Hi I'm Mat...

[Monster Mat]

From Hastings in East Sussex. New to the site (and fj's).  This is my first, I've had it nearly a week. I bought it primarily for commuting each week, but as I don't own a car only a fireblade that's just died it's my main transport for me and my son. It's not done many miles over the past few years and runs lumpy as anything. Hopefully after I have ransacked this site it will be a lot better. Lol. Just need to read loads of carb cleaning threads ;-)
It's a '89 on a G plate

[simi_ed]

Welcome Mat!  I'll be the 1st to tell you:  Clean your carbs, change the o-rings under the needle valve seats, get a carb screw kit.  I'd tell you to upgrade to #40 pilot jets, but your bike probably has them from original.

RPM Randy http://www.rpmracingca.com/products.asp?cat=24 has them, maybe Doc has them as well (UK FJ owners club).  You'll probably do better ordering from Randy, according to folks that have dealt with both.  Randy has treated everyone here very good!

Ed

[movenon]

Welcome Mat ! Sounds like you need to clean the carbs when you get a chance. Lots of help and information here. Check out the files section.
George

[Monster Mat]

Thanks guys. It's my first job this weekend along with new plugs. I'm sure it's only running on three, but I have no choice  but to use it. I do a 70 mile commute  twice a week. Hopefully it will get me home so I can have a go at the carbs. Does randy deliver to the uk?  I will check his site out properly when I get home on my laptop.

[racerrad8]

Does randy deliver to the uk? 

Yes, pretty close to everyday.

Randy - RPM

[racerrad8]

Does randy deliver to the uk? 

Yep, orders head to the UK almost daily.

You might also look at the 30 year anniversary rally coming up in a couple weeks too; http://www.fjfjrbiker.co.uk/index.php?topic=19577.0

Randy - RPM

[Monster Mat]

Thanks randy. I will definitely check that out. I wasn't sure I would like the fj. But once the engine is running sweet I can see it being a keeper and it would be so cool to take the boy to some rallies. How much would those parts Ed mentioned cost posted to the uk. I'm not sure what they are listed as on your site.

[racerrad8]

Here are the parts recommended below. The pilot jets you select the size required which will be the #40 and the S/S screw & 0-ring kit will take care of everything in the carbs.

Mikuni Fuel Pilot Jet

FJ11-12/XJ12/XJR13 S/S Screw & O-Ring Carburetor Kit

The website will calculate the shipping cost based on your address and shipping service selected.

Randy - RPM

[Monster Mat]

Thankyou Randy. That's perfect,  you will have a new customer on Friday when my wages go in the bank. 

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Mat, happy to have one more FJ in our digital loony bin. Now where did I put the digital marshmallows for the digital campfire??? 

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group Matt. 

Fred

[charleygofast]

You have hooked into the best FJ1100-1200 information forum there is Matt. In two short months this sight has answered every question Ive asked and helped me along in my own personal FJ journey. Once you get your bike running right you will love it. Listen to these guys!!! Clean your carbs change the jets and really enjoy your bike.                                                     Welcome!                                                                                                                                                                                                         Charley                                           

[Steve_in_Florida]

...Now where did I put the digital marshmallows for the digital campfire??? 

A vaporized victim of the digital thermite!

[novaraptor]

Ransack away!!, but bring a really big ransack! Tons of info, reviews, tips, and camaraderie here.. Welcome..

[Monster Mat]

Well I have fitted new plugs, run through a good quality carb cleaner mixed in the petrol. It seems to tick over easier and seems more responsive. But it still doesn't pick up revs very well and runs lumpy almost as though it's running on three cylinders. And vibrates just as bad as ever. It's this vibration that really worries me. It's very bad. If you're holding on to the bars it will very soon make your hands tingle, if my heel rests on the frame as well as the pegs. My son feels it through his gloves as a pillion.   Obviously the carbs need a good clean but I am waiting untill all the jets and o rings I've ordered from Randy turn up. What I'm wondering is could dirty carbs cause this?  When I ran it earlier the engine was not moving at all relative to the frame but the carbs were giving a small jiggle every second or so... Pulsing almost, Is this normal?   I seem to remember something about engine mounts seizing up. What would I expect to feel from this?  Near side front engine mount (uk).
Sorry for the lengthy and most likely garbled post ;-)