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Started by aviationfred, December 22, 2016, 08:32:30 AM

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aviationfred

Christmas is almost here and my Winter project is about to kick off. Parts are beginning to arrive. I have yet to receive the Rotors, carbon fiber fender and handle bars. The Rotor bolts are Titanium

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

axiom-r

Believe me when I say you are going to LOVE what that new front end does for your FJ....  Especially the brakes... 

Congrats!  Enjoy the process!

Tim
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

giantkiller

Quote from: axiom-r on December 22, 2016, 09:51:21 AM
Believe me when I say you are going to LOVE what that new front end does for your FJ....  Especially the brakes...  

Congrats!  Enjoy the process!

Tim
+1
Hey Fred I used spiegler for the brake and clutch lines. They're adjustable for the orientation of the banjo fittings. I had a local shop that does hydraulic lines make up the first set. But he had to redo them because the banjo fittings were not quite right..
I used the stock line that crosses over the fender between the calipers.
The gsxr upper triple clamp has the Lock offset. And it's a little too close to the frame. I used a sanding drum. That you attach to a drill (I think it was a 2" been awhile) to remove just enough from the lock for clearance. And you will have to remove the tab off the one side of the frame where the lock goes . All small things that I had to figure out. I made  new steering stop tabs and welded them to the frames. On the first 2. Because the gsxr stops are at a different place on the lower triple clamp. But I was thinking of trying to relocate the tabs on the triple instead. The aftermarket triple clamps use aluminum tubes bolted to the lower for the stops.

My.machinst has been going to make me upper triple clamp that has the Lock in the center, offset correctly for the Fj. With the correct sized hole for the stem. To eliminate the sleeve/spacer. But he just hasn't gotten a round to it. I should give him a call. I need 3 of them. For my bikes.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Pat Conlon

   Very cool Fred, are you going the gps route for the speedo?

I'm planning a YZF750 USD upgrade (external adjustable rebound and compression) can you give me a link to your handlebars?

Thanks!
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

giantkiller

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 23, 2016, 01:06:11 PM
  Very cool Fred, are you going the gps route for the speedo?

I'm planning a YZF750 USD upgrade (external adjustable rebound and compression) can you give me a link to your handlebars?

Thanks!
I think Fred already has those really cool speedhut guages? That are gps?

I have a digital speedo that runs off the front wheel. I drilled out a brake disc bolt and epoxied the magnet into it.

I am interested in those bars too. Wondering how well they are going to work. I have Apex bars. More adjustable. But more expensive. And the design of them. If I rotate them around the front to get them narrower. It brings them forward. The ones I made to match the stock Fj bars are the best. Imagine that, Yamaha having the best design for the bike. But the ones Fred found seem like they might be narrower than the Apex. Can't wait to see how they work.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Pat Conlon

You do nice work Dan :good2:
My bar clamps are going to be below the top triple clamp, so I'm concerned about the clearance with the inner fairing panels.
I was considering the Spiegler set up:
https://spieglerusa.com/controls/handlebars-accessories-236/multiclip-tour-50mm.htm
Not sure they will clear...
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

jscgdunn

Pat,

Watch the tank clearance at full lock as well.

Merry xmas,

Jeff
92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots

giantkiller

That's why I made the extensions longer so they could be mounted above the top clamp. Below would be cleaner looking. But harder to do. Plus with the extra above the clamp gives the ability to raise the bars for touring. With just an Allen wrench.

Those spiegler bars are a lot like the Apex bars I have, same adjustability. But more expensive. You can buy individual parts for the Apex set. So if you go down you can replace just the pieces that get damaged. My buddy that crashed his speed cripple this spring just had to buy the flat bar tube. They even deliver to the track If you damage while racing.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Flynt

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 23, 2016, 01:06:11 PM
I'm planning a YZF750 USD upgrade (external adjustable rebound and compression) can you give me a link to your handlebars?

Hey Pat,

You probably know this already, but LSL makes a nice top triple and handlebar clamp setup for the YZF750 forks.  That's what I used on Wizard along with some FZ1 bars (slightly more narrow and I got the threaded bar ends for my Vibranators).  The fit with the fairing is perfect and I have a nice, fairly upright riding position.  The fork tubes stick up about 1/4" through the top clamp.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

Pat Conlon

Hi Frank, thanks, I saw that Spiegler included a new top triple clamp in the YZF750 LSL kit.
That will be my plan B if the clip ons don't fit...

What I notice with my current handlebar setup (LSL fat bar super bike low) is that, while it is very comfortable for freeway miles, I am sitting too upright. I'm not getting my weight over the tank for proper weight distribution for cornering. I have to bend my elbows and lean way forward to kiss my mirror. It is awkward.

I think some lower, narrower bars where I will reach more forward will get my weight more centered will make the twisties more fluid.
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

aviationfred

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 23, 2016, 01:06:11 PM
  Very cool Fred, are you going the gps route for the speedo?

I'm planning a YZF750 USD upgrade (external adjustable rebound and compression) can you give me a link to your handlebars?

Thanks!


I already have a Digital GPS speedo, so there is no worries about a speedo pick up on the wheel. I have plans in the future to do a complete 5 gauge Speed Hut package. That may be another year away.....the gauges are high quality and priced the same.

The company that I am getting the handle bars from is Fast From The Past

Here is the link for the 50MM ID with 70mm rise handle bars. http://www.fastfromthepast.com/56-0028


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

Pat Conlon

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

aviationfred

The authentic carbon fiber front fender arrived today. Photos don't do it no justice. It looks amazing.



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

giantkiller

Cool Fred can't wait to see it when you get it done.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

aviationfred

The Tarozzi handlebars came today. These are going to work beautifully. The adjustability will be a huge benefit once the forks get installed.

Here are a few mock up photos.



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