News:

           Enjoy your FJ


Main Menu

FJ1200 engraved adjustable levers

Started by aviationfred, April 03, 2018, 07:19:54 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

ZOA NOM

Quick update, I jumped on these engraved levers back when the thread first posted, and they arrived yesterday. I LOVE EM! 5 minute install, and they fit perfectly. The only hitch was the thread pitch for the brake adjuster bolt didn't match the OE bolt, so I luckily had a sweet stainless hex button head bolt in my "misc" jar that fit perfectly.

I love the engraving and the adjustability.



Clutch side



Thanks for the link Fred!
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

ZOA NOM

Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on April 04, 2018, 08:45:21 AM
I wasn't aware that the ABS bikes used different brake master cylinders.  I don't think they do  

I thought only the brake light switch was different. That possibly makes the lever different?

:Facepalm:


Just figured this out when I couldn't see my brake light on my way to work this morning. I hadn't ridden the bike in the dark since I installed the levers. The brake light switch is on continuously, since there is no tab on the lever to keep it pressed.




I'll probably just modify the lever by adding a tab. The picture of the lever on Ebay seems to show a tab, but there's really no way to know what you're getting. Ill post a pic once I add the tab.
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

ribbert

Rick, fit one of these, they cost $10. I haven't replaced a genuine switch on any bike for years, I use these.



Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

ZOA NOM

Quote from: ribbert on April 24, 2018, 09:36:02 AM
Rick, fit one of these, they cost $10. I haven't replaced a genuine switch on any bike for years, I use these.



Noel

Perfect! Thanks Noel!

edit: Am I looking for an M10 x 1mm thread?
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

Pat Conlon

Nope...A 2 wire switch will not play nice with Rick's ABS. The red ABS check light will start glowing.

You need a 3 wire switch (normally open /common/ normally closed) http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17650.0
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

ZOA NOM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 24, 2018, 12:13:24 PM
Nope...A 2 wire switch will not play nice with Rick's ABS. The red ABS check light will start glowing.

You need a 3 wire switch (normally open /common/ normally closed) http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17650.0


Uh oh... is this gonna be a mess? I had a simple idea for adding a tab to the lever...  Maybe it's time to delete the ABS. I plan to do that before installing braided lines anyway.
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

oldktmdude

Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 24, 2018, 11:26:10 AM

Perfect! Thanks Noel!
edit: Am I looking for an M10 x 1mm thread?
Rick, the thread pitch for the banjo's is M10 X 1.25mm
   Regards, Pete.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

fj-f3a

Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 24, 2018, 12:49:25 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 24, 2018, 12:13:24 PM
Nope...A 2 wire switch will not play nice with Rick's ABS. The red ABS check light will start glowing.

You need a 3 wire switch (normally open /common/ normally closed) http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17650.0


Uh oh... is this gonna be a mess? I had a simple idea for adding a tab to the lever...  Maybe it's time to delete the ABS. I plan to do that before installing braided lines anyway.

Rick, why not use the Banjo Switch and a simple cross over relay?
Wings Level

Current
1990 FJ1200, Wet Pale Brown
J17xMT5.5 rear wheel from a 2001 Kawasaki Zx9r
Stainless exhausts
Electronic cruise control
Custom seat
Yamaha R6 Blue Spot Callipers
FJR1300 Master Cylinder
Stainless brake lines

Pat Conlon

Quote from: fj-f3a on April 24, 2018, 06:45:25 PM
Rick, why not use the Banjo Switch and a simple cross over relay?

Good call Gavin. That would get Rick back on the road until such time he does the ABS'ectomy.

Rick, let me check something first. I mentioned the normally open / common / normally closed because that is what I remembered when working on Jason's '93, *but* I may wrong (it's happened)
The switch may be normally open / common / normally open design.
We know one side of the 3 wire switch sends 12v power to the tail light.
We know the other side of the 3 wire switch signals the ABS ecu, but not sure if that's normally open or normally closed.

You can check your switch to see....
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

ZOA NOM

I went the simple route for now. Tie-wrap around the switch and use the rear brake for the brake light. Now I can brake without alerting anyone behind me, he he... :)

Once I rip out the ABS, I'll be in business. Also, I think there are levers on FleaBay that actually have the tab, which would be the best route. They're under $30, almost disposable at that price.


edit: Thanks for the info, Pete
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

Pat Conlon

Rick, just an FYI, yes it's a normally open / common / normally closed switch
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

ZOA NOM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 24, 2018, 10:47:14 PM
Rick, just an FYI, yes it's a normally open / common / normally closed switch

Thanks Pat
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

Charlie-brm

Other buyers; how long was it between ordering and arrival?
I got my first tracking notice and it shows Shipped May 5 - Estimated Arrival July 5 >>> 2 months.
China sellers give themselves a lot of lee way but other stuff I've bought (Gearbest, Aliexpress, DX) barely took a month.

I didn't get the impression from this thread that anyone had to wait 2 months to see their levers.
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

ZOA NOM

Sounds like a slow boat... Mine was less than a month.
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

Jeff0308

I cheated. I used self adhesive chrome decals with clear film.