Hello! im Chris, and this is my bike

Carterc · March 17, 2011, 02:04:05 PM

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racerman_27410 · March 17, 2011, 02:32:51 PM

welcome to the group brother !

KOokaloo!

Frank

Travis398 · March 17, 2011, 07:40:31 PM

Nice sounding bike Chris.

Slick · March 17, 2011, 09:52:06 PM

I love it..Is that sound all exhaust or is there some motor work? I like them tires too, what model are they?

wow...I have been a member on here for maybe 15min, and here I go wanting things already. I can see this is going to be bad

racerman_27410 · March 17, 2011, 09:57:08 PM

SLip on over to the mods section SLick!

nothing like taking a great bike and updating it a bit to take advantage of the new technology..... or you can leave it stock.... its good to have choices aint it ?

KOokaloo!

Carterc · March 17, 2011, 10:55:50 PM

slick, i just got the damn thing lol. i was hoping you could tell me what it has!

Slick · March 18, 2011, 01:35:52 PM

Quote from: Carterc on March 17, 2011, 10:55:50 PM
slick, i just got the damn thing lol. i was hoping you could tell me what it has!

Ha ha...It has one bad ass sounding motor, that I know. Whats the history on it? Was it ever a REAL race bike, or does it just look like one. What did you pay for it? How many Miles? I wanna know, I wanna know

Quote from: racerman_27410 on March 17, 2011, 09:57:08 PM
SLip on over to the mods section SLick!

Thats what I'm afraid of

Yamifj1200 · March 18, 2011, 04:01:53 PM

"Thats what I'm afraid of "

Dont be afraid.... the dark side welcomes you.. Look at it as a worthwhile investment... Many owners had made their bikes even better than new. The FJ is a great bike from the factory and I enjoy seeing stock bikes in great shape. But with some time and some dollars you can upgrade them into a more modern machine, either way they are big fun to ride.

Eric M

Carterc · March 18, 2011, 04:26:57 PM

Slick, this is what i know

The PO was a motorcycle drag racer. he was also a motorcycle genius. he would walk into a dealership, buy 2 or more bikes, take them home and work his magic. he did custom paint jobs, engine rebuilds, chop and bob jobs to everything that rolled into his shop. he would then turn around and sell them for double or triple what he payed for them. He got this FJ1200 and loved it to much to change it drastically, he rode it to and from work everyday. however he did add mods to the engine of which i am unsure of as i am not a mechanic. he also added some sort of booster system cause there are switches everywhere that dont do anything now. but what worries me is that i have no idea why he sold it. but the bike has 40,000 miles on it, vance and hines exhaust, tarozzi brake/shift levers, and Michelin racing tires (thats just what i can visually see). I bought the bike for $1995 and its worth every penny!

Slick · March 18, 2011, 05:59:37 PM

Quote from: Carterc on March 18, 2011, 04:26:57 PM
Slick, this is what i know

The PO was a motorcycle drag racer. he was also a motorcycle genius. he would walk into a dealership, buy 2 or more bikes, take them home and work his magic. he did custom paint jobs, engine rebuilds, chop and bob jobs to everything that rolled into his shop. he would then turn around and sell them for double or triple what he payed for them. He got this FJ1200 and loved it to much to change it drastically, he rode it to and from work everyday. however he did add mods to the engine of which i am unsure of as i am not a mechanic. he also added some sort of booster system cause there are switches everywhere that dont do anything now. but what worries me is that i have no idea why he sold it. but the bike has 40,000 miles on it, vance and hines exhaust, tarozzi brake/shift levers, and Michelin racing tires (thats just what i can visually see). I bought the bike for $1995 and its worth every penny!

Sounds like you got yourself one mean machine. The guy probably sold it because he out grew it. When you are someone who likes to work on things (me) it gets a little boring once you do everything you want done. Thats just my guess. With 40K, it sounds like he had his fun. Best of luck to ya, and if you figure out anymore please let me know....

Pat Conlon · March 18, 2011, 06:01:08 PM

Chris, did you ever find him? (PO) I wonder if he bought the bike new?
Did the Harley guys give you a Carfax showing the history of the bike, like are there any liens? how many times it was sold? is it a salvage title? etc, etc.....

Carterc · March 18, 2011, 11:10:04 PM

Pat, i have no idea what the bike has been through, the dealership wont call or email me back, but the bike works, the fairings arent scratched and it sounds crazy good so im ok with not knowing (unless thats a huge newbie thing to say for some technical reason)

andyb · March 19, 2011, 08:28:57 AM

Looked up a few maps and I will put money on that bike having likely been down the 1320 at Gainesville. If you fancy an adventure some nice weekend, take a ride down there and park someplace visible (or hell, make a pass or two, be warned that it's super addictive!) and I'll bet someone will either recognize the bike or even the PO will come over if he sees it that day....

Sadly their website doesn't have a picture archive, so I wasn't able to find pictures of the guy riding it

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