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Title: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Yamafreak on May 24, 2019, 08:51:25 PM
Hi all,

Maybe a typical tale.. always liked em, alaways wanted one, but over the years always ended up with an FZ or FZR... now that I'm much more grey and just a bit battered, my focus has turned more intently on the venerable FJ. Specifically a 92 model with some very nice mods in my view. I acquired it from an awesome dude 500+ kms up the road from me and I can't wait to throw a leg over and give it a wee thrash.

Here's a pic of the new addition, a few mods are evident...
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: FJmonkey on May 24, 2019, 09:12:08 PM
Welcome, good looking FJ with some nice upgrades. Should bring you miles of smiles.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Tuned forks on May 24, 2019, 09:27:02 PM
Welcome aboard.  180/55-17 rear tire?  Looks shorter than the 150/80-16.  I think I see braided front brake lines too.

Joe
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: FJmonkey on May 24, 2019, 10:35:08 PM
Look at the USD forks and front fender.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Urban_Legend on May 25, 2019, 12:08:08 AM
With all of these guys with USD forks how are us mear mortals supposed to compete for the girls attention.  :rofl:
Mark
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Pat Conlon on May 25, 2019, 12:25:12 AM
Well, if you don't have USD's, it helps if you can lick your eyebrows..... :pardon:

A beautiful bike Yamafreak. You go by Andy?  91/92 non ABS are my favorites.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: PaulG on May 25, 2019, 01:56:31 AM
Hey there.   :hi:  Welcome aboard. I'm from the London area originally. Living in Toronto now.  Lots of FJ owners in the southern/eastern Ontario region.

Might be down there next w/e for the Fleetwwod Country Cruise In, (if the weather holds out), which I will post for in a few days.

BTW nice bike.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: aviationfred on May 25, 2019, 05:08:32 AM
Welcome to the forum  :hi:

Great looking FJ and an added bonus is that it came with some tasty mods.


Fred
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Yamafreak on May 25, 2019, 07:19:30 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 25, 2019, 12:25:12 AM
Well, if you don't have USD's, it helps if you can lick your eyebrows..... :pardon:

A beautiful bike Yamafreak. You go by Andy?  91/92 non ABS are my favorites.

Thank you, and yes I go by Andy.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Yamafreak on May 25, 2019, 07:22:30 AM
Quote from: PaulG on May 25, 2019, 01:56:31 AM
Hey there.   :hi:  Welcome aboard. I'm from the London area originally. Living in Toronto now.  Lots of FJ owners in the southern/eastern Ontario region.

Might be down there next w/e for the Fleetwwod Country Cruise In, (if the weather holds out), which I will post for in a few days.

BTW nice bike.

Cheers Paul,
I'd be keen to meet up and go fo a ride with the group, keep us posted!
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Troyskie on May 25, 2019, 05:20:28 PM
 :hi: nice bike. Welcome to the wonderful world of the mighty FJ :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Millietant on May 26, 2019, 03:34:01 AM
That's exactly how Yamaha should have built them in '92  :good2:

Looks like a beautiful, well cared for bike Andy - you are indeed a lucky man!

Was the previous owner a member here too (no one has yet mentioned recognising the bike) ??
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: woodcreekpete on May 26, 2019, 08:33:05 AM
I'll take credit for this one. Glad you guys like it. All the changes were sourced right here on the forum.
I have no doubt that it's in very good hands. Thanks again Andy - it was a pleasure to meet you and your son.

Now, on to the next and final lump. No color matching here though. VHT satin black caliper paint's going on just about everything except the wheels and forks.y
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Millietant on May 26, 2019, 11:41:55 AM
Please tell me you're going to polish the cyl head fin edges though Pete.......pleeeeaaaasssse  :nyam1:
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: woodcreekpete on May 26, 2019, 04:45:40 PM
Yea, probably sooner or later - kinda enjoying the Stealth look right now though.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Millietant on May 27, 2019, 01:35:24 AM
Quote from: woodcreekpete on May 26, 2019, 04:45:40 PM
Yea, probably sooner or later - kinda enjoying the Stealth look right now though.

Phew.......thanks Pete.......I can stop panicking now  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Pat Conlon on May 29, 2019, 02:28:19 PM
You do nice work Pete!
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: CanDman on May 29, 2019, 07:35:56 PM
Welcome aboard mate.... and like Paul said from Scarborough  :mocking:  ... lots of FJ riders around here. I am having another gathering here in July. feel free to come and meet some of the members. Crashing here is optional.... Hope to see you there
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=18606.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=18606.0)
CanDman

Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Yamafreak on June 09, 2019, 09:11:30 AM
Hey CanDman,
Thanks for the invite and link. I'm going to try to make it.
Cheers
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: CanDman on June 18, 2019, 04:58:46 PM
 :flag_of_truce:
Quote from: Yamafreak on June 09, 2019, 09:11:30 AM
Hey CanDman,
Thanks for the invite and link. I'm going to try to make it.
Cheers

Excellent Smithers  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: woodcreekpete on June 21, 2019, 05:00:29 PM
Here you go Millie. Hindsight says it would have been a lot easier with the motor out of the frame. Turned out okay though.
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: Millietant on June 22, 2019, 03:16:42 AM
Nice Pete, verrry nice !!!
Title: Re: Hello from London Ontario Canada
Post by: stou on June 27, 2019, 09:16:13 AM
Yamafreak, very nice bike. I had one like that in 1992 but it got stolen.

Nice work Pete!