Hello team - If anyone is selling a 1985 Yamaha FJ100 in excellent condition (low mileage preferably) - please let me know I can be reached at tommybx204@yahoo.com - thanks in advance! - The motorcycle needs to be original and in excellent shape!
Where are you? This is an international forum.
Curious about the focus on an 85 vs 84?
Quote from: 85FJ100enthusiast on February 06, 2022, 07:26:17 AMHello team - If anyone is selling a 1985 Yamaha FJ100 in excellent condition (low mileage preferably) - please let me know I can be reached at tommybx204@yahoo.com - thanks in advance! - The motorcycle needs to be original and in excellent shape!
Enthusiast,
I have a 1985, but not for sale; you would not want it anyway, because it was completely built up from several bikes, so it has a salvage title. I would like to point out, on a 35+ year old bike, you will probably need to rebuild the brake calipers (at a minimum), replace the rubber brake lines, new tires, maybe a new O-ring chain and sprockets, and if it has ABS, that item may be dead by now. New parts may be scarce, generally. That said, I like my 1985 FJ1100 a lot, and I am not bothered by a salvage title. Few of the public want to believe my ride is really that old.
When you get the serious stuff done, after that I would strongly recommend a TPMS system. Some better lighting, 17 inch rims (for more tire choices), a spin-on oil filter adapter, a better seat and better mirrors will all be good for you. After that, you can get fancy. Best wishes.
Happy hunting. :yes:
What is a TPMS system?
Ted
Quote from: Ted Schefelbein on April 03, 2022, 08:02:03 PMWhat is a TPMS system?
Ted
Ted,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Constantly checks tire temperatures and air pressures. Sounds an alarm if a tire is hot or leaking. US$ 70.00 and up.
With the valve cap sensors, just install two new valve caps, put the little display someplace convenient, and feed it power with a mini-USB plug cable.
Get one with replaceable batteries in the sensors, a display that is readable in daylight, and an audible alarm.
I have those on my cars, and, could easily live the rest of my life without them.
Thanks, anyway.
Ted
Quote from: Ted Schefelbein on April 03, 2022, 09:23:34 PMI have those on my cars, and, could easily live the rest of my life without them.
Thanks, anyway.
Ted
Ted,
You can get "inside the rim" sensors, or use T-valve stems to allow adding air without removing the sensor caps.
A flat on a car is usually not too serious. On a bike, that situation can go very bad, very fast.
The first time you get the "low tire" alarm as you are heading to the freeway, your opinions may change.
Never had a speck of trouble with mine. YMMV.
If you have a flat tire coming, a tire pressure sensor isn't going to change it. I typically check before a ride, and sometimes after. Tires are pretty darn reliable these days.
I ride an older model to AVOID as much electronic kludge as I can. Little Chinese made electronic widgets do not improve the experience for me.
Ted
Leaned over in the twisties carrying my tour gear, a low tire pressure warning can save my life.
A TPMS will be my next mod.
I can't find what I want....yet. A wireless system with internal tire sensors which uses replaceable batteries.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 13, 2022, 10:42:15 PMLeaned over in the twisties carrying my tour gear, a low tire pressure warning can save my life.
A TPMS will be my next mod.
I can't find what I want....yet. A wireless system with internal tire sensors which uses replaceable batteries.
Pat,
Off-topic a bit, but I agree. a tire getting low on pressure can run hot, and the heated air will maintain the tire pressure until the tire itself fails completely, as in
Blowout.A TPMS will sound the alarm for leaking
OR hot tires, in flight. You set the alarm levels that you may want, but they are factory-set to reasonable numbers from the first.
I found a good trouble-free system on Amazon, but it's not available now. I also found this:
https://www.amazon.com/SYKIK-Rider-SRTP400-Motorcycles-Warranty/dp/B07T7KX1GQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2BII4JV24HMDZ&keywords=TPMS+internal+sensor+motorcycle&qid=1649945633&sprefix=tpms+internal+sensor+motorcycle%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 (https://www.amazon.com/SYKIK-Rider-SRTP400-Motorcycles-Warranty/dp/B07T7KX1GQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2BII4JV24HMDZ&keywords=TPMS+internal+sensor+motorcycle&qid=1649945633&sprefix=tpms+internal+sensor+motorcycle%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3)
but note the rim hole size they use. Typically, such systems cost ~US$ 100 on Amazon, with various choices available.
Thanks Red!
Also looking for a monitor that can send a Bluetooth alarm to my Sena
I have one for sale in Northern VA. Posted in this forum. https://fjowners.com/index.php?topic=20358.msg208302#msg208302