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#11
Maintenance / Carb jetting -air jets?
Last post by Karl321 - April 05, 2026, 09:07:36 PM
When we re-jet our carbs for intake and exhaust mods, we discuss changes to the pilot, the main, and the needle height. But I don't usually see any recommendations to change the stock #155 air jets.

I have a new project bike, a 1992 FJ1200 with 4 into 1 Vance & Hines pipes and pods. I bought it not running. The PO had 37.5 stock pilots, 118 mains, and 144 air jets.

I'm was planning to put in 42.5 pilots and sticking with the 118 mains for starters. Then I realized the air jets weren't stock. How will the 144 air jets affect this setup?

Is changing the stock air jets from 155 to 144 similar to changing the pilot jets from 37.5 to 42.5?
#12
Parts Wanted / Re: Lower footpegs for my '84 ...
Last post by charleygofast - April 05, 2026, 05:10:23 PM
Nice! How much lower are these than the stockers?
#13
Introductions / Re: Just picked up a 1985 FJ11...
Last post by Gearbox Paul - April 05, 2026, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: RPM - Robert on April 04, 2026, 01:40:06 PMPost a picture of a slide and the main jet needle.

I don't think I have any pictures.  The carbs are in the bike and the bike is on the road. 
#14
Does anyone have a writeup on removing and rebuilding the ignition switch?
#15
Parts Wanted / Re: Lower footpegs for my '84 ...
Last post by Dads_FJ - April 05, 2026, 01:00:15 PM
I have a set I'd let go for $100 +s/h.  Hard work is done, bolt on and go.
#16
Introductions / Re: Just picked up a 1985 FJ11...
Last post by RPM - Robert - April 04, 2026, 01:40:06 PM
Post a picture of a slide and the main jet needle.
#17
Maintenance / Re: 85 FJ 1100 front fork main...
Last post by giantkiller - April 04, 2026, 11:59:13 AM
Never got a date with Heather. But I bought the second 86 fj1200 sold in Wisconsin in 86.
Put 14,000 miles on it in 2 1/2 months. And totaled it out. When someone crashed in front of me at around 135mph. Now have 7 of them.
#18
West Coast Rally / Re: Willits 2026 Rally Swag?
Last post by giantkiller - April 04, 2026, 11:46:35 AM
I would love to have one. If you are willing to ship to the US. I hope to make it over there sometime soon. Been on my bucket list since high school... a million years ago.
#19
Maintenance / Re: Oil drain plug ring
Last post by giantkiller - April 04, 2026, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 31, 2026, 07:02:29 PM$6.16 @ Amazon vs $2.35 @ RPM.
Yah same thought. I could see it was a bag of 20. But it's just one.
Besides I would buy from RPM. Whenever you can just to thank them for all they do for us.
#20
Parts Wanted / Re: Lower footpegs for my '84 ...
Last post by red - April 04, 2026, 11:24:44 AM
Quote from: charleygofast on April 04, 2026, 09:42:05 AMGreat Idea . . . I have been thinking of trying this on my spare seat. for the time being I have a pretty nice sheepskin that brings it up a little.                                                                                                                 Charley
Charley,
Even better, then. Cut the carpet-foam "islands" to the size of the seat top, and try them in several layers under the sheepskin cover. If you get up to something that you like, then you can easily install the foam under the seat upholstery-cover. Use short heavy staples (maybe 1/4" or 3/8" deep) to re-install the OEM seat covering. HTH.