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I Need A Recommendation For Mechanic or Shop Near Princeton, NJ

Started by Jack, August 03, 2022, 10:25:10 AM

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Jack

Hello Fellow FJ Riders!

I have just arrived in the Princeton, NJ area with my 92 FJ 1200, which I had to trailer to our new address. For the first time in my ownership of two FJs ('91 and '92) work I did on the carbs has rendered my bike un-startable. I need help. Recommendations from the FJ riding community would be very welcome.  I'd like to get back touring before it gets cold.

BTW, I buy all my parts from RPM

Jack

RPM - Robert


Millietant

Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

red

Quote from: Jack on August 03, 2022, 10:25:10 AMHello Fellow FJ Riders!
I have just arrived in the Princeton, NJ area with my 92 FJ 1200, which I had to trailer to our new address. For the first time in my ownership of two FJs ('91 and '92) work I did on the carbs has rendered my bike un-startable. I need help. Recommendations from the FJ riding community would be very welcome.  I'd like to get back touring before it gets cold.  BTW, I buy all my parts from RPM
Jack
Jack,

I'd give +1 on RPM carb service.  They have the unique expertise, they replace the O-rings, and if requested, they can switch the carb screws to more reliable Allens (if that has not been done already).  At your altitude, you may not need any further carb tuning there.  If time presses, go with rapid shipping (even USPS) each way.  A local guy may not do as well, or even be done sooner, if subject to supply-chain issues for parts.
All IMHO, of course.
Cheers,
Red

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

Motofun

Another plus for RPM.  Also, most local shops don't work on old bikes, especially ones with carbs couple that with the fact that many of their "mechanics" have been born after the "carb age"....... :Facepalm:
'75 Honda CB400F
'85 Yamaha RZ350
'85 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'09 Yamaha 125 Zuma
'09 Kawasaki KZ110 (grand kids)
'13 Suzuki GSXR 750 (track)
'14 Yamaha FZ-09
'23 Yamaha Tenere 7
SOLD: CBX,RZ500,Ninja 650,CB400F,V45 Sabre,CB700SC,R1

Jack


Pat Conlon

+1 for RPM

After Robert fixes you up, don't store your FJ with your carbs full of E10 (ethanol 10%) fuel.

....then again, Robert does have a payroll deduction plan available for repeat offenders.
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