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Title: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Canuck FJ on April 13, 2014, 10:56:15 PM
Been surfing the forum for a while now, so thought it about time I introduce myself; I'm Glenn and I live in Vancouver, BC.  Bought a tidy '89 FJ1200 last fall and spent the winter doing some minor renovations.  All stock apart from Cobra cans and Corbin saddle.  Only got a couple of rides in last fall, but put the plates on this weekend and looking forward to a full season this year!  I rode an FJ1100 back in the day back in the old country (UK), but I've been away from FJ's and bikes in general for a few years.  Also have a restored KZ650 in the stable for even more old skool air cooled fun and a change of pace, so you could say I'm back with a vengeance  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: movenon on April 13, 2014, 11:12:56 PM
Welcome Glen. Hope to meet you along the way. 89 is a fine year !  :good2:
George
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Canuck FJ on April 13, 2014, 11:21:44 PM
Think I figured out how to post a picture, so here she is:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/3960_13_04_14_10_14_53.jpeg)
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Tiger on April 14, 2014, 05:59:06 AM
 :hi: Hi and welcome to the crazy gang hang out. We have several members in and around your area who will chime in soon.

What part of the 'old country' are you from  :scratch_one-s_head:

Nice '89 btw :good2:

John
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Derek Young on April 14, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
Hi Glenn.

Welcome.  I live just across the Straight from you in Nanaimo. Hopefully we can get together for a ride sometime this season.  Give some thought to attending the west coast rally next month.

Derek
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: FJmonkey on April 14, 2014, 12:32:37 PM
Welcome, and very clean looking "Theft Deterrent" Silver & White you got there.  If I was not so hooked on the "Ambulance" Red & White of my 86', the Silver & White would be my color choice.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Canuck FJ on April 15, 2014, 02:05:18 PM
Quote from: Tiger on April 14, 2014, 05:59:06 AM
:hi: Hi and welcome to the crazy gang hang out. We have several members in and around your area who will chime in soon.

What part of the 'old country' are you from  :scratch_one-s_head:

Nice '89 btw :good2:

John

Close to Dudley in the midlands.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Canuck FJ on April 15, 2014, 02:11:34 PM
Quote from: Derek Young on April 14, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
Hi Glenn.

Welcome.  I live just across the Straight from you in Nanaimo. Hopefully we can get together for a ride sometime this season.  Give some thought to attending the west coast rally next month.

Derek
Hey Derek, won't make the West Coast Rally this year, but it's on my radar for next year.  Look me up if you make it over to the mainland this summer.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Joe Sull on April 15, 2014, 05:03:06 PM
I wouldn't think the surfing would be that good in Vancouver!  :rofl:

Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: aviationfred on April 15, 2014, 05:09:07 PM
Welcome to the group Glenn.  :hi: Awesome looking 89'. I am biased to that color scheme.


Fred
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: gyrfalcon on April 16, 2014, 01:11:48 AM
Hi Glenn,
Welcome to the group. I have the same bike south of Fraser River.
It's stock and I just got a collectors plate for it a couple of months ago
now that's officially 25. Not sure how to post a pic yet...
Good looking bike!!


Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: yamaha fj rider on April 16, 2014, 08:14:35 AM
Hi Glenn and welcome to the forum. FJ looks good and congratulation on getting it.

Kurt
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Nimbus on April 16, 2014, 01:58:38 PM
Welcome Glenn... I am in Coquitlam... If you want to PM me I have a small group that often rides to Squamish for coffee on weekends  :morning1:. If interested I can add you to the group email.
Nimbus
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Scootjockey on May 12, 2014, 12:21:04 PM
Welcome Glenn. I'm a noob here too. Getting my FJ (back) later this week (this will be the second time that I've owned it). Vancouver is wonderful, my wife and I visited there years ago. We'll be embarking there for a Disney cruise with the extended family this summer-coming up a few days early to see the Butchart gardens and Victoria. I've got a KZ in the garage too, 1980 KZ1000 with extensive mods. Enjoy your FJ!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Jonfife on May 16, 2014, 01:09:38 AM
Quote from: Canuck FJ on April 13, 2014, 11:21:44 PM
Think I figured out how to post a picture, so here she is:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/3960_13_04_14_10_14_53.jpeg)
Nice looking bike!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver, BC
Post by: Persistant on June 15, 2014, 01:24:26 AM
Welcome Glen!  I'm just up the street from Derek in CR.  Earl Svorks aka Simon is in Burnaby and knows a pile about FJ's and other MC's and has some bits of FJ's.