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

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scrag

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

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

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
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

movenon

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

Congratulations and welcome to the group.

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

Sander Koop

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! :-)