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Many on here know that I had a 1989 FJ1200 stolen close to 4 years ago. This was my pride and joy and was just about flawless. I have been notified by Wichita Police Department by a letter that it has been recovered. The condition will make you cry. But.... from the few photos that were sent. It DOES NOT look to have been wrecked. All the fairings are gone, but the engine is what I want to verify too be in good condition. This engine has a Wiseco 1297cc Superlite piston kit. The bike officially belongs to the Geico Insurance company. I have called and left a message with my claim agent.


Fred

Wow  Fred what a  shame. Still has the front end too. Hope the engine is OK. Please tell me they caught the trash that stole it. That Still makes me angry.

Wow!  That's a shame.  Any idea if it's the same engine?  Still have your gauges?

I was just wondering about this bike a few days ago. 

Appears to have the same clutch cover.

I can't believe they found it locally and still basically intact.  Hopefully they found the asshole   

Looks like the speedhut gauges too. 

Thieves suck. I found this poor bike beside the road a couple days ago. The poor thing only had 32,000 miles.the rear tire looked new not a speck of rust on the headers. It looked like it had been well cared for and somebody left it on the side of the road with out the front wheel and set it on fire. I don't know what happened to the tank and seat. If I knew it was going straight to the dump I would have taken it home and salvaged the good parts from it but it could belong to someone like Fred who might like the parts back at least.

Quote from: fj1289 on May 19, 2021, 09:44:32 PM
Wow!  That's a shame.  Any idea if it's the same engine?  Still have your gauges?

I was just wondering about this bike a few days ago. 

I am 100% certain that it is the 1297cc motor. It a a Royal Purple spin on filter, an XJR1300 Alternator and the aftermarket ignition Rotor cover that I installed.

Fred

Quote from: aviationfred on May 19, 2021, 11:00:46 PM

Quote from: fj1289 on May 19, 2021, 09:44:32 PM
Wow!  That's a shame.  Any idea if it's the same engine?  Still have your gauges?

I was just wondering about this bike a few days ago. 

I am 100% certain that it is the 1297cc motor. It a a Royal Purple spin on filter, an XJR1300 Alternator and the aftermarket ignition Rotor cover that I installed.

Fred

Awesome!  Hopefully you can get it back reasonably.  Curious how many miles were put on it

Thieves are thieves because they're too stupid and lazy to do anything else.  One upside is it looks like they had no idea what they stole or it would have been parted out already.  If you plan on getting it back and restoring it, I have several pairs of side covers.  I could send you a set for free if you need them.  I think there is one set where all the pegs are still there.  I'll have to check my stash.  You can let me know through this thread or PM me.  They're all red & white so they would have to be repainted.

IF I am able to get the bike back. IF the engine has had no ill effects from it's 4 year excursion. The engine will get the oversize valve head that is currently on the 95 and then installed in Casper. I'll put Casper's engine in the 89. Keep the inverted forks on the 89 and maybe do a Street Fighter with these two examples as inspiration.


Fred

I'd like to see an FJ fighter done with your attention to detail.  Good luck. 

I know somebody on the list that might soon have some righteous go-fast parts suitable for a fighter...

 Wow 4 years already, time does fly. Well lets hope there is oil still in it and knowing how tough FJ motors are you might be in luck. F ing morons. I hope they all suffer irrectile disfunction starting 4 years ago.

I remember returning from a summer trip out east, looking for that bike on the highway. I had played out a whole chance meeting at a gas station, where I would be quizzing the 'owner' on where he got it and other such details before attacking them mercilessly until the voices in my head told me to stop. Or something like that. But alas, I did not get the opportunity.
Anywho, what luck to get something back after all this time. Hope the insurance company is agreeable.

I went and got a 1st hand look at the recovered FJ1300. They guy at the tow yard gave me much needed direction on the best way to get the bike back.

Fred

Loads of good bits right there. Worth a reclaim without doubt.

Seeing the before and after photos just about made me sick. I'm so sorry your bike was stolen, and you are at a point to attempt recovery.

Sad. Just sad.

Ted

Looks in remarkably good shape all things considered - looks like it did go down on the left side - the rentecs really did their job!

Good luck on reacquiring it!

Save her Fred......she's worth it....you can do it.

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2021, 08:52:40 PM
Save her Fred......she's worth it....you can do it.

If you do Fred, you should name it Phoenix.

Looking at the tires brings hope into my heart -

If it had been totally abused, that back tire would like a lot worse IMO

Quote from: Dads_FJ on May 21, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2021, 08:52:40 PM
Save her Fred......she's worth it....you can do it.

If you do Fred, you should name it Phoenix.

Sorry, that name is taken.

Quote from: Dads_FJ on May 21, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2021, 08:52:40 PM
Save her Fred......she's worth it....you can do it.

If you do Fred, you should name it Phoenix.

Along the same lines - Fawkes J

Fawkes being the Phoenix in Harry Potter

Fred, fill us in on the details when you can.....How was it found? Where was it found, business or home? How far away? Anyone get popped for possession of stolen property? Any other stolen items at the scene? etc, etc...

Ignition switch looks intact, any sign of how they hot wired it to get it running to ride it.

Quote from: ZOA NOM on May 21, 2021, 03:07:58 PM

Quote from: Dads_FJ on May 21, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2021, 08:52:40 PM
Save her Fred......she's worth it....you can do it.

If you do Fred, you should name it Phoenix.

Sorry, that name is taken.

Did you restore/rebirth your flaming FJ?

I wonder if the thieves stripped the fairing off in their half baked attempt to disguise it..from looking at the rattle can paint job on the frame.
Good luck getting it back..

Quote from: FJmonkey on May 22, 2021, 04:26:11 PM
Did you restore/rebirth your flaming FJ?

Good point. No, I replaced it.

Looks like it will be another month before I have the opportunity to get my FJ back. It was suppose to be put up for auction Wednesday June 30th. When I looked on the website for the listed auction vehicles, the FJ was not listed. I made a phone call and was told that Geico was going to pick the bike up.  :mad: :ireful: So it was not listed on the auction page. Geico did not show up on the scheduled time for pick up. As of now the FJ will be listed for the July 28th auction.



Fred

That is great news! One of us could still out bid you and get all the attached goodies....  :biggrin:

you have an evil mind Mark.

Quote from: FJmonkey on June 25, 2021, 06:48:57 PM
That is great news! One of us could still out bid you and get all the attached goodies....  :biggrin:

Mark,

Fortunately for me...... I have a friend that has told me, "if you really want the bike, I will cover whatever it takes to be the winning bidder".  :blum1:

I still have a serious concern that Geico will come and take the bike. My greatest fear is, if they retrieve the FJ that they will then scap it without removing the premium parts.


Fred

Unless the claims adjuster has a brother-in-law that is looking for a parts bike, I don't see that happening, Fred. They are interested in the proceeds from the auction (cash) to offset as much of the insurance payout as possible. Scrap value will be negligible.
They know that.
I'd almost bet you will be the only one bidding.
Good luck.

Ted

It was hard not bidding, but knowing Fred was a buyer that made it easy.

Sold for pretty close to my guess -

CONGRATS FRED! (I HOPE!)

Details!

Woo hoo!!! (if it was you Fred)

Quote from: FJ1200W on July 28, 2021, 03:05:02 PM
It was hard not bidding, but knowing Fred was a buyer that made it easy.

Sold for pretty close to my guess -

CONGRATS FRED! (I HOPE!)

Steve, thank you for not bidding.  :drinks:

Yes, I was able to win the auction for my Stolen FJ1300. $210.00 winning bid.

So far, I have put power to the Speed Hut gauges. They seem to work. The battery is toast, will not take a charge. I pulled the spark plugs, sprayed a bit of PB Blaster in each hole.. I put it in 5th gear and was able to turn the engine with the back tire. I disconnected the starter cable from the solenoid and gave it 12 volts. The starter engages and spins the engine with no odd noises, grinding or crunching sounds.  :yahoo: :dance2: :yahoo: The shock sock that comes standard with the RPM shock did it's job keeping the filth out of the shock.

Next course is to pull the engine on Casper and the 89. The 1300cc motor will go into Casper. Sean Morley of Morley's Muscle says he can repair the broken slave cylinder boss. While that is being dealt with, I will be stripping the bike down to the frame for powder coating.


Fred

Woohoo that's great  Fred!! :yahoo:

That's fantastic news Fred.
As it turns out, this whole episode has worked out in your favour. :good2:

Noel

Congrats ! :good:

That bike as quite a few goodies on it. Sucks it was stolen/trashed. I am sure all the parts will be distributed to your current lineup.

QuoteNext course is to pull the engine on Casper and the 89. The 1300cc motor will go into Casper. Sean Morley of Morley's Muscle says he can repair the broken slave cylinder boss. While that is being dealt with, I will be stripping the bike down to the frame for powder coating.
Fred

Fred,
Great recovery, mate!  How to make lemons into lemonade!   :biggrin:  
Good way to go, there.  

Illegitimi non carborundum.   ;)

Quote from: Paul.1478 on July 29, 2021, 07:29:28 AM
That bike as quite a few goodies on it. Sucks it was stolen/trashed. I am sure all the parts will be distributed to your current lineup.

The engine will be put into Casper (1990). The rest of the 1989 will be rebuilt as a Streetfighter. Something like this... with Hi-Viz Yellow Wheels.


Fred