Hi all,
Have been back to New Zealand a few weeks ago to unlock the time vault...(FJ 1200 in storage), plus alot of other things we left behind seven years ago. :cray:
I prepered her well for hybenation (I hope) and emerged the same as I left her. Had removed all fuel/oil and oiled bores etc and sprayed with CRC.
Have had a quote for shipping and am now waiting for the import permit...(Pre 1989 scheme). I have to Kawa 90cc that are coming as well. :good2:1969 GA1 and GA3.
Looking forward to firing her up again.. :yahoo: Bring on the next rally :dance2: :dance2:
Cheers Timbo.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2n806qr.jpg)
Just figered out how to post a photo.... :wacko1: so here she is :good:
Not bad Timbo but the colour scheme is a little off wi;; be flat out beating XRAY's little used FJ :sarcastic: :rofl2:
baldy
Welcome to the group and that looks like a sweet ride.. Where in Oz are you..
Cheers
Hi Timbo.
Very nice lookin FJ :good:.I always kinda liked the black scheme but never much liked the gold decals.Red & silver looks better I reckon :yes:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Quote from: roverfj1200 on April 05, 2012, 06:00:49 PM
Welcome to the group and that looks like a sweet ride.. Where in Oz are you..
Cheers
Hi Richard, Benaraby just south of Gladstone. I was at the down under rally on the black FJR. :good:
Cheers Timbo
Quote from: flips on April 05, 2012, 10:09:26 PM
Hi Timbo.
Very nice lookin FJ :good:.I always kinda liked the black scheme but never much liked the gold decals.Red & silver looks better I reckon :yes:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Hi Jeff, the photo does'nt show the colour right really, it is a dark blue.
Cheers Timbo
Hey Timbo :hi:
Nice looking bike. Looks like xrays got some stiff competition for best presented next rally
I think Jeff wants a shot at the title too
Keep polishing boys
:drinks:
Darran
Hey darran, you goin ta the pub today? :drinks: Nice Day aye. Got my son in law up with 3 out of 4 bikes operational. Doug
Quote from: The General on April 06, 2012, 05:02:46 PM
Hey darran, you goin ta the pub today? :drinks: Nice Day aye. Got my son in law up with 3 out of 4 bikes operational. Doug
Very tempting Dougie, but the boss has got me shopping then off to a family do.
Have a good easter and dont forget to charge ya batteries :rofl:
Darran
very nice Timbo, :good2:
what year etc is the Kawasaki 90 ?? I had a green one no lights, around 1975 ??
Just got back from Sydney, picked up FJ number 5, now 2 x 1100's & 3 x 1200's :dash2:
This ones a Grey White 1988, import, seen some salt air, but only want it for more bits, owner got it 2 weeks ago, 53,000 km's , swapped motors with his
120,000 & sold it again. He paid $2,600.00 & I just got it for $600.00 :yahoo:
Now I better start work to get one nice 12 made out of the 3 :bye:
Good on ya Megsy....ya can never have enough FJ's :dance:
Kawa 90's are 1969 GA1 which is a road bike and a GA3 which is a trail bike. They use the same engine, rotary disc on the side and like all Kawa's at the time love to rev.
I have a shit load of spare engine parts, (encluding one complete reconed engine ready to go after restro). In New Zealand at the time the engine was used in a farm bike called a "Mountain Goat". Thats where I gathered most of the engines from over the years.
I've had the GA3 since 1979 and picked the GA1 up about 8 years ago. Both need restro but are complete apart from centre stands and a few other small parts for the GA1. Keep your eyes open for me and give me a call if you see any thing around.
I,ve encluded a couple of photos.(http://i39.tinypic.com/fz2br.jpg)(http://i41.tinypic.com/2qs5spe.jpg)
This one is what the GA3 should look like.(http://i42.tinypic.com/2znzmvq.jpg)
Alot of work involved but will be great when finised,
Cheers Timbo
Geezz Timbo I can see a drag race happening :yahoo:
MY little tiddler against yours :rofl2:
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Dude, do you know what my wife would do to me if I had 3 FJ's? You are my hero :good:
Quote from: FJdave1200 on April 08, 2012, 09:05:02 AM
Dude, do you know what my wife would do to me if I had 3 FJ's? You are my hero :good:
Mate 3 is not the problem, it's the extras she is concerned about, but she does love em too, she has excellent taste, she picked me :mocking:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/30dj9yp.jpg)
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:shok: gee wizz Megsy when do ever get time to ride the FJR :biggrin:
Quote from: megsy on April 10, 2012, 06:02:49 AM
Quote from: FJdave1200 on April 08, 2012, 09:05:02 AM
Dude, do you know what my wife would do to me if I had 3 FJ's? You are my hero :good:
Mate 3 is not the problem, it's the extras she is concerned about, but she does love em too, she has excellent taste, she picked me :mocking:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/30dj9yp.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2e3y06u.jpg)
Quote from: baldy3853 on April 10, 2012, 06:38:48 AM
:shok: gee wizz Megsy when do ever get time to ride the FJR :biggrin:
Mate you will get sic of my pics :empathy:
You see em on here & FJR site :blush:
The FJR doesn't get much use, about 4 rides a year & only 2 leave the city limits :blush:
By the time I try & do the Vintage Japanese club rides on the RD 250 & YL2 100, doesn't leave much time for the 1100 & 1300, :cray:
Then soon hopefully I will have the Z1300 kwaka & one of the FJ1200's registered, I'll have to draw the keys out of a hat :unknown:
Megsy,
How many of that collection are registered?
