Good Day - GTA, Ontario

[LeaperV12]

I saw this one on Kiji awhile back and wondered what they were trying to hide under that skin.
What a shame to do this to any bike. (well maybe its ok to do it to a Harley)
I normally print off the below and make notes on it when checking out a bike, then I can compare everything and it also helps me remember when I go to make a deal.

Bike Check

Make
Model
Engine size
Year
Colour
Asking Price


Handlebars. Are they bent? If ends are scratched it indicates the bike has been dropped.

Head Bearings. Look for knocking sound when wheeled forward and front bake is applied hard. Check side to side movement.

Fork Seals. Do they leak? If so it won't pass safety until they are fixed.

Brakes. Check for worn pads and sticking.

Frame. Check for welds or is it bent. (Especially around the tail section) This indicates it has been flipped.

Sprockets and Chain. Check for worn teeth.

Rear Brakes. Check for worn pads and sticking.


Tires. Check for cracks and worn tread.

Engine. Run it and check it over. Also look for scratches on the engine guards. (This indicates it has been dropped)
NOTE** Indent scratches indicates a drop. (garage or drive way)
Horizontal scratches indicate it has been slid along the ground in a crash.

Bodywork. Check for cracks in the plastic or breaks. Cracks will eventually flow further and expensive to repair and paint.

Electrical. Make sure all lights, turn sigs, brake lights from front and rear lever and horn work as well as kill switch and side stand shut off.

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Just printed the above, thanks scouser. this will help tons

[markmartin]

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1992-Yamaha-FJ1200-110755237
Not sure if this is current. ?  It looks good.  5 hrs from you is a long way, but doable.  I went 3 hours for mine.

[LeaperV12]

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1992-Yamaha-FJ1200-110755237
Not sure if this is current. ?  It looks good.  5 hrs from you is a long way, but doable.  I went 3 hours for mine.

I wouldn't mind driving 5 hrs to go get it,this one looks really clean.
Only trouble is customs paper work and safety requirements for Canada, so id be inclined to get one from within Canada/Ontario

[LeaperV12]

Not sure if I should be asking this here but is it true that FJ's tend to overheat in stop and go traffic during a warm 30' C + day. And would an addition of a fan help, pusher or puller (exhaust). Answer from experienced members will help me avoid doing a heat transfer equation.

ThanKs

[FJmonkey]

On my 86' I have been in 40C in stop & go traffic with no engine heat issues. Other than the fact that I was suited up like picture to the Left. I was the one boiling his Monkey's bum off. One small fact that might be different in your case, here in Kalifornia we can split lanes and filter to the front at stop lights. So once the light is green I am the first to start moving, not waiting for the cars in front. If your worried about the heat consider the RPM oil cooler, great reports from the ones in the field.

[LeaperV12]

10-4
thanks for the reply. I don't think I should be worried then

[Zwartie]

950,000 km???  That would be an average of over 35,000 km per year for the past 28 years which is even more impressive considering our riding season.  You sure you don't mean 95,000 km? My '92 turned over from 99,999 to 00,000 earier this year and is now at 18,000 km. The 16,300 km to Alaska and back may have had something to do with that.

Zwartie

Hi and welcome from John's FJ sanctuary in Erin, just 25 minutes North of you ...

I purchased my '85 FJ1100 in July (last year) from a guy in Ottawa for $700.00 with 950,000 Km's on her... and have had her out to Cape Breton last year and this, ran a few rides with fellow Southern Ontario owners, had her out to Hudson, Quebec for a weekends touring with six good friends/riders and regularly run two up with the wife at weekends...and the old FJ has never let me down   In May ('ish) she went 000000 K's, so I now own a low mileage '85 FJ   ...

I admit that I have done some work on the old girl, (over last winter) BUT like Scouser in Oakville, she is 98% stock. These old girls are a superb choice...even for short arse guys like me, Paul Wager and a few others that I know Plenty of grunt for solo/two up touring, will stand up well in the speed department, easy to work on, parts are still available for the most part and of course this forum with its great members with a wealth of FJ experience to call on

Something I'm sure you would be interested in... http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9697.0

Let me know if I can be of any help mate...

John

[scouser]

950,000 km???  That would be an average of over 35,000 km per year for the past 28 years which is even more impressive considering our riding season.  You sure you don't mean 95,000 km? My '92 turned over from 99,999 to 00,000 earier this year and is now at 18,000 km. The 16,300 km to Alaska and back may have had something to do with that.

Zwartie

Hi and welcome from John's FJ sanctuary in Erin, just 25 minutes North of you ...

I purchased my '85 FJ1100 in July (last year) from a guy in Ottawa for $700.00 with 950,000 Km's on her... and have had her out to Cape Breton last year and this, ran a few rides with fellow Southern Ontario owners, had her out to Hudson, Quebec for a weekends touring with six good friends/riders and regularly run two up with the wife at weekends...and the old FJ has never let me down   In May ('ish) she went 000000 K's, so I now own a low mileage '85 FJ   ...

