender to go on and a few more details to sort out.  I want to send a special thanks to Aviationfred and his friend Roger for their help, inputs and advice.  Nice to have guys like that as a nearby neighbors.


Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: Millietant on May 10, 2020, 03:16:45 PM
Just one question on the YZF rear wheel swap - did you end up machining the sprocket carrier, or did you just turn the sprocket around to sit the shoulder on the inside ?

Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 11, 2020, 09:32:08 AM
Quote from: Millietant on May 10, 2020, 03:16:45 PM
Just one question on the YZF rear wheel swap - did you end up machining the sprocket carrier, or did you just turn the sprocket around to sit the shoulder on the inside ?


I purchased a new 40 tooth sprocket and simply flipped it over to take advantage of the recess and not have to cut the sprocket carrier.
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: Millietant on May 11, 2020, 09:49:18 AM
 :good2: made it a lot easier....I did the same  :i_am_so_happy:
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 11, 2020, 09:58:06 AM
Yes absolutely
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 11, 2020, 10:04:15 AM
here's a shot of the rear wheel
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 11, 2020, 10:05:33 AM
here's the front
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 11, 2020, 10:06:33 AM
Still waiting for the new end caps for my Supertrapps.
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: Millietant on May 11, 2020, 11:10:05 AM
All the fittings and the nuts/bolts etc look incredibly clean.....I'm in awe  :good2:
Title: Re: Front and rear wheel swap 1986 FJ1200
Post by: 1TX650 on May 12, 2020, 10:22:32 AM
Got a lot of time on my hand so I've been detailing every single nut and bolt I remove or replacing the ones that aren't up to par (look like new).  This old girl deserves the attention and it's kept me from going nuts.   :wacko1: