For those brave enough...

[mr blackstock]

I saw an FJ come up on ebay recently in Melbourne, Australia, and thought to have a quick look, and the closer I looked the less parts I could see that I could use, I figured it would not get any bidders,
I was wrong.  It sold for around $150
There are bike restorers that most of us can stand next to happily, then there are those that must be closer to either an owner of a parts company like Wemoto, or they are close to God.

They are braver than me!




Anyone here this brave?

[I make oil]

I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   

[fj11.5]

I posted the ebay number for it when it was listed, seems it sat outside under a tarp for 2 years, looks more like it stayed outside for twenty,  sat on $56 for ages,  they must have a huge sonic parts cleaner, and a whole lot of autosol

[Firehawk068]

I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   

OH come on now!

I see a right side scoop, a left front turn signal, and a chain guard........................oh, and a grab handle! 

[X-Ray]

That poor thing is never going to run again........

[movenon]

X-Ray. Nice photo's of your rear wheel conversion. Hope to do the same as I am about ready for a new rear tire next season.

[X-Ray]

It was easier than I thought to do the rear wheel change. Having just pulled the back wheel out a couple of days ago to get a new tyre put on, I did realise I had one too many washers on the brake caliper side. You only need 1 x  4mm thickness washer each side to keep the alignment in most cases. The new Dunlop 180/55/17 tyre just clears the chain.