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1986 fj1200 driveability issues

Started by weber1, February 19, 2012, 11:05:55 PM

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weber1

#45
March 17, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
Picked up the tank and the repair was minimal, touch up was a breeze and the body shop wasn't needed. Put carbs on and ran it. Smoked like a cropduster because of fuel in exhast and rings in #4 cylinder being washed out. After a ride around the block the bike was an absolute blast to ride! The acceleration was insane and the turns were alot of fun.  Now I know why you guys are passionate about these machines. Love it.

Pat Conlon

#46
March 18, 2012, 02:54:36 AM
Good deal Rob! Kudos for sticking with the problem and working through it.

Be sure to let that bike warm up, and the oil get to 160+ before you flog her. It takes longer than you think.
Put many a mile on her this spring. The more you ride her the better she will run.  Cheers!
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

weber1

#47
March 19, 2012, 09:30:56 AM
Thanks Pat. I did notice that it does take longer then I thought to get the bike to the best operating temp.This summer I am going to enjoy it and next fall do a strip and restore. One of my best friends' has a dyna glide and took my Fj for a spin and had a blast. Next are the fork springs.
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