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Title: For those brave enough...
Post by: mr blackstock on October 08, 2012, 05:12:07 AM
I saw an FJ come up on ebay recently in Melbourne, Australia, and thought to have a quick look, and the closer I looked the less parts I could see that I could use, I figured it would not get any bidders,
I was wrong.  It sold for around $150
There are bike restorers that most of us can stand next to happily, then there are those that must be closer to either an owner of a parts company like Wemoto, or they are close to God.

They are braver than me!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1121_08_10_12_4_05_33.jpeg)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1121_08_10_12_4_04_30.jpeg)

Anyone here this brave?
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: I make oil on October 08, 2012, 05:22:24 AM
I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   :ireful:
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: fj11.5 on October 08, 2012, 07:20:34 AM
I posted the ebay number for it when it was listed, seems it sat outside under a tarp for 2 years, looks more like it stayed outside for twenty,  sat on $56 for ages,  they must have a huge sonic parts cleaner, and a whole lot of autosol
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: Firehawk068 on October 10, 2012, 01:24:38 AM
Quote from: I make oil on October 08, 2012, 05:22:24 AM
I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   :ireful:

OH come on now!

I see a right side scoop, a left front turn signal, and a chain guard........................oh, and a grab handle!  :sarcastic:
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: X-Ray on November 05, 2012, 06:02:45 AM
That poor thing is never going to run again........
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: movenon on November 05, 2012, 10:19:41 AM
X-Ray. Nice photo's of your rear wheel conversion. Hope to do the same as I am about ready for a new rear tire next season.
Title: Re: For those brave enough...
Post by: X-Ray on January 05, 2013, 05:55:34 PM
It was easier than I thought to do the rear wheel change. Having just pulled the back wheel out a couple of days ago to get a new tyre put on, I did realise I had one too many washers on the brake caliper side. You only need 1 x  4mm thickness washer each side to keep the alignment in most cases. The new Dunlop 180/55/17 tyre just clears the chain.