It's been a while since I've looked into this and things have changed, but www.Webike used to sell the kit Honda part #08U70-MGS-J51. They do not list it now but have an OEM Parts Quotation Form where they offer to locate the part for you. japan.webike.net/oem_parts/top/ If you read comments in my Part 2 video japan.webike.net/oem_parts/top/ there is more detailed information.
Thank you!! The instructions link is no longer active, so your printed instructions of that page are now incredible valuable lol… you might consider going thru those instructions as a current video idea!!!
Tell Matthew that Robert, the owner of the mother dog kept one of the puppies too and she went to him -- those were the two pups in the video. We haven't kept up with her (or him) and don't know how things are going with her.
Is it the yellow wire for the brake light? Is it the red/white for the 12v power? Is it the yellow/white on the ecm harness for the speed cable (blue wire)? Is it the yellow/black on the ecm for the clutch (purple wire)? Thanks a boatload!
Your best bet is to pull the info out of the manual and not trust me to not get something wrong. If you're using a phone to view the pictures, put them on a full size computer screen.
How about I post an ad on Reno Craigslist with that title under motorcycle parts and you contact me thru craigslist - and I'll send them using their mail forwarding. That will keep your email address out of the public square.
I feel like your doing too much. If you wouldn't mind, that would be great. Worst case I am right next to the bike if you can confirm the colors. Thanks
For @MarkAckerman-w1r and anyone else needing help installing a Smart Line cruise unit on a Yamaha FJ-09, I posted a video made up of still photos of the Installation Guide that came with my kit here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZRYlurGO1ws.html
I kept the instruction booklet and can take photos of the pages (24 pages, but I can fit 2 pages per photo). If you have a place (address) for me to email full size photos (2-6MB) to you or to where you can access them, I'll be happy to do so.
Hmm, I think of myself as a grumpy old man who should be living in a cave far away from polite society; the idea of having a fan is unnerving. But thank you for the kind words. 😀
@@ViburaBlanca No apologies necessary Vibura - it's a generational thing: guys my age will "admire" someone and be a "fan" of a sports team, celebrity, or similar. Guys your age use "fan" to express admiration as well as being fans of more public entities. I make most of my videos to share what I've learned on a project and I'm glad they are useful to you. Now, back to my cave.
You're welcome -- a properly fitting bike is really important for me. I did not discover this mod, other than to find a very thorough written description on a forum, execute the install and pass it on in video format.
I was only on one and haven't been active there for some time, but understanding that forums change ownership, focus and names - I'm pretty sure the FJ-09 Owners Forum is now called tracer900.net (www.tracer900.net/).
I cant believe anyone that owns a Vincent would not know how to start it properly, with a proper magneto, not some electronic thing waiting to go wrong, and Taiwan carbs instead of the proper Amals, they start very easily if you use the correct technique, and of course that is why people like them, not people that would use a push button start, we leave those atrocities to riders of modern plastic bikes, yuk!
The truck is in Carson City/Reno Nevada. This is is a link to my Craigslist ad: reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/carson-city-1997-ford-f250hd/7651557769.html - gives price, more photos, etc. and if anything changes, I'll change the ad there. I also have it on Facebook Marketplace: facebook.com/marketplace/item/995064771742901
Sorry, you will have to watch RU-vid, Czech Republic to see more videos - if there are any. I sold it on eBay and the buyer lived there and had it shipped to him.
@@ViburaBlanca Glad you enjoyed the video. They are great vehicles...if I wasn't getting so old and divesting myself of things, I would be sorry for selling it.
My 2 cents worth would be to use stainless marine grade U-bolts and your idea of mounting the bags directly against the frame is by far the best way to bo. Also I would use two mounts at the top with large fender washers on the inside of the bag or even a flat backing plate that extended between the two upper mounts. With the bags loaded, a lot of stress is placed on the upper mounts when hitting bumps on the road. Thanks for posting the nice video.
You're welcome for the video. I agree that in a wet climate (not Nevada) SS U-bolts would be an improvement. As for reinforcing the mounts with washers or a plate, I just measured wall thickness of the Apache boxes and it's over 1/8" (3.6mm/1.43") and I don't think they need reinforcing. That said, I just hard mounted a a set of Saddlemen Cruis'nSlant (fake leather) bags on my Rebel and with just a light weight, somewhat flexible plastic sheet on the inside walls, I used 2" x 8" x 1/8" steel plates, back to back to reinforce those bags. So we are basically on the same page.
