I bought my 1988 3CV FJ four years ago. It has 28k miles and although pretty it had had minimal maintenance.last year my carbs dumped petrol all over the hot exhaust. I stripped and ultrasonically cleaned them, fitted a full jet kit and set them back up. I. Installation they worked perfectly. Today I went out and got a low ram stutter....until about 2200 pm. It only became apparent when warm, not cold. Later on it seemed to get slightly higher up the revolution range, say up to 3k revs. After thatbit gies like steam.I kind of feel its electrical....but there's no science in that. My starting thoughts are coils and fuel pump. I cant believe my rebuild is faulty or clogged up again (nee fuel filter fitted). Any more knowledgeable thoughts would be appreciated. Rob

I should add starting is spot on, as is tickover.

Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 07, 2025, 04:55:08 PMIMHO Those 4th Gen non abs FJ's are the best of the breed. ('91-'95)
  Even though a tad bit heavier than the early FJ's, the lighter wheels, better brakes, better wind protection, and that rubber mounted engine more than makes up for it....

Enjoy that bike!

Certainly the best of the breed for touring Pat, but I'd say not overall - not sure about the USA models, but here, the 3XW also came with poorer quality, more basic, front suspension and a rot-prone steel swinging arm. The front suspension and additional weight up-high at the front had a big negative effect, spoiling the bike for sportier riding.

For some reason also, all of the road tests of the day here, reported the 3XW to be quite a bit slower (top speed and 1/4 mile times) than the 1TX and 3CV models, most likely due to the larger (wider and taller) fairing and screens and the extra overall weight.

 I also hand made some. Just cut everything off of the clamp  of the gixxer clippons. And fabricated a set matching the stock fj clippons.
I actually hand fabricated 2 sets. The second set. I tried to use thinner aluminum stock.(to make them slightly lighter:) Came down from a wheelie a little too hard. And they slightly bent. So decided not to use them anymore. And went with the apex. Still running the original hand made ones on my 89.

Sorry same as first. They have replacement parts should you go down. (Well thay used to. Been awhile since I got them)

More pics

Quote from: MarioR on August 10, 2025, 08:39:36 AMDid anyone used Apex Risers instead?

https://fjowners.com/gallery/12/6885-100825083645.jpeg

Yep very adjustable. Used them on my 1350r.

Did anyone used Apex Risers instead?

https://fjowners.com/gallery/12/6885-100825083645.jpeg

Quote from: Sparky84 on August 09, 2025, 06:18:41 PMIt must also be noted that if you have an 1100 you need 1200 fork lowers to enable the brake calipers to fit for larger disc......

Not necessarily....
You can use your 1984-87 FJ1100/1200 anti dive forks with the '88/89 FZR rim if you change the location of the brake calipers (to fit the 298mm rotors used on the FZR rim)

 http://www.exactrep.com/acatalog/Front-Hanger-Brackets--pair--12B.html#SID=22

For the early FJ's it's a Win/win... now you end up with a proper 3.5" x 17" (lighter)  front rim *and* the superior Yamaha monoblock 4 piston calipers.

Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 09, 2025, 03:43:40 PMThe only FZR wheels that are directly compatible with the FJ (and the FJ oem 15mm axle) are the 1987 (white rim) and 1988 (white or red rim)   

In 1989 FZR moved to a 17mm diameter front axle. So....

What year FZR rim do you have?

It must also be noted that if you have an 1100 you need 1200 fork lowers to enable the brake calipers to fit for larger disc.

I've always been under the assumption that the FZR wheel was a direct swap but it ain't.

The only FZR wheels that are directly compatible with the FJ (and the FJ oem 15mm axle) are the 1987 (white rim) and 1988 (white or red rim)   

In 1989 FZR moved to a 17mm diameter front axle. So....

What year FZR rim do you have?