Southern Ontario Clinic / Ride May 17 th

[Charlie-brm]

Yup. A good day all around. PaulFJ  has to be the hardiest S.O.B. of the bunch. He's probably not even back to Napanee as I write this and it's 9 p.m.
I got in the garage at 8 and that was plenty for me. The temperature was sinking to numbing lows.

I saw and heard lots of things to give me better ideas on which way to go for mods: Wheels, master cylinders, mirrors, bag racks, exhausts. The valve job procedure was an education for me, being able to see it from a foot away as it progresses.

Thanks to FJJohnnie for being such a generous host. I expect we'll be seeing pictures coming online from this clinic.

[fuel80guy]

Had a great time at the clinic today.
Thanks for hosting this event Johnnie.
A big thank you to Paulfj03 who test rode an 88 fj1200 for me due to a torn hamstring on my part.I can't thank him enough for his patience and understanding for us rookies.
I bought the 88 and now have 3 fjs.
Met some great guys today and look forward to more clinics and rides.

[fj johnnie]

  Rob now has as many FJ's as me. How long before number four arrives?

[Zwartie]

Yes, it was a great ride and more importantly a great opportunity to meet some new (and not-so-new) friends. They may call it a Clinic but I'm afraid there's no cure! Thanks FJ Johnnie for hosting and for the delicious chicken and the "gezelligheid". Sorry we couldn't stick around for the ride. Hope everyone made it home safely. Caught about 20 min of rain between Ridgeville and Cayuga, then it was clear sailing all the way home. Here are a few pics:

[paulfj03]

I got in at 1030pm .  It has cooled down to 6c (?).....  but I was actually dressed for it and I did not start to feel the cold until the last little bit.  The traffic was light so I made good time.  
Thanks John!    Yet again , you have put on an excellent day with a great bunch of guys and a great bunch of bikes!!! GOOD TIMES!!  I learned new ideas that I'm looking forward to trying. It was great to see everyone again....  Looking forward to more clinics and rides..
Thats a nice 88, Rob...  Good on ya!

[fj johnnie]

Thanks guys for coming out to the first Ridgeville clinic. We had some very nice bikes out and some real good guys who were all willing to help .Maybe we should make it an annual thing however pick a non holiday weekend as I am sure many people couldn't make it.

[vandenw]

Thanks to Paul for leaving his valve tool so I could finish up and to John for hosting. And to everyone else for helping out. 

[paulfj03]

There was some Nice eye candy there too!
The pics do not do it justice.
A 91 FZR with 3000kms Crisp and clean and no caffeine!!

[paulfj03]

 

[Charlie-brm]

Here is a memento poster presented to John for hosting the clinic.
Just a few details about the poster to get out of the way . . . inserted after the image.


Poster design: Charlie Ross (Charlie-brm)
Signed poster photo: "Hersey289" - thank you.

Yamaha Canada provided give away merchandise that was handed out at the clinic. In no other way is there an implied endorsement or affiliation to this clinic.
But a big thank you for their generosity.
It wouldn't feel right to leave out the logo of the FJ's manufacturer.
One print of this poster was made and signed.

YAMAHA® is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

[CanDman]

Wow.......I am so sorry I couldn't attend ....looks like you all had an amazing day........unfortunately my injuries from Australia are stubborn and taking much longer to heal then expected. I did inform our wonderful host that I would have to excuse myself this time and asked if he could please pass along my warmest wishes to the rest of the group. Looks like an awesome time and I can't wait until I am able to ride again and join the group for what promises to be an Hallmark Anniversary Year for this great bike !!! Until next time....
CanDman 

[fj johnnie]

 A big thanks to Charlie for the poster. Are you a graphic designer?  I noticed Gary had not signed it. He stopped by today to pick up his bike, and subsequently signed it. I will have it mounted and proudly displayed on my garage wall. Or the man cave. Not sure yet.
It was good to see so many gearheads all speaking a common language. I think its called Yamlish, or Yamalic. We'll go with Yamalic as it could also be the short form for Yamaholic. For which there is no cure. ( Maybe more cowbell? )
Of course thank you to Yamaha Canada for the generous swag.

[FJscott]

Right on, very cool 

[Pat Conlon]

Very, very good lads...kudos all around That's what the FJ brotherhood is all about...right there.

Sounds like something we should try, out here on the left coast...

[Sabre093]

I think if we all do this as a group world wide I think it spreads knowledge of these bikes to all and keeps our love for these fine machines...with everyone doing the mods and and re-inventing these bikes there's no reason why we can't see these bikes go on for many years to come