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Big D's intro from sunny Western Australia

Started by Big D, October 31, 2012, 08:48:32 AM

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Big D

October 31, 2012, 08:48:32 AM
Hi guys,

I have just picked up a non running 1987 FJ1200 (and I'm not from Seattle either) the old girl cost me $500 so I can afford to pay a couple more to get it going. I have just finished restoring a 1981 Kawasaki Z650 back to original condition so the FJ is another project to keep me out of the house and in the shed. Prior to the kwaka Z, my last bike was a brand new XJR1300SP back in 2001 and sold in 2004, married in 2005 (can anyone see a pattern forming?) so I'm just getting back into it.

Anyhoo, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions during the journey. Keep upright all...
1981 Kawasaki Z650 restored
1987 Yamaha FJ1200 dead
1985 Yamaha FJ1200 work in progress

Go that way really fast, when something gets in your way, turn

FJmonkey

#1
October 31, 2012, 09:11:31 AM
Welcome Bid D, good intro mate. The Red and Whites just keep coming. I guess I need to add one more Aussie to my list when I visit Down Under one of these days. The FJ is an easy bike to work on, and with this group and its knowledge, even easier.  Kookaloo.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

racerman_27410

#2
October 31, 2012, 11:13:23 AM
Welcome to the group Big D!

Sounds like you're going to fit right in around here!


KOokaloo!


Frank

The General

#3
October 31, 2012, 04:36:07 PM
Welcome Mate. :hi: You`ll love it here. Got a coupla West Aussies comin over for the FJ Rally In March. (Bellingen).  (popcorn)
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Tiger

#4
October 31, 2012, 07:27:24 PM
 :hi: Bugger...we are getting over run by them from the penal colony :shout:  :rofl: :lol: :rofl2:... :good2:

Hi and welcome...sit right down and have a cold one mate... :drinks:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

flips

#5
November 01, 2012, 01:57:24 PM
G'day Big D & welcome!   :hi:

Cheers  :drinks:

Jeff P
Stay rubber side down.

Stainesy

#6
November 01, 2012, 07:41:28 PM
Welcome aboard. 

roverfj1200

#7
November 02, 2012, 02:33:44 AM
Welcome hay.....  :drinks:
1988 FJ1200
1991 FJ1200

Richard.

baldy3853

#8
November 09, 2012, 07:41:57 AM
Big D welcome aboard the express enjoy the ride
Baldy
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