1986 fj1200 driveability issues

[weber1]

Picked up the tank and the repair was minimal, touch up was a breeze and the body shop wasn't needed. Put carbs on and ran it. Smoked like a cropduster because of fuel in exhast and rings in #4 cylinder being washed out. After a ride around the block the bike was an absolute blast to ride! The acceleration was insane and the turns were alot of fun.  Now I know why you guys are passionate about these machines. Love it.

[Pat Conlon]

Good deal Rob! Kudos for sticking with the problem and working through it.

Be sure to let that bike warm up, and the oil get to 160+ before you flog her. It takes longer than you think.
Put many a mile on her this spring. The more you ride her the better she will run.  Cheers!

[weber1]

Thanks Pat. I did notice that it does take longer then I thought to get the bike to the best operating temp.This summer I am going to enjoy it and next fall do a strip and restore. One of my best friends' has a dyna glide and took my Fj for a spin and had a blast. Next are the fork springs.