Hi!
Im a new member. I had a 92 FJ about 15years ago and now Im looking for another. Im hoping this is the place to get a line on one. Anyone know of any for sale?
Matt
I saw one on san fransisco Craigslist today. Replying from my cell, so I can't send the link.
Randy - RPM
Welcome Matt, you are in a perfect place to find an FJ and to attend next years rally. Good luck with your search, it should not take long, they seem to keep popping up.
Welcome Matt. They do come up for sale often. As Mark said you are in a good location to attend the West Coast Rally and next year should even be better celebrating 30 years since the first FJ hit the market. Lots of good people here for information and help. Feel free to ask questions as you are shopping.
Randy at RPM is a good source for parts http://www.rpmracingca.com/products.asp?cat=39 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/products.asp?cat=39) . Nice to know what is available as you are shopping for a bike.
George
Quote from: movenon on July 19, 2013, 08:17:19 AM
Welcome Matt. They do come up for sale often. As Mark said you are in a good location to attend the West Coast Rally and next year should even be better celebrating 30 years since the first FJ hit the market. Lots of good people here for information and help. Feel free to ask questions as you are shopping.
Randy at RPM is a good source for parts http://www.rpmracingca.com/products.asp?cat=39 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/products.asp?cat=39) . Nice to know what is available as you are shopping for a bike.
George
Hi George. I see I just missed this years Rally. Ill make next year. Thank you for the parts source, Ill check it out. I found a nice looking 89 FJ on ebay with 33K miles in Elmhurst Illinois area starting bid at1800.00 problem is 500.00 to ship it and Im a bit nervous of buying a bike without looking at it in person you know?
Quote from: racerrad8 on July 19, 2013, 12:26:59 AM
I saw one on san fransisco Craigslist today. Replying from my cell, so I can't send the link.
Randy - RPM
Hi Randy,
I think I saw it. Its the one for 1600.00? He sent me close up pictures and its pretty rough. d like to find a nice one for less than 2500.00 Thanks for the heads up, Ill check again for more.
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 19, 2013, 07:03:58 AM
Welcome Matt, you are in a perfect place to find an FJ and to attend next years rally. Good luck with your search, it should not take long, they seem to keep popping up.
Thanks!!
Matt, we have members in Illinois, maybe even one near the bike that could check it out and kick the tires for you.
Hey, I'm a new member from Sacramento too! I know what you mean about finding a nice FJ but just keep your eye out on Craigslist, they come up. I'm going to make you weep now by showing you my 85 that I just bought here in Sac 2 weeks ago for only $800! Of course it hadn't been on the road in 12 years and had $700 in DMV fees but still a good deal. It wasn't running and had a few rough spots but after a week of cleaning and overhauling the carbs I got lucky and found a really nice 27,000 mile FJ underneath! Here's a link to a video a friend of mine made last Sunday.
1985 YAMAHA FJ1100 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnQoUReeXFo#)
Here's one in Bakersfield. You can't beat this one! I'd get it for sure if I hadn't just bought the 1100.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk= (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=)
Here's a better link, sorry.
[urlhttp://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html][/url]
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 10:05:42 PM
Here's one in Bakersfield. You can't beat this one! I'd get it for sure if I hadn't just bought the 1100.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk= (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=)
Premium priced, but at least the best year (and not one of the prototype models). :bomb:
3rd times the charm.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html)
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 10:05:42 PM
Here's one in Bakersfield. You can't beat this one! I'd get it for sure if I hadn't just bought the 1100.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk= (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=)
Premium priced, but at least the best year (and not one of the prototype models). :bomb:
I wonder why the OEM mirrors were replaced with those Emgo pieces of crap?
Harvy
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Premium priced, but at least the best year (and not one of the prototype models). :bomb:
More prototype years seem to be sold and on the road than other years, guess they upgraded to a level of incompetence.... :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 23, 2013, 10:14:23 PM
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Premium priced, but at least the best year (and not one of the prototype models). :bomb:
More prototype years seem to be sold and on the road than other years, guess they upgraded to a level of incompetence.... :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:
Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected. :biggrin:
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected. :biggrin:
I can't wait to buy you a beer man... :drinks:
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 23, 2013, 10:38:07 PM
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected. :biggrin:
I can't wait to buy you a beer man... :drinks:
We need to make that happen... :biggrin: :drinks:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3940972027.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3940972027.html)
This one's down in San Diego. Not too far from Sac and a nice ride up eastern California back home...
CraigO
Hey Scott, jealous of your find. Watched your video. Just so you know, Avon does make radials for the 16" that are pretty good, but yes, that is your only option for non-belt tires.
Welcome!
Thanks! As you can tell I'm already afflicted with the modification disease. I was able to buy a GSXR 750 roller really cheap that will donate the rear wheel and brake and I'm cleaning up a 04 R1 front wheel and brakes. I'll post in the projects section soon for those who are interested.
Quote from: fintip on July 24, 2013, 04:17:15 AM
Hey Scott, jealous of your find. Watched your video. Just so you know, Avon does make radials for the 16" that are pretty good, but yes, that is your only option for non-belt tires.
