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Started by Tuned forks, April 23, 2019, 09:39:12 PM

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ZOA NOM

FTFY? What's that? "Fix This F*&%ing Yamaha?
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

Joe, see what happens when you post in the wrong section?   (popcorn)
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

For the record, I provided quality content to the thread...  :hi:
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

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 24, 2019, 08:42:48 PM
Joe, see what happens when you post in the wrong section?   (popcorn)

I know Pat, I know but the luggage section gets very little love.  No one actually answered my question either so I suppose no SW Motech users here.

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

Pat Conlon

Joe, no worries... it's all fun...I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....




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: Tuned forks on April 23, 2019, 09:39:12 PM
Does anyone use SW Motech tank bags?  If so, what are your thoughts please.  I'm looking at a Sport Evo.

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-evo-sport-tank-bag-14-21-l-for-evo-tank-ring-black-grey

Joe


I have no experience with the SW Motech tank bags. I do know that Twisted Throttle is a serious accessories company. Watching some of their product videos, I would believe that they thoroughly test most if not all of the gear they sell. The SW-Motech line of gear is close to being top of the market and very much used in Europe. I would say, if you like the bag and the mounting system, go for it.


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

Motofun

I have the smallest version of the SW Motech that mounts on a ring bolted to the gas cap.  It's on my FZ-09 so a small bag was the only viable option for me.  It's a very good design that keeps the top of the tank pristine.  Only issue I've had is that about once a year the latching mechanism takes a drop of oil to keep it functioning smoothly.
'69 Honda Trail 90
'75 Honda CB400F
'85 Yamaha RZ350
'85 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'09 Yamaha 125 Zuma
'09 Kawasaki KZ110 (grand kids)
'13 Suzuki GSXR 750 (track)
'14 Yamaha FZ-09
'18 Suzuki GSXR 1000R (track)
'23 Yamaha Tenere 7
SOLD: CBX,RZ500,Ninja 650,CB400F,V45 Sabre,CB700SC,R1

Dads_FJ

Quote from: Motofun on April 25, 2019, 05:39:49 AM
I have the smallest version of the SW Motech that mounts on a ring bolted to the gas cap.  It's on my FZ-09 so a small bag was the only viable option for me.  It's a very good design that keeps the top of the tank pristine.  Only issue I've had is that about once a year the latching mechanism takes a drop of oil to keep it functioning smoothly.

Like Motofun, I also use the strapless/magnetic-less ring style, only mfg by GIVI.  There are bigger ones and smaller ones but this one is just right for me.




Another benefit is that it's easy to transfer from one bike to another like the magnetic style.  My TDM has a quirky shaped gas tank so I purchased an additional ring and mounted it on that.

John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'92 Yamaha TDM850
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'81 Yamaha IT250(H)
'77 Yamaha IT175(D)
'39 BSA WM20

racerrad8

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 25, 2019, 12:35:13 AM
Joe, no worries... it's all fun...

This reminds me of the good ol' days when rktmanfj (Randy T) and Travis398 used to spar over the Colts/Patriots in the "Ohh it's on now" threads.

The days when guys could give each other shit and no one got offended. If they did, they resolved it without having to whine to everyone else. That's why rick has to bring the Merlot and leave the whine at home. :yes:

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 25, 2019, 12:35:13 AM
I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....

I'm not sure if Rick took any, but I missed the opportunity. Next time for sure.

The initial reports is the car handled better and was more consistent through the whole race.
Unfortunately, we did not get all the way through the set-up and Rick had some more to do when he got home. But, if he did that right we should be able to start tweaking it now for even more improvement.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

ZOA NOM

Quote from: racerrad8 on April 25, 2019, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 25, 2019, 12:35:13 AM
Joe, no worries... it's all fun...

This reminds me of the good ol' days when rktmanfj (Randy T) and Travis398 used to spar over the Colts/Patriots in the "Ohh it's on now" threads.

The days when guys could give each other shit and no one got offended. If they did, they resolved it without having to whine to everyone else. That's why rick has to bring the Merlot and leave the whine at home. :yes:

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 25, 2019, 12:35:13 AM
I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....

I'm not sure if Rick took any, but I missed the opportunity. Next time for sure.

The initial reports is the car handled better and was more consistent through the whole race.
Unfortunately, we did not get all the way through the set-up and Rick had some more to do when he got home. But, if he did that right we should be able to start tweaking it now for even more improvement.

Randy - RPM

It's ALWAYS fun, and never malicious.

The car is definitely much better balanced, and handling better as a result. Tire temps and lap times have improved significantly, as has my place in the pack. Randy's setup knowledge is invaluable, and I really appreciated his time and effort. The effort is continuing as I dial in the setup. The car is up on the scales at the moment, awaiting fine adjustment of toe and minor ride height. Also plan to re-measure corner weights following some weight loss, beginning with a lexan windshield and replacement of a heavy fuel pump cover plate under the car. With the final tweaks, I should be able to make the fine-tuning adjustments at the track with swaybar settings and tire pressures. I'm going to Buttonwillow in a few weeks, so I'll have some more data following that race weekend.

Oh, and Merlot is a little manly, Randy, you strike me as more of a White Zinfandel...  :bomb:
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

Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 25, 2019, 11:41:39 AM
Oh, and Merlot is a little manly, Randy, you strike me as more of a White Zinfandel...  :bomb:

Buddy, when you start driving a real race car, your ball size will increase to manly dimensions. When you start racing a real race powered by an FJ motorcycle engine, they turn into brass.

You have to be careful when sitting down to take a crap, those brass balls constantly fall into the water.

I saw those B&J wine coolers in your trailer, who knew strawberry daiquiri was your favorite. I'm sure the zin is close by... :unknown:

Real race car drivers drink manly wines like the Merlot.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

ZOA NOM

The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about.  :hi:
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

Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 25, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about.  :hi:

Sorry; moms, wives, g-friends etc is the line bro we are not getting too...  :diablo:

But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

ZOA NOM

Quote from: racerrad8 on April 25, 2019, 01:50:49 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 25, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about.  :hi:

Sorry; moms, wives, g-friends etc is the line bro we are not getting too...  :diablo:

But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM

Fair enough, I'll take my balls and go home.  :drinks:
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

Quote from: racerrad8 on April 25, 2019, 01:50:49 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on April 25, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM

Fair enough, I'll take my balls and go home.  :drinks:

Singing soprano all the way

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM