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FJ2400 - Bonneville Land Speed Racer

Started by freakhousecustoms, January 01, 2021, 06:58:52 PM

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FJ1200W

Quote from: freakhousecustoms on January 22, 2021, 01:14:50 AM
And now, quite literally the moment no one has been waiting for.

That made my night.

I don't get around here much, been lurking again, stumble on this and the timing was perfect.

You fricking rode the beatch.

I don't care if it was one engine with only fuel in the bowls, you rode it.

You're insane dude.

Nice to see
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

racerrad8

Quote from: FJ1200W on January 22, 2021, 08:55:51 PM
I don't get around here much, been lurking again, stumble on this and the timing was perfect.

Steve, noticed you've been less active. Hopefully this will rekindle the fire on your project: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17737.msg178988#msg178988

Good to see you back.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

freakhousecustoms

Quote from: FJ1200W on January 22, 2021, 08:55:51 PM
You're insane dude.

Nice to see

Insanity is relative, right?
(That's what I keep telling me, inside my own head, when we are all gathered together)

I feel like my buddy, Mark is crazier than me.


My mate, Terry, is a looney from across the Pond.


I find that, surrounding myself with insanity, drives me to more insane heights.

What did The Cat say?



In all seriousness, thank you!  I am having so much fun making these videos and I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Spoiler alert, I get better at riding her, for longer runs too.
The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

racerrad8

Quote from: freakhousecustoms on January 22, 2021, 01:14:50 AM
And now, quite literally the moment no one has been waiting for.

The analytics say that no one is even watching the videos any more.  But, undaunted, I plod forward.

Buddy, your process of documenting your build is great with the videos. I look forward to each new one to see the progress and see your processes.

As robert already mentioned, we are here to help in you reaching your goal. At some point we need to talk, get on the same page and work on the goal of getting you up and rolling.

Since the videos are behind the build cycle, I'm not sure of you've started the custom frame or not. We are going to have to get a weight of the bike on the custom frame.

I also want to get with Chris and see if he might be able to help running the valves on both engines. He has the proper tools and knowledge to ensure they are properly adjusted for the salt runs.

Since Robert's at home with the grandson, I'll be here at the shop for the next couple of weeks. Before you put an order together, we need to chat.

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

freakhousecustoms

Excellent Randy!
Yes sir, the beauty of having the 2 complete bikes is I basically have a spare everything.  So this weekend's plan is to tear apart the Prototype and get the real bike in a rolling chassis, with one engine hung.  My wife works for a trucking company, so I should be able to sneak it on their scale.  I'll either plop the 2nd engine on the scale as well or just add 225-ish lbs, right?

Having the spares will allow me to continue building while we discuss springs & spring rates and I can build that all up on the bench while I'm working on the race bike.  I'm trying to give myself an April deadline to have the bike running on both engines, so I've got to kick it into high gear.  I'd like a couple months for test rides and final tweaks and tunes.  August will be here before I know it.

Let me get this all squared away this weekend and I'll give you a call next week to formulate a Master Plan!


(I'm definitely Pinky in this scenario LOL!)
The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

FJ1200W

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 22, 2021, 09:57:53 PM
Quote from: FJ1200W on January 22, 2021, 08:55:51 PM
I don't get around here much, been lurking again, stumble on this and the timing was perfect.

Steve, noticed you've been less active. Hopefully this will rekindle the fire on your project: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17737.msg178988#msg178988

Good to see you back.

Randy - RPM

Thank you - I'm ready to kick start my projects again very soon.

I've got to wrap up the "race" motor and then decide which bike to put it in.

Then my daily needs a lot of TLC, it's time to repair the broken plastics and just get it ready for another season.

Greatly appreciate your kind words and assistance
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

freakhousecustoms

Got a new set of carbs for the Drag Bike!
(Sorry for the non-FJ related content)



The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

Pat Conlon

What specifically makes the new carbs better?
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

freakhousecustoms

Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 27, 2021, 02:03:13 AM
What specifically makes the new carbs better?

Specifically?  I would not claim to know that answer, but finally getting my own pair, I am excited to run my own tests.
:unknown:
I think simply a newer design makes them better.  1980 vs. 1990-ish? Ten more years of Mikuni/CV technology.  Roundslides vs Flatslides. And I still have to find my gauge, but I think the Gixxer carbs are 38's vs. my stock 34's. 

Also -FJ related- I intend to run a test using the FJ's 36mm carbs, as they slip right onto the GS.
:wacko2:
The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

Pat Conlon

Ok, good to know....yes, if your old carbs were 34mm the added airflow from the 38's will help.
I was curious why you stayed with constant velocity carbs on your drag bike.
CV carbs are great on the street, but on the track, you're waiting for those slides to react.
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

freakhousecustoms

Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 27, 2021, 11:16:42 AM
I was curious why you stayed with constant velocity carbs on your drag bike.

Oh, THAT question I can answer with certainty.
$$$
:)

I'm not an "ultimate ET" guy, I'm more of a "How It Works" guy.  So for me, figuring out HOW I got fast is more important than how fast I am.

Step One - Stock engine - see how fast I can go.  Done.
Step Two - Cheap mods - see how fast i can go.  A set of carbs that could get me 2-3 tenths for $150?  Done.

I've got modest goals right now, I just want to go 9.999, so I think these carbs (maybe a couple more cheap/free mods) and some good tuning will get be where I want to be.  If not, there's always my box of nitrous parts. :)

-Fran

The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

Pat Conlon

Well all righty then...that looks to be a fun drag bike to practice on, good for you!
Keeping it stock will allow you several hours of training, a wise move. You can work on, and polish, your technique instead of wrenching on a modified engine. Yea, that's a good move. Kudos!
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

freakhousecustoms

Also, I've thought on more than a dozen occasions when I have them parked next to each other, that the FJ mill would slip right into the drag chassis with very little mods and (even though I hate to be a bench racer) I would bet I could get that 9.99 ET with no mods.  While I love the GS11000E for exactly what it is, the reason I picked the FJ is because it was a MUCH more powerful motor when compared stock-to-stock.

:greeting:

After Bonneville this year, in my "off-season", I am going to give that some serious thought. 
OOOH!  Then I can experiment with the Gixxers carbs on the FJ mill!

#endlessPossibilities #thePartyNeverStops
The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

freakhousecustoms

I get by with a little help from my International friends.
I called out to my good friend and Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, Mile 1 starter for some help with a little 'mockumentary':  The Juggernaut in it's natural habitat

Click Pic for Video:




I'm getting better and better at riding this beastie....
The Juggernaut: Dual-Engine FJ2400
Watch the build on The Freakhouse Customs Channel

andyoutandabout

Every English schoolboy worth his salt has an Attenborough impression up his sleeve.
It runs, it drives. That's 90% of buying criteria right there.
Noice
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