T Legg
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« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2019, 09:22:22 PM » |
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I've been using a blow dryer to soften up my intake boots before installing my carbs.It works well with old stiff boots.
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« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2019, 09:22:22 PM » |
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« Reply #31 on: January 31, 2019, 10:10:20 PM » |
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Fred, you bought NEW carburetors? The old ones were not rebuildable? They sure look pretty.
Joe
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1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket
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aviationfred
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« Reply #32 on: January 31, 2019, 11:36:46 PM » |
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you bought NEW carburetors? The old ones were not rebuildable?
Joe
Yes, I bought brand new carbs. The pre tuned by RPM versions. The old carbs were damaged beyond repair. A combination of, the Fire and Previous owners ham fisted attacks (maintenance) on the carbs From the very first tank of fuel when I purchased this bike, I noticed fuel consumption was bad, and much more than even my FJ1300. A few other small things were noticed over the year of ownership that had me questioning the operation of the carbs. Randy confirmed this when he disassembled the carbs. Fred |
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
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1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
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1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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RPM - Robert
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« Reply #33 on: February 01, 2019, 10:21:04 AM » |
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I wouldn't say "beyond" repair, but the cost of parts to repair them properly would have been almost equivalent to a new set. If new sets were no longer available. In all likelihood these burned up ones could have been repaired with no problems, along with the problems from previous maintenance. Looks like Fred will be back on the road in no time now.  |
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Pat Conlon
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« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2019, 10:53:13 AM » |
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Fred, did you put fresh valve bolt cover grommets in? I wonder if the old ones hardened with the heat. Fine job laddie! You'll be riding this weekend  |
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Tips for new FJ owners: 1) Don't have an Owners Handbook? You need one: http://tinyurl.com/79fgk52) '84-'87 FJ owners: Safety wire your fuel petcock. Do it now: http://tinyurl.com/l982s8w3) Replace your oem rubber brake lines. They are long overdue. Do it now. 4) ATGATT: Skin Grafts SUCK |
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aviationfred
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« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2019, 09:04:14 PM » |
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Fred, did you put fresh valve bolt cover grommets in? I wonder if the old ones hardened with the heat. Fine job laddie! You'll be riding this weekend They don't appear to have any damage. I will monitor them for leaks after I get the bike up and running. Fred |
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
Current
1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2019, 09:04:14 PM » |
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aviationfred
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« Reply #36 on: February 01, 2019, 09:31:40 PM » |
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The ignition switch connector got a bit melted so it needs changed. The New throttle cables have been installed and everything has been tidyed up. I did get a new fuel line from O'Reilly's. New petcock and fuel filter installed.
Fred
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
Current
1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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aviationfred
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« Reply #37 on: February 01, 2019, 09:38:51 PM » |
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All ready to put fuel in the tank and check for leaks. Primed the carbs and no leaks.  the bike fired up with some coaxing of added throttle. The idle adjustment was way way low. Made the appropriate adjustment and I have a running FJ again.   Hopefully the video will post. https://youtu.be/lUPPEr5UBbEFred |
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
Current
1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2019, 09:43:28 PM » |
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Fred, because of your work experience, do you use electrical connectors that are aviation rated? I wonder if you don't like the 3M Weatherpack connectors?
Joe
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1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket
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ZOA NOM
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« Reply #39 on: February 02, 2019, 07:32:42 AM » |
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This is turning out to be a hell of a good save, Fred.
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Rick
Current:
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (ABS Delete)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (formerly ABS) IMMOLATED
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca650
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Firehawk068
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« Reply #40 on: February 02, 2019, 12:21:28 PM » |
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Nice work Fred! |
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Alan H.
Denver, CO
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aviationfred
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« Reply #41 on: February 02, 2019, 09:50:43 PM » |
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Fred, because of your work experience, do you use electrical connectors that are aviation rated? I wonder if you don't like the 3M Weatherpack connectors?
Joe
I have tried using some actual aircraft connectors and splices. The connectors that are weather proof typical are metal and fairly bulky. The splices have a drawback as they are designed for use with Teflon insulated wires. The insulation is very thin walled and have a very high heat resistance. The problem with motorcycle wires is... The insulation is thicker and not heat resistant at all. To use the environmental splices, the heat shrinkable sleeve barely fits over the insulation and the FJ wires have a tendency to melt and/or char trying to get the sleeves to shrink properly. I have had great success with the Molex style connectors. They are not much different from most of the FJ connectors. Fred |
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
Current
1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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Troyskie
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« Reply #42 on: February 02, 2019, 11:18:36 PM » |
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Nice work on the repairs Fred.
Troyskie
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1984 FJ1100 'Effie' getting a toes up rebuild
1984 FJ1100 project 'Track Bike'
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aviationfred
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« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2019, 06:18:18 PM » |
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A late post..... I got about 100 miles on the bike Sunday and it performed flawlessly. Can't wait for Rally season. Bring on the WCR.
Fred
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I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....
Current
1995 FJ1200 Brownie Thunder
1990 FJ1200 Casper II
1990 VFR750F The Red Rocket
Stolen
1989 FJ1300
IBA #65004
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« Reply #44 on: February 07, 2019, 08:08:52 PM » |
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Hence forth this shall be the standard by which teal stripers are judged.
Nailed it on the rebuild.
Nice one Fred.
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« Reply #44 on: February 07, 2019, 08:08:52 PM » |
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