Hi my name is Jeff. I live in Melbourne. Australia. I just purchased a 1988 FJ1200. This is my third one.its been 9 years since my last one, the bikes Done 80 thousand km. is in very original condition and has to be one of the best I have seen in a long time. It was a country owned bike. The other owner had it 12 years. Never smashed or dropped other than fell over off the stand. A minor scuff mark on the side mould. The fuel tank got painted due to a birds upset stomach or bowels. It fried the paint and the front visor to which came with he bike when sold.. All decals except the unleaded fuel only sticker am not fussed about that are on it. The color is midnight blue / black.The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. The other reason is the bike can as of next year be registered on club permit registration. 25 years old. It's the cheapest and best way I can see to registering it. It can be ridden for any 90 days of the year for $130.. Normal reg is $630 a year. Sad as the best weather is probably a little more than the 90 days. Also with a family and kids it is also a dollar issue and getting time to ride issue. This is the most affordable way. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike sitting 6 mths of the year. Depreciating away. Anyway. The FJ is unregistered at present but that suits me fine for now. It needs only a few minor bits for a RWC. I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..
Welcome Jeff, seems like the Down Under bunch are growing in numbers quickly. You won't find a finer bunch of mates with as much FJ knowledge or experience to keep your FJ in the Kookaloo zone.
Welcome aboard to the nuthouse express lots of kookalooing done here on this Forum and lots of really good advice too
Baldy
Welcome to the group!
90 days a year of riding a FJ is far better than none so good onya mate. :good2:
KOokaloo!
Frank
Quote from: Jeff0308 on November 09, 2012, 04:06:40 AM
FJ1200. This is my third one. The color is midnight blue / black. The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. most affordable. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike Depreciating away. It needs only a few minor bits. Anyway I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..
:hi: Welcome Jeff. Great intro and profound example of FJ logic. Yeah get hold of a set of original exhaust too......then see if ya can get or make one of those unleaded stickers...Ummm, maybe some cheap method of better braking that still looks original and matches the best FJ colour for greater safety.....True, a new set of Wiseco pistons in there, would, I guess, still look original and I could do more kilometres in 90 days...and some suspension bits that are a great opportunity if their GST free.....
and and annd, a logical investment, cause they would be a safe way to protect my family`s greatest asset, cause they`re everything and I love`m....
:rofl2: I hear ya mate, Welcome ta Manshed heaven. Doug
G'day Jeff :hi:
Jeff's are generally cool.Jeff's on FJ's are the coolest! :crazy:
Welcome to the forum!
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Welcome mate,, a standard twin system on eBay at the moment , looks to be ok, think it was in nsw ?? , can't wait for my 84 to turn thirty , special interest rego is less than $300 for 12 months :good2:
Welcome aboard Jeff.. And enjoy the mess. Aussie rally is on in march...
Cheers
Quote from: racerman_27410 on November 09, 2012, 08:30:52 AM
Welcome to the group!
90 days a year of riding a FJ is far better than none so good onya mate. :good2:
KOokaloo!
Frank
Now that about sums everything up. Any riding is better than no riding. Welcome to the group.
Fred
Welcome. Fun times ahead. 90 days is about 24% of the year, plenty of riding time. Most riders (not us hard core FJ owners) are weekend warriors so they generally only have 110 riding days a year.
Quote from: Jeff0308 on November 09, 2012, 04:06:40 AM
Hi my name is Jeff. I live in Melbourne. Australia. I just purchased a 1988 FJ1200. This is my third one.its been 9 years since my last one, the bikes Done 80 thousand km. is in very original condition and has to be one of the best I have seen in a long time. It was a country owned bike. The other owner had it 12 years. Never smashed or dropped other than fell over off the stand. A minor scuff mark on the side mould. The fuel tank got painted due to a birds upset stomach or bowels. It fried the paint and the front visor to which came with he bike when sold.. All decals except the unleaded fuel only sticker am not fussed about that are on it. The color is midnight blue / black.The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. The other reason is the bike can as of next year be registered on club permit registration. 25 years old. It's the cheapest and best way I can see to registering it. It can be ridden for any 90 days of the year for $130.. Normal reg is $630 a year. Sad as the best weather is probably a little more than the 90 days. Also with a family and kids it is also a dollar issue and getting time to ride issue. This is the most affordable way. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike sitting 6 mths of the year. Depreciating away. Anyway. The FJ is unregistered at present but that suits me fine for now. It needs only a few minor bits for a RWC. I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..
Thanks everyone for the welcome. I have been trying to work out how to post photos. Can anyone help with this please. Doesnt look a straight forward thing .
Quote from: flips on November 09, 2012, 03:07:35 PM
G'day Jeff :hi:
Jeff's are generally cool.Jeff's on FJ's are the coolest! :crazy:
Welcome to the forum!
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
I couldnt agree more. regards Jeff S
Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 09, 2012, 04:44:33 PM
Welcome aboard Jeff.. And enjoy the mess. Aussie rally is on in march...
Cheers
Whats the Aussi rally about. regards Jeff
Welcome :). I have noticed a number of experienced riders going back to or at least keeping there an FJ in the stable. My neighbor stopped by last summer and told me that he had a restored FJ 1200 a few years ago and sold it, but now wishes he had it back. Commented in particular as to how comfortable the seat was especially for the passenger (his wife rides with him often) and how advanced in design it was for the day. I found this interesting as money is not a problem for him and he always has the latest and greatest including his current modified 180 hp plus machine. All that and he wants his FJ back.
