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Started by scrag, March 08, 2014, 05:28:36 PM

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scrag

March 08, 2014, 05:28:36 PM
Hiya everyone and thanks goes to the guys who look after this site. Just bought a 1989 fj1200 which will be delivered by end of month. Took a big risk buying a bike with no keys and to far away to go to see but life is chances and choices. Not owned a bike for a few years so may have a refresher course or 2 but I do drive regularly for work. About a 1000 miles a week. My previous bike was a blade but I was recently married and wanted something to tour Europe on :-)

FJmonkey

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March 08, 2014, 05:42:32 PM
Welcome Scrag, the loony bin just got larger by one....
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

aviationfred

#2
March 08, 2014, 06:05:31 PM
Welcome to the group,  :hi:

You will love the FJ for 2 up touring. Much more grunt than your blade with a bit less horsepower, but the power is spread more evenly. A good locksmith should be able to remedy the no key issue.

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

Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

movenon

#3
March 08, 2014, 07:12:01 PM
Welcome !  Post some pictures as you get some time after you get it.  Lots of reading here to do in the mean time.   :good2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

yamaha fj rider

#4
March 11, 2014, 04:57:26 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the group.

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

Sander Koop

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March 26, 2014, 03:58:20 PM
Hi Scrag. Did you get it off eBay, by chance? Very tidy FJ, with R1 brakes, but no keys?

I very nearly bought that one! :-)
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