Hello Everyone, my name is Roland and I am the proud owner of a 1986 Fj1200 that was sitting for 17 years. The price was right. It was free. It's not in bad shape other than the tank and carbs are full of varnish, clutch master and slave need a rebuild and everything rubber (tires and lines) need to be replaced. Not that bad when you consider the price. I am a Engineering Technologist (designer) and this isn't my first bike that I have had to rebuild from the wheels up.
I hope to hear from you knowledgeable Yamaha folk as I will be asking a few questions.
Thanks
Welcome Rolly, thanks for the intro. Sounds like you will fit in fine with this motley bunch.
Many of us had to do exactly what you are doing to resererect a neglected FJ. Let us know how we can help.
Cheers lad. Pat
Welcome to the group. We have our own FJ parts guy here that alot of us get OEM and in house designed after market parts. www.RPMRacingCA.com (http://www.rpmracingca.com) This is a great site to get parts. Prices are much better than your local dealer and shipping is very fast.
Fred
:hi: Welcome aboard Rolly, great place to be, lots of really good stuff here along with lots of nut jobs and wacko's :rofl2: but its always in good fun ask away someone here will be able to help, Use this website to chase all your bits Randy is one of us and a really great bloke to deal with http://www.RPMRacingCA.com (http://www.rpmracingca.com) and at a great price to boot. Just one other thing where about's are you? Again welcome aboard and enjoy the experience!! :good2:
Welcome and WOW!! Another Red and White.
They must breed like rabbits....
Welcome Rolly!
Glad to have you here! I'm new as well and everyone here has been helpful and cordial.
Eric
It won't be red and white when it's finished. I've got some ideas. It's going to be a tribute to the previous owner's brother (the origonal owner) who passed away in a plane crash. Think Blackbird! I'll definitely post pics when it's done.
This site is great. The people really make you feel welcome. Thanks All.
or maybe monkeys...
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished......
I like this guy already....
My polishing kit is at the ready as well. Bike has dual polished supertraps. Pretty much anything aluminum will be polished. Had lots of experience with it as all 4 of my snowmobiles, still have the 2 yamahas, have had major polish work done.
Outstanding find, Welcome aboard, Post some pictures, so we can see the progress
A black bird FJ, I am interested... One of my best friends retired from Skunk Works and loved the work he did on the Black Bird. Take lots O' pics for me and my friend....
I guess I should go take some before pictures even though I have the poor thing half torn apart. (yes fasteners all labelled in baggies and pictures of critical bolts etc). I learned from my last experience. Five bucks spent on zip lock bags and dollar store tubs is well worth it.
I'll post pics as I work my way thru.
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 09:14:25 PM
I guess I should go take some before pictures even though I have the poor thing half torn apart. (yes fasteners all labelled in baggies and pictures of critical bolts etc). I learned from my last experience. Five bucks spent on zip lock bags and dollar store tubs is well worth it.
I'll post pics as I work my way thru.
Baggem & taggem is the way to go. Looking forwrd to seeing what you with the kookaloo...
Welcome Roland. Bags and tubs, where is the fun in that? Just put it all in one big pile, better than any jigsaw puzzle! Think of all the fun you can have figuring it out, hours and hours of fun! Can't figure it out then just go the Yamaha dealer and order new. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Kurt
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished. I've got some ideas. It's going to be a tribute to the previous owner's brother (the origonal owner) who passed away in a plane crash. Think Blackbird! I'll definitely post pics when it's done.
This site is great. The people really make you feel welcome. Thanks All.
With a pink stripe ? :rofl2: :rofl2: In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:yahoo:
Quote from: movenon on April 04, 2013, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished. I've got some ideas. It's going to be a tribute to the previous owner's brother (the original owner) who passed away in a plane crash. Think Blackbird! I'll definitely post pics when it's done.
This site is great. The people really make you feel welcome. Thanks All.
With a pink stripe ? :rofl2: :rofl2: In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hey now, I resemble that remark, you wanker! LOL! :yahoo:
Welcome Rolly, are you referring to the Honda Blackbird?
We love bike build progress pictures, so please keep us up to date on yours.
Leon
Wait, when you say "Blackbird" do you mean X-R71 or CBR1100XX? I, for whatever reason was thinking the latter.
