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Started by mr blackstock, December 13, 2014, 12:55:54 AM

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mr blackstock

Picked this up the other month, at the time seemed to be a fixer up'er, but the more I see it, it seems to be coming into it's own!  I worry that it may be more expensive to keep running than a harshly riden FJ11!  Already he needs a fair bit of maintenance...
I had to wait on paying my bike rego for two months to pay for his own furniture suite...

Everyone ride safe this month, lots of distracted drivers out there.

Cheers, Gareth
Squeaky wheels always get the grease...

Yamaha FJ1100 1985

TexasDave

Congratulations. Very handsome little guy. Spend all the time you can with him as they tend to grow up way to fast.   :good2:  Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

Arnie

Congratulations Gareth (and Mrs Gareth),

Nicely done. :-)
You'll have to keep us informed of the mods as you make them.
Do realize that this model seems to gain weight on a fairly regular basis, and (to date) there are no lightweight carbon fiber or titanium replacements available.

Enjoy

Arnie

FJmonkey

Good on ya Gareth, by the looks of things it seems well cared for and happy. A very good beginning, thanks for sharing the good news.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

FeralRdr

Congratulations!   :good2:

I'd suggest Keeping that model OEM.  Looks perfect as it is. :yes:

movenon

Congratulations!  :good2: :good2:  An ambulance model...  :drinks: :drinks:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Bones

That model has some trouble with its induction and exhaust. Confined spaces with the revs up will hurt your ears, plus their hard to keep shiny and are well known for soiling up the rest of their bodywork. Also once they get a few years on them they are extremely hard on the wallet to maintain.
                                                                :biggrin:
                                                         Congratulations
93 fj1200
79 suzuki gt250x7


Too young to be old but old enough to know better.

FJmonkey

Looking closer, I think that one might be fully loaded... :biggrin:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ken65

congratulations, how old's the little fella?

mr blackstock

Cheers guys,

I am discovering lots, wish there was a haynes manual with pictures and the like though!  Coming up three months.  Veronica has already told me not to try and attach the car seat to the bike pillion, apparently 6ft worth of zip ties is still not safe enough!?

Squeaky wheels always get the grease...

Yamaha FJ1100 1985

FJmonkey

The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

motogp52

Way too adorable! Enjoy them while they're young as they grow up so fast.
The quality of thought is only as good as the quality of language used.

Current FJ's                            Past FJ's
1984 FJ1100                          1985 FJ1100
1986 FJ1200                          1987 FJ1200
1989 FJ1200 Midnight blue      1992 FJ1200
1989 FJ1200 White/Silver

Mark Olson

Quote from: mr blackstock on December 13, 2014, 05:29:53 PM
Cheers guys,

I am discovering lots, wish there was a haynes manual with pictures and the like though!  Coming up three months.  Veronica has already told me not to try and attach the car seat to the bike pillion, apparently 6ft worth of zip ties is still not safe enough!?



Congrats on the little one , what a joy . :yahoo:

ya know at that age they fit in the tank bag  :pardon:
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

Firehawk068

Quote from: mr blackstock on December 13, 2014, 05:29:53 PM
Cheers guys,

I am discovering lots, wish there was a haynes manual with pictures and the like though!  Coming up three months.  Veronica has already told me not to try and attach the car seat to the bike pillion, apparently 6ft worth of zip ties is still not safe enough!?



Here ya go!  :sarcastic:




Save this one aside for a few years down the road!

Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200