I didn’t know it could be lowered. Is 3/4 of an inch the most it can be lowered? I didn’t know it was a 31 inch seat height everything else I’m reading says 32 inches. I am looking at one right now as a possible first bike because of it being CVT. It’s a rare bike. I love Aprilia and have always wanted one. The one that I’m looking at is a 2009 mana 850 for $2900. I’m hoping the guy gets back to me because I really wanna check it out as I’m not looking at anything else until I check his out. That makes me feel good about the seat height because I can’t fit anything bigger than a 31”
The Mana is a really great bike, but every 20K miles, the maintenance schedule calls for a major and costly CVT service ( search the Aprilia forum to learn more). That's if you can find a dealer with the special tools and experience to do it anymore. Last price I saw, and that was years ago, was $1700. First, whatever your inseam is, you can use boots with a thick sole to increase that by an inch or so. Second, seat height is measured "unladen" (without a rider). At that point, the suspension should be at 1/3rd of it's full travel. When the rider mounts, the suspension settles further to ride height (approximately 2/3rd of full travel) which is the measurement you are actually working with so far as getting off and on. You might be surprised by your ability to ride a motorcycle with a higher seat height than you thought you could. I don't have the manual any longer, but BikeZ.com shows seat height as 31.5". As for lowering it more than 3/4", that would require changing the rear shock and should be done with guidance from someone with considerable suspension experience. **************** If you can overcome your feelings...for a first bike with an automatic transmission, you might consider a used Honda NC700 DCT (automatic). The DCT can be use in full auto mode, full manual mode or mixed mode which gives you a platform you can use knowing nothing about shifting, while learning about manual shifting as you go. Find a forum to see about lowering one; it should be easy and relatively inexpensive.
Iv got a 2006 FXDBI VERY SIMILAR to your son's bike similar pips no ape hangers I don't like them but that's my point of view. I really like the side sadle bag and the lowered back shocks .if I put them on my bike the wife could ride it. Only when I get another bike though. Iv got the big fat seat and a sissy bar so I can put the wife on.Its really good to see what other people do with their bikes to get ideas, I'm in NewZealand and will start using my bike to get to work and back soon just a bit cold right now for early morning starts . My car has a smaller motor than my bike and I think that's funny. Cars for driving. The bike is for loving and looking after.
Thanks for the comments. I fully agree on ape hangers. Funny thing, I've been riding since 1962. I wanted to ride his bike up to the street then back into the yard to get it facing the other direction. He asked me not to -- since I've never ridden a bike with those bars. At first I was offended, but thought it over and agreed it was a bad idea. Still haven't ridden a bike with ape's and don't miss the experience. Enjoy your FXDBI and your commute.
Outro detalhe IMPORTANTE, não foi necessário um SUPORTE ESPECÍFICO, e no caso, talvez uma barra de reforço, mas só se for necessário! Já tinha visto fotos dessa idéia, em motos estavam em longas viagens, e sempre achei muito interessante! Parabéns pelo trabalho, e sucesso!!
Glad you enjoyed it. I own and love new and classic bikes; but except for a retro Ducati Scrambler (looks like one I lusted after in the '70's) classic designs say "motorcycle". New designs just say "get outta my way".
@@JustPlainBill0 like 12 years ago buy all disassembled engine and transmission from a ajs m18 that was in santiago of chile, and was impossible get the nuts and bolts so talk with machine shop and they do for me all new bolt in a metric size, and transmission was with no clutch I get a Japanese engine and adapt the clutch and for discs I made from aa dry clutch the pads, and many others parts, for ignition get a distributor from a 2 cilinder Daihatsu and for points plate that was all made by my. Tha oil pump was missing, try to replicate the original but doesn't work and then I put a electric gas pump for put oil pressure and it works, yes ! Well for frame i get a 1956 Jawa frame that adapt too, well finally it runs , there was super difficult to get partes for British bikes that was my moto experience 👏🏻 😀 👍🏻
Thanks for the video...im having a hard time changing the air filter. Two screws are blocked by clutch E motor componests, I DO NOT want to remove E clutch to get to air filter.....none of the videos on RU-vid show this AE model is peculiar Air Filter setup
ATK used Rotax 600cc engines and if the parts you need are not available from ATK, you might be able to find them from Rotax or from another company (americandirtbike, some powered hang gliders use them). I no longer have the ATK - too old for riding in the dirt. Good luck with yours.
I really Hate it, when people say: British Bikes Leak oil. This is so "NOT true"! Motorcycles only leak oil, after a cowboy Mechanic has about 3 spanners and a Big hammer to make stuff fit. Sorry, but I have heard this for years, all it does is undermine British mechanical engineering! I have built many British bikes over the years, none of which "leaked". It is really simple, because the design is simple, does not mean you can throw it together like a toy. Reface all the Casings, check crank end to end float. Get the whole engine dynamically balanced. Use modern machining, so you don't let the side down. These engines were built to last for a very long time, the only problem was they appeared so simple! So every cowboy could buy a few tools and thought he could fix his own bike??? Here's an old saying that I was told when very young, "A little Knowledge is dangerous, - & if you are not sure, - Ask". Please don't take this personally, but You do have a very nice bike, please look after it. PS, if you did what I suggested, you would be amazed how smooth it would run. Thanks again & have a great day.
Thanks for a very thorough and thoughtful analysis of the problem and the solution. I don't agree that the cause was simply "cowboy mechanics". I'm sure you're aware that Britain's manufacturing/machining equipment was worn out by the end of WWII and consequently, their ability to make the same part the same size twice in a row was problematic; This was responsible for most of the difficulty English motorcycles made in 1948 and for years afterward to hold oil. Rebuilding one the way it should have been done in the first place is a great solution. Thanks again.
