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Title: Rode it is what I did 1st time out on it Yay !
Post by: Sarnian on March 06, 2016, 10:42:54 AM
Just a thank you to those that run and moderate this forum. Brilliant resource.
I picked up my '93 1200 this afternoon and all went well, everything works fine. £19 to fill her up and a steady tootle home. I went right round the island actually so 20 miles added.
I'm hoping she takes to living outdoors after being cosseted in a garage for years.
I'll be having a look for protective sprays on the forum. New front tyre going on this week £68 Bridgestone so pretty good price including shipping. Bulbs all checked and apart from some minor fettling she's in good shape.
Thanks again guys and happy riding.
Title: Re: Rode it is what I did 1st time out on it Yay !
Post by: simi_ed on March 06, 2016, 11:51:09 AM
I think your time might be better spent looking for a good quality cover.  Protective spray is not going to save you from sun, moisture and bird$hit.  A good cover will.  My FJ lived outdoors & covered for 7 years (don't ask!) and no one would be the wiser!

Ed
Title: Re: Rode it is what I did 1st time out on it Yay !
Post by: Nova on March 06, 2016, 11:55:31 AM
Quote from: simi_ed on March 06, 2016, 11:51:09 AM
I think your time might be better spent looking for a good quality cover.  Protective spray is not going to save you from sun, moisture and bird$hit.  A good cover will.  My FJ lived outdoors & covered for 7 years (don't ask!) and no one would be the wiser!

Ed

What he said.
Title: Re: Rode it is what I did 1st time out on it Yay !
Post by: FJmonkey on March 06, 2016, 12:00:34 PM
I agree with Ed. a good quality cover designed for motorcycles. Since you mentioned a spray, I found this stuff, spray on, peal off. Lots of colors including clear gloss. I have not tried it yet, might be a fun way to experiment with colors before you spray your FJ.

http://www.eastwood.com/paints/elastiwrap-coatings.html (http://www.eastwood.com/paints/elastiwrap-coatings.html)