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FZ1 Swing Arm Install

Started by aviationfred, March 29, 2018, 09:40:37 PM

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aviationfred

Installation of the FZ1/Fazer swing arm is being done. So far all is going ok. Preliminarily everything looks like it will line up and bolt together perfectly. Tomorrow we will get everything bolted together and adjusted as needed. I also installed the Speed Hut GPS speedometer. I am extremely happy with the colors and how the night time colors work. The matching tachometer and fuel/volt meter should arrive the middle of April.
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

I have ran into a slight hiccup with the swing arm mod. With the swing arm installed and the rear wheel in place. Pretty much complete with the job. All that remained was to install the exhaust. This is where the problem reared its ugly head. The wider swing arm creates clearance issues with the Yoshimura slip ons.  :ireful:

I have a back up plan. A phone call to a fellow FJ owner to enquire about a rare exhaust that I saw hanging on the wall in his garage a few years ago. I am going to guess, that it has hung there for about 15 years. A bit of negotiation and it will now be on its way to me on Tuesday.

The exhaust is a SuperTrapp SuperLite Internal Disc 4-1
The '86 photo is for display purpose. The exhaust that I am getting was originally on a '93.
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, are you ok on the clearance for the passenger foot pegs vs swing arm?
On my T-Ace swing arm I had to shave the foot peg attachment nuts and studs down for clearance, as well as space out the aluminum side brackets with washers.

Keeps the sharp edges of the foot peg nuts from gouging the outside top corner and side of the swing arm.

Zip zip with my belt sander did the trick.
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 April 01, 2018, 05:30:16 PM
Fred, are you ok on the clearance for the passenger foot pegs vs swing arm?
On my T-Ace swing arm I had to shave the foot peg attachment nuts and studs down for clearance, as well as space out the aluminum side brackets with washers.

Keeps the sharp edges of the foot peg nuts from gouging the outside top corner and side of the swing arm.

Zip zip with my belt sander did the trick.


The rear foot peg bolt/nut clearance is ok. It is mainly the steel muffler brackets on the Yoshi's and the muffler to swing arm clearance. I really like the washers under the foot peg brackets idea.  :dance2:

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

Quote from: aviationfred on April 01, 2018, 05:54:07 PM
It is mainly the steel muffler brackets on the Yoshi's and the muffler to swing arm clearance.

Yea, same here....To get clearance I had to use a low profile button head bolt (button head facing swinger) with a ss acorn nut on the outside.
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

big r

Dam look at that shine. I had to put my shades on to look at that :good2:

Pat Conlon

Yea, I obviously have issues.....
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: big r on April 01, 2018, 08:13:42 PM
Dam look at that shine. I had to put my shades on to look at that :good2:


I actually had the swing arm sitting in my living room for about a month. I should have sent it to Pat for a bit of a shine.  :sarcastic:

Seriously, I almost bought a black one.


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

Here are some photos of the dual exhaust clearance issues.


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

On a better note, the rear end install is complete. Everything is torqued and the chain alignment is perfect. The Carbon Fiber chain guard fits well and has no clearance issues. The final photos is something like what the final job will look like except with a SuperTrapp 4-1 internal disc exhaust.


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

fj johnnie

 What steps did you take to line up the sprockets?

aviationfred

Quote from: fj johnnie on April 02, 2018, 08:40:58 PM
What steps did you take to line up the sprockets?


I installed a Honda VF1000F 18 tooth front sprocket, and a 4mm thick washer on each side on the axle. A pair of bushings were also made to fit in the chain adjuster with a 20mm I'D for the smaller FJ axle. The bushings also acted as spacers. I will add some close up photos of the axle and spacer set up.

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

I remember having a problem with my rear brake line, where the banjo connects to the m/c.
It kept loosening up. The up motion of the swinger rotated the banjo counter clock wise.
To alleviate this I ordered a custom line from Spiegler and used this type of banjo:


This kept the brake line well 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

aviationfred

I have a Spiegler brake line ordered. I will be routing it like the traditional GSXR route. Along the top of the swing arm and looped around the end. The loop should allow for any movement.

Hopefully the brake line and the exhaust will arrive towards the end of the week and the bike will be back on the road this weekend.


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

The brake line will be routed 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