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General Category => Introductions => Topic started by: mikedastonfj1100 on March 31, 2014, 08:36:00 PM

Title: new to the fj world...
Post by: mikedastonfj1100 on March 31, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
Hello to all across the world from campti Louisiana.. About 2 years ago I inherited a bike from a buddy that he didn't know much about... He told me that if I could get it running I could have it... I did a little research on it and found that it is the 1984 Yamaha Fj 1100L... This is the first bike I have ever had in my life:).

what I have done so far:

new dynatec cdi box and pickup coil
new accel coils and new spark plugs
new carburetors
took bike to mechanic for compression check

what is still needed:

new front tire and rear tire
clutch lines and clutch cylinders repaired
no upper or lower front fairings..

haven't done much since visit to mechanic...
Title: Re: new to the fj world...
Post by: yamaha fj rider on March 31, 2014, 09:40:31 PM
Well congrats on getting an FJ. That is a lot of motorcycle for a first bike. Check out the brakes before you get it out on the road. Take it easy it can get you in trouble fast. Think about taking a riding class. Welcome to the forum.

Kurt
Title: Re: new to the fj world...
Post by: FJmonkey on April 01, 2014, 07:27:15 AM
Welcome to the asylum. I highly recommend a rider safety course, an 1100 is a lot of bike to learn on. It is also great bike to learn motorcycle maintenance. They are easy to work on and as a result cost less to maintain. 
Title: Re: new to the fj world...
Post by: CanDman on April 01, 2014, 11:42:05 AM
Great chicken down there.....will just have to feather down there one day.. :drinks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWIl9std_KY&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWIl9std_KY&feature=player_detailpage)
Title: Re: new to the fj world...
Post by: mikedastonfj1100 on April 01, 2014, 02:35:54 PM
great ridnig roads down hear too... was thinking once I got the bike up and running, I would start a riders group with just fj's only....
Title: Re: new to the fj world...
Post by: mikedastonfj1100 on April 01, 2014, 02:41:21 PM
an added note to the topic is,

new unipod air filters
stock exaust
stock carburetors