Quote from: Jeff0308 on December 09, 2012, 04:26:13 AMThanks everyone for the welcome. I have been trying to work out how to post photos. Can anyone help with this please. Doesnt look a straight forward thing .
Here ya go, Jeff... welcome! :good:
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=341.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=341.0)
Info 0n the 2013 Aussie rally can be found in down under topics....
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.0)
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 09, 2012, 04:01:04 PM
...can't wait for my 84 to turn thirty
Florida offers a slightly reduced annual registration for geriatric vehicles, too. In fact, they even offer a blue "antique" tag as a further distinction:
(http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/Florida2/fl2007antmc.jpg)
Can't wait, as I already have one of these tags for my MG Midget and my VW Camper.
Steve
Quote from: movenon on December 09, 2012, 07:35:25 AM
Welcome :). I have noticed a number of experienced riders going back to or at least keeping there an FJ in the stable. My neighbor stopped by last summer and told me that he had a restored FJ 1200 a few years ago and sold it, but now wishes he had it back. Commented in particular as to how comfortable the seat was especially for the passenger (his wife rides with him often) and how advanced in design it was for the day. I found this interesting as money is not a problem for him and he always has the latest and greatest including his current modified 180 hp plus machine. All that and he wants his FJ back.
Its funny thet you say that. The guy who I bought mine from keeps in contact with me. I bought this FJ in october this year. We were talking a couple of weeks ago and has asked me if I want to sell it as he wants to buy it back. He wishes he had never sold it. He owned it for 12 years. Funny part is he sold it 7 years ago and bought it back 6mths later. He was very serious to and said if I do he wants first offer If I sell it.
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on December 10, 2012, 06:40:47 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 09, 2012, 04:01:04 PM
...can't wait for my 84 to turn thirty
Florida offers a slightly reduced annual registration for geriatric vehicles, too. In fact, they even offer a blue "antique" tag as a further distinction:
(http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/Florida2/fl2007antmc.jpg)
Can't wait, as I already have one of these tags for my MG Midget and my VW Camper.
Steve
Gidday Steve. I am also into cars. I am a GM fan. In australia its GMH General motors HOLDEN, however everyone likes to put CHEV badges on them or chev engines. Been there done that. I wanted to do up another car. Still might happen yet. My son just got his licence last year and a car so thats kept me occupied for a bit. Im doing bits to the FJ in between. The same rule applies for cars over 25 as it does bikes or other vehicles over 25. What it has done is inflate the price of old cars heaps. Makes perfect sense to register this way.
Merry Christmas to you all. I have been meaning to say thanks very much to everyone for the warm welcome, but as usual time gets away and other things get in the way. i have had a look at the site, there sure is a wealth of useful info at hand here and alot of comical laughs. very entertaining. Well At long last I have finally worked out how to post a picture on this site. I tried the ways that were advised by others on the post. Was all to hard. Im quite computer literate but talk about do your head in. PC nearly learnt to fly with a bit of help. . Anyway i tried it the plain and simple way of highlight the picture info and saved it straight to the site. perfect. i tried it again and wahlaa bugger me i saved the same image again. Unbelievable. anyhow now thats sorted I'm happy. As for the FJ......... Well i have polished it numerous times and done a few little cosmetic bits to it but still havent got it on the road yet. I was turns 25 in a couple of days so I am hoping that i can get it going soon. patients is wearing really thin.wafer thin in fact. With xmas now over the funds are a bit thin to so its going to be a liitle while yet.BUGGER IT. On the up side i still got my trail bike which is road registered. HAH. yeah not the same i hear you say however it servers the purpose for now. Would really love to have the FJ going by the QLD rally. That would be a great outing im sure. See how it eventuates. All in all im having a lot of fun doing little bits. Talk soon Stay safe and have a happy new year to you all. Jeff
Quote from: Jeff0308 on December 29, 2012, 06:33:30 PM
Merry Christmas to you all.... As for the FJ......... Well i have polished it numerous times and done a few little cosmetic bits to it but still havent got it on the road yet. Turns 25 in a couple of days so I am hoping that i can get it going soon. patients is wearing really thin.wafer thin in fact. With xmas now over the funds are a bit thin to so its going to be a liitle while yet.BUGGER IT. Would really love to have the FJ going by the QLD rally. That would be a great outing im sure. See how it eventuates. All in all im having a lot of fun doing little bits. Stay safe and have a happy new year to you all. Jeff
Great to hear from ya Jeff. Once you get on the FJ saddle for a 100klms or more, you`ll know why the previous owner has regrets. You`ll also be surprised at how reliably, comfortably and economically they`ll chew up the kilometres.
:yahoo: Make that Club Rego happen!
From there it`s a "me" thing. According to my football coach & motivator (A guy called Mal Meninga - ever heard of `im?) He reckons it should be "all about me" as a first priority. - so that you are then best equipped to look after your family and manage the priorities of time through good health mentally and physically. Putting time aside for you,... say once a year (pref march) is therfore really important for you, your family and your bank manager - long term. Don`t believe me? here`s a pic of me and our footy team just before Christmas, even got a movie of tha game (that`s me with the hand on his shoulder - Note his body language -he`s afraid (Probly cause I`d just asked him ta kiss me - can`t print his answer, but it wasn`t real romantic) - My team won, naturally - but all participants were winners. Give Arnie a PM, he`s as tight as a fish`s arse, so knows all tha tricks to get ya there safeley and minaMalistically. (Yell out if ya wanta share a room with me..hehe he)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/630_29_12_12_8_02_37.jpeg)