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Title: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 12:07:28 AM
I was helping a friend of mine. He's going to have back surgery. He was going to adjust the chain on a friend's Indian. The guy left the key. But he couldn't ride it to his garage. So he asked me to help.
Expecting a big bagger...
It's an FTR 1200.
I never knew they made such a thing. Awesome vtwin torque....
Now I'm obsessed with them.....
I'm trying not to buy one.
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: Billy Bananahead on May 01, 2026, 04:32:26 AM
Not a bad looking bike.  :good:
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: Motofun on May 01, 2026, 06:00:24 AM
Admit it, you're doomed.
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 06:23:00 AM
Yep It comes with Ohlins suspension. Forks and shock. It weighs 518lbs wet.I could easily get it down 27-28lbs.
Pipe and tune loose 22lbs. And get 104ftlbs of torque.  :wacko2:  :dash2:
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: MarioR on May 01, 2026, 10:16:47 AM
Quote from: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 12:07:28 AMI was helping a friend of mine. He's going to have back surgery. He was going to adjust the chain on a friend's Indian. The guy left the key. But he couldn't ride it to his garage. So he asked me to help.
Expecting a big bagger...
It's an FTR 1200.
I never knew they made such a thing. Awesome vtwin torque....
Now I'm obsessed with them.....
I'm trying not to buy one.

Welcome in the club

I went to buy another FJ..... :wacko2:

End up with FJ and FZR 1000 :dash2:

Now looking for ZRX :sarcastic:

Probably will sleep in the garage :good2:

Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 10:45:49 AM
I own an FZR1000. Totaled it out... twice. Have a vmax. Had the first year yzf750sp. Had the second 86 fj1200 sold in wisconsin. a
And currently have 6 fjs? Built and currently have a chopper that atleast won it's class in every show I put it in including best in show. Beating 7 bikes Built by biker build off builders. And people's choice. I currently own 17 motorcycles. I drive a forklift for a living. I have a problem.
Oh yeah I have 2 atvs a Built Raptor 700 and a grizzly 700.
Please someone stop me.
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: MarioR on May 01, 2026, 02:40:11 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 10:45:49 AMI own an FZR1000. Totaled it out... twice. Have a vmax. Had the first year yzf750sp. Had the second 86 fj1200 sold in wisconsin. a
And currently have 6 fjs? Built and currently have a chopper that atleast won it's class in every show I put it in including best in show. Beating 7 bikes Built by biker build off builders. And people's choice. I currently own 17 motorcycles. I drive a forklift for a living. I have a problem.
Oh yeah I have 2 atvs a Built Raptor 700 and a grizzly 700.
Please someone stop me.

Looks like we need same doctor..... :sarcastic:
Going to pick up FZR1000 up side down forks now..... :sarcastic:
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 04:34:42 PM
Yep inverted all the way. 3 sets of 2008 gixxer 1000 forks on my fjs. Inverted gets the chick's. Just ask Pat.
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: Pat Conlon on May 01, 2026, 06:45:49 PM
  :gamer:
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: 5speed on May 02, 2026, 07:20:32 PM
There is an 86 FJ for sale near me. Exactly the same as mine and in a bit better shape.
My chief financial officer said no.  :cray:
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: Waiex191 on May 02, 2026, 09:43:30 PM
What you need is a '72 Harley 2-stroke golf cart.  Like the one I need to sell.  Needs an inverted fork conversion.
Title: Re: What the hell is wrong with me!!!
Post by: giantkiller on May 03, 2026, 07:35:38 PM
Quote from: Waiex191 on May 02, 2026, 09:43:30 PMWhat you need is a '72 Harley 2-stroke golf cart.  Like the one I need to sell.  Needs an inverted fork conversion.
lol