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Title: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 06:43:59 AM
Hello all...im on my 3rd FJ and just found this forum!! Started out with an 85 1100 project bike that never came to fruition...years later and several other bikes, i finally got my first ridable FJ in the form of an all stock 89 FJ1200...then i found my baby...89 FJ1200 er FJ1300...well its modified a bit. 1314 Wiesco kit, 38mm RS Mikunis, K&N filters, Dyna 2000, port/polished head, Megacycle cams, valves and springs, shift kit, Vance and Hines SS2-R, ZX7 wheels (polished), braided cluth and brake lines, ZX6 6 piston front calipers w/7r rotors, 190/55/17 rear tire with stock swingarm (id have to use a feeler guage to measure tire clearance), R6 4 piston rear caliper w/zx7r rotor. Supposed to be 160 wheel horsepower, i havent had it tested...all i know its it way faster than anyone really needs! Im thinkin about changin gears back to stock or close...its got a 520 conversion on it with a 48 tooth rear makes it revvy even at 60mph. Well anyway...glad to be here and i look forward to reading about all the other FJs out there.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on September 08, 2012, 07:58:49 AM

Third FJ, and you _JUST_ found us??? Whereyabin?

We're very active, and worldwide. Lots of good people hang out here.

Welcome!

Steve

Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: yamaha fj rider on September 08, 2012, 09:03:54 AM
 :hi: Welcome, sounds like you have quite the FJ and it's your third. I think you will like it here.   :good2:

Kurt
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Travis398 on September 08, 2012, 09:04:29 AM
Welcome to the group, zx wheels you say? who would do such a thing?

Post up some pictures  :drinks:
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 09:23:19 AM
Welcome to the club, I love the colors.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: The General on September 08, 2012, 01:28:38 PM
  :hi: G`day friendlyfire (Luv that name). Lotsa mates here. Would love to see some Drag times with that kinda kookaloo.  Doug
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: racerman_27410 on September 08, 2012, 01:36:30 PM
Welcome to the group (finally)  :biggrin:

Good to have you on board with us!



KOokaloo!  :good2:


Frank
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Dan Filetti on September 08, 2012, 02:16:45 PM
Welcome here.

Sounds like a bruiser a la Brutus, -what were your HP figures Fankie?

Dan
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: SlowOldGuy on September 08, 2012, 03:06:05 PM
Bunch of good mods,

Except 160 HP through a 525 chain?  Why?

DavidR.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 04:57:13 PM
Quote from: SlowOldGuy on September 08, 2012, 03:06:05 PM
Bunch of good mods,

Except 160 HP through a 525 chain?  Why?

DavidR.
Drop it down 5, he said "520".... Maybe he likes the snap sound it makes (about 2 milliseconds) just before the major GRUNK!!!! as it wads up around the front sprocket and does terrible things to the case.....
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: giantkiller on September 08, 2012, 05:03:54 PM
Hey, I'll be running through Indiana, heading to the dragon and the east coast fall rally. In Tellico Plains Tenn. My first rally. You should come with.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Pat Conlon on September 08, 2012, 05:04:58 PM
A 520? Prolly 'cause of the 190 tire. Welcome laddie! Do keep a eye on that chain.
What our beloved Power Ranger FJ Monkey man said is very true....very true, like put money on it.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 08:35:32 PM
Well thanks all. As far as the bike goes..I bought it the way it is. What chain should I be running? 530? As I said it's geared too low as is anyway so I will be changing it. Would like to extend/modify the swingarm if anyone has suggestions I would be most grateful. I'll get a couple pics up soon.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on September 08, 2012, 05:03:54 PM
Hey, I'll be running through Indiana, heading to the dragon and the east coast fall rally. In Tellico Plains Tenn. My first rally. You should come with.

I would love to but work would not permit
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 08:48:03 PM
Quote from: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 08:35:32 PM
Well thanks all. As far as the bike goes..I bought it the way it is. What chain should I be running? 530? As I said it's geared too low as is anyway so I will be changing it. Would like to extend/modify the swingarm if anyone has suggestions I would be most grateful. I'll get a couple pics up soon.
Not sure if a VFR offset sprocket will push a 530 chain out far enough to clear a 590 rear. An XJR shaft will do the trick if the rear sprocket still fits and clears the swing arm....
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 09:21:13 PM
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Hope this works for posting images...never really done it before :P

well i cant see them :(
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 09:27:30 PM
Nope! You have to post the pics to a web based site first like Flicker. Then link the picks just like you did but not from your C: drive....

Click on the "Reply with Quotes" to see how I do it....

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2373/5748378019_ba304443a2_b.jpg)

I made sure that there was some "Yamaha" content to stay club compliant....
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: RichBaker on September 08, 2012, 09:39:22 PM
Looks "club" compliant to me.....   :good:
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 10:08:31 PM
try this link http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/ (http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/)
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 10:11:08 PM
Quote from: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 10:08:31 PM
try this link http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/ (http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/)
That works, I need your bike to be my new Red Power Ranger ride..... Feel like a simple swap???
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 10:19:59 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 10:11:08 PM
Quote from: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 10:08:31 PM
try this link http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/ (http://s1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/)
That works, I need your bike to be my new Red Power Ranger ride..... Feel like a simple swap???

As much as I'd like to help, I'm gonna keep her..she's everything I've wanted since i was about 17 in an FJ, other than a small 4 inch stretch or so...mainly cuz i like the look, not that i drag race it...wanna make the back tire just even with or slightly past the tail.  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 10:24:03 PM
Quote from: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 10:19:59 PM
As much as I'd like to help, I'm gonna keep her..she's everything I've wanted since i was about 17 in an FJ, other than a small 4 inch stretch or so...mainly cuz i like the look, not that i drag race it...wanna make the back tire just even with or slightly past the tail.  :good2:
Like you I have my own path to make my FJ just like I want it to be. But you have a Damn good looking FJ there.... I hope you like it here, I have....
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: 1tinindian on September 08, 2012, 11:20:31 PM
Nice!

Looks like you have the polishing bug as well!
Welcome to FJ heaven! You have finally made it!

Leon

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/19004082.jpg)
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(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/6cc3a362.jpg)
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/f3a83c42.jpg)
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Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: FJmonkey on September 08, 2012, 11:23:17 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on September 08, 2012, 11:20:31 PM
Nice!

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q563/Frendlyfyre/19004082.jpg)

Fits right in like he was here all the time eh????
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: 1tinindian on September 08, 2012, 11:25:27 PM
Right-oh, Mark!
That FJ looks awesome!
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: fj11.5 on September 09, 2012, 06:30:14 AM
 :shok: oh my, porn on wheels, , excuse me, ill be back soon  :good2:
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: racerman_27410 on September 09, 2012, 10:25:08 AM
Quote from: Frendlyfyre on September 08, 2012, 08:35:32 PM
Well thanks all. As far as the bike goes..I bought it the way it is. What chain should I be running? 530? As I said it's geared too low as is anyway so I will be changing it. Would like to extend/modify the swingarm if anyone has suggestions I would be most grateful. I'll get a couple pics up soon.


I would definitely put a 530 chain on there.... FJ's are hard to chains and its ugly when they break.


A first gen FZ1 swingarm will fit with just a little bit of work and its longer than the stock swingarm.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/IMG_0793.jpg)


KOokaloo!

Frank

Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: yamaha fj rider on September 09, 2012, 11:48:49 AM
Frendlyfyre looks great thank's for the pictures. Think about coming to a rally when you can.  :good2:

Kurt
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Thmsdoyle on September 09, 2012, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on September 08, 2012, 05:03:54 PM
Hey, I'll be running through Indiana, heading to the dragon and the east coast fall rally. In Tellico Plains Tenn. My first rally. You should come with.

Hey giantkiller, if you roll through the Indy area let me know. I can meet you and ride a hour or so with you.
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: giantkiller on September 10, 2012, 03:42:55 AM
I haven't a set schedule. I'm not sure if I'm going to leave on Wednesday or Thursday. So that would be great. Maybe you could show me some good roads in your area. In the general direction I have to go
Title: Re: Hello fellow FJ owners from Northern Indiana!!
Post by: Thmsdoyle on September 10, 2012, 08:27:35 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on September 10, 2012, 03:42:55 AM
I haven't a set schedule. I'm not sure if I'm going to leave on Wednesday or Thursday. So that would be great. Maybe you could show me some good roads in your area. In the general direction I have to go

If you roll through on Wednesday let me know. I go back to work on Thursday.