The dismantling has begun.

[Trobinson]

As I mentioned awhile back I've replaced the '96 R1100RT with a 2012 FJR1300.  Today I started the dismantling process.   Fairings are removed, final drive and gearbox drained, and various other parts removed.  The main fairings are trash as their condition is poor.  I'll be removing the FD and gearbox later, probably tomorrow.   Have to dispose of some oil before I drain the engine.  So far not too much of a pain.

[Miguel!]

If the spring clips in the mirrors are in good shape, I’d love to get the mirrors. Please pm me. Thx. Miguel

[JamesW]

Hey now, don't you think you might hate yourself in the morning? Kidding.  

 

That's a mighty pretty FeeJeR you've got there.  Not kidding.

 

Jim

[Trobinson]

13 hours ago, JamesW said:

Hey now, don't you think you might hate yourself in the morning? Kidding.  

 

That's a mighty pretty FeeJeR you've got there.  Not kidding.

 

Jim

Nah, not hating myself.  It was interesting moving it into the garage the difference in clutch engagement.  FeeJer is much smoother and controllable. 

[JamesW]

13 minutes ago, Trobinson said:

Nah, not hating myself.  It was interesting moving it into the garage the difference in clutch engagement.  FeeJer is much smoother and controllable. 

 

13 minutes ago, Trobinson said:

Nah, not hating myself.  It was interesting moving it into the garage the difference in clutch engagement.  FeeJer is much smoother and controllable. 

 

And just think if that FJR ever needs a new clutch how easy it will be and inexpensive to do the job. You don't even have to remove any body panels nor do you have to fear if you slip the clutch a bit when riding, won't hurt a thing.  Here's a trick...If you want to avoid the CLUNK when you shift from neutral into first when starting out just pull in the clutch then blip the throttle to get about 2-3K revs and shift into first right after she drops back to idle.  All you hear is a slight snick, no CLUNK.  

[Trobinson]

3 hours ago, JamesW said:

 

 

And just think if that FJR ever needs a new clutch how easy it will be and inexpensive to do the job. You don't even have to remove any body panels nor do you have to fear if you slip the clutch a bit when riding, won't hurt a thing.  Here's a trick...If you want to avoid the CLUNK when you shift from neutral into first when starting out just pull in the clutch then blip the throttle to get about 2-3K revs and shift into first right after she drops back to idle.  All you hear is a slight snick, no CLUNK.  

Good to know.  Thanks!

[Trobinson]

So, I'm close to removing everything I planned on (gearbox and driveshaft to go, perhaps the engine) and have a question.   Would it be worth removing the forks?