Welcome!
Nope, Continental makes a 16" radial. Here's the link:
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=5992 (http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=5992)
or
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=4854 (http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=4854)
CraigO
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 24, 2013, 08:48:40 AM
Thanks! As you can tell I'm already afflicted with the modification disease. I was able to buy a GSXR 750 roller really cheap that will donate the rear wheel and brake and I'm cleaning up a 04 R1 front wheel and brakes. I'll post in the projects section soon for those who are interested.
Great find, wondering how you are going to solve the speedometer problem by using the 04 R1 wheel, and what forks will you be using?
Leon
welcome to the forum here is one in oakland
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/3927683037.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/3927683037.html)
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/thCARYJEBI_zps17ee7438.jpg)
This is a motorcycle Welcome Matt......
greetings and happy trails...
CanDman
Quote from: Harvy on July 23, 2013, 10:14:08 PM
I wonder why the OEM mirrors were replaced with those Emgo pieces of crap?
Harvy
Harvy, I thought you put those mirrors on all your bikes?
Craig, you're right, I heard Alf mention those but hadn't found them myself.
Kind of a turn off that they're H rated... ?
Avon's have a great reputation, anyways, haven't heard anyone's experience with the continental.
Quote from: Travis398 on July 24, 2013, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: Harvy on July 23, 2013, 10:14:08 PM
I wonder why the OEM mirrors were replaced with those Emgo pieces of crap?
Harvy
Harvy, I thought you put those mirrors on all your bikes?
Trav, I have to admit I did try them a few years ago - so I can use the word "crap" with some authority...... :lol:
Harvy
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
3rd times the charm.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html)
Thanks Heliflyer! A liitle rich for my blood but well worth it hmmmm
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 09:23:03 PM
Hey, I'm a new member from Sacramento too! I know what you mean about finding a nice FJ but just keep your eye out on Craigslist, they come up. I'm going to make you weep now by showing you my 85 that I just bought here in Sac 2 weeks ago for only $800! Of course it hadn't been on the road in 12 years and had $700 in DMV fees but still a good deal. It wasn't running and had a few rough spots but after a week of cleaning and overhauling the carbs I got lucky and found a really nice 27,000 mile FJ underneath! Here's a link to a video a friend of mine made last Sunday.
1985 YAMAHA FJ1100 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnQoUReeXFo#)
very nice! great find Hope I get lucky too, Ill keep looking some are coming up as I see
Quote from: winddancer on July 24, 2013, 12:28:00 PM
welcome to the forum here is one in oakland
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/3927683037.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/3927683037.html)
Thanks Winddancer! Ive been talking to him.......
Matt,
I just talked with Hank Scott yesterday and he said he still has the bike listed below. The price might have gone up slightly as he has put a battery in it and rebuilt the carbs. He calls it "cherry" every time I talk with him and he tries to get me to buy it.
If I did not have 5 or 6 or 7 FJ's... I would have probably already of purchased it.
93 FJ for sale (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9262.0)
Randy - RPM
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 10:05:42 PM
Here's one in Bakersfield. You can't beat this one! I'd get it for sure if I hadn't just bought the 1100.
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk= (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=fj1200&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=)
Hey I bought the 89 FJ in Bakersfield! Thanks for the lead Heliflyer!
Hi Heliflyer! I bought the 89 FJ that was at a dealer in Bakersfield. Thanks to you for pointing out the cl ad! I drove 5 hours each way after getting pictures from him. A little pitting in the metals from being a santa barbara bike but looks to be a real under 5 thousand mile bike! Feels like new. wow a little more scratches paint damage than I would like but overall pretty nice bike, new tires, battery, carbs cleaned. But I need new mirrors . Its got some crap after market that you cant even see correctly out of. any Ideas?
Thanks Again!
Matt
Quote from: Mattman on July 31, 2013, 12:56:18 AM
Hi Heliflyer! I bought the 89 FJ that was at a dealer in Bakersfield. Thanks to you for pointing out the cl ad! I drove 5 hours each way after getting pictures from him. A little pitting in the metals from being a santa barbara bike but looks to be a real under 5 thousand mile bike! Feels like new. wow a little more scratches paint damage than I would like but overall pretty nice bike, new tires, battery, carbs cleaned. But I need new mirrors . Its got some crap after market that you cant even see correctly out of. any Ideas?
Thanks Again!
Matt
Congratulations on your purchase.
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on July 31, 2013, 01:48:32 AM
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
I also have a set of these, they are way better than they deserve to be for the money. I had intended upgrading mine to better quality ones if I liked them. Once fitted, I saw no need.
Fred's got the fancy "carbon fibre" one's at $10 more, I have the cheaper black one's.
Do not confuse these with Emgo's or other cheap mirrors.
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on July 31, 2013, 04:44:25 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 31, 2013, 01:48:32 AM
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
I also have a set of these, they are way better than they deserve to be for the money. I had intended upgrading mine to better quality ones if I liked them. Once fitted, I saw no need.
Fred's got the fancy "carbon fibre" one's at $10 more, I have the cheaper black one's.
