Greetings from the USofA (Missouri to be specific) : Tale of two bikes...

[yosso]

Hi,

Just checking into the forum, looking at a project bike and joined to do some research and so forth.

Looking at two different FJ's.

First bike is a crashed 1992 FJ1200 - http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/5741611639.html

Small dent in the frame and the tank, trashed right side cowl.

Right Side, Front
Right side, Rear
Top View
Dent in frame

Second bike is a 1984 fj1100 - not crashed. - http://seks.craigslist.org/mcy/5708779816.html

Both the same price - similar mileage.

Anyway, that's my origin story. 

Thanks for reading.

Mike

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the forum 

The 1992 has way more damage than advertised and IMO should be $800.00 tops. The better bet is the '84 model.

I don't know if this '87 has sold. The location is just south of Wichita, Kansas. It may be worth a phone call. Click on the link below.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15708.0

Fred

[jscgdunn]

I am partial to the 3XW models (the 92).  If the mileage is correct, it is salvageable.  I still would plan to spend $1,000 for nice plastic.....hopefully you get lucky and get it cheaper.....so offer $1,000 max $1500.

Here are two in Quebec as a starting point:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-pieces-accessoires-moto/granby/1991-1993-fj1200-carenage-fairing-avant/1196674102?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-pieces-accessoires-moto/granby/carenage-fairing-avant-yamaha-fj1200-91-92-93/1172829310?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Plan on $100-$150 for freight.

Jeff

[Firehawk068]

The '84 looks like an '85 if it's a US spec bike.
Unless someone repainted/re-bodied an '84 in next-year's colors.

I would steer clear of the crashed bike unless it could be had for under $800.

[PaulG]

A dented frame .... yikes!     Unless you want a long term project I'd go for the 84/85.  If the frame is not true you'll be chasing your tail with handling gremlins.  In Ontario that would probably not pass a mandatory safety certification, and you would end up with a 600lb lump that is only good for parts.

[yosso]

Welcome to the forum 

The 1992 has way more damage than advertised and IMO should be $800.00 tops. The better bet is the '84 model.

I don't know if this '87 has sold. The location is just south of Wichita, Kansas. It may be worth a phone call. Click on the link below.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15708.0

Fred

Nice looking 1987.  Did find that one on CL this morning. Will have to send an e-mail/txt.  Thanks for the lead and the pictures.

[aviationfred]

I hope you take a look at the '87, it really is a nice example.


Fred