Nice to be here. Have had a 3cv for a few years and have restored it completely. However, with racing pistons and racing valve springs. It is definitely a runner! Looking for a new rear shock though. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks. Eric
:hi: welcome aboard enjoy ask lots of questions plenty of answers here, a new shock mmmmm well if the reports are right and the shock is as good as they say and knowing the work Randy has put into it it must be I'd be buying one from RPM racing when he releases them, which hopefully should be very soon :biggrin:.
Randy supplies a lot of bits and pieces for the FJ, you should find the reports on the new shock he's had developed for the FJ have a look at his web site its delightful.
Baldy
Welcome Eric, this group is a little nuts but that suits most of us just fine. We have an amazing amount of FJ knowledge and all of it is free. Use the search function first, then post questions. For parts and other FJ goodies check out Randy's site www.rpmracingca.com (http://www.rpmracingca.com) he has custom FJ parts and is a Yamaha and Renntec dealer. Even with shipping his prices are better than any sources that I have found. Enjoy the insanity and welcome to the Kookaloo zone.
Quote from: FJmonkey on April 02, 2013, 08:23:13 AM
Welcome Eric, this group is a little nuts but that suits most of us just fine. We have an amazing amount of FJ knowledge and all of it is free. Use the search function first, then post questions. For parts and other FJ goodies check out Randy's site www.rpmracingca.com (http://www.rpmracingca.com) he has custom FJ parts and is a Yamaha and Renntec dealer. Even with shipping his prices are better than any sources that I have found. Enjoy the insanity and welcome to the Kookaloo zone.
Not sure if I had purchased anything from RPM while doing the rebuild or not, but did buy many things from the UK. Quite a following over there for the FJ! I think it is the same in Australia, though shipping from there is not good; way too high for my wallet. Even with the cost of shipping, some things were cheaper from the UK. WEBEMOTO was one good supplier and there are many others. Also put on a full lower fairing, but I would not recommend it for the hotter climates. The lower pushes a lot of heat across your feet, which is fine for the Winter.
BTW, thank you for the responses; it is nice to know that there is an active group of people here!
Eric
Welcome Eric, you are barking up the right tree...The rear shock was the single most improvement I have done to my FJ's. That's why it is #1 on my list of recommended mods. It really made a difference.
Also, read about the rave reviews on RPM's fork valves....something to consider.
Although, beware of moditis.... It is cunning, baffling and powerful....and you have been warned.
Cheers! Pat
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3244_02_04_13_11_24_42.jpeg)
Hope this works! Trying to load a picture of my current FJ1200.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 02, 2013, 11:52:17 AM
Although, beware of moditis.... It is cunning, baffling and powerful....and you have been warned.
Cheers! Pat
Pat,
Any idea of an inoculation? Selling the bike is not an option!!!! I want MORE!!!
BTW, thanks for your help in posting the picture!
Eric
Nice bike, Professor!
(Does it run on coconut juice???)
I like the color scheme.
Steve
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on April 02, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
(Does it run on coconut juice???)
I like the color scheme.
Steve
Never tested it! But there is absolutely no coconuts in Washington State; lots of nuts, but no coconuts!
A jet black scheme was never offered, but should have been.
Eric FJ looks good, great job. Welcome to the group.
Kurt
Neat & Sweet. :hi: Welcome Professor. The straight line you have in hand. Randy`s shock will give you more confidence in the corners me thinks. Is the rear shock visually cactus or is there a feel you`re not happy with.
That's beautiful FJ you have there Professor. Welcome to the site. :drinks:
If you are interested, other than the shock, the mods I would grace that beauty with are the blue spot brake calipers and FZ1 14mm master. Next on the list would be the 17" rear wheel upgrade. Then, just for fun would be the forks. This would be the new RPM fork valves, springs and a brace.
I love the FJ more than any other motorcycle I have ever owned. Upgrading the bike has made it that much better.
Welcome again,
CraigO
Very nice Eric ! Welcome to the mad house... You will fit right in ! Lots of information on this site and someone is around just about all the time. The sun never sets on an FJ....
