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Title: Hello from Ontario
Post by: A11an0n on January 06, 2011, 12:45:36 PM
Hi Everyone,

Just bought an 1986 FJ1200,  used to own a 1984 FJ1100 20 years ago.  Love this bike.

A11an0n
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Travis398 on January 06, 2011, 04:55:16 PM
Welcome A11an0n

there is more than a couple people here who love the FJ's, Don't be shy post up a couple pics of that pride and joy of yours.
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: racerman_27410 on January 06, 2011, 06:49:35 PM
Welcome Allen!


Good to have you around... pull up a chair and sit a spell!


KOokaloo!


Frank
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Bob on January 07, 2011, 06:51:39 AM
A11an0n,

Nice to see another local rider.  Welcome to the 'hood.
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: weymouth399 on January 07, 2011, 06:54:28 AM
Bob maybe we need a canadian rally (popcorn)
Bob W
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: jvb_ca on January 07, 2011, 07:51:11 AM
Welcome Allan...   :hi: ...you have found the right place for FJ owners. Great people over here for sure.. :good2:

Bob..BOB..Canadian Rally??? Hmmm sumthin we should try to do.  :yes:

Cheers...Jake
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: paulfj03 on January 08, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Hey Allan,

Welcome to the group! You'll find  this site to be an excellent source of info and help.  The experts here are friendly and generous! Great all around bunch here. Post some pics of your FJ if ya can...:)

Canadian FJ rally? Could it be? Awesome! And spring is going to be here fast! Gotta get the winter projects done! :)

Paul

Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: A11an0n on January 08, 2011, 12:23:20 PM
Thanks Guys,

Well I must admit I got a steal on this bike.  A few cosmetic fixes and it is golden. The bike is currently sitting in my living room next to my Yamaha WR250F dirt machine. I'm awaiting a few cosmetic fixes and then I will post some pics of it.  Expecting a new chin scoop next week and I have the front fender sent out as it has faded to PINK for some new paint.  The weather permitted me to take it out Dec 31st and run it through the gears, everything works awesome, in fact went sideways down the street for the first 15 feet as the back tire spun out from under me in first gear.  2nd gear is good as I was worried about this since my last FJ the 2nd gear was toast.

Canadian Rally sounds awesome, in fact I plan on taking the FJ to the east coast this summer.  I plan on a 1 week trip... 2 days there.. 3 days exploring (Cabot Trail, Bay of Fundy, etc..) and 2 days back.  If anyones interested let me know.

A11an0n
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: vaquero45 on January 08, 2011, 03:40:18 PM
Welcome allan ,this form has lots of good people and info I'm sure you'll enjoy it.My wife and I did the cabot trail back in 86 on our then new fj1200 it brings back alot of good memories, I'm sure you'll enjoy the trip. :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: carsick on January 08, 2011, 10:27:13 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 08, 2011, 12:23:20 PM
Thanks Guys,

Rally sounds awesome, in fact I plan on taking the FJ to the east coast this summer.  I plan on a 1 week trip... 2 days there.. 3 days exploring (Cabot Trail, Bay of Fundy, etc..) and 2 days back.  If anyones interested let me know.

A11an0n

Northeast FJ Rally, last weekend in July, Bethel Maine. Surely you can fit it into your itinerary?
Doug
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Mark Olson on January 09, 2011, 01:11:56 PM
welcome to the group  :hi:

another 86 is always welcome.
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:02:02 PM
Quote from: carsick on January 08, 2011, 10:27:13 PM
Northeast FJ Rally, last weekend in July, Bethel Maine. Surely you can fit it into your itinerary?
Doug

I wont be making my trip out east that time of summer, but I am off of work from Thursday July 28th at 8pm till Monday August 1st at 8pm.  So I guess I'm going to the NE Rally...

Bob you wanna swing by Kingston and hook up for the ride to Maine?

A11an0n
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: A11an0n on January 10, 2011, 07:08:56 AM
Here is a pic of my FJ as purchased...

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1278_10_01_11_7_04_58.jpeg)
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: weymouth399 on January 10, 2011, 07:23:48 AM
Very nice
looks just like mine minus the supertrapp, opt. yamaha tall windsheild and everything.  :good:
Hopefully we don't go to the wrong bikes at the rally  :rofl2:
Bob W
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2011, 08:20:18 AM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:02:02 PM
Quote from: carsick on January 08, 2011, 10:27:13 PM
Northeast FJ Rally, last weekend in July, Bethel Maine. Surely you can fit it into your itinerary?
Doug

I wont be making my trip out east that time of summer, but I am off of work from Thursday July 28th at 8pm till Monday August 1st at 8pm.  So I guess I'm going to the NE Rally...

Bob you wanna swing by Kingston and hook up for the ride to Maine?

A11an0n

Sure... that would be way cool.   :good:
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Mark Olson on January 10, 2011, 12:16:43 PM
pic looks good , fine red and white  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Travis398 on January 10, 2011, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 10, 2011, 07:08:56 AM
Here is a pic of my FJ as purchased...

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/1/1278_10_01_11_7_04_58.jpeg)

Very nice  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Travis398 on January 10, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:02:02 PM
Bob you wanna swing by Kingston and hook up for the ride to Maine?
A11an0n

If you knew what his last ride to Maine was like you might change your mind.
Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: Bob on January 11, 2011, 07:01:59 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on January 10, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:02:02 PM
Bob you wanna swing by Kingston and hook up for the ride to Maine?
A11an0n

If you knew what his last ride to Maine was like you might change your mind.

Sure, I was a bit wet.  But check out the silly-ass grin  :i_am_so_happy:

(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010_NE_Summer_Rally%2C_East_Coast%2FIMG_0143.JPG)

Title: Re: Hello from Ontario
Post by: carsick on January 11, 2011, 10:34:26 PM
Quote from: Bob on January 11, 2011, 07:01:59 AM
Sure, I was a bit wet.  But check out the silly-ass grin  :i_am_so_happy:

(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010_NE_Summer_Rally%2C_East_Coast%2FIMG_0143.JPG)

You looked like that the whole day we rode. It was the rally? I thought you were just a happy guy (except going up the mountain)!