Hello from Germany!

[Timm Adam]

Hello everyone!

Wanted to introduce myself before I start to ask dumb questions or post requests.........

I am a petrolhead located in Germany. Trained to be a car mechanic in 1992 with Ford and started to mess around with little motorbikes before that. My first motorbike was a mini-crosser and my second already a Yamaha, albeit a 80ccm softchopper. Moved on to a RD 80 LCS and the to RD 350 LC 1982. Later a RD 350 LC YPVS 1984 in addition. Unfortunately sold them both; but at least I got a Yamaha FJ 1200 3YA to replace them. So that is when my FJ stuff started going. When they were new or nearly new I could not have afforded them; 2020 and all the people are just putting them out for rather little money. Currently I have bought my 9th FJ 1100 because of that. Driving a daily banger in matt black but technically sound, just finishing a red/white 1984 in very good condition in 100% original trim and detail; going to collect another one in blue/white and want to do the same to it, 100% original and keeping it that way. Projects: Project no. 1: Building a 1412 ccm upgraded FJ 1100 with 17inch wheels, FJ 1200 3CW front fork R1 brakes etc.. Project no. 2: Building a turbocharged FJ 1100 with a maybe 1314 ccm base etc.; will be looking also close to stock but with the usual upgrades and completely done engine to work with turbocharger. As it must be streetlegal here in Germany I am aiming for around 180 hp at the rear wheel.

As I always go really crazy about my favourite drives I collected everything FJ 1100 and FJ 1200 related like original manuals, brochures, magazines etc..

Of course with 9 FJ 1100 more or less complete I have a few parts lying around now. Also I have fibreglass reproduction made from a cool German guy of the fairing, the belly pan spoiler and the front fender. I will have decals made next, 100% correct colours, sizes etc.. I am doing "new" belly pan spoilers as they are always broken or rather missing already in 90% of all FJ 1100s in Germany.

As I am a turbo newbie I am really hoping to find some experienced warriors here that know their way around the engine and turbocharging it.

My other drives are two Ford Granadas (European Model Consul/Granada from 1972 to 1977), one of them imported from South Africa with a complete drive unit from an original Granada Perana with Toploader manual 4 speed gearbox and the good old 302 V8 from Ford, built by Basil Green.

Greetings and best wishes to all of you!

Kind regards

Timm

[Dieselman7.3]

I'd be really interested in seeing the 1412 build as I saw a jug and pistons set up for the Fj. A bit out of my price range for now but I like the idea of it.    Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have more knowledge of these bikes then I do.   

[Troyskie]

Welcome Timm. There are a number of members in Germany. You might be able to hook-up with them for a ride.

Interesting projects. I look forward to any photos.

I'd love the chance to take to the autobahn and WOT on an FJ.

Troyskie

[Pat Conlon]

Welcome Timm, wow, with your experience you can teach us....not the other way around.

Currently Giantkiller (Dan) is building a turbo bike. FJ1289 (Chris) has experience with nitrous and fuel injection systems, JMR (Mike) and racerrad8 (Randy) build custom engines.
Randy built my 1380cc FJ engine and he did a fine job. You are going to fall in love with ~105 ft.lbs. of torque, I guarantee.

You think the FJ pulls hard in its stock displacement, you are going to be surprised.

Welcome to the madness.

Pat

[FJ1200W]

Greetings!

Looking forward to your build!

I have roots in Bremenhauffen.

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the forum 

Great introduction, definitely interested in following your builds.



Fred

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Timm, plenty of room at our digital (virus free) campfire.