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#11
A friend bought my old FJ 1200 1986 that I unfortunately dropped in one of the cylinders the little brass insert that was part of the coil wire. ( the part inside the coil wire that attaches to the top of the spark plug. 

We have a bore scope and we can see it -- we also are able to grab it with some flexible wire pinchers but the unable to retrieve it with the pinch grabbers due to the overall width of the grabbers once they hold the brass insert.  So basically can pull it through the hole.

Looking for some other created ideas on how to remove -- without a tear down of course.  Is there anything out there like sticky string that is durable enough not to break as well? 

any other ideas?

thanks for thinking of ideas in advance.
#12
General Discussion / Re: 1990 FJ1200 STOLEN
Last post by 86FJNJ - Yesterday at 01:14:43 PM
89 tubes and wheels and then early 2000's gold dot front calipers, all of ebay of course, then new brake lines from RPM
#13
General Discussion / Re: 1990 FJ1200 STOLEN
Last post by MarioR - Yesterday at 12:09:03 PM
Quote from: 86FJNJ on Yesterday at 11:49:04 AMno sure how I posted that picture with my previous chat, opps.

Hope you find the FJ!
No worries, what front end did you put in?
#14
General Discussion / Re: 1990 FJ1200 STOLEN
Last post by 86FJNJ - Yesterday at 11:49:04 AM
no sure how I posted that picture with my previous chat, opps.

Hope you find the FJ!
#15
General Discussion / Re: 1990 FJ1200 STOLEN
Last post by MarioR - Yesterday at 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 19, 2026, 01:02:01 PMSorry to hear this Mario.

That is a YZF600 front end and the rear end is from a 1997 YZF1000 ThunderAce

Keep an eye out for for those parts. 

Actually swing arm Pat is from FZ1 that is tiny longer than thunder ace. Front is correct.

Such a shame that bike is gone.... :diablo:
#16
FJ Project Writeups / Re: Steve's 1985 FJ1100 restor...
Last post by Pat Conlon - January 19, 2026, 08:26:51 PM
Quote from: STLanduyt on January 19, 2026, 07:06:36 PMBTW I hope someone benefits from my tip on using the ballpoint pen spring in the helmet hanger lock! LOL

Thanks Steve, I'll remember your tip....ballpoint pen spring for the helmet U lock. Gotcha!
#17
FJ Project Writeups / Re: Steve's 1985 FJ1100 restor...
Last post by 86FJNJ - January 19, 2026, 07:18:59 PM
I did use the center stand on the FJ when it was on the wood blocks it helped keep it stable. If your front wheel is still touching ground or if not you can put blocks over that too for stability.

#18
FJ Project Writeups / Re: Steve's 1985 FJ1100 restor...
Last post by STLanduyt - January 19, 2026, 07:06:36 PM
Pat and Eric,

Thanks for the guidance!  You gave me confidence that I was on the right track and directions on how to proceed.  Eric's garage set up is similar to mine (excluding the Countach poster) and I will use a couple of his ideas to elevate the FJ.

My best to you both, Steve

BTW I hope someone benefits from my tip on using the ballpoint pen spring in the helmet hanger lock! LOL
#19
FJ Project Writeups / Re: Steve's 1985 FJ1100 restor...
Last post by 86FJNJ - January 19, 2026, 01:26:11 PM
Not safe long term but I briefly hoisted my bike with straps on a ladder to lift the front end enough for a quick front end change.
#20
FJ Project Writeups / Re: Steve's 1985 FJ1100 restor...
Last post by 86FJNJ - January 19, 2026, 01:22:47 PM
I also recently got this scissor lift and it works great. Just make sure it's on the frame rails and not the engine oil pan or drain plug. It works on my FJ and my Honda.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B3X85X4Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title