Do not confuse these with Emgo's or other cheap mirrors.
Noel
I also bought the black ones. I haven't installed them yet but they look good and the mirror looks as clear as the stock units. No idea of how long they will last but for the price they are hard to beat. There is no weight inside them that I can tell.
Fred and Noel, did you add any weight to them ?
George
Congrats on the purchase! It did look like a nice bike, low miles too. Cosmetics are easier than mechanical stuff. As for the mirrors, good advice from the guys here. I bought some Emgo mirrors and I'm not impressed but at least they're there. Mine are bar mounted anyway, unlike yours. Maybe I'll see you on the road sometime, I'll keep my eyes open.
George,
No I have not added anything to the insides of the mirrors. I might at some point.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on July 31, 2013, 01:48:32 AM
Quote from: Mattman on July 31, 2013, 12:56:18 AM
Hi Heliflyer! I bought the 89 FJ that was at a dealer in Bakersfield. Thanks to you for pointing out the cl ad! I drove 5 hours each way after getting pictures from him. A little pitting in the metals from being a santa barbara bike but looks to be a real under 5 thousand mile bike! Feels like new. wow a little more scratches paint damage than I would like but overall pretty nice bike, new tires, battery, carbs cleaned. But I need new mirrors . Its got some crap after market that you cant even see correctly out of. any Ideas?
Thanks Again!
Matt
Congratulations on your purchase.
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
cool! Thanks Fred
Quote from: ribbert on July 31, 2013, 04:44:25 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 31, 2013, 01:48:32 AM
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
I also have a set of these, they are way better than they deserve to be for the money. I had intended upgrading mine to better quality ones if I liked them. Once fitted, I saw no need.
Fred's got the fancy "carbon fibre" one's at $10 more, I have the cheaper black one's.
Do not confuse these with Emgo's or other cheap mirrors.
Noel
Great! Thanks Noel
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 31, 2013, 07:39:39 PM
Congrats on the purchase! It did look like a nice bike, low miles too. Cosmetics are easier than mechanical stuff. As for the mirrors, good advice from the guys here. I bought some Emgo mirrors and I'm not impressed but at least they're there. Mine are bar mounted anyway, unlike yours. Maybe I'll see you on the road sometime, I'll keep my eyes open.
Ok Thanks again!
Quote from: aviationfred on July 31, 2013, 01:48:32 AM
Quote from: Mattman on July 31, 2013, 12:56:18 AM
Hi Heliflyer! I bought the 89 FJ that was at a dealer in Bakersfield. Thanks to you for pointing out the cl ad! I drove 5 hours each way after getting pictures from him. A little pitting in the metals from being a santa barbara bike but looks to be a real under 5 thousand mile bike! Feels like new. wow a little more scratches paint damage than I would like but overall pretty nice bike, new tires, battery, carbs cleaned. But I need new mirrors . Its got some crap after market that you cant even see correctly out of. any Ideas?
Thanks Again!
Matt
Congratulations on your purchase.
I have a set of these on my 89' and they work great. Awesome view and very little elbow shows. very inexpensive.
http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/98bc6ebf-388d-419e-95ef-ff9e1d8a4a78_zpsa7f10149.jpg.html)
Fred
Honda mirrors? wow ok, do they all vibrate at highway speeds where you cant see the cops behind you?
Quote from: CanDman on July 24, 2013, 01:46:31 PM
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/thCARYJEBI_zps17ee7438.jpg)
This is a motorcycle Welcome Matt......
greetings and happy trails...
CanDman
lol Thanks CanDman!
At highway speeds, they do vibrate a little. Even still, you can make out that a vehicle is behind you and know what color it is. If there are red and blue flashing lights behind you...... :shok: You will be able to see them too.... :pardon:
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on August 01, 2013, 12:22:50 AM
At highway speeds, they do vibrate a little. Even still, you can make out that a vehicle is behind you and know what color it is. If there are red and blue flashing lights behind you...... :shok: You will be able to see them too.... :pardon:
Fred
lol ok cool. Looking at the mirrors specs at http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004) it says 4 cm (40mm) mounting hole spread. I measure 48mm on my FJ mirror hole spread. ???
Quote from: Mattman on August 01, 2013, 12:44:00 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 01, 2013, 12:22:50 AM
At highway speeds, they do vibrate a little. Even still, you can make out that a vehicle is behind you and know what color it is. If there are red and blue flashing lights behind you...... :shok: You will be able to see them too.... :pardon:
Fred
lol ok cool. Looking at the mirrors specs at http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004 (http://www.zillion8.com/motorcycle-mirror/honda-motorcycle-mirror/black-honda-cbr1000rr-mirror-2004) it says 4 cm (40mm) mounting hole spread. I measure 48mm on my FJ mirror hole spread. ???
Look near the bottom of the first page on this thread and it shows what I did to make the mounts work.
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9605.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9605.0)
If you can get some OEM mounts. All you have to do is remove the mounts from the CBR mirrors, rotate 90 degrees and insert into the FJ OEM mounts, put the screw through. You may have to remove a little material from the mirror end to get it to fit.
Fred