Hello from New Hampshire

[FJmonkey]

Good hunting George, seat time is way better then any thing we have to tell you. Winding up to full throttle in 2nd gear helps on the internals. The FJ air cooled is more noisy and is normal, so minor internal chain like noises are not major concerns. Kookaloo new to be FJ owner....

[ribbert]

Test rode the 89 today for 5-10 miles..........

George

That is one excellent report. You've done well to make all those observations on such a short ride on an unfamiliar bike. You pretty much "got" the FJ

Everybody likes the model they own and believes it to be the best for one reason or another but those rubber mounted motors sure are smooth.

Keep in mind when you ride it though, it's common for the engine mounts to seize in varying degrees and if they have it will vibrate through to your bones with everything buzzing. It is an easy fix and returns the turbine smoothness, but there are no doubt plenty out there that do not know about the fix or realise what's causing it.
So, if it vibrates, particularly at higher revs, it will be the engine mounts. Do not be put off. Did I mention how smooth they are?

Noel

Noel

[magge52]

Thanks ribbert, I guess 40+ years in the saddle teaches you a few things. Pics of a 92 w/ABS are coming this weekend, less than 12k smiles and all original except for a Corbin. It looks very clean from the few pics on CL. Asking price is 3800, pretty steep from what I've seen. I'd feel comfy at 3k if it's really clean.

George

[magge52]

So here she is. I'm gettin' really close. She has 11xxx miles an is stock except for the Corbin. The blue/silver combo is growing on me fast.

[jscgdunn]

That is a really nice 92.  We just had one up here with 16,000 KMs and it was up for 3500 on Kijiji.  It sold pretty quick.  I was pretty tempted but I have too many of these around already. 

Go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Jeff

[magge52]

That is a really nice 92.  We just had one up here with 16,000 KMs and it was up for 3500 on Kijiji.  It sold pretty quick.  I was pretty tempted but I have too many of these around already. 

Go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Jeff

3500c is about 3200us which would be tops for me. I'm thinking 2800-3000us.

[fintip]

Speaking of, what ever happened to Randy making us some rubber mounts for the first three gens? It's not like he's too busy or anything. 

To the OP: Might I recommend fjowners.wikidot.com/models?

[magge52]

I pulled the proverbial trigger!!!!    Have a "verbal handshake" with the owner in DE. Planned on picking it up tomorrow but he has a previous commitment so I'll be driving down the following Sat, May 3rd, in my pickem' up. As long as it looks better up close & personal than the photos (as he assured me) it's a done deal. Boy oh boy it's gonna be a long week.

[magge52]

For some reason these 2 didn't post, try again.

[jscgdunn]

Congrats....looks pristine...

Jeff

[andyoutandabout]

She's a beaut - and that's coming from a red and white 86 rider. You lucked out.
Andy

[Pezman4200]

Great looking bike!  Looks real clean! Good luck.

[magge52]

Yeah, she looks like a good one. I'm looking forward to a lot of FJ s-miles this summer.

[magge52]

Counting down the days... My son flies to Atlanta Fri 6am for a national DECA conference. We're counting down the days together, kinda corny but fun. Plan to be on the road by 5:30am Sat morning which should get me to Smyrna, DE by noonish barring traffic problems. I wanted to do a fly & ride but airfares are 300+ one way so a 15 hour road trip it is- 800 miles r/t. That's ok I'll set the cruise on 65, listen to satellite radio, maybe catch a Bruins/Habs game and smoke a stogie or 3.

[magge52]

Road trip!! Left work Fri on my way to Smyrna, DE. Spent the night in Stamford, CT about half way there. On the road at 7:30 Sat am arrived onsite around 11:30. Wow, this is a clean machine, 11974 miles and it even has the original tool kit and owners manual. Paid the man with a stack of benamins, loaded it into my truck and back on the road for the 7+ hour ride home. Pulled into my driveway around 10:40pm tired but stoked. The Bruins comeback from 2 goals down with 10 minutes in the game sure did help make the trip go faster. Took the plate of the Duc and went for a short 25 mile ride to feel it out this afternoon. Smooth and powerful are understatements! Took it on the highway and triple digits came fast and easy. Smooth as glass over 3k rpms and stable on a very windy day. Off to a good start. I think this is going to be fun.