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Started by Ranger6, July 15, 2014, 09:31:47 PM

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Ranger6

July 15, 2014, 09:31:47 PM
Hello all,
I have had this bike since 1998 and have modified it over the years.  It has 29K on the engine.  I would like to rebuild the motor and would like some advice on where to buy a rebuild kit or to get engine parts.
Matt

FJmonkey

#1
July 15, 2014, 09:51:41 PM
Welcome FNG, from a fellow Ranger, good looking ride, even if it is not Red and White....
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

Pat Conlon

#2
July 15, 2014, 10:33:14 PM
Hello Matt, nice bike, 29k miles on a FJ engine is awfully early for a rebuild.
Did something happen to the engine?

One of my favorite vendors who is a active supporter of the forum is Randy @ RPM.
He has everything you need and gives freely of his expertise. His prices are very good.
http://www.rpmracingca.com/

Let us know how we can help you.....cheers. Pat
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

movenon

#3
July 15, 2014, 11:45:22 PM
Welcome Matt ! Nice bike.  :good2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

yamaha fj rider

#4
July 16, 2014, 09:10:00 AM
Matt welcome, good that you joined us.

There are FJ's that have three times that many miles and still going strong. Thirty thousand miles not that many.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

Pat Conlon

#5
July 16, 2014, 12:39:42 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 16, 2014, 09:10:00 AM
....There are FJ's that have three times that many miles and still going strong. Thirty thousand miles not that many.

Actually, more like 10 times that mileage....Lee has over 300k miles on his '84
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJ_Hooligan

#6
July 16, 2014, 06:35:22 PM
30K??!!!

Finish breaking it in first before you rebuild it...
DavidR.

1tinindian

#7
July 16, 2014, 09:02:06 PM
Welcome.
Please tell us why you feel such a virgin motor needs to be opened up at such an early point in it's life.
Time means little, miles even less, ride that sucker!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Ranger6

#8
July 16, 2014, 11:25:58 PM
I stand corrected.  I will leave the engine alone.   It sounds and runs fine.

Thanks Matt
Matt

Joe Sull

#9
July 17, 2014, 03:56:55 PM
You could use a little red on it. :bye:
You Keep What you kill

Ranger6

#10
July 17, 2014, 05:06:47 PM
Red huh?  Is Maine still in Canada?
Matt

JimmyD

#11
July 30, 2014, 11:53:43 AM
JimmyD here, I am also the owner of an '86 FJ' second owner bike. Damn I love this this bike.
Jim DeHan
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