I admit that I have done some work on the old girl, (over last winter) BUT like Scouser in Oakville, she is 98% stock. These old girls are a superb choice...even for short arse guys like me, Paul Wager and a few others that I know Plenty of grunt for solo/two up touring, will stand up well in the speed department, easy to work on, parts are still available for the most part and of course this forum with its great members with a wealth of FJ experience to call on

Something I'm sure you would be interested in... http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9697.0

Let me know if I can be of any help mate...

John

Tiger must have had his socks on when counting.''''

[fj johnnie]

 I have purchased two bikes in the U.S. All you need is a registration from the state you have purchased it from and a bill of sale. At the border you pay duty, which is only the federal portion of the  tax. That is it. The only issue is it must be over 15 years old, which all FJ's are. Then have it safetied, bring everything to the licence bureau. Register it , pay the provincial tax , buy a plate and away you go. Very simple. A ROI is not needed for any vehicle over 15 years old. All Yamaha's are compliant to our transport Canada regs also so no worries on upgrades etc. The Gov't has a website telling you which models from which manufacturers are non compliant.

[Tiger]

950,000 km???   You sure you don't mean 95,000 km?

Tiger must have had his socks on when counting.''''

... 1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 2 is errrm 4 (I think!!) 4 + 4 is erm WOW nearly an FJ rally eh!!! ...

Yep, 95,500 Km's (59,687 miles)... .... and a few more great Km's since then

John.

[CanDman]

Not sure if I should be asking this here but is it true that FJ's tend to overheat in stop and go traffic during a warm 30' C + day. And would an addition of a fan help, pusher or puller (exhaust). Answer from experienced members will help me avoid doing a heat transfer equation.

ThanKs

.....easy solution.......just keep the nose up......let the air get on her belly.......

XE-Ryder Yamaha FJ1200S MODS Video Clip from 1990

[LeaperV12]

I have purchased two bikes in the U.S. All you need is a registration from the state you have purchased it from and a bill of sale. At the border you pay duty, which is only the federal portion of the  tax. That is it. The only issue is it must be over 15 years old, which all FJ's are. Then have it safetied, bring everything to the licence bureau. Register it , pay the provincial tax , buy a plate and away you go. Very simple. A ROI is not needed for any vehicle over 15 years old. All Yamaha's are compliant to our transport Canada regs also so no worries on upgrades etc. The Gov't has a website telling you which models from which manufacturers are non compliant.

Its easy enough then for bikes, because Ive been scared by a few people  for bringing cars and trailers into Canada

950,000 km???   You sure you don't mean 95,000 km?

Tiger must have had his socks on when counting.''''

... 1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 2 is errrm 4 (I think!!) 4 + 4 is erm WOW nearly an FJ rally eh!!! ...

Yep, 95,500 Km's (59,687 miles)... .... and a few more great Km's since then

John.

I saw this one but opted to just accept it as a typo

.....easy solution.......just keep the nose up......let the air get on her belly.......

XE-Ryder Yamaha FJ1200S MODS Video Clip from 1990

That'll take some time

[CanDman]

.....easy solution.......just keep the nose up......let the air get on her belly.......

That'll take some time
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....Well my good friend....when the good lord made time...he made plenty of it.......but first....lets get you into one of these beauties !!!! Let us know what you come up with.....remember....the fun begins after the first mod..... and there is so many resources available to you right here ...... heck I am almost a bit envious ....newbies get special treatment around here.....  

[LeaperV12]

.....easy solution.......just keep the nose up......let the air get on her belly.......

That'll take some time

....Well my good friend....when the good lord made time...he made plenty of it.......but first....lets get you into one of these beauties !!!! Let us know what you come up with.....remember....the fun begins after the first mod..... and there is so many resources available to you right here ...... heck I am almost a bit envious ....newbies get special treatment around here.....  
[/quote]

Rightfully said. I have my eyes peeled for an FJ, even starting to get a bit restless but since I want a 88+, my options in the Gta seem limited. Going to be viewing a few distant ones next weekend. Its making my job even harder as most people currently dont have the insured. 
I'm enjoying the special newbie treatment and have since developed a great deal of respect for all my brothers here. Let me however say. Ill get old here faster than a childs toy. I hope to achieve this by giving back what I learn to the forum. After all knowledge is no good, if not spread.
I hope to get a bike lets say in the next 2 weeks. Amen

[FJmonkey]

Rightfully said. I have my eyes peeled for an FJ, even starting to get a bit restless but since I want a 88+, my options in the Gta seem limited. Going to be viewing a few distant ones next weekend. Its making my job even harder as most people currently dont have the insured. 
I'm enjoying the special newbie treatment and have since developed a great deal of respect for all my brothers here. Let me however say. Ill get old here faster than a childs toy. I hope to achieve this by giving back what I learn to the forum. After all knowledge is no good, if not spread.
I hope to get a bike lets say in the next 2 weeks. Amen

It gets better, you will find that many of us regulars are "Pay it forward" people. Just one more way we give and receive....