George
Eric,
Welcome and thank you for the insight. I am hoping maybe you and I can get together so I can compare some of the items for bought internationally compared to what I have to offer. I normally here the opposite and my online business is close to 50% international because of my lower prices.
In regard to the rear shock, I do have a unit that is going into production shortly. All of the testing has been completed and I spent over an hour on the phone today with the manufacture crossing the "T"'s and dotting the "i'"s.
They are hoping to get back to me in the next few days with the final numbers and the spring rates needed for the new shock.
Here is some reading on the rear shock;
Totally Unauthorized Teaser for the RPM Shock (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=8658.0)
R.P.M. REAR SHOCK... Authorized...? (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=8662.0)
I also offer a state of the art fork valve that makes all of the other valves comparable to the old style friction shocks and here is some reading on those as well;
RPM Fork Valves (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6114.0)
RPM fork valves explained (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7486.0)
The new RPM rear shock will also have the same patented technology installed.
Again welcome and if you feel comfortable reaching out so I can compare please send me an email.
Randy - RPM
randy@rpmracingca.com
Quote from: Professor on April 02, 2013, 12:27:10 PM
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3244_02_04_13_11_24_42.jpeg)
Hope this works! Trying to load a picture of my current FJ1200.
Wow!
Looks fantastic!
Glad you found your way onto the site.........You will find anything you will ever need right here!
Hi Professor & Welcome! :hi:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
welcome mate, verrrry nice ride mate,, and your right about yamaha bringing out a blacked out fj, they sure should have,
Quote from: Professor on April 02, 2013, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on April 02, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
I like the color scheme.
A jet black scheme was never offered, but should have been.
The blue stripe would look pretty good with a set of blue-dot calipers up front. Aesthetic "balance", you see. Then we can chat about polishing or powdercoating the lower fork legs and rims.
(popcorn)
(...this is the "moditis peer pressure" rearing its head!)
Hi Pat,
Welcome! Bike is an inspiration!
What was your source for the lower fairing?
Thanks,
Jeff
Quote from: jscgdunn on April 03, 2013, 08:42:25 AM
Hi Pat,
Welcome! Bike is an inspiration!
What was your source for the lower fairing?
Thanks,
Jeff
Just go to skidmarx.co.uk to see the fairing. Go to: Fairing Lowers, then Yamaha, then find FJ1200 3cv . . . I sent a picture of my bike to them when I completed the build; and it appears they used my picture for their advert. Notice the larger letters for "Yamaha" on the lower. The right side looked good, but the left looked horrible to due to the curves of the fairing to fit the engine case. So I changed them out for smaller letters and put them farther up the side of the fairing. I really did like the larger decal, but like I said, I couldn't get it to look right on the left side. Ach well.
BTW, One thing I did do was to put Linex (spray on truck bed liner) on the leading edge of the fairing and completely covered the bottom area of the fairing. Putting on some miles was beginning to show by the nicks in the paint job. The Linex actually looks pretty good as well. Kawasaki does the same sort of thing to the ZX-14.
Eric
Thanks!
Linex...what a great idea.
Most of our lower fairings have the paint blown off anyway.
JEff
My recommendation is to wait for the shock from Randy. I have a penske which works awesome but was not made in such a way that it would fit properly. The reservoir line interfered with the frame. It was fixed by Penske but installing and removing a shock ten times is a pain. I have no doubt that Randy's shock will bolt on. Saving a lot of screwing around trying to make it fit......
Quote from: Professor on April 03, 2013, 01:15:41 PM
BTW, One thing I did do was to put Linex (spray on truck bed liner) on the leading edge of the fairing and completely covered the bottom area of the fairing. Putting on some miles was beginning to show by the nicks in the paint job. The Linex actually looks pretty good as well. Eric
I had noticed that in your photo and was going to ask. You're right, practicality aside it does look cool.
Noel
Hello Eric, I'm new here as well, but welcome, and a very nice looking ride you got there
Welcome to the group, Eric.
Nice bike!
Would be great if you have more photos of your FJ, I love looking at pretty bikes.
Take care,
Nat
Welcome to the group Eric, Very nice looking FJ.
Fred