Must cost you a fortune if they all are, especially with the NSW annual roadworthy check added on.
Arnie
Quote from: Arnie on April 10, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
Megsy,
How many of that collection are registered?
Must cost you a fortune if they all are, especially with the NSW annual roadworthy check added on.
Arnie
My second bike is not only the same make, model and colour, but by some amazing stroke of luck it even has the same rego number!
Nice looking line up Megsy :good:
I gota gets me a bigger shed :biggrin:
Darran
Quote from: Arnie on April 10, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
Megsy,
How many of that collection are registered?
Must cost you a fortune if they all are, especially with the NSW annual roadworthy check added on.
Arnie
Sadly they look good in the pics, but the 2nd 1100 is a parts bike, & the grey 1200 I just bought will probably end up the same way :cray:
The first 1100 is on full rego as is my FJR 1300, the RD 250 & YL2 100 are on vintage rego.
The 2 red & white 12's are still in project stage, 1 has 32,000 km's it will be made the show bike, the 1100 & 1200 should complement each other side by side :good2:
The other 12 I want to make a ride bike, that was the main reason for getting the latter grey bike, to get the 17" wheel & bigger brakes, I have the 17 rear
& swing arm ready to go.
Just need time :cray:
(oh & one day the 11 & 12 may have the same number plate & side covers with 1100 on them)
Quote from: megsy on April 10, 2012, 05:22:04 PM
(oh & one day the 11 & 12 may have the same number plate & side covers with 1100 on them)
We didn't hear that! :biggrin:
Harvy
Quote from: oz.fj on April 06, 2012, 04:43:46 PM
Looks like xrays got some stiff competition for best presented next rally
I think Jeff wants a shot at the title too
Keep polishing boys
:drinks:
Darran
FFS, come on fellas. I'm going to get a complex. Oh well, I'd better start planning to pull the engine to clean and paint, dip the headers, re-powdercoat the rims, order some go faster shiny bits from Randy, ummm, I'll think of more. :wacko2:
We are getting closer... :dash1:A import permit arrived today for the Kawa GA3....jezzz these blokes are quick...(not).. :good2:
Permits for other Kawa and FJ shouldn't be far away... :empathy:
Hey Timbo
should'nt be to far off now ay?
Darran
No sorry to say there was a fluck up with the first import permit for the GA3. It was issued as a "non transport equipment", which meant once in Aus it couldn't be registered for the road.
Cut along story short I know have all three import permits issued under the pre 1989 scheme. So can be registered.
It was a real drama dealing with with "Dept of Infrastucture and Transport". They are painfully SLOW, won't reply to emails, and three people on the help desk....(when you can get through) all told me a different story... :dash2:..
Yeah, so lets see what AQIS can do when they get here... :shok:..can't wait. Although I have had them proffessonally cleaned. Here's hoping :dance2:
So still six to eight weeks away depending how fast/slow Allied Pickford the movers are.
Cheers Timbo...will keep ya posted.
Bikes left Wellington New Zealand today or close to it. Expected to port in Brisbane in aboat nine days!!! :good2: :yahoo:
Can't rush these things...getting closer....better start looking for a battery on flea bay. Any recomendations??
Cheers Timbo.
Hi Timbo.
Good to hear your FJ finally is on its way! :yahoo:.The FJR is going to be jealous!
If my battery karked it I would consider buying one of these bad boys.Specs look good...
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTI1WDYwMA==/$(KGrHqR,!nYE-z14in5fBP0+YUiQlw~~60_12.JPG)
Ballistic EVO2 12-Cell Lithium Battery Yamaha FJ1200 1986-1993
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221044974489?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221044974489?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Cheers Jeff, will check them out. Shed,s gunna be filling up when with another three bikes :dance2:
Scored a 82 Suzuki DR 500 for a bottle of Jack a couple of weeks ago, needs a head and a few bits to get it going. Got some bits on the way.
Cheers Timbo.
Hi all, bikes arrived in Brisbane two days ago.. :good2:
(Please be nice to me A.Q.I.S.).... :flag_of_truce:
awesome, how soon till we see her :good2:, , glad you were in no rush to have her back :scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: Timbo-1 on July 27, 2012, 05:08:28 AM
Hi all, bikes arrived in Brisbane two days ago.. :good2:
(Please be nice to me A.Q.I.S.).... :flag_of_truce:
Got a mate on the Brissie wharf if ya need a hand. Does it need an escort - or you gunna be in town soon? let me know. :drinks:
Quote from: The General on July 27, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Timbo-1 on July 27, 2012, 05:08:28 AM
Hi all, bikes arrived in Brisbane two days ago.. :good2:
(Please be nice to me A.Q.I.S.).... :flag_of_truce:
Got a mate on the Brissie wharf if ya need a hand. Does it need an escort - or you gunna be in town soon? let me know. :drinks:
Allied Picfords are dealing with everything and shipped to door here in Benaraby. Just hope like hell the bikes are clean enough. We have a heap of other stuff which is coming in the same shipment.
Cheers Timbo.
Hi all, bikes have cleared customs.. :yahoo:...but are now having a debate with Allied Prickfords....(I mean Picfords). They are trying to charge a customs broker fee of $480 to have the three bikes valued??? Only had to pay GST of $240 for the FJ. No duty on all three as they are over 12 years old. I've been talking with customs and have been advised it is not necessary to have them valued if importing under the "Pre 1989 scheme". Also they now want exta $$$ to get bikes to home address in Benaraby, above the origanal quote from the N.Z. end, not a happy camper!!
If anyone has any experience of these proceedings please let me know.
Hi Jeff P, On a more positive note, bought a "Motbatt" off Flea bay, $105 to the door.... :good2:
Cheers Timbo.
bastards, what a rort, must be for the slush fund ,, hell if I was closer I'd ride one up bus back then take another :hi:
Quote from: Timbo-1 on August 29, 2012, 05:30:24 AM
Hi Jeff P, On a more positive note, bought a "Motbatt" off Flea bay, $105 to the door.... :good2:
Hi Timbo.
Hopefully the "motbatt" does the job.Should be better than a standard lead acid battery.I was impressed with the ballistic batteries specs,410cca,20a/h and 1.1kg weight.The motbatt has 190cca,16.5a/h and 5kg weight,but half the price!.The ballistic battery is probably overkill anyway. :biggrin:
Cheers! :drinks:
Jeff P
Gooday Timbo ! Bundy is only a short ride from Benaraby and I often go for a fish at Tannum Sands.If your interested in a ride when you get your troubles sorted give me a yell.
Hi Flips and Leather skin, yep the Motobat should do the trick, :good2: thats if I ever get a bike to put it in... :dash1:
Latest is I'm up for three valuations and GST on the FJR, just over $900 all up... :mad:. As for the shipping to Gladstone I think that it may be covered from the N.Z. end as it was not told to us at the time but they are trying to shove the costs on to us.. :negative:.
Phone # is 0409037440 Leather Skin, keen for a meet up some time, what year is your bike?
Cheers Timbo. :good2:
I have an 86 red and white,I often ride with another mate Mick he has an 85 1100 with wiseco kit etc. Will call you next time we are headed up your way.Good luck with your bikes!
Cheers Leatherskin, read your intro after last post, sounds good. Bike issues have been resolved and will be delieverd in a couple of weeks.. :good2:
Have a FJR 13 in reserve but can't wait biff the battrey and old in and fire up the FJ again :yahoo:
I work away and home every second weekend for 4 days, sounds good for a meet up... :drinks:
Cheers Timbo.
Hi all, what long drawn out process that was...never again.. :dash2:..but they finally arrived yesterday :dance2: :biggrin:.
Added battery oil fuel and fired up second stab of the button last night, :good2:. Smoked a bit as I had oiled the bores before I stored her,(six years) but she soon cleared her throat :rofl:
At this stage will be unable to attend rally in Belingen. Looks like a great weekend is gunna happen. Attending FJRforum assault of WA in May next yearhttp://www.forum.fjr13.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4580 and hope to return home around the top so do the lap, :crazy: Hopefully I might be lucky enough to find someone else who keen....any takers???
A few photos
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Well that didn't take long, , glad the girls are finaly home mate :good2: :drinks:
Love that paint scheme! :good:
Never seen one like that stateside.