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Howdy from Austin Texas

Started by Scootjockey, May 12, 2014, 09:47:35 AM

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Scootjockey

May 12, 2014, 09:47:35 AM
Good Morning FJ riders!

I'm Terry, from Austin, Tx. I owned my FJ, an '86 1200, for about 6 years. I bought it from the friend that got me into riding bikes in the first place, so it was a big part of my introduction into riding. When he bought a new bike, I snapped up the FJ almost before the ink dried on the title. Fast forward a few years, several thousand miles, marriage, and a new baby boy, and sadly, it was time to let the FJ go. I sold it to a friend, with the understanding that I got first crack at it if he ever decided to sell. You see where this is going-I'm getting my baby back this week! Due to some health issues, he's not riding anymore, and the FJ is coming back home to me. Here are a few pics, I'll continue the story later...
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

Scootjockey

#1
May 12, 2014, 09:57:36 AM
The first pics are getting it cleaned up and ready to go to it's new owner. Sometimes you gotta take it apart to get really clean.

I knew I'd met the right girl when she sat on the back of that thing for a week of touring through New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. She loved the ride, or loved me enough to lie, either way she was the one! Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Moab, Lake Powell, the Rockies, I could go on and on.

Two pics from a hill country ride we did in '05 just before my boy was born. I'm doin' the "pose" (yeah, I'm a big 'ol dork). My friend and his wife riding the FJ's replacement (ZRX1100).

The last ride the FJ and I went on, beautiful roads through Arkansas.
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

Burns

#2
May 12, 2014, 10:18:45 AM
Howdy and a happy 2222 to you. Glad to see you got your pony back. I'm guessing that photo of the hill county ride was shot on Highway 16 in Bandera.  I went by there quit a bit when I lived in Uvalde and regularly escaped to Austin for a taste of civilization. 

Congrats on finding the perfect woman too.  Live long and prosper and don't forget to Keep Austin Weird!

There's nothing you can do that can't be done.

aviationfred

#3
May 12, 2014, 11:57:44 AM
Welcome to the group.  :hi: Another Texan :drinks:, 2 others are also in Austin.

Look here for members near you and post yourself if you like.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10618.0


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

Scootjockey

#4
May 12, 2014, 12:09:24 PM
Quote from: Burns on May 12, 2014, 10:18:45 AM
Howdy and a happy 2222 to you. Glad to see you got your pony back. I'm guessing that photo of the hill county ride was shot on Highway 16 in Bandera.  I went by there quit a bit when I lived in Uvalde and regularly escaped to Austin for a taste of civilization. 

Congrats on finding the perfect woman too.  Live long and prosper and don't forget to Keep Austin Weird!



The hill country ride pics are the "pose" and with my friends on the ZRX. Both taken in Fredericksburg. We made our way down through Kerrville to Lost Maples state park along the Rio Frio. Great ride! The last pic with the ZRX and my other buddy's GpZ 750 is from our Arkansas ride-location forgotten. Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm just itchin' to get in the saddle again! My brother is picking up the bike and bringing it down to me this weekend. Gotta go make room in the garage.............
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

Scootjockey

#5
May 12, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on May 12, 2014, 11:57:44 AM
Welcome to the group.  :hi: Another Texan :drinks:, 2 others are also in Austin.

Look here for members near you and post yourself if you like.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10618.0


Fred

Howdy Fred, thanks for the welcome! I'll definitely have to look up the other members here in Austin, and statewide eventually. I've got a lot of riding to catch up on, both on the FJ and on my KZ1000 when it's up and running.
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

aviationfred

#6
May 12, 2014, 12:14:00 PM
If you are up for a ride back to Arkansas this summer, meet and ride with some other FJ owners. The Central FJ Rally is being held in Dogpatch AR. July 17-20.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10840.0


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

Scootjockey

#7
May 12, 2014, 12:24:07 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on May 12, 2014, 12:14:00 PM
If you are up for a ride back to Arkansas this summer, meet and ride with some other FJ owners. The Central FJ Rally is being held in Dogpatch AR. July 17-20.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10840.0


Fred

Sounds like a blast! Unfortunately, we're going on a cruise during those dates this summer. I know my riding buddies in the DFW area like to hit the roads in Arkansas, maybe we can meet up with some FJ riders another time.

-T-
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

Country Joe

#8
May 12, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on May 12, 2014, 12:14:00 PM
If you are up for a ride back to Arkansas this summer, meet and ride with some other FJ owners. The Central FJ Rally is being held in Dogpatch AR. July 17-20.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10840.0


Fred

Terry,
Welcome to the forum!
I met up with some FZ1 riders at the Hub this last weekend, put about 400 miles under the tires on Saturday, had a blast running the hills with some very good riders. PM me before you come to Arkansas anytime you might head this way, I will be glad to meet up with you if I can work it out with my work schedule.


Joe
1993 FJ 1200

giantkiller

#9
May 12, 2014, 12:40:24 PM
I went to Austin for the moto gp. Love the 80mph toll road. That you don't have to stop for any tolls. Stayed at Inks lake campgrounds. And the hills and roads are great around Austin. I think I could live there.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

movenon

#10
May 12, 2014, 05:19:16 PM
Welcome to the group ! The FJ just never go's away  :rofl: :rofl:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

#11
May 12, 2014, 10:02:57 PM
Welcome dude....
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

Scootjockey

#12
May 17, 2014, 04:59:19 PM
Thanks so much for the warm welcome from everyone, I'm happy to be here. So, today is FJ day! My brother got here around 10:00 this morning, and we got the FJ sitting pretty in the driveway. Looks almost exactly like it did when I sold it! Odometer only shows an extra 1K, so my friend barely rode it the last 7 years or so. Going to need a battery, fork seals, carb cleaning, and some small fixes, but otherwise in great shape. It'll start and run with a jump, but not on all four and it won't idle, so the carbs definitely need going through. Here are a few pics, and with "little brother"  :yahoo:

1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)

FJmonkey

#13
May 17, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
That is such a clean looking 86'............
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Just needed a minute alone, I hope my 86' does not find out.....  :blush:
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

Scootjockey

#14
May 17, 2014, 06:08:49 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 17, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
That is such a clean looking 86'............
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Just needed a minute alone, I hope my 86' does not find out.....  :blush:

Thanks FJmonkey! I've had a huge crush on this bike since the first time I saw it. Up close, it needs a little attention to cosmetics, but it's been mechanically well cared-for for at least the last 25 years. I'm super itchin' to get on it and ride! I broke my toe at work this week, so riding is going to have to wait a little while longer :dash2:

Now I'm torn--keep working on my KZ tomorrow, or tear into the FJs carbs?

(Also, I'm loving learning the vernacular of the FJ community on this forum. I like that I have an "Ambulance")
1986 FJ1200 (Back in the garage!)
1980 KZ1000 MKII (GS1100 swingarm, ZX7 front end and rear wheel, Wiseco 1075 kit, braced frame, HOTROD!!)
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