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FJ Steet Tracker Project

Started by jackaroo, November 20, 2018, 05:19:06 AM

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jackaroo

Hello and G-Day,

My Street Tracker "Greyspeed" project started last week.

the design goal and the list of the favors I have chosen are done

now it's about realizing it in reality, For this project my FJ Enduro project has to wait

I realized that the original rear frame not usable for my project,
The tubes like newspaper sheet.

Now I build a complete new one that exactly fit to the Tank and Seat

But first I want finish the front with 17" wheel 320mm disks, FJ1200

Brake calipers and short fender.



andyoutandabout

ALRIGHT project on.
Firstly, don't chop the front bits off the frame. Someone did that once. I don't know what became of them or the bike, but I don't recall hearing from them again. (anyone know?)
Secondly, good for you, joining the ranks of the experimenters and Trail Blazers.
Thirdly, best o luck. The world awaits your genius.
life without a bike is just life

andyoutandabout

Forthly, even though your screen name suggests you are Australian, your location has you in Germany. To wheel out the famous stereotype; Germans are great engineers, you should make an awesome job of this build.
life without a bike is just life

jackaroo

jep, I am german and live in Germany, unfortunately. But australia is the home of my heart and soul. I been there many times but have missed the time to stay there forever. but this is a long story....

I drove around australia, some times from north to south and back. up and down the west coast, through the desert via CSR, Great Central, Holland track and some more...

about the bike:  I dont cut anything on the frame, Cutting or welding on the original main frame is not allowed in Germany. this requires a special license.

everything that is installed or changed on the bike must have a certificate otherwise the operating permit (RWC) expires.

All changes must be entered in the vehicle documents by a test center (TÜV).

the original fairing from the 1100er get back later on, with small changes. for the RWC, I put on Street tires first, on the second set rims I do Tracker tires Heidenau K73 for Fun...

Regards Frank


Pat Conlon

Neat project Frank, good instincts on not cutting the frame.

As Andy mentioned, I wonder if fjman is ok?

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=16495.0
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

Tuned forks

If the USA had the same type of registration and modification laws as across the pond, hot rodding might never had got started.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

giantkiller

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

andyoutandabout

GAhhh European law. Here in the states I've had immense fun modding away as budget allows. The FJ has been hugely improved and rides better than the day it left the factory. I bought a bike in the UK to spin around Europe and the Isle Of Man. Of course, one instantly thinks of making some improvements. First up was the idea of better brakes and getting rid of it's 1991 ABS. But hold up, the log sheet says it's ABS and ABS it must stay, even if modern hardware would make for a way sharper system. Euro motorcycle law must have been written by those without any knowledge of motorcycles whatsoever.
Be careful not to fall foul of legal bullshit.
life without a bike is just life

jackaroo

Hi, after a lot of Drinks, Meals and Family Stuff during X-Max and New Year, I can get back to my Motorbikes. I try another fender for my Project.
I Cut a Metal fender in half from an old bike, locks good, only needs a bit paint job, I change all screws into black once.
Also Engine and all Frame parts will get a black paint. But will take time, I found a 1200 3CW and now I must change al brackets for fix the 1100 fairing on.


andyoutandabout

Some will disagree, but the FJ should have had a black frame from the factory. I sprayed mine with truck bed liner and I think it looks ace. The finish has stood up well for a couple of years now. Other bits also got the truckbed liner treatment, like the foot peg hangers and any anything that was a pain to keep clean. The only problem was the swing arm finish. Chain lube lifted the bed liner paint, so I don't recommend it for this area.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=kyWWmCmxcow

See this video for results.

Andy
life without a bike is just life

Flynt

Quote from: andyoutandabout on January 07, 2019, 09:13:37 PM
Some will disagree, but the FJ should have had a black frame from the factory.

+1... and with a silver engine IMHO.



Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

giantkiller

+2 on the black frame. A little less black than Andy. And silver engine on Frank's looks good, but too much work.
But a black frame is a must.
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

ZOA NOM

They say once you go black... wait... wrong forum.   :biggrin:
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

Tuned forks

Oh Rick.
:Facepalm:

Fred, that silver engine really does look tits.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

Pat Conlon

Blame Yamaha's decision for the silver frame on this:



I would be surprised if Frank decided to paint Stormy's frame black.
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