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#61
FJ Project Writeups / Re: FJ 1200 for Russia
Last post by Edouard - April 03, 2024, 09:37:02 AM
I didn't know how to install navigation on my FJ, I have clip-ons and not a straight steering wheel. So I used a tank bag, but nothing was visible in it, so I had to take the navigator outside on a homemade holder.
- you can see it better this way
- the navigator does not heat up as if it were in a bag
- can be charged from a power bank located in the bag
- vibrations are not scary, since the phone is completely disconnected from them

https://fjowners.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12594
https://fjowners.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12595
#62
Maintenance / Re: Clutch Wont Disengage
Last post by Old Rider - April 03, 2024, 04:30:07 AM
Unless you have a FJ1100 clutchmaster you have the wrong mastercylinder piston. The FJ1200 uses the screw shaped piston.
#63
You probably don't have to have a Harris frame.  You will have to modify the hanger bracket for sure.  But as long as the mid-pipe does not interfere with the stock swingarm it should work.  They said an XJR1300 Akrapovic pipe with not fit my 1993 FJ1200.  They were wrong.
 
#64
Parts Available and/or For Sale / Re: Full Titanium 4:1 Graves R...
Last post by Steve_L - April 03, 2024, 02:01:37 AM
O.M.G.
But, you have to have a Harriss frame.
I'm out :(
#65
Something like this does not come up very often.  My friend Carry Andrew (who fielded (2) Harris framed FJ1200 power race bikes at the Australian Island Classic a few years ago) is clearing out some trick race spares.

He has posted an auction on ebay for a Full Titanium 4:1 Graves Custom Race Exhaust for FJ1100/FJ1200FJ.  If you ever wanted the trickest Titanium pipe for your FJ then look no further.  His cost was over $2000, not including spares.  Pipe comes with a Spare Muffler, Hanger and mid pipe plus springs. If any FJOWNERS.COM members are interested PM me and I will put you in direct contact. Here is a link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256274563079

#66
Maintenance / Clutch Wont Disengage
Last post by Adamdrives - April 02, 2024, 11:00:50 PM
Hi All,

After getting my 90 FJ running under full power after a long hibernation and years of neglect, I noticed that the clutch slipped in 4th gear and above. After searching the forums, I decided to try the double clutch spring trick. It worked! No more slipping. Unfortunately, this also exacerbated a different, related issue.

The bike has always crept a little at a stop, in 1st gear with the clutch lever fully in. Enough that if I stand up off the seat, I can feel the bike creeping forward. After adding another clutch spring, the issue was much worse. Now the bike wants to pull unless I pull the brake, and then I can feel the engine bogging. It was also tricky to get into neutral before, but now, its impossible with the bike running.

Thinking that my issue might be a leaking slave cylinder, I ordered a rebuild kit. Opening the slave showed a lot of corrosion, gunk and hardened seals, so I thought I found the source of my issues. Not the case. After rebuild, and extensive bleeding, the symptoms were the same.

Unfortunately I have not been able to find a suitable kit for the clutch master. The Yamaha part number 2KW-W0099-00-00 shows a kit with a screw type piston, while mine is smooth, similar to the brake master piston.



I'm hoping this is the source of my issue, even though the seals are soft and the bore has only light scoring. Anyone know where to find a rebuild kit that matches? Even my Clymer shows a diagram of the piston with the same design as what I removed from the bike (1st pic), unlike all the kits I see on eBay (second pic) that reference to the Yamaha part number.

Or, could there be another source of my issue? I noted that with the clutch cover off, when I squeeze the lever in, only about half the clutch plate lifts, leaving one side still making contact.
#67
Introductions / Re: Newbie here in SoCal SFV
Last post by red - April 02, 2024, 09:34:01 PM
Quote from: Cruizerdog on April 02, 2024, 02:15:28 PMYes was trying to figure out how to put pics here but wasn't able to. Maybe someone can give me the easy simple way to do it. I'm using an apple cell phone for this. Let me know. It's a iPhone 13
Dog,

I don't know or care about Apple junk.  I assume you have your pix on a real computer somewhere.

Type your post on the computer.  You may or may not need to hit the Preview button to continue.  Above the EmotIcons, there is a menu bar of options. If you have your pix on a web hosting site, click the INSERT AN IMAGE icon and put in the URL to your pix.  Click the PREVIEW button to see your pix, and POST.

Otherwise, you may be able to post your pix to the GALLERY here, then link to that URL.  I do not know if you can post pix to the gallery yet, but try to do that.  We maybe can help.   :smile:
#68
FJ Project Writeups / Re: 1989 3CV Streetfighter Pro...
Last post by joebloggs - April 02, 2024, 02:34:43 PM

Sorry to hear about your off, glad you're OK

Why is it falling at low speed always seems to more damage to both rider and bike.
#69
Introductions / Re: Newbie here in SoCal SFV
Last post by Cruizerdog - April 02, 2024, 02:15:28 PM
Yes was trying to figure out how to put pics here but wasn't able to. Maybe someone can give me the easy simple way to do it. I'm using an apple cell phone for this. Let me know. It's a iPhone 13
#70
Introductions / Re: Newbie here in SoCal SFV
Last post by petetb154 - April 02, 2024, 10:30:56 AM
Pictures or it isn't real! Welcome