Hello from California. Almost an FJ owner I think need help deciding.

[~JM~]

My FJ always receives positive comments on either its appearance or performance potential. Even by the few Sport Bike kids that actually know what it is. Mine has the Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat, which has come in handy a few times when I've really gotten on the throttle. My ass became slightly airborn as the bike lept forward & the back raised portion of the seat caught me & put me back in the saddle. They are very nice seats!

~JM~

Subliminal Message:  BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ...  FEEL THE KOOKALOO... FEEL THE KOOKALOO...

[FJ_Hooligan]

The first gen FZ1 is very FJ-like in ergos.  You sit more on top of the FZ whereas you sit more in the FJ.
The FZ motor lacks the very low end grunt of the FJ, but it is still a very good motor and a very good bike. 
You should be happy with either bike.

[markmartin]

Based on the prices I am seeing for 2002 fz1 i am begining to feel the guy that wants 3000 for his bike is asking a bit much.  Does 3k sound like to much for a mint fj1200 with mods I mentioned and 33k miles?

What does he mean when he says an upgraded front and rear suspension? A new shock and front springs and valves could easily be worth $1000 + .  If so, $3000 for a mint FJ with 33K,  risers, lowed pegs, and a Corbin seat would be a very fair deal.
my 2 cents

[aviationfred]

The mods to the FJ are tailor made for what you mention as some of your requirements with a motorcycle. Plus to purchase the mods with no labor expense would be in the neighborhood of $1500.00. A rough estimate, not knowing what suspension mods were made. As already mentioned, the FJ has a larger fairing that will provide more wind protection. Ride both bikes, The FJ should fit someone your size a bit better. The FZ1 will feel a bit cramped, it will have a bit more power, but less torque, and handle a little better.

Ultimately pick the one in your price range, fits better and will perform to your requirements.

Fred

[Bminder]

He can ask whatever he wants for it, it's a free country... kinda.
What he can get for it is another matter.
You wave 20 hundred dollar bills in his face he might change his mind.
Be patient.

[rockhammer]

The rear is a new hagar mono the front progressive springs, new avon radials, one inch bar riser, five year old corbin and one inch dropped pegs.  Thats the mods

[rockhammer]

Hagon mono shock i mean.  He was asking 3500.  Got him dpwn to 3000. Seems high.

[markmartin]

I'm not familiar with the performance of a Hagon shock, but lets say it's an upgrade from stock.  As for the new front progressive springs, I'd call that a wash--maybe better than stock but I wouldn't consider it an upgrade.  There are upgrade choices for the front end but they'll cost a few hundred bucks.

All in all I still think it's a fair deal for that bike.  Not a steal, but a fair deal.

2 more cents...

[~JM~]

I don't think $3K is out of the question. Usually when you buy a used bike you have to buy a new tire or a new battery. Take a look at the teeth on the sprocket & make sure that they aren't hooked looking. I don't know how long the original chain & sprockets last. Mine has 24+K miles & the sprocket still looks good.

Subliminal Message:  BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ... BUY THE FJ...  FEEL THE KOOKALOO... FEEL THE KOOKALOO... 
~JM~

[rockhammer]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/4202599161.html


That is the bike.

[aviationfred]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/4202599161.html


That is the bike.

That is a fine looking example. A brand new Hagon shock runs between $480.00 to $681.00

Fred

[rktmanfj]

That's a good-looking FJ!

[Harvy]

That's a good-looking FJ!

Randy, you too can have a pink stripe! 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pro-Grip-Wheel-Tape-Strip-Stripe-Fluorescent-Pink-/190940942457?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c74f79079&_uhb=1



Harvy

[1tinindian]

That's a good-looking FJ!

Damn right! Pink stripe and all!!
Looks like mine when I bought mine.
I paid $2700 with 30K miles in 2010.
Mine was stock accept for some POS aftermarket mirrors and a blue windscreen.

I'd say the one in the CL ad is maybe slightly nicer than the one I bought.

I'd say $3000 would be a fair price.
With all the support for the FJ here, you can't go wrong.

Leon

[rktmanfj]

That's a good-looking FJ!

Randy, you too can have a pink stripe! 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pro-Grip-Wheel-Tape-Strip-Stripe-Fluorescent-Pink-/190940942457?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c74f79079&_uhb=1



Harvy

Let's not go all crazy and shit, okay?     

It's not a freakin ambulance prototype model, ya know...  (I do really like that shade of blue, though).     

A pound or three of Simichrome and a few gallons of elbow grease, and that thing could be REALLY nice.