It took me FOREVER to find an "FJ" forum. I went to fj1100.com and it was deader than Elvis over there. Glad to be here. :good2:
Just last year I got a job in the country of Hungary, so I moved here from Tacoma, Washington. I have a wonderful wife and 6 kids - thus the screen name "Lotsokids."
I own what seems to be a rare 1988 FJ1200. I understand they didn't import them that year into the U.S., but I have MPH on my speedometer. I bought it here in Hungary for about $2,000. Anything here over 600cc gets really expensive. I've got a friend taking care of my super fast 1985 V-Max back in Washington. I miss her.
A couple weeks ago, I found a 1/4 mile drag track east of Budapest that was offering free testing, so I jumped on it. I'll paste pictures and links to the videos in the video section: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2594.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2594.0). GOOD TIMES.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/Family_2009_funny.jpg)
Welcome aboard! :hi: I felt the exact same way when I finally found this forum. This is the most useful and helpful forum I have ever been a part of. Hopefully you find it equally helpful and fun here.
Great looking family! (I come from a family of 6 kids) I'd say you're lucky to even have enough time to ride your motorcycle.
welcome brother !'
Nice looking family.....
easy to tell what your "other" hobby is! :good2:
KOokaloo!
Frank
Welcome to the group :hi:
the 88's are rare indeed.
looks like you have your hands full. kids are great , enjoy.
I used to have a v-max myself . an 85 that was stolen in 86. Bought a new one in 2001 and sold it when I got the fj.
welcome, Lotsokids
an '88 FJ, wow. is that the original colors?
please post some pix we would love to see.
Quote from: Travis398 on September 01, 2010, 04:56:48 PM
welcome, Lotsokids
an '88 FJ, wow. is that the original colors?
please post some pix we would love to see.
Yes, original black and red. It's actually not black, but the deepest blue I've ever seen. You would never know unless you look at it about 1 foot away. I just adjusted the valves (shims) - that sucked as it always does. Plus I installed new fork seals for the first time. Pretty easy, and contrary to the manual, you do NOT need to separate the forks (inner cylinder from outer cylinder).
I just bought a used Vance & Hines SS2R pipe that I need to weld in somehow. I need this thing louder!
These are some very old pictures from when I first bought it. The rear suspension looks high because when I bought it, I found a blown Kawasaki air shock installed. How in the world did THAT get in there? :wacko2:
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/FJ1200/FJ1200-1.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/FJ1200/FJ1200_2-1.jpg)
Hey! What's this about Elvis being dead? He can't be, I just seen him leave the building :shok:
nice looking bike, i love them colors.
Quote from: Lotsokids on September 01, 2010, 11:27:38 PM
I just bought a used Vance & Hines SS2R pipe that I need to weld in somehow. I need this thing louder!
One of these will do the trick.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/22_14_10_09_10_35_09.jpeg)
around $150 on ebay.
Harvy
Quote from: Travis398 on September 02, 2010, 03:30:06 PM
nice looking bike, i love them colors.
Travis, everbody knows '88 was the best looking year.