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Started by melloncollie, June 07, 2022, 09:42:29 PM

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melloncollie

Hello everyone, just wanted to formally say hi and introduce myself.  I bought my FJ a little over a year ago, put some miles on, did some work to it, and put some more miles on it.  Including a trip last fall (started a thread for the trip, I'll finish it one of these days).  I wouldn't have been able to do the work I did without the wealth of knowledge from the forum, thanks everyone.

Attached is a picture from my ride earlier today.

P.S. name comes from this album, one of my favorites.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellon_Collie_and_the_Infinite_Sadness
89 FJ1200
Mikuni RS36, Hindle 4-1, Blue Dots


FJmonkey

Welcome to the light of the campfire, no need to hide in the shadows with us. Looking forward to your trip post.
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

red

Quote from: melloncollie on June 07, 2022, 09:42:29 PMHello everyone, just wanted to formally say hi and introduce myself.  I bought my FJ a little over a year ago, put some miles on, did some work to it, and put some more miles on it.  Including a trip last fall (started a thread for the trip, I'll finish it one of these days).  I wouldn't have been able to do the work I did without the wealth of knowledge from the forum, thanks everyone.  Attached is a picture from my ride earlier today.
melloncollie,

Welcome to the campfire!  Pull up a seat, relax, and be among friends.  Where are you at, generally?  You can add a location to your avatar or signature, and the year of your bike.  It helps us help you, at times.

Pix are welcome, as well as your stories.  If you hit a snag, prolly somebody here has also, and they may have some advice for you.
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

giantkiller

Yesterday I got a great surprise as I was driving past the one gas station in my small town of Campbellsport. And there filling up was an 89 fj. Of course I Had to turn around. And talk to him. Very nice bike. Going to go for a ride through the kettles. With him. Hopefully soon. Would have gone right back home and got the 1350r out and gone riding right then. But my sister is visiting from Colorado this week.

Welcome to the group.
Maybe we can go to the eastcoast fall rally together.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

melloncollie

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys, I like campfires.  I'm in southeast Wisconsin outside of Milwaukee, added a little more info in my profile now.  I was out for a longer ride yesterday, stopped at a gas station on my way back home and there was some guy ogling my bike.  Turns out it was Dan.  Looks like about an hour from me to Dan, and hour and a half to make the ride more fun.  A rally sounds fun, I've never been to one.  I've hardly rode with anyone but myself really. 
89 FJ1200
Mikuni RS36, Hindle 4-1, Blue Dots


Pat Conlon

Welcome to the group Mellon! Yea, that guy Dan is one cool dude.... :good2:  You gotta check out his shop and pad.
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

giantkiller

Thanks, Pat. I've never met anyone at  rally yet, that I wouldn't invite into my home.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1