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New York to Cali...or bust

Started by racerrad8, November 16, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

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racerrad8

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 07, 2017, 12:20:28 PM
Curious, how did such a low mileage bike tweek the subframe?

It got dumped by a mechanic test riding it right in front of him. The left mirror was basically pointing straight up when it arrived. The fairing is all broken up too...

Quote from: aviationfred on December 07, 2017, 12:49:59 PM
Have you checked with Bob Weymouth? There is a good chance he may have one.

Yes, I have an email into Bob; waiting to hear back from him.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

aviationfred

I don't know if you would be able to talk this guy into shipping this. It would cost a big chunk, but it is advertised as new.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/FJ1200-fairing-front-new/162260104130?hash=item25c774b3c2:g:i34AAOSwA3dYFAIt


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

CutterBill

If only we could buy new fairings for $325.  Sigh...
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

racerrad8

Got the frame sprayed with primer today.

That will prevent the rust from forming on the bare steel after having it blasted.

The next thing to get blasted is going to be the engine. The salted roads sure do a number of the aluminum and everything else.

We are not used to this type of corrosion in California.

Will hopefully be getting started on all of the required machine work after the first of the year.

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

FJmonkey

Wow, the pictures do not look like less than 4K on the clock.
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

andyoutandabout

 Biking through the Brit winters of the 80s made your ride look like it had been left on the sea floor for a century. Fortunately they don't salt anymore, using some other medium these days I believe.
I'm amazed how little rust is on our 12 year old truck as well.
Thanks California.
life without a bike is just life

The General

How much would it cost for shipping back to his place? (Maybe we could do a deal).   :biggrin:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

axiom-r

Well of course, I will be tuned in to this thread to see how the FJR1 mod comes out!!  I think I know!!

Randy - just sent you email with the Penske shock details and some good contact info.

:good2:



tim



PS:  Black frame = yes please!!
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

TexasDave

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 07, 2017, 01:37:39 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 07, 2017, 12:20:28 PM
Curious, how did such a low mileage bike tweek the subframe?

It got dumped by a mechanic test riding it right in front of him. The left mirror was basically pointing straight up when it arrived. The fairing is all broken up too...

Quote from: aviationfred on December 07, 2017, 12:49:59 PM
Have you checked with Bob Weymouth? There is a good chance he may have one.

Yes, I have an email into Bob; waiting to hear back from him.

Randy - RPM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-FJ1200-COWL-STAY-FAIRING-BRACKET-YAMAHA-FJ-1200-1989-90-3SK-28359-00-00-/172796639847?vxp=mtr&hash=item283b7b7a67
Don't know if this is what you are looking for.

Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

racerrad8

Quote from: TexasDave on December 08, 2017, 02:18:11 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-FJ1200-COWL-STAY-FAIRING-BRACKET-YAMAHA-FJ-1200-1989-90-3SK-28359-00-00-/172796639847?vxp=mtr&hash=item283b7b7a67
Don't know if this is what you are looking for.

Dave

Dave,

That one will not work. The 91+ went to the odd shape headlight. That stay will only fit the square headlight models of 89-90.

Thanks for the thought.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Mike 86 in San Dimas

Why ship it? Fly in and ride it back. Hope he makes the Rally.

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

racerrad8

Still gathering parts and working on the machine work.

Nothing to really update lately.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

racerrad8

Dropped the engine off today for soda blasting. Once it is all cleaned up, it will get a fresh paint job.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

racerrad8

I received some photos from the machinist yesterday with a few of the parts he is making for me.

We decided to go a different way to fit the FJ stem into the R1 lower triple. I welded the bottom of the stem up to add material both for the larger diameter and length.

Since we are not using the factory snap ring as it falls right at the line where the additional length needed to be started, we added a step shoulder at the bottom. The upper hat can also be seen on the stem.

The swing arm was machined off each side. He then machined the outside diameter to ensure the seal/cups/washers fit without issue

I will have everything back from him next week so I can start mocking everything up.

The engine is also back from soda blasting. I have those photos on a different computer and will post them up later. We have put the first coat of paint on the engine as well.

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM