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    Done it at last

    in Yamabyss

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    Glad you finally joined the club mate, been retired since 2000 and really can't remember what work was, your going to get bored at first at least I did, still get up at 7 O/Clock everyday but now I do what I want and a sunny day with the road calling makes it worth while. See you out there. :thumb:

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    Route through London?

    in General

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    Hi Cynic, My favourite uncle, he and his family run a brush company in Green Street right opposite West Ham Football ground. Started by my Great grandfather and grandfather back in the early 1800's. My Mum and Dad are to frail to go so I am nominated. Thanks for asking mate. :thumb:

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    Route through London?

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    Hi lads. Yes it's The City of London Cemetery , so I will look at your route and give that a go instead, M25 is not a place to go if your sane! I was born in Bow believe it or not and lived in East Ham. I'm like Cynic now live in view of the Cotswold hills and at 63 my idea of night life is staying up to watch the new year in then off to bed. lisalaughing.gif

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    Route through London?

    in General

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    Thanks for that, I'm going to Wansted Flats so right the far side of London. Think M25 will be best then, oh well more motorway, joy! Plus I'm probably going to be the only person at the funeral with full bike gear on, way to get noticed!

    Route through London?

    in General

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    Hi Folks, just asking if any of you drive/ride through London on a regular basis? I have to go to a funeral in South London later in the week and was debating going straight through the centre or would it be best to go around on the M25? I love filtering but not sure if the centre is a wise idea or not, any advice as to the best way would be welcome. Also can I use Bus lanes in London? Make my life a lot easier if I can but don't want to just chance it. Thanks all.

    Sorry should have said I'm coming from the M4 Heathrow direction.

    86' FJ1200 Clutch dragging when cold

    in The Bar

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    Hi Dutch, glad someone got to use the info, seems the original guy is a OHW, oh well ! Perhaps he will come back you never know.

    Just as an aside, I have a full set of fibre plates for the FJ, they are the original ones from my bike, all are the full thickness and can be used again, if your interested in them PM me and I will gladly let you have them.

    SR125 engine rattle?

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Small end? It's there alright but difficult to pick out from the rest of the engine noise, try a long handled screwdriver up against the top and bottom of the engine and put your ear to it and see if you can narrow it down a bit, like a stethoscope your doctor uses. Should tell you at least where to start looking anyway.

    Had another listen might be a bit to deep a noise for a small end, sorry need to see it and listen up close to be sure.

    Bike brake bobbins.

    in General

    Posted

    Christ Dutch that's a lot of money, I did the FJR set for £30 a corner, just replaced the seals, are you talking about removing and replacing the pistons as well mate? Mine polished up a treat with a trick that I got from somewhere, take a cloth, spread on some Autosol and rub till the shit vanishes off of them, easy and cheap to do, plus you can't damage the pistons with Autosol cos it's so fine. Just a thought.

    86' FJ1200 Clutch dragging when cold

    in The Bar

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    Hi Paul, welcome to the YOC, just so I know did you change the clutch line and did you check the slave cylinder which has a known problem as well? On my FJ I found that the slave cylinder was the real culprit, the bore wears and you get a back flow. Easy to do but can I suggest that you check out the FJ owners club site or this http://www.fjcatalogue.com/catalog/item/7221205/7432061.htm It is a cheap fix if you have clutch drag, measure the bore on your slave cylinder as well just to see if it's in tolerance. On mine I eventually replaced the fibre clutch plates as well just to be sure, try looking at this as well http://yamaha-parts.victordrummond.net/causes-of-a-slipping-clutch this guy has it all down pat, I followed his instructions and found that an upgrade he suggested was brilliant as you didn't get that usual FJ clunk when changing into first. that lot should keep you busy for a while mate.

    This is the full article on a clutch UPGRADE on an FJ 1100/1200, well worth a read. http://yamaha-parts.victordrummond.net/fj1100-fj1200-xjr1200-xjr1300-tutorials/clutch-improvement-and-upgrades

     

    PS can I suggest as well that you pop over to the New members section and say hello, just so folks know your not a one hit wonder, thanks.

     

    Oh Yeah and a photo of the bike if you would, we like photos!

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