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'84/'87 Chain Slider - Possible supplier

Started by FJmonkey, June 15, 2017, 01:00:06 AM

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How soon would you need a new '84/'87 chain slider?

I need one now!
8 (57.1%)
Maybe in 6 months
5 (35.7%)
Maybe in a year or two
1 (7.1%)
Never, I hate these polls
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 14

Voting closed: July 15, 2017, 01:00:06 AM

FJmonkey

At the current interest level Hot Foot is interested and I will send them my part this week. I will post more updates when I can.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

balky1

Quote from: FJmonkey on June 27, 2017, 02:20:31 PM
At the current interest level Hot Foot is interested and I will send them my part this week. I will post more updates when I can.
:good2: Thank you for the effort!


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJmonkey

Update...

Hot foot has sent my slider to a sub-contractor that repairs the cosmetics of my used/worn slider. This repair restores it to a condition that is then copied for reproduction. Nobody wants a new item to have wear marks out of the box. I will follow up in a month or so as this process may take 2 months. So stay tuned if you want, I will update when I know more.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fjbiker84

How many of these are being made?  I certainly want to get one when available. 

FJmonkey

I will get more details when they get my part back and start the reverse engineering process on it.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Urban_Legend

This is great news. I didn't get to vote, but I would be very interested in these.

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Sparky84

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 08, 2017, 06:37:14 PM
I will get more details when they get my part back and start the reverse engineering process on it.

Any updates on a time frame when they will be available?

Mine is starting to fall apart now, cracks have been there for awhile but now bits are falling off.

Cheers
Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

FJmonkey

Quote from: Sparky84 on October 01, 2017, 12:53:35 AM
Any updates on a time frame when they will be available?

Mine is starting to fall apart now, cracks have been there for awhile but now bits are falling off.

Cheers
Alan
My reminder has not alerted me yet but I think it will hit soon. I will ping them for an update.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Sparky84

Quote from: FJmonkey on October 01, 2017, 01:00:45 AM
My reminder has not alerted me yet but I think it will hit soon. I will ping them for an update.

Thanks Mate, after further inspection mine Is cactus,  :negative:
I don't need to take any screws out the remove it, I think its the splatter from chain lube holding it there  :nea:
Might have to stick it down with double sided tape

Cheers
Alan

1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

fjbiker84

Does the swing arm have to be removed to install this slider?  Just wondering should these things ever become available.

balky1

Quote from: fjbiker84 on October 02, 2017, 06:51:01 AM
Does the swing arm have to be removed to install this slider?  Just wondering should these things ever become available.

If they make it the same - then I think NO (I think monkey sent them older style slider that is open on the front). Although it is a lot easier to do it if you remove it (and grease the bearings in the process).
There was a newer style slider that is closed at the front and removal is necessary. 


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

Sparky84

Just trying to find a replacement for mine and came across, http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9147.msg159887#msg159887

Does the 89-93 work properly, does it cover the drop down part for the bolt that holds Linkage arm?

Cheers Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

balky1



FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

Sparky84

1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Mark Olson

Hey Monkey , I need one as well when available
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

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