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

Greetings From Connecticut!

Started by Jack, May 26, 2013, 10:29:06 AM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

Jack

May 26, 2013, 10:29:06 AM
The only new motorcycle I have ever owned was my 1991 FJ 1200.  I rode it for six years, then had to sell it to buy a car on account of the fact that my then soon to be ex-wife kept the family car, etc.  Fast-forward to March 2012 and the dirt bike riding school librarian at the high school where I taught. One day while I was in the library with my students, Mr Librarian calls me into his office to show me a Craigslist ad for a 1992 FJ 1200. Two days later it was mine.  Now I have a 20 year old FJ.  It runs well but needs some work.  Back in the 90s I used to participate in an e-mail bulletin board of FJ owners.  I wonder if this internet forum is a descendent of that bulletin board.  Best wishes to all my FJ riding buddies!

movenon

#1
May 26, 2013, 10:39:44 AM
Welcome ! "they always come home"  :rofl2:  Glad to here you got another FJ. I am sure you will find this a great place to be. Post some picture when you get some time !
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

rktmanfj

#2
May 26, 2013, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: Jack on May 26, 2013, 10:29:06 AMBack in the 90s I used to participate in an e-mail bulletin board of FJ owners.  I wonder if this internet forum is a descendent of that bulletin board. 
Some members on the (now-defunct) Netpath Fj list created the Yahoo FJ group, then later on, the Netpath list was moved over to Micapeak.  Later on, Marsh set up this group, which, at least initially, was all made up of Yahoo group people.

So yeah, in a way it is, I suppose.

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

yamaha fj rider

#3
May 26, 2013, 11:33:12 AM
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the FJ.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

racerman_27410

#4
May 26, 2013, 01:29:11 PM
Welcome to the group!

Do you remember Mazz?


KOokaloo!  :good2:

Frank

FJmonkey

#5
May 26, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
Welcome Jack, my first New bike was a 1986 CBR (Hurricane) 600,  :dash2: :dash2: :dash2: I could of had an FJ......... Happy to have you on board, Kookaloo.
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

Jack

#6
May 27, 2013, 08:40:55 AM
Quote from: racerman_27410 on May 26, 2013, 01:29:11 PM
Welcome to the group!

Do you remember Mazz?


KOokaloo!  :good2:

Frank

Frank,

The name Mazz does ring a bell.  That bulletin board was very active. It featured the same international cast of characters as this  forum does.

Jack


baldy3853

#7
May 27, 2013, 10:28:03 AM
 :hi: Jack welcome aboard enjoy the ride  :good2: :good2:

aviationfred

#8
May 27, 2013, 03:07:08 PM
Welcome to the group Jack. I also am a born again FJ owner. I had an 85' until I totalled it in 1990, waited 22 years to get an 89'. Enjoy your new to you ride.  :hi:

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions