News:

This forum is run by RPM and donations from members.

It is the donations of the members that help offset the operating cost of the forum. The secondary benefit of being a contributing member is the ability to save big during RPM Holiday sales. For more information please check out this link: Membership has its privileges 

Thank you for your support of the all mighty FJ.

Main Menu

A Newbie on here! Hi to you all looking forward to picking your brains!!

Started by diymanic, January 25, 2012, 06:17:50 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

diymanic

So hi,
Just found this site.
Should say i am in the UK, had my Fj1200 3cv for about 3 years now 47K miles on the clock and running well, tend to do my own work on things bike included!
done the following....
rebuilt front forks
R1 blue spot calipers
Braided hoses
Hagon rear shock
Hid headlamp
oil an filters plugs  (regular!!)
valve clearance's
cam chain tensioner (replaced)
scott oilier
upgraded oil cooler/thermostat (speeds warm up)
re-enamelled engine
polished swing arm, (thinking of doing casings)
currently trying to refurbish some infill bits that sit in around the tank
ho and done the diaphragm's in the carbs balance and colour tuned too ..... (that was sorting out and idle problem)(also shows my age maybe)
i tend to like all things with an engine lol
before the Fj i had an xj900f that did over 120K miles and was purring when i sold it (not all my mile's)
so trying to think of what else to say to you all..
also had a Husky 610te on a 1999 plate
currently got a zx7r on a 1998 (p3) which I'm also putting back together (i now do plastic welding) going to spray that and have a go at air brushing too.
also have a 1987 cbr 600f with only 32k miles on going to sort that too when i get time!
about me well married 25 years 7 daughters
like fixing things always happy to offer help, always happy to receive it too
going to enjoy reading your threads and seeing what you are doing with this brill bike
so cheers for now as I'm off for a beer :good2:

FJmonkey

Welcome Mate, this site will your best friend since you have already caught the modification bug. Get used to using the search function as their is already a ton of useful information that has aleady been covered. Post picks of your bike and modifications, especially if you polished somthing. Some members live for polishing... :biggrin:
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

racerman_27410

Welcome friend, Its good to have you on board with us!



KOokaloo!

Frank

Pat Conlon

Welcome laddie, sounds like you have a well sorted FJ.

I would rather you pick my brains, than my wallet.... or my nose. 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

diymanic

thanks guys for your replies,
picking brains is just fine lol
what does the "KOokaloo!" mean?

racerman_27410


diymanic

Ahaaaa now i see :good2:
Glad i asked...the term is going global now lol
i know the rush....now i know what to say...
cheers