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Title: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on March 09, 2022, 09:12:01 AM
Hello folks,

Got my first FJ about four months ago. It's a 1991 3XW, standard bike. Runs well. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Been riding bikes for over 50 years, mainly old BMW airheads and Moto Guzzi's. Never owned an FJ, never owned an inline four, haven't had a chain driven bike for many years. Looking forward to getting to know it. All the best Bob
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Motofun on March 09, 2022, 09:36:59 AM
Hi Bob, welcome to the addiction.  Quite a few of us around here that have lots of experience and history with the various FJ's.  Don't be shy with any questions, ask away.
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on March 09, 2022, 09:46:24 AM
Many thanks Motofun much appreciated
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: FJmonkey on March 09, 2022, 10:25:01 AM
Welcome Bob, always good to have another join us around our digital campfire.
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: fj1289 on March 09, 2022, 12:22:49 PM
Welcome!  What part of Scotland?  I get through Wick from time to time
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on March 09, 2022, 04:15:22 PM
Thanks again folks. I'm near Falkirk in Central Scotland. Al the best. It seems like a great group of people here
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Pat Conlon on March 09, 2022, 11:36:58 PM
Welcome Bob!

Chains, like tires and brake pads, are a consumable. FJ's *do not* like cheap chains.

Cheers.  Pat
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on March 10, 2022, 02:11:34 AM
Thanks Pat will keep that in mind.
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: aviationfred on March 10, 2022, 03:08:49 AM
Welcome to the Forum  :hi:


Fred
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on March 10, 2022, 06:23:24 AM
Cheers Fred
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Millietant on April 03, 2022, 05:27:36 AM
Welcome in Bob, from another UK member. I think you'll find the FJ a big culture shock after the airheads and the Guzzi.

One of my best pals has a R60/5, a R100/7, a R1100GS and a V9 Guzzi. I had a great day out with him last year riding the airheads, but what a difference from my 3CV 1200. Chalk and cheese in the extreme, but all great at different things and for different reasons. After riding FJ's for 36 years I'm just to set in my ways.

I've also made my FJ very much my own bike, like many others here and I'm sure you'll grow to love yours and get the "moditis" bug.

When you do, remember that we're all here to help  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from Scotland
Post by: Theauldyin on April 03, 2022, 11:21:09 AM
Many thanks Millietant. Yep the FJ is a very different bike from what I'm used to but really looking forward to getting out on it more and doing some decent miles on it.

Cheers

Bob