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PROJECT 92

Started by Urban_Legend, August 20, 2019, 07:45:04 PM

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ribbert

Quote from: Urban_Legend on June 26, 2020, 07:05:50 AM
Here is a little video update and some photos of where I am up to with my project 92 rebuild

https://youtu.be/N4yaK4Ns6nw

Mark


Thanks for the update Mark, it's really coming along. I suspect next years rally may be a completion target?

I gave up on exhaust coatings, not because of cost, but whatever I used failed at the top bend on the headers given enough miles.

Why don't you just polish them, for free. They look good, the finish lasts a surprisingly long time and it's easy to touch them up while fitted. You also mentioned painting the calipers, I don't think they're painted. Fred (and others) will know for sure.

This is what lurks beneath...





After they had a bit of colour from use







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"

Urban_Legend

Noel, did you use the rope wheel first on those pipes?
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

ribbert

Quote from: Urban_Legend on June 26, 2020, 08:30:52 AM
Noel, did you use the rope wheel first on those pipes?


Mark, not quite sure what you mean by "rope." I have a few wheels and the options that can be bought are endless but nearly all of my polishing needs are met by a pair of loose wheels (one for polishing, one for buffing) and occasionally a stitched wheel, which is more aggressive, both shown below. That photo of the part polished pipe was done with just the loose wheel.  I only ever one grade of polish, I have the others but trial and error has showed them to add nothing but more work to the finished job.

Like so many other processes such as engine painting, paint polishing, screen and plastic restoration etc, too much is made of the number of processes needed. The pipes in those photos were polished using the loose wheel only and one grade of polish. There are many tips and tricks, let me know if you want to do this.



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"

Urban_Legend

My mistake Noel. I have a soft cloth wheel and a stitched cloth wheel.

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Urban_Legend

I spent the day polishing up the exhaust pipes on the recommendation of Noel and Fred. I found that giving them a quick rub back with 400 wet/dry then 800 to remove the 30 years of road grime and some of Yamaha's factory coating. I didn't end up getting the mirror finish that Noel has, but they are much improved.
I get them all fitted up and install the XJR mufflers that I got from Diesel Dave in Sydney. She is really coming together now.

https://youtu.be/iB9kojBsPE4
Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Waiex191

Looks great!  So the stock muffler is also stainless?
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

andyoutandabout

That was also my next question. I hope my 1991 3wx has the same stainless sections. I'm pretty sure the down pipes are, but the end cans look mighty rusty to me, so I suspect not. Any 3wx owners care to comment on exhaust materials?
These polished efforts are really good looking, but when you are polishing, you probably are not riding.
life without a bike is just life

Urban_Legend

That was also my next question. I hope my 1991 3wx has the same stainless sections.

I am pretty sure that it is only the header pipe and collector that are stailess steel.

These polished efforts are really good looking, but when you are polishing, you probably are not riding.

That is why is have an 84FJ as well.

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

fj1289

Quote from: andyoutandabout on June 28, 2020, 09:48:11 PM
That was also my next question. I hope my 1991 3wx has the same stainless sections. I'm pretty sure the down pipes are, but the end cans look mighty rusty to me, so I suspect not. Any 3wx owners care to comment on exhaust materials?
These polished efforts are really good looking, but when you are polishing, you probably are not riding.

Are the mufflers in the pic the XJR mufflers he referred to?

Urban_Legend

Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Urban_Legend

Here's a really quick update on the Project 92
Links to products in the description

https://youtu.be/N4yaK4Ns6nw

https://youtu.be/iB9kojBsPE4

https://youtu.be/UgDUJu3A9PE
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

krusty

Quote from: Urban_Legend on June 17, 2020, 12:33:46 AM
Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on June 17, 2020, 12:09:18 AM
Penske

:rofl:

That would really blow the budget out of the water.
I have a Hagon on my 84 that is doing quite well,  so might give the YSS a go when finances allow.

Mark
How's the Hagon going?
I'm thinking of replacing the original shock on my 84 and have been tossing up between the Hagon and YSS but I really don't know how well they perform. Any input would be welcome.
I'm not a "scratcher", but I like to feel that I'm safe and secure if you know what I mean.
91 FJ1200
84 FJ1100 x 2
85 FJ1100
89 GL1500
76 CB750F1
72 CB350F
63 C92 x 2
59 C76
62 C100
63 C100
60 Colleda 250TA x 3
63 Suzuki MD50
77 DT125E
77 DT175E x 2
79 DT250F

Millietant

I've had a Hagon on my FJ for over 11 years and it's been brilliant - so have Hagon as a supplier.

When a seal blew (after the bike had been laid up for a number of years, it leaked after my first "hard" ride after re-commissioning), Hagon totally overhauled the shock and gave it back to me with a full, as new, 2 year warranty... all for £100. As I live not too far from them, I took it to them and they gave it back 3 hours later.

RevDeal (Jacob) has just bought one from them - you could ask his opinion (I think it cost less than $400, shipped to his home in the USA, in less than a week from ordering).

The UK FJ Owners Club recommend both Hagon and YSS as quality shocks at budget prices and although the YSS is a relatively new option (compared to Hagon), the Hagons have been put on FJ's for nigh on 30 years now - I'd guess, they're well tested !

If I lived in the US and money wasn't an option, I'd buy the RPM shock every time
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

krusty

Quote from: Millietant on July 31, 2020, 01:48:34 AM
I've had a Hagon on my FJ for over 11 years and it's been brilliant - so have Hagon as a supplier.

When a seal blew (after the bike had been laid up for a number of years, it leaked after my first "hard" ride after re-commissioning), Hagon totally overhauled the shock and gave it back to me with a full, as new, 2 year warranty... all for £100. As I live not too far from them, I took it to them and they gave it back 3 hours later.

RevDeal (Jacob) has just bought one from them - you could ask his opinion (I think it cost less than $400, shipped to his home in the USA, in less than a week from ordering).

The UK FJ Owners Club recommend both Hagon and YSS as quality shocks at budget prices and although the YSS is a relatively new option (compared to Hagon), the Hagons have been put on FJ's for nigh on 30 years now - I'd guess, they're well tested !

If I lived in the US and money wasn't an option, I'd buy the RPM shock every time
Thanks for that, it was just the kind of info I was looking for. I recall, many moons ago in my Moto-x and enduro days, Hagon and Girling were the go-to aftermarket shock. Time to go shopping.
91 FJ1200
84 FJ1100 x 2
85 FJ1100
89 GL1500
76 CB750F1
72 CB350F
63 C92 x 2
59 C76
62 C100
63 C100
60 Colleda 250TA x 3
63 Suzuki MD50
77 DT125E
77 DT175E x 2
79 DT250F

Millietant

Give them your weight (in your riding gear) and preferred riding "type" (2 up touring, sport/track days, single rider bumbling about etc) and they'll set it up for you before they despatch it (both Hagon and YSS)  :good2:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.