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Title: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 24, 2014, 12:54:56 AM
I just picked up an FJ600 for $300.

It doesn't run, but turns over. Seller says no spark, what that actually means is anybody's guess.

Bodywise, it's pretty decent, fairing in place, with a couple of loose tabs I can fix pretty easy. No rust. Seat is ripped, but that doesn't seem like a big deal.

Pictures forthcoming.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: Capn Ron on May 24, 2014, 01:06:31 AM
An FJ600 for three bills?  I would have popped for that just for the learning experience!  Definitely want to see pictures of this project!
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 24, 2014, 10:19:03 AM
A few quick pics I snapped on the way to work this morning
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Post by: TexasDave on May 24, 2014, 10:45:29 AM
Good looking FJ especially for the price. Is that an xs650 between the FJ's?  Dave
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: fj johnnie on May 24, 2014, 11:13:56 AM
 All the best stories start with.... I shouldn't have.....  I did  anyway...
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 24, 2014, 11:17:30 AM
Quote from: TexasDave on May 24, 2014, 10:45:29 AM
Is that an xs650 between the FJ's? 
No, it's the smaller sibling, an XS400.
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Post by: yamaha fj rider on May 24, 2014, 11:50:59 AM
Congrats on the 600. I couldn't have passed it up at twice the price.

Kurt
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Post by: cclase on May 24, 2014, 11:57:39 AM
Dude, that's awesome!  My friends FJ600 was the first road bike I ever piloted solo (guess I was 13ish).  Good memories, thanks!

Chris
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: FeralRdr on May 24, 2014, 12:07:05 PM
Oh Dear Lord!  :shok:

OK JP, repeat after me: "Yes, Yes I did.... And I liked it, and feel good about it."  Now repeat that 5 more times and go ride.   :good:
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: novaraptor on May 24, 2014, 08:26:47 PM
$300? At that price n condition I'd have snatched it up. Clean it up. If it doesn't run, make a coffee table out of it. Have you priced a good coffee table lately?
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 09:00:52 AM
Now, the question is, do I put some gas in and try to start, or do I just pull the carbs off on general principle?
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: Burns on May 25, 2014, 11:10:31 AM
Quote from: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 09:00:52 AM
Now, the question is, do I put some gas in and try to start, or do I just pull the carbs off on general principle?

I reckon you have some sparks to find first. Then a gas tank to clean most likely.

300 bucks ????? !!! with a clean title I hope.

I'd love to have that one to keep my 12 company in the garage.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: axiom-r on May 25, 2014, 11:48:50 AM
$.50 / cc is a very respectable ratio for any bike!  Well played.

Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
Quote from: Burns on May 25, 2014, 11:10:31 AM
I reckon you have some sparks to find first.
Should have a box of 'em somewhere...  :yes:

Quote from: Burns on May 25, 2014, 11:10:31 AMThen a gas tank to clean most likely.
It actually looks pretty decent. A little bit of spotting, nothing major.

Quote from: Burns on May 25, 2014, 11:10:31 AM300 bucks ????? !!! with a clean title I hope.
Well, that's a funny story...

Guy sold it to me without a title. And then last night texted me to say he found it.  :yahoo:

Quote from: axiom-r on May 25, 2014, 11:48:50 AM
$.50 / cc is a very respectable ratio for any bike!  Well played.
My other project bike is a 550 I got for $200. In far worse shape, though.
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Post by: JMR on May 25, 2014, 12:40:29 PM
Looks like you are fond of Yamaha's. :biggrin:
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Post by: Yamifj1200 on May 25, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Congrats on your baby fj. Check the wiring connections on the turn signal wiring and the controller itself. I had a friend who owned two of these bike and they both lost ignition do to the wiring and turn signal controller itself. hth


Eric M
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 04:04:25 PM
Quote from: JMR on May 25, 2014, 12:40:29 PM
Looks like you are fond of Yamaha's. :biggrin:

Aren't we all?   :drinks:
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Post by: Tiger on May 25, 2014, 04:34:56 PM
Quote from: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
My other project bike is a 550 I got for $200. In far worse shape, though. [/quote]

A 550 Vision??

John.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 04:57:59 PM
Quote from: Tiger on May 25, 2014, 04:34:56 PM
A 550 Vision??

John.

XJ550 Seca, the direct predecessor to the FJ600, and the progenitor of the whole straight-four chain-drive line of Yamaha bikes. Currently it's waiting on a new TCI box I ordered.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: Capn Ron on May 25, 2014, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
My other project bike is a 550 I got for $200. In far worse shape, though.

My first motorcycle was an '82 Seca 550.  LOVED that bike!  It's one of the reasons I'm hooked on Yamaha.   :good2:

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/697_12_09_13_9_16_52.jpeg)
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: fj johnnie on May 25, 2014, 08:12:34 PM
 Good choice Cap'n. My first real bike was a Seca 550 as well. That sounds like  a cool project JPanagel.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: Burns on May 26, 2014, 11:06:31 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on May 25, 2014, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: JPaganel on May 25, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
My other project bike is a 550 I got for $200. In far worse shape, though.

My first motorcycle was an '82 Seca 550.  LOVED that bike!  It's one of the reasons I'm hooked on Yamaha.   :good2:

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/697_12_09_13_9_16_52.jpeg)
bike
I was working at Yamaha of San Antonio when that bike came out and I remember thinking it was the sweetest thing I ever rode.  It is a real darling.
Title: Re: I shouldn't have... I did anyway.
Post by: giantkiller on May 26, 2014, 04:17:51 PM
My first bike was a 86 fj1200. But I rode my dads cb750 for a while. Before I bought the fj.