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Rebirth of my 1989 FJ1200 in Poplar Grove, Illinois

Started by Waiex191, May 15, 2020, 11:26:23 AM

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Waiex191

My FJ is collecting dust whilst the ground collects snow.  But, I did make some progress with my main project.  First power on!
https://youtu.be/KzIueGbBEJ8
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

fj1289

Quote from: Waiex191 on January 19, 2021, 11:21:34 PM
My FJ is collecting dust whilst the ground collects snow.  But, I did make some progress with my main project.  First power on!
https://youtu.be/KzIueGbBEJ8

Awesome!  That's a huge milestone!   :good2: :drinks:

Waiex191

My FJ has been neglected. Still having idle jet issues. But, Waiex 191 is now an airplane!
https://youtu.be/HqVvFJHf5q0
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Old Rider

Quote from: Waiex191 on July 25, 2022, 10:44:10 PM
My FJ has been neglected. Still having idle jet issues. But, Waiex 191 is now an airplane!
https://youtu.be/HqVvFJHf5q0

WoW qongratulations and respect from me!  What a great feeling that must have been.Both fear and joy at the same time This is a proof that your balls and nerves are made of the same material as the the airframe.
Nice touch down too  :hi:

fj1289


Old Rider

Im not an expert on landingear but when looking at the left wheel on touch down it did some wobbling .Are the gear constructed to handle that or is it something to look closer at?

Waiex191

Quote from: Old Rider on July 29, 2022, 07:09:47 AM
Im not an expert on landingear but when looking at the left wheel on touch down it did some wobbling .Are the gear constructed to handle that or is it something to look closer at?
The gear is aligned when there is weight on it, and I wonder if the gentle landing is not the best for shimmy. I only have one landing so far and will try some carrier landings to see if that is better.  The gear is 1.125" titanium rod, so it is pretty strong.  Others have added some wood behind the gear for damping.  It's a work in progress, and I am working through the squawks in priority order. 
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL