:hi: Hello from Erin, Ontario, Canada!!!
I have been an FJ admirer for a lot of years...and finally bought my first, an '85, (White with Red/Black stripes) on Sunday 2nd June from the Ottawa region. Five hours there, twenty minutes of look, sit, start, shake hands deal done and load up, five hours home. All for the princely some of $700.00 :yahoo:
A really good wash from top to bottom, front to back was the first priority :good:,
After inspection in my garage, all she needs for a safety is replacement a broken rear left signal indicator (now replaced) and the front fork oil seals, (picking up this week).
Cosmetically:...Apart from 27 years of normal nicks and dinks...The seat is cracked up a wee bit, however, (according to the wife!!), a Corbin Gunfighter & Lady is a good upgrade..especially with Cape Breton Bikerfest looming!!! I have installed a set of Krauser side hard bags (from my XZ550) and will be adding a top box.
After seven great years of owning/riding my 1982 550 Yamaha Vision, I'm really looking forward to putting this old girl through her paces...
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Welcome to the group.
Lots of us here from Ontario.
Sounds like you got a nice deal on the FJ... enjoy.
Welcome,If your around I'm trying to hook up with a few fellow FJ'ers for the next Fri the 13th in July,let me know if ya can make it,love doing the ride up in your area too!
Welcome to the group!
Sounds like a really good deal you got on the FJ .
Good to have you around the fire :good2:
KOokaloo! :good2:
Frank
Congrats on the getting the FJ. You will like the size and power of the FJ over the vision. Welcome glad you are here, "take your shoes off and sit a spell' :yahoo:
Kurt
Thanks for the warm welcomes, much appreciated :hi:
I'm really looking forward to getting her on the road for 1st July and getting that "KOokaloo" feeling going' :yahoo: :bye2:
I do intend doing Port Dover's Friday 13th bash Sabre093...hope we can meet up.
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Welcome tigerboy..........great to have another red and white in the group wink wink.....see if you can make the north east summer rally.......alot of us "true north" heading there last in weekend of july.......I have a spare room for rent at the 5 star motel I have grabbed... :hi:.....2 minute walk from the rest of the musquito ridden grumpy buts in the group...... you can find all the details in the fj rally posts......under north east summer rally......by the way......this will be my first rally and I am looking forward to riding and partying with the group...... :drinks:.....
CanDman
PS........this may dissapoint a few of the members.......one sheila in particular.......I am heterosexual........ :blum1:
Welcome, another Red and White, we really are taking over. You are gonna love it and this group that provides so much support for the FJ's.
CanDman, sadly I won't be able to make the NE Rally this year as I'll be out on Cape Breton Island, (Nova Scotia), for the 4th annual Cape Breton Bike Fest: 'Thunder in the Highlands' :yahoo:
I'm very much looking forward to being part of this 'community', as I have never worked on an FJ before...and WILL, I'm sure, need some help/advise from time to time.
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
i used to go through Erin a lot back in the day. I would be interested in seeing any pics of the brackets installed that hold the Krausers or how you put on a rack for the top case.
A big warm welcome..look forward to reading about your FJ experiences. Great group, great advice, great connections.
A big warm welcome. If your wife rode with you on the vision, she will like riding on the FJ even more. More comfy, gobbs of power and less shifting.
Quote from: Tiger on June 17, 2012, 08:31:20 AM
CanDman, sadly I won't be able to make the NE Rally this year as I'll be out on Cape Breton Island, (Nova Scotia), for the 4th annual Cape Breton Bike Fest: 'Thunder in the Highlands' :yahoo:
I'm very much looking forward to being part of this 'community', as I have never worked on an FJ before...and WILL, I'm sure, need some help/advise from time to time.
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Ahhhh.... the Cabot trail.......did that run 2 summers ago.........you are going to love it !!!!!!!!!sure wish they would bring the ferry service back from Bar Harbor to Halifax again.........the alternative is a 9 hour horse shoe jaunt.......through NB......made for a long day......if you can.......try to make a stop in Baddeck..........great little party spot!!!!
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G'day and welcome to the group, loads
Of fun here so long as u don't take things
Too serious and don't mind people stirring
the pot. :sarcastic:
Baldy
Quote from: CanDman on June 19, 2012, 06:01:10 AM
if you can.......try to make a stop in Baddeck..........great little party spot!!!!
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I fell in love with Baddeck many years ago and would move there in a heart beat :yahoo:
Driven the Cabot Trail several times and endured three seasons going over Kelly's Mountain :rofl: I'm really looking forward to
riding the Cabot trail this time around...something else to tick off from the bucket list...that will be three this year...Tail of the dragon, getting my FJ and riding the Cabot Trail...As the saying goes; "Having a great time, just waiting for some b**t**d to spoil it" :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :rofl2:
baldy3853...As long as them that give it can take it, I'm in :good: :lol: :rofl: :rofl2: :drinks:
Quote from: Charlie-brm on June 18, 2012, 04:47:59 PM
i used to go through Erin a lot back in the day. I would be interested in seeing any pics of the brackets installed that hold the Krausers or how you put on a rack for the top case.
Drop by some time Charlie-brm and you can see the 'real thing' for yourself :good2:... there is always a 'cold one' in the garage bar fridge...PM me and I'll send you my address...and anyone else who wants to drop by at some point... :hi:
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Drop by some time Charlie-brm and you can see the 'real thing' for yourself :good2:... there is always a 'cold one' in the garage bar fridge...PM me and I'll send you my address...and anyone else who wants to drop by at some point... :hi:
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I'm only a 45 minute drive to Erin.........Im in Maple....near Canadas Wonderland........and I will deffinitely take you up on your offer............when I can find the time.......... :drinks:.....soon I hope.......there are some pretty nice roads in Caledon.....love to go for a cruise........
Candaman
PS.......had a blast at this bar the night before
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think her name was Pokahuntass............ :blum1:
:hi: CanDman...pm sent with my cell number. Call me next time you come over my way...always a cold one awaiting visitors :drinks:
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Quote from: Tiger on June 20, 2012, 06:42:35 AM
:hi: CanDman...pm sent with my cell number. Call me next time you come over my way...always a cold one awaiting visitors :drinks:
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PM'd you back with my cel as well......got a bunch of cold ones waiting as well........ :drinks:
Kev
...always a cold one awaiting visitors :drinks:
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Now I see why they say us Aussies get along with you guys so well :good2:
Cheers
Darran
Hmmmmmm....with all the 'cold :drinks: ones' awaiting new owners, me thinks an Ontario FJ Owners party isn't that far off... :drinks: :nyam2: :rofl2: :lol:... :good:
CanDman...received pm...muchas grassy a$$
oz.fj ...Something to do with 'The Commonwealth' maybe :drinks: :biggrin: :lol: :rofl:... :good:
:good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
You know what John???? that is an excellent idea....awesome...........in fact I think I will host a BBQ/pool party at my place..............very central and 120 acres and a swimming pool........hmmmmm.......think I will post it now.
Candman