Drove it today... eeek!

[Skivvy]

Drove it to my workplace* from its very temporary parking spot. Exciting as it was, not having been on a bike for 3+ years and driving through rush hour traffic with one mirror (can't see anything but elbows anyway), that experience was less than joyful. Also, I never thought I'd notice after all that time but the 89 handled waaay different than the 86. Could be the 17" wheel or the crummy Bridgestones or the fact that the shocks were essentially new... or old depending on how you figure it. Its going to take a while getting used to the new ride.

The stock pipes are soooo quiet.  I always ride with earplugs so aside from the vibrations had no clue what the engine was doing. Could've been dragging one piston on the pavement for all I knew. Anyone wanna move their Yosh cans?


*The SO is not ready for a new FJ to show up, so I'm carefully working through that little snag.

[FJmonkey]

Drove it to my workplace* from its very temporary parking spot. Exciting as it was, not having been on a bike for 3+ years and driving through rush hour traffic with one mirror (can't see anything but elbows anyway), that experience was less than joyful. Also, I never thought I'd notice after all that time but the 89 handled waaay different than the 86. Could be the 17" wheel or the crummy Bridgestones or the fact that the shocks were essentially new... or old depending on how you figure it. Its going to take a while getting used to the new ride.
The stock pipes are soooo quiet.  I always ride with earplugs so aside from the vibrations had no clue what the engine was doing. Could've been dragging one piston on the pavement for all I knew. Anyone wanna move their Yosh cans?
*The SO is not ready for a new FJ to show up, so I'm carefully working through that little snag.

Some 2005 CBR1000 mirrors will give you less elbow to look at. They can be bolted on the stock bases and stick out a touch more. And they still good on the bike.

[Skivvy]

Does it matter if the mirrors are OEM Honda or aftermarket (EMGO?)

[1tinindian]

Does it matter if the mirrors are OEM Honda or aftermarket (EMGO?)

Either should work, just be aware of the plastic fun-house mirrors on the aftermarket pieces.
You might get lucky and get a good pair...or not.
Ask me how I know!

Leon

[Dads_FJ]

Drove it to my workplace* from its very temporary parking spot. Exciting as it was, not having been on a bike for 3+ years and driving through rush hour traffic with one mirror (can't see anything but elbows anyway), that experience was less than joyful. Also, I never thought I'd notice after all that time but the 89 handled waaay different than the 86. Could be the 17" wheel or the crummy Bridgestones or the fact that the shocks were essentially new... or old depending on how you figure it. Its going to take a while getting used to the new ride.

The stock pipes are soooo quiet.  I always ride with earplugs so aside from the vibrations had no clue what the engine was doing. Could've been dragging one piston on the pavement for all I knew. Anyone wanna move their Yosh cans?


*The SO is not ready for a new FJ to show up, so I'm carefully working through that little snag.

Should have handled fine... tire pressure okay??

[rktmanfj]

Surely those aren't the original tires (though the tread front pattern looks kinda familiar).

[Pat Conlon]

Does it matter if the mirrors are OEM Honda or aftermarket (EMGO?)

I recommend oem Honda. Emgo mirrors are shit. The glass and optics in the Honda mirrors are superior. Those tires may look like they have good tread on them but old tires are dry tires and should be replaced. Also, replace your oem rubber brake lines ASAP. They are long overdue for replacement.
Nice looking bike Skivvy! I hope SWMBO let's you bring it home....soon. I can relate.  Pat