FNG From Avon Ohio

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group, nice looking ride in all black. You will find quite a few of us are in our 40's and 50's. Not quite 50 yet, 3 1/2 years to go  Former Marine myself.

Being in Northeast Ohio there are 3 Rally's within an easy jaunt for the FJ. Spring East Coast Rally in Boone, NC., Fall East Coast Rally in Tellico Springs, TN., and the Northeast Rally, not sure if the location and dates have been set yet.

Fred

[baldy3853]

  Jim welcome aboard its a fun place to be, lots of leg pulling and piss taking and really good info, rallies are the bestest fun, we even have them here in the land down under,  Klav and I are attending the WCR this year the boys are in for a real treat 
Baldy

[Jim 92FJ]

I would really love to visit Australia.   Glad to see that these bikes made their way throughout the world   Appreciate the former military folks on this site, and everyone really.  I got the bike home on Saturday, the temps were around 50 F that day so I had to take advantage of it. 

A learned a little history of the bike from the PO.  It was originally owned by a guy that had owned his own body shop.  This guy hated the original purple color from'92 so he painted it black.  He actually did a much better job than they do at the factory (Jap paint is never a quality finish IMO).  There are a few light scratches but over all it does look quite nice. 

The very first thing I purchased was the Clymer Manual (I gotta know what I'm dealing with here).  The next thing I ordered were speed bleeders.  The brakes function great but have probably never been bled in the past 21 years. I learned from my '77 Goldwing that MC fluids aren't like a fine wine...   The bike is 100% stock and I'll try to keep it that way. 

It's an amazing bike to ride, can't wait to link up with you folks at a rally, or two, or three

[movenon]

"The bike is 100% stock and I'll try to keep it that way. "

We will try to lead you into the dark side....
George

[Jim 92FJ]

  Well George, I did say try...

[1tinindian]

   The bike is 100% stock and I'll try to keep it that way. 

 

Well, it's already been repainted a non standard color, so there goes your 100%!
The mods are many and quite well done to enhance the ol FJ.

A swap to a 17 rear wheel is usually on the top of most owners list, and then from there, upgrade the brakes and suspension.
Any other mods after these are just frosting on the cake.

Trust me, mine started out even most stock than yours (factory pink stripe) and it is twice as nice now with all the mods added to it, up to this point.
The FJ is very receptive to mods, and the pay off is 10 fold for your riding enjoyment.

Hope we meet up at a rally some day.

Take Care,
Leon

[Jim 92FJ]

 :good:You're right about the bike color Tinindian, and I actually like it much better than the original violet.  I've modified my VT1300CT a fair amount, so I'm not gun shy.  Next thing I want is one of those Reevu helmets that has the mirror built in. Also may want a Heli-Bar if I can find one.  I'm a federal employee and about to get furloughed, so I may have to hold off for a little while.

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   The bike is 100% stock and I'll try to keep it that way. 

 

Well, it's already been repainted a non standard color, so there goes your 100%!
The mods are many and quite well done to enhance the ol FJ.

A swap to a 17 rear wheel is usually on the top of most owners list, and then from there, upgrade the brakes and suspension.
Any other mods after these are just frosting on the cake.

Trust me, mine started out even most stock than yours (factory pink stripe) and it is twice as nice now with all the mods added to it, up to this point.
The FJ is very receptive to mods, and the pay off is 10 fold for your riding enjoyment.

Hope we meet up at a rally some day.

Take Care,
Leon

[Jeff0308]

Hi Jim. Welcome to the group. I also from downunder ( melbourne ) hot as hell here at the moment. Your bike looks nice. Mines an 88-9 factory black. Its my third one, same model as my others. If you find a spare set of HELIBARS  please let me know. I'm wanting a set to. they are no longer made for the FJ so the manufacturer says. Good luck with the bike. Regards jeff

[Jim 92FJ]

Hi Jim. Welcome to the group. I also from downunder ( melbourne ) hot as hell here at the moment. Your bike looks nice. Mines an 88-9 factory black. Its my third one, same model as my others. If you find a spare set of HELIBARS  please let me know. I'm wanting a set to. they are no longer made for the FJ so the manufacturer says. Good luck with the bike. Regards jeff

Hello Jeff, Thank you for the welcome. I for one would gladly trade our weather for yours right about now.  Helibars are harder to find than chickens teeth right about now.  I contacted Randy at RPM about some Risers that he fabricated back in 2009. I'll let you know what I find out.   My back is just fine for an old coot, but my wrist takes a good hammerin... Cheers. Jim