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HELLO FROM NEWBIE IN VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA THAT IS)

Started by wrinkly12, October 04, 2009, 04:19:51 PM

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wrinkly12

October 04, 2009, 04:19:51 PM
Just registered as a new user to the forum.    I live on the Mornington Peninsula.    Examine Crime Scenes for a living.    I have nearly got my 92 FJ1200 on the road.   Still in the same configuration as it's previous life as a West Aust Police Bike (minus the cop stuff).   It was sitting in the previous owners garage for the last 9 years or so.   Great site.   I have learned lots already from previous posts.   :biggrin:
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

racerman_27410

#1
October 04, 2009, 05:40:05 PM
G'day mate,

what kind of police parts did it have?

does it look the same as a regular non police fj ?

welcome to the barbie :-)

Kookaloo!

Frank

Marsh White

#2
October 04, 2009, 06:46:39 PM
Quote from: wrinkly12 on October 04, 2009, 04:19:51 PM
Examine Crime Scenes for a living.    I have nearly got my 92 FJ1200 on the road.   Still in the same configuration as it's previous life as a West Aust Police Bike (minus the cop stuff).

It wasn't me!  Best to use a revolver these days or make sure you collect your casings - or so I've heard!  ;)

I don't think we have ever had an actual owner of one of the Police FJs as a member of any of our groups.  Cool!  I've seen a couple of low resolution pics of the AUS Police FJs and one from South America as well.  I do remember the fairing was shaped differently.  Other than that I have NO IDEA what any of the differences are - but I would LOVE to know!  Please post up some pics of your FJ in the Gallery section when you have a chance for all of us to enjoy!  Welcome!

wrinkly12

#3
October 04, 2009, 07:16:49 PM
Hello Frank.   
Still has the police digital speedometer above the speedo, a radio box over the pillion seat.   Faring has been manufactured.  Has police siren or radio controls on the right side of handle bars incorporated with starter and kill switch.   Looks identical to this picture:
http://digiads.com.au/motorbikes/used-motorbikes/bike_ad_photos/digiads_motorbike_ads_124653_1.jpg
Last person to ride it 9 years ago claimed to have got it up to 200KPH.   Won't go anywhere near that speed with me onboard.  I ride like an old tart.
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

racerman_27410

#4
October 04, 2009, 07:30:09 PM
Quote from: wrinkly12 on October 04, 2009, 07:16:49 PM
Hello Frank.   
Still has the police digital speedometer above the speedo, a radio box over the pillion seat.   Faring has been manufactured.  Has police siren or radio controls on the right side of handle bars incorporated with starter and kill switch.   Looks identical to this picture:
http://digiads.com.au/motorbikes/used-motorbikes/bike_ad_photos/digiads_motorbike_ads_124653_1.jpg
Last person to ride it 9 years ago claimed to have got it up to 200KPH.   Won't go anywhere near that speed with me onboard.  I ride like an old tart.



sweet.... built in fairing lights.... AND hard bags?    nice in white too..... i bet it will have people pulling off the road for ya!   :biggrin:


KOokaloo!

wrinkly12

#5
October 04, 2009, 07:37:34 PM
We have big white BMW solos here in Victoria.  White helmets and fluro bike jackets.     I don't know if an old fat bloke in a black helmet and dri rider will have the same effect of traffic.    I plan to ride this to work regularly so I will however have the same blue uniform on beneath my jacket.
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

Marsh White

#6
October 04, 2009, 07:55:14 PM
If you put a black "PENSKE" sticker above the front headlight it looks like "POLICE" at first glance.  We have guys here in southern California who ride the current BMW decommissioned police bikes with amber bulbs/lenses in place of the blue and red.  They purposefully keep the bikes looking as police as possible and get the proper white helmets, etc.  I have run into a group of them a couple of times on the Ortega Hwy (Hwy 74) here in SoCal - they scare the shit out of you every time...

More - bigger - photos please!

wrinkly12

#7
October 04, 2009, 08:10:06 PM
I will post some photos soon.   I think I will remain anonymous on the old police bike.    Being mistaken for a police bike can sometimes attract the wrong kind of people.    The sort that may not be as friendly and who may want to pay me back for all the wrongs done to them by the cops.
ANONYMITY IS GOOD.    A CLOAK OF INVISIBILITY WOULD BE BETTER.   
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

FJmonkey

#8
October 04, 2009, 08:29:55 PM
A CLOAK OF INVISIBILITY WOULD BE BETTER

I beg to differ, being invisible on a bike is deadly, in my honest opinion. Its the cagers that always say "I didn't see him, he came out of nowhere". Be as visible as possible. If being visible causes a problem where you live, then I would consider a different mode of transportation that keeps the target off your back. I ride as if the cagers cannot see me and do my best to chose positions out of blind spots and offer as many options for corrective maneuvers as possible. Hell, I don't even commute to work anymore on the bike. Perhaps you meant that being seen as law enforcement was the challenge. Maybe you can get that cloak of invisibility to come with a cloak of invulnerability. Might as well dream big.... :unknown:
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

Harvy

#9
October 04, 2009, 08:33:05 PM
Hi there WRINKLY12...... I saw one of the old police FJs up for sale on ebay a few months ago......yours?

Harvy
Sunshine Coast Qld.

FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

wrinkly12

#10
October 04, 2009, 09:01:20 PM
Make no mistake, I ride like everyone is out to get me.     Always got the headlights on, also pick my place on the road whenever possible.
Just threw the cloak bit in as it might be fun not to be seen.( but not on a bike though).    With over 20 years in the job I have seen what happens when cars and bikes come together.   Cars usually win.
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

wrinkly12

#11
October 04, 2009, 09:04:50 PM
Got my FJ from a freind who was planning to do it up.  Had both legs broken in an industrial accident a while back and sold it to me.
$800.00   and I have spent about $1800 so far.  new tank (Old one rusted out) new screen coming, chain sporickets etc etc...  I thought haveing a sailboat was expensive.   Yamaha Love me and the children's inheritance.......   What inheritance!
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

higbonzo

#12
October 04, 2009, 09:38:13 PM
Quote from: wrinkly12 on October 04, 2009, 09:04:50 PM
...  I thought haveing a sailboat was expensive.   Yamaha Love me and the children's inheritance.......   What inheritance!

Wrinkly12,

Hello and welcome    :hi:

With a boats you have two best days, the day you buy and the day you sell it.  With the FJ's you only have one best day, the day you buy it.

Later...... :bye2:

wrinkly12

#13
October 04, 2009, 10:05:34 PM
I must admit it was a good day to see someone hook up and tow the boat away.    I now have more room in my driveway.
My name is Rod.   'Capital R and a little od'  :D

rktmanfj

#14
October 04, 2009, 10:31:55 PM
Quote from: Marsh White on October 04, 2009, 07:55:14 PM
If you put a black "PENSKE" sticker above the front headlight it looks like "POLICE" at first glance. 

I read on one of the lists that a POLITE sticker works well on ex-police bikes.      :yes:

Randy T
Indy
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