Edit: I just realized Leon asked the same thing.
Dan
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 04, 2013, 10:33:13 PM
:yahoo:Quote from: movenon on April 04, 2013, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished. I've got some ideas. It's going to be a tribute to the previous owner's brother (the original owner) who passed away in a plane crash. Think Blackbird! I'll definitely post pics when it's done.
This site is great. The people really make you feel welcome. Thanks All.
With a pink stripe ? :rofl2: :rofl2: In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hey now, I resemble that remark, you wanker! LOL! :yahoo:
Welcome Rolly, are you referring to the Honda Blackbird?
We love bike build progress pictures, so please keep us up to date on yours.
Leon
Plus 1 on that Leon we are in touch with our feminine sides but it would make the black stand out :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Baldy
Quote from: Dan Filetti on April 04, 2013, 11:21:22 PM
Wait, when you say "Blackbird" do you mean X-R71 or CBR1100XX? I, for whatever reason was thinking the latter.
Edit: I just realized Leon asked the same thing.
Dan
SR-71, Dan.... That would be a fitting look for the mighty FJ!
personally, I was thinking cbr1100 but the sr-71 idea seams interesting. Wonder how I can pull that one together?Think I'm going satin black, lots of polished aluminum with a slight hint of red. Just got a little extra cash, so parts can now be ordered. I want to make sure this thing is running strong before I go too far.
Hello FJowners
I almost feel as if I have to introduce myself again. I am still located in Strathroy, Ontario. Believe it or not, I am almost finished the 86FJ (not white and red now). Paint needs final polish, just shimming the valves today and the carbs need to be synchronized. Lots of changes, GSXR rear wheel, FZ1 forks, R1 front wheel, blue dots, Honda F4i rear shock, aftermarket speedometer. Thanks to all of the people who posted the "How to" for all of this.
RollyK (Roland)
Welcome back to the fold :hi:
We would all like to see photos of the new installs.
Fred
pictures will be coming shortly. I still have to polish the paint and fab up a dash panel. I've really enjoyed this project. The research that the FJ community has placed on this board is really fantastic. I really have to send out thanks to the contributers. All of the updates have really changed the appearance. As far as the ride, only time will tell. It's too cold to try it out. Maybe in April.
Have a Happy New Year.
Rollyk
Welcome back from the Niagara region.
Hey RollyK, I missed your initial introduction a while ago. I grew up in Delaware just 20 min away. Many of my friends are still in the Delaware/London/Komoka area.
I get down there a few times a year (now in Scarborough). I'll send you a pm next time I'm that way in the warmer weather. Maybe we can hook up for a ride, or just shoot the shit. (popcorn) :drinks:
I got it done in May. I've just been too busy to post the pics. Many, Many, Many thanks to those who contributed their ideas on this website for the swaps. I did the GSXR rear wheel swap, CBR mirrors, CBR Rear Shock, Braided lines and safety wired the petcock. I kind of did my own thing for the front end. I got a set of FZ6 SP2 forks with brakes real cheap, modified the FJ lower triple to 43mm, put in a 1.0kg/mm spring set and used a modified FZ6 top triple. The wheel and rotors are 2002 R1. I welded the panels back together and sprayed the body midnight blue pearl. What I love about this bike is that motor. Holy Shit does it have torque. It's hard to keep that back wheel from spinning. I hope the picture comes thru.
Looks good dude....
Thanks, took a minor detour from the first "Blackbird" idea, but I just fell in love with this color. I didn't turn out too bad for a garage paint job. The chin spoiler still needs the insulation replaced. The power and sound coming from this antique (it's considered a "classic" here) is nothing short of awesome. I put close to 8000KM (5000mi) on it since the end of May. I think I need a Corbin though. The butt is a little sore after a tank of fuel is thru the carbs.
Rolly
This will help http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9407.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9407.0)
Love that color. Blues are my favorite. If your into blues, I have one for you. If you all want to see it, I will post it.
Post it please. I would love to see it.
Rolly
I call it Metal Chip blue. Could use just a tad more purple, but it's close.
Nice color. The midnight blue pearl transitions from blue to purple to black. Lots of metallic flake too.
Rolly
I bet it looks incredible in the sunlight or under a good street light.
Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished.
Blasphemy! Although I think your gesture is awesome. Welcome!