J - Refresh

[tlc]

Happy Christmas to me

[chrisNI]

Looking good Chris

[tlc]

Its frustrating not being able to get out and carry on with painting parts. Too cold and damp in my garage.
I have though started to look at some components and solutions. One such problem is the clocks. A recent advert made me aware of some new mounting rubbers for the clock pods. From Australia they have good reviews so I bought a pair.
The originals seem to be made from foam ?

When removed from the pod you can see how they have degraded over time.

To overcome the loose fit in the past I packed it out with a washer.

Whilst okay as a temporary fix it never really stopped the vibration getting through.
Compare the old with the new.

They really are very good quality and an exact replica of the original.

A happy bunny

[rickm]

They look good where did you get them ?

[tlc]

I put the delivery note in one of the pictures.

Nippon Nirinsha.

[tlc]

Now I need to turn to the forks.
A thread by Al some years ago has given me more pause for thought than almost anything ever posted here. I purchased some new bushes a couple of years ago but have postponed doing anything until I am at the stage where I can safely strip them out.
I have decided that I don't need any kind of performance upgrade, just for the bike to sit properly without the need to constantly monitor the air pressure. Whoever thought unbalanced forks needing 7 psi in each leg was a good idea?
I spoke to PDQ today and upon re reading Al's thread for the umpteenth time have opted for Racetech 0.85kg/mm springs only. What a nice helpful guy. They are in stock apparently so I can collect whenever I am next down there.
Paint is ready, I have space, at least until the engine is finished, and I have the correct decals. (Correct on the right)

There will be a few more parts to be refurbed by Mikey's magic hands but at least I can make a start.

[Mark Tiller]

cant beleive its nearly 5 years since the J has been out on run with the group....time flies

[tlc]

Tell me Mark.
I was going to mention procrastination but I’m not sure what it means, I’ll look it up tomorrow.

[tlc]

This is the last piece.

The bike will be on display at Stafford.

[tlc]

Here is the finished bike. I am now unlikely to use it so will be exploring options to sell.
I tentatively offered the bike to visitors at £12k and did discuss including it in the Silverstone Auctions sale next spring.

[Al]

Excellent Chris well done. It was a landmark moment for me when you bought that bike, thats what got it all started in my funny little world!
AL

[tlc]

Nice to hear from you Al.
There is no doubt that you are far ahead of me in understanding the J. After all, I was only ever trying to keep things stock.
The hours I've spent reading your threads