Hi All
Greetings from Sunny South Africa!
I fell in love with the FJ when I saw my 1st 1100 in the early 1990's. Couldn't afford one then as I was in College, but last year Feb I finally bought a 1991 (registered) 3CV SilkyWhite FJ1200. Still in original condition.
What a beautiful Machine, still looks stunning for 22 years old and such a comfortable Ride! I'm 6'2" and this bike just fits me like a glove!
Every time the upgrade bug nags me, and I start looking around, I just need to climb aboard, go for spin, and I then recover from my moment of insanity thinking I could ever sell her!
The only upgrade I've done since owning her was replacing the hoses last year with braided hoses. What a difference, and I highly recommend it to anyone still thinking about getting it done. The increased response, feel and stopping power is so much improved!
I look forward to going through this website and reading all about your experiences.
Safe Riding Guys 'n Gals.
David
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Welcome mate, did you realise you may catch moditis, now you've upgraded the hoses, you'll get the fever to keep upgrading, :good2:, but don't panic, we've all got moditis on here :biggrin:
Welcome mate, the need to upgrade is not assuaged by ridding your FJ, it intensifies it as you ponder how much better the last mod felt.... The braided lines feel sooooo much better and I only need two fingers for most braking. What if I get the RPM spin-on oil filter adapter and make oil changes that much more nicer???? Or a Corbin seat, or a fork brace, the 17" wheels will give me better tire choices..... And the torment goes on and on. :dash2: :dash2: :dash2: :dash2: The pain can be pleasure.... My FJ is my mistress...
Welcome to the site David ! This is the place to learn and grow with the FJ :bye2: The info here is endless. Very helpfull fellow FJers to help answer all questions gl
MarkG
Welcome to the forum !! Lot of good information and members here. :lol:
George
Welcome to the group. There is one or two members here that are from South Africa. Any questions that you have concerning the FJ, just ask. We all love questions and photos of the FJ's
Fred
Wow......SA....huh........welcome aboard and greetings from the frozen chosen
CanDman
Greetings from another S.A. FJ1100 enthusiast.
1984 Model with 102 000 Km on the clock. So far all I've had to do besides the regular maintenance is replace the timing chain at 92 000 Km, I'm busy redoing the starter clutch, I battle a bit to get it started in the morning (Starter clutch slips out to early and then the starter just whines ) but once it's warmed up no problems. Anyway good luck with the bike and hopefully many enjoyable and problem free Km's ahead.
Dennis.