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Started by bigdrunk, August 07, 2014, 10:26:23 AM

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bigdrunk

August 07, 2014, 10:26:23 AM
Hi all, just a quick introduction. I recently became the owner of a 1992 Fj1200 after a friend of mine kindly gave it to me. It had been sitting in his garage (he runs a recovery and service firm in West London, Revolution Motorcycles) for over 10 years without running.

He decided that I had been without two wheels for long enough and took it upon himself to get the bike back on the road, after many hours and random parts it was in action again. I paid him for the parts used so he wasn't financially out of pocket, and I was on the road again.

I love the bike, its perfect for me (being tall I've struggled over the years with getting comfortable. Best bike I found was the Blackbird). But it does need some serious TLC on the cosmetics side. So I've decided to take it down the street fighter/cafe racer route.

I've been lurking here for a few weeks picking up tips, which I desperately need due to my serious lack of mechanical experience. Love the site and hope to be a part of it for some time.

I'm based in Nottingham at the moment, with half an eye on Spain next year. I'll be bringing the FJ with me though :D

movenon

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August 07, 2014, 12:57:49 PM
Welcome to the group ! Sounds like you got a real good deal !  Let us know how it works out for you. The FJ is a pretty basic bike and easy as bikes go to service and keep running.  :drinks:
Cheers, George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

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August 07, 2014, 09:44:14 PM
Welcome FNG, happy to have you join in and contribute to the massive wealth of FJ ownership. We will save the complicated questions off for a while. So study up....
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

Capn Ron

#3
August 07, 2014, 10:00:01 PM
Hey BigDrunk!

I feel like I may have already met you during my days as a bouncer at a pub!   :biggrin:

Welcome to the group and you have the BEST year FJ ever (although I may be biased)!!!  Chip away at issues one at a time on here and we'll get you sorted!   :good2:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

aviationfred

#4
August 07, 2014, 10:03:14 PM
Welcome to the group,  :hi: Ask a lot of questions and any issues that you have will be answered.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Alf

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August 11, 2014, 01:59:42 AM
Quote from: bigdrunk on August 07, 2014, 10:26:23 AM

I'm based in Nottingham at the moment, with half an eye on Spain next year. I'll be bringing the FJ with me though :D


Yours welcome!. I know a lot of FJ owners in Spain. Take a look at our 30th anniversary rally in Madrid last June

http://teammarmota.es/?page_id=1136
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