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General Category => Introductions => Topic started by: jf ahamay on August 03, 2011, 09:50:05 PM

Title: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: jf ahamay on August 03, 2011, 09:50:05 PM
                Hello,

      I learned how to ride on a Honda, but always envied my buddy's Yamaha Maxim. It was an '81 or '82 650 and was a blast to ride.
So I started looking on C-list for an affordable commuter with plenty of power. It was love at first site and from the picture in the ad I thought I was going to seeing a black bike but on arrival I found a beautiful midnight blue beauty, the same color as my first car.
I have to admit I wondered if I bought the right bike shortly after bringing it home.Its alot of bike after twenty years off. I am now saving  60 bucks a week in gas and having a great time doing it.
My attitude towards this machine has changed alot 3000 miles later. So thanks for the info and here is one from me.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/344b1jo.jpg)
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: 1tinindian on August 03, 2011, 10:10:59 PM
Welcome.
Damn fine looking machine!
Where are you from?

Leon
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: BSI on August 03, 2011, 10:17:45 PM
very nice bike and I love the license plate!
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: Flyover Country Joe on August 03, 2011, 10:24:01 PM
Welcome to the forum! Beautiful FJ, in my favorite color scheme! Stick around and enjoy the madness :good2:
                                                                                     Kookaloo, ya'all!
                                                                                                          Joe
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: FJTillDeath on August 04, 2011, 01:00:28 AM
It definitely is a beauty and you have definitely come to the right place. Enjoy the ride and stay safe. :good2:
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: Dan Filetti on August 04, 2011, 07:12:29 AM
Welcome here. 

Dan
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: Dan Filetti on August 04, 2011, 07:15:01 AM
Quote from: Flyover Country Joe on August 03, 2011, 10:24:01 PM
...my favorite color scheme

Not 'red hair and black leather'?

Dan
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: racerman_27410 on August 04, 2011, 07:27:42 AM
Welcome to the group!


Sweet looking ride!    Looks to still be all stock as well ?


KOokaloo!

Frank
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: Flyover Country Joe on August 04, 2011, 07:57:36 AM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on August 04, 2011, 07:15:01 AM
Quote from: Flyover Country Joe on August 03, 2011, 10:24:01 PM
...my favorite color scheme

Not 'red hair and black leather'?

Dan
[/FJ color scheme, Dan :rofl:quote]
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: jf ahamay on August 04, 2011, 02:17:51 PM
Thanks for the welcome,

    It's all stock but the seat. It had the corbin on it when I bought it this spring, but I had it recovered.
So far all I have done is put a fresh battery in, changed the oil and filter, tightened the chain, and took the front
wheel in for a new tire. It had a Metzler in the front and a Dunlop on the back, but the Metzler found a screw on the road
so I replaced it with a Dunlop. I have a cortech tank bag that I use for my lunchbox.
Mileage is 28K. Going to have the valves done this winter along with speedo and choke cable. Braided lines and a starter solenoid/relay
thing (take your pick on terminology dont want to open that can o worms)
I live just outside of G-rap any FJ'ers nearby?
Title: Re: Midnight Blue '89
Post by: nvmike24 on August 08, 2011, 06:57:20 PM
Welcome to the club.
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