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Upside Down Winter Project

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

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andyoutandabout

Sweet set up. That should keep things pointing the right way.
life without a bike is just life

aviationfred

I finally have everything that I need. The two steering stems will be going to get the machine work done. (press out both steering stems, weld material on the FJ stem, turn on a lathe for a press fit into the GSXR lower triple clamp) in a day or so. In the photos you can see what Dan mentioned earlier about the steering stops being in different locations. The machinest will attempt to remove the stops on the GSXR lower triple and move them into the correct position. The extension's are a Dan McCoy design. IMO these are the most critical item as they are needed to lengthen the forks. I believe Dan has had 4 or 5 sets made. The bags of bolts are for the rotors. These are titanium and not overly expensive. The Calipers and brake lines are OEM for the GSXR1000.

It is mentioned earlier in this thread about the need to address the speedometer take-off. The easiest way to remedy this is to install a GPS driven speedometer. This is covered in the files under this mod. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12192.0

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.

I am sure there will be a few snags as this comes together. I will address them as they come.

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

Davo231481

I'm very jealous but will be following this project

fj1289

Quote from: aviationfred on January 11, 2017, 05:01:13 PM

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.


Will that list include the extra parts that need to be hidden?!   :pardon:

aviationfred

Quote from: fj1289 on January 12, 2017, 07:52:57 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on January 11, 2017, 05:01:13 PM

For anyone following this for a future conversion, near the end of this, I will post an itemized list of all parts required.


Will that list include the extra parts that need to be hidden?!   :pardon:


:scratch_one-s_head: I hope not.... :blush:
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

andyoutandabout

What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
life without a bike is just life

giantkiller

Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 12, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.
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

jscgdunn

Hi Fred,
Looking at the bottom triples, the stem on the Suzuki one looks at least as long as the FJ.  do you think you will be able to turn the top of the original Suzuki stem down, or will you press out the stems and build up the FJ stem.  On my ZX14 conversion I found that the bottom bearing was the same diameter as the FJ bearing.  I just put the bottom race from the ZX14 ball bearing into the frame, and had the top part of the stem turned down to accept the FJ roller bearing.  Clear as mud?
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

aviationfred

Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2017, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 12, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.


I might peel the little bugger off and mail it to Jeff Shaw. Maybe he can make up a small 'FJ' sticker to put in it's place.



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

aviationfred

Quote from: jscgdunn on January 13, 2017, 09:25:22 AM
Hi Fred,
Looking at the bottom triples, the stem on the Suzuki one looks at least as long as the FJ.  do you think you will be able to turn the top of the original Suzuki stem down, or will you press out the stems and build up the FJ stem.  On my ZX14 conversion I found that the bottom bearing was the same diameter as the FJ bearing.  I just put the bottom race from the ZX14 ball bearing into the frame, and had the top part of the stem turned down to accept the FJ roller bearing.  Clear as mud?


Thank you for the input..... I am following Dan's (giantiller) lead on this. He has done 3 of these mods. I am just documenting the parts and procedures in case others want to give it a go.

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

jscgdunn

Looking forward to seeing the result!

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

aviationfred

Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2017, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 12, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.


I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


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

Quote from: aviationfred on January 16, 2017, 08:56:58 AM
Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2017, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 12, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.


I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


Fred
Hey Fred can you order 4 more for me. I'll pay you for them. Then Jeff can do them all at once.
Let me know
Thanks Dan

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

Quote from: giantkiller on January 16, 2017, 01:05:27 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on January 16, 2017, 08:56:58 AM
Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2017, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 12, 2017, 09:51:02 PM
What a treasure trove of goodies. Don't forget to grind that Suzuki emblem of that top yoke.
It's actually a metal sticker. Just peals off. First thing I did to all three of mine.


I have been in contact with Jeff and already have a initial decal drawn up. The Suzuki 'S' badge has been removed and will be replaced with something like this......


Fred
Hey Fred can you order 4 more for me. I'll pay you for them. Then Jeff can do them all at once.
Let me know
Thanks Dan




I am thinking of having the FJ done in the Gold/Silver and the Yamaha in Silver. The Red may be a distraction while riding.


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

Fred, with the GSXR front rim, what do you have planned for the back rim?  Matching?
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