hey ! finally broke down and started to ride again. . 21 yr layoff...found an 89 in old guys garage...took it home.. cleaned carbs, did a thorough look over and WOW, DO I LOVE FJ's! have a few carb issues I'm sorting out w/ everybody's combined knowledge but very happy with this 1200
started w/a QA50 Honda, 73 model.
traded it for Harley 90cc AMF trailbike...(boy did i get shafted) worth more $ today
traded 90 and $ for 73 CL350 Honda
...everybody by then had 4CYL u.m.j's, (550's,650 KAW, GS 750, maxim, etc
wanted a 650 but my buddies father had a 78 GS1000E very quick and good handling ,.. loved it!
Traded For car soon after---(girlfriend was terrified of bikes !)
Then got me a 76 900 LTD, but really wanted a GS1100E ....soon
My GS1100 ,very fast,handled, but weak braking..
my buddy pulled up on a new 86 fj1200,...i almost fell over i looked so nice! got to ride it a few miles..
Got married in 86 had kids,sold my 1100
21yrs go by..got tired of young squids riding by on there c/ rocket...
decided i wanted an FJ... rest to follow...
in my judgement, a very well thought out bike.. perfect powerband for me. and comfort galore
BTW, my wife of 24 years LOVES IT!! She was the one who encouraged me! need i say more! THANKS FOR EVERYONES' HELP
Welcome. Similar story here. This is my 3rd summer with the FJ. Great to be back in the saddle, yes?
Very nice intro Mark. Good. Just a 'hello., here's a bit about me' -nice. Seems like you'll fit right in.
Not to put you on the spot Mark, but, this should serve as an example to newbies to the list: note he's not trying to sell anything or solve a no-context problem, he provided a recognition of his appreciation for the bike that anchors the list, a history of bikes.
Marsh, maybe you should post this up as a template for newbies... Kidding -sort-of.
Anyway, welcome Mark.
Dan
Mark?
Dan, were you replying to dperkins1964 or markmartin?
But yes, +1 on the proper introduction.
Doug
ooops, I blurred the two posts together. So my salutation and compliment was meant for "dperkins1964"
Dan
dperkins, what part of cincinnati? i'm on the east side. did i happen to see you driving down five mile towards kellogg the other day? i was on my fjr and waved.
welcome to the KOokaloo! :hi:
Have fun and keep your head about you.... a lot has changed about the way people drive in the last 20 years.
Kookaloo!
Frank
hey,..i have been riding the 275 loop,.. but it wasn't me ..i have'nt rode on kellogg in years! talk to ya soon! Doug