Bump.  Anyone?

Steve,

The auto parts stores should have Liquid Insulation for wires in cans or bottles. You may be able to find various colors. Color aside, just separate the wires in the bundle, paint on the new insulation as needed, and let dry. That plus the sheathing should protect the wires very well.

Thanks Red ... we are referring to the same item ... a protective covering for wires.  Yamaha has a lot of wire protection, particularly around the engine, but in the back some of the wires that run under the seat have no protection beyond their colored plastic covering and are showing some wear spots.

Steve

Quote from: 86FJNJ on February 01, 2026, 02:18:22 PMfinding the actual decal will be tough but you could easily find the whole tail plastic with the sticker aleady on it on ebay

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Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 01, 2026, 02:10:15 PMThese red FJ1100 and black Yamaha decals are missing from the tail section of my 85 FJ1100.  Would someone be kind enough to let me know the size of each of these decals (length X width)?  Thanks

You might be able to find NOS. The part numbers are in the link i've posted, numbers 26 and 27  https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-fj1100-1985-usa_model9027/partslist/D-05.html so maybe Google the p/n and you might have a bit of luck. Somebody must have them. Also you might find a repro. Best i can do sorry.

I'm not trying to find the OEM decals.  I'm hoping to find an aftermarket decals that are about the same size.  I just need to know the size.   

Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 01, 2026, 02:10:15 PMThese red FJ1100 and black Yamaha decals are missing from the tail section of my 85 FJ1100.  Would someone be kind enough to let me know the size of each of these decals (length X width)?  Thanks

You might be able to find NOS. The part numbers are in the link i've posted, numbers 26 and 27  https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-fj1100-1985-usa_model9027/partslist/D-05.html so maybe Google the p/n and you might have a bit of luck. Somebody must have them. Also you might find a repro. Best i can do sorry.

Quote from: STLanduyt on February 01, 2026, 02:43:58 PMThe FJ1100 project is well underway. 
There is a bit of wiring that needs to be replaced, and I will add the plastic wire "sleeves" to cover the wires (mainly to the rear blinkers) that don't have them.

Steve,
Not sure what you are calling "sleeves," but this is cable split-wrap, available at auto parts stores (and even WalMart). You can install it easily on existing wire bundles, without disconnecting any wires. I would secure it, compressed to fit the wiring, with tiny TyWraps along the way.

Split Cable Sheathing
HTH.

The FJ1100 project is well underway. 

Using a combination of a small "block and tackle" type pully system and load bearing Husky brand straps, the FJ is suspended off the ground in the garage so that the wheels can be removed and re-tired.  Also while it is in "suspended animation" the front fork will be removed and refreshed; the front sub-frame, which has been stripped to bare metal and de-rusted, will be repainted, as will the front end of the main (silver) frame; and, the rest of the silver frame and the rear black frame will be spot de-rusted and painted.

There is a bit of wiring that needs to be replaced, and I will add the plastic wire "sleeves" to cover the wires (mainly to the rear blinkers) that don't have them.

In short, there are still a ton of things to do to get the FJ ready to receive the rebuilt carbs from RPM, install the fuel pump, and follow all of the good advice I have received before starting the long-dormant engine. 

finding the actual decal will be tough but you could easily find the whole tail plastic with the sticker aleady on it on ebay

These red FJ1100 and black Yamaha decals are missing from the tail section of my 85 FJ1100.  Would someone be kind enough to let me know the size of each of these decals (length X width)?  Thanks

Drain your oil.
Remove the oil cooler lines via the 2 fittings on the oil pan. Leave the lines connected to the oil cooler and to the pan fittings.  After you remove the (2) allen screws at each pan fitting, the fitting pulls straight out, towards the front.

You will see an O ring on each fitting where it seals to the pan....plan on replacing each o ring.
 If you can't find these o rings locally, Call Robert at RPM, he will take care of you.

Cheers