Hi from North Carolina

[Bespoke Villainy]

I've owned a ton of bikes but picked up my first FJ600 today. Promises to be a good time sorting it out.  I immediately notice that the shifter and rear brake lever seem tiny and very tight into the bike.  Any common mods for those?

Look forward to chatting with you all!

[FJmonkey]

 Welcome, not too many of the 600 versions, but you might get some help with your question.

[Millietant]

Welcome in 

I've always loved the 600 but never owned one. Hopefully someone can give you an answer on here - the bike was called the XJ 600 in all markets outside of the America's & Canada.

[Old Rider]

Welcome i owned a FJ /XJ 600F bought it from yamaha dealer almost new back in 1986  it was red and black .very  good bike.
Only problem i had with it was after i washed it i had to do running starts .The problem got worce after some time before i got a tip to use
wd 40 in the plugcaps and on the ignition connector.Was a great touring bike too  

Another funny thing i remember was when i was in a washinghall a man in a wan stole my helmet and glowes they was right outside the door
Another man told me he saw a man with a wan took my helmet and drove away   so i drove home without my helmet

The days after i started to hunt him down driving all over the city looking for a blue toyota hi-ace van and  i still do.... no the huntstuff is a joke

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the Forum 

I tried buying a FJ600 at a Dealership in November of 1985. Fresh out of Marine Corps Boot Camp. The application was denied. 6 months later, I bought a brand new VF500F Interceptor.

I will be making the trek to North Carolina late next month for the Vintage Yamaha Rally at the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge near Robbinsville, NC. 22-24 September.

Fred