Well it looks like Casa Lowe is becoming a home for lost causes. About to shell out some funds and but an Fj1200 Jigsaw puzzle. Just got to get it from Sydney to Grafton now. Time to do a bit of rearrangement in the Oily Rag Garage. :wacko3:
Like a beautiful flower, amongst a field of weeds!
She was screaming for help. I had to do something. I was going to buy her for a parts bike, but I think she may have a future yet. Can really only tell when I see her in person.
Mark
Looks like a cool project. It reminds me of my bike when I first brought it home in all of its boxes, milk crates and tubs. I'm seeing most of, if not all of the import parts present in your pics. Man, how happy I would have been to look into a tub and see the four banks of carbs all still joined at the hip. Mine where dissected/robbed and tossed into an old plastic bag.
Looks like you may be able to recoup some of your investment. I see 2 sets of '86/'87 1tx air scoops. If they are in good to excellent condition, they could bring $50.00US each.
Fred
Hey!
In that box of parts I think I saw a rubber swing arm guard for 1985 1100 FJ? If that's the case, would you think of selling it to me (if it's not toast)?
Quote from: balky1 on July 31, 2016, 12:31:23 PM
Hey!
In that box of parts I think I saw a rubber swing arm guard for 1985 1100 FJ? If that's the case, would you think of selling it to me (if it's not toast)?
wow you have good eyes. I didn't see that in there. If it is as you say, it will be heading straight for my 84 FJ. Sorry to disappoint Balky
Mark
balky1, I hope good fortune smiles upon you for your good deed in spotting that rare and hard to find part. That part does not need need to be as complex as it currently is. It can be replaced with two pieces, one on top and the other on the bottom. It prevents the chain from cutting into the swing arm. Some thin Delrin (UHMW or Nylon) strips about .08 inch or 2 mm thick (minimum) bonded or fastened where the chain touches is all you need.
Quote from: Urban_Legend on July 31, 2016, 05:43:07 PM
Quote from: balky1 on July 31, 2016, 12:31:23 PM
Hey!
In that box of parts I think I saw a rubber swing arm guard for 1985 1100 FJ? If that's the case, would you think of selling it to me (if it's not toast)?
wow you have good eyes. I didn't see that in there. If it is as you say, it will be heading straight for my 84 FJ. Sorry to disappoint Balky
Mark
:good2:
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 31, 2016, 06:51:37 PM
balky1, I hope good fortune smiles upon you for your good deed in spotting that rare and hard to find part. That part does not need need to be as complex as it currently is. It can be replaced with two pieces, one on top and the other on the bottom. It prevents the chain from cutting into the swing arm. Some thin Delrin (UHMW or Nylon) strips about .08 inch or 2 mm thick (minimum) bonded or fastened where the chain touches is all you need.
Probably it will end up that way. Since I'm in no hurry to find this (my old one is still on, cracked on place, but holding on), I'll give it a try when I see some online. Or will just put and modify the newer style guard. At least those are cheaper than the one I need. :wacko3:
Quote from: Urban_Legend on July 31, 2016, 02:29:43 AM
Well it looks like Casa Lowe is becoming a home for lost causes. About to shell out some funds and but an Fj1200 Jigsaw puzzle. Just got to get it from Sydney to Grafton now. Time to do a bit of rearrangement in the Oily Rag Garage. :wacko3:
I wish I had your Luck, That's as good as a Lotto Win.
Where and How did you find this Gem? and is that a second FJ sitting there and another engine?
Did you buy both?
I need to shake your hand and get some luck
Cheers Alan
Hey Alan
It is a diamond in the rough. I enquired with the owner about 12 months ago about the tank. He told me he would sell the whole thing plus extra plastics and a second engine for $750. Taken me 12 months to get around to doing the deal.
There a second fj in the pictures. His 85 FJ1100. No I don't get that. He also has a vmax and a Harley.
I haven't actually eye balled the bike yet, so there could be more hidden treasures yet.
Mark
Nice pick up Mr Lowe, definately worth grabbing and even if you don't do anything straight away with it, you will be able to strip it down and rebuild at your leisure. ( my ongoing plans for the Project t '92 :). )
Wahoo. Just got news that I should have my "new" FJ 1200 in the next few days. Can't wait to play with it. I will have time as I have taken October off on leave. :yahoo:
Mark
I bought my fifth Fj totally disassembled. In many boxes. Mostly bought it for titled frame $100. But now I'm thinking... street fighter.
What a great discovery! There are quite a few things there that are getting increasingly difficult to find. You gotta love the picks where every bin, box or crate offers something invaluable to the FJ owner! Have fun with your new toy.
Dean
Well it's finally happened. The bike was delivered at lunch time today. Looking around it, it has about 95% of the bits to get it running. Just missing the exhaust headers and cans, and will need a battery. It came with a box full of bits and two belly pans, two sets of front fenders (still with all tabs, a couple of side panels and a duck tail and two sets of air scoops.
The fairing is cracked in the usual places but is workable and unbelievably the rear blinker brackets have never been repaired and look in excellent condition. Speedo says it has 31000 km on it.. Build date is 10/88 so I am assuming that actually make it an 89 model. Unlike my 84 FJ build this one will have to he done on a shoe string budget.
Mark
It looks right at home next to the 1100