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#11
Does anyone have a writeup on removing and rebuilding the ignition switch?
#12
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.
#13
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.
#14
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.
#15
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.
#16
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.
#17
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.
#18
Parts Wanted / Re: Lower footpegs for my '84 ...
Last post by charleygofast - April 04, 2026, 09:42:05 AM
Great Idea. over the years I've chopped and lowered dozens of seats for all different reasons, usually a cafe setup or making a too tall seat fit a different motorcycle. 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
#19
Introductions / Re: Just picked up a 1985 FJ11...
Last post by Gearbox Paul - April 04, 2026, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Warp84 on April 03, 2026, 08:33:38 AMI tried looking back in the post's but I didn't definitely see; When the engine was upbore to the 1188cc, did you also change the jet's in the carb to match the increased size?

Good question.  I did not install the piston kit, that was done by one of the previous owners.  So I can't tell you else was changed when this was installed, but I can tell you what I have now.  My present set up is as follows:

Main jet is 112.5
Pilot jet is 40
Pilot air jet is 155
Needle is 5FZ74 with circlip on 3rd notch (5 notches total)
Fuel air mixture screws 2.5 turns out
Air box is original, and air filter is OEM.
Exhausts are OEM.

Does that seem about right for an 1188 cc overbore kit?
#20
Quote from: 81Delorean on April 04, 2026, 06:48:30 AMI had a similar experience when I did the VR mod to my bike last year. It worked good for about a week and then started overcharging again. Turned out to be a bad VR. I swapped it with another one and haven't had an issue yet with it since.
Thanks!  I do have another on the way.