Ok.so what do you guys think. what is the best year fj built

[1989fj1200russ]

So I got my carbs off and one float cover off but cant get the pin out that holds the  float on carb iv tried a small punch and tapping the pin but it wont go I don't want to bust the carb trying to do it .but ill get it iv talked to fjmonkey .and have to give Randy a call this week to get the parts I need. how much better are  stainless break lines than the stock ones

[Capn Ron]

1992  

37.4% better

You've hijacked your own thread with an off-topic run-on sentence that makes my head hurt.    So...what's your question?

[Fj.itis]

1984, it was the first so worth more later on, lighter, ugliest, faster, less parts to fail.

Try soaking the carb pin in some lube then come back to it with your punch give it a short sharp tap it will come.

[motohorseman]

From all of the data that I have read, 1989 was and is the best of the best, without question.

The 1989 offered exactly what the earlier models were missing, refined to perfection.

The later models gained weight and lost power as well as the aesthetically beauty that has never again been matched by the 1989 version.

[ribbert]

So I got my carbs off and one float cover off but cant get the pin out that holds the  float on carb iv tried a small punch and tapping the pin but it wont go I don't want to bust the carb trying to do it .but ill get it iv talked to fjmonkey .and have to give Randy a call this week to get the parts I need. how much better are  stainless break lines than the stock ones

Those pins are never that tight, it's all in the technique. It's more the sharpness of the blow than the force. The lighter the hammer the better the chance of success. I would suggest something around a quarter to a third of standard hammer weight. If you don't have a drift, use a squared off drill bit, not a nail or screw.

Noel

[1989fj1200russ]

Okay thanks Noel

[Derek Young]

A good quality automatic centerpunch works well also.

Derek

[simi_ed]

From all of the data that I have read, 1989 was and is the best of the best, without question.

Especially the Theft Deterrent colors: Silver, White & Red!

[ribbert]

A good quality automatic centerpunch works well also.

Derek

Yes, great tool for the job, as long as the point is filed off flat so it doesn't flare the end of the pin.

Noel

[simi_ed]

From all of the data that I have read, 1989 was and is the best of the best, without question.

Especially the Theft Deterrent colors: Silver, White & Red!

I just received a PM inquiring about the origins of the "Theft Deterrent colors" line.  As I remember, one of the ambulance riders coined the term since the color scheme is (apparently) abhorrant to the ambulance riding purists.  At this point, it's purely a dig at them, all in good fun 

[aviationfred]

From all of the data that I have read, 1989 was and is the best of the best, without question.

Especially the Theft Deterrent colors: Silver, White & Red!

I agree with Ed 

Fred

[giantkiller]

I think the 86 looks the best. It's the color that everyone remembers when you talk to someone about your fj. They say "I remember those, they were red and white"
Followed by the 89 black n blue. That's why I got the 89.

[Mark Olson]

I am biased towards the 86 because I own one .

Everyone here believes the one they own is the best year .. Which is how it should be.

When I gaze upon my 86 it reminds me of a hot rod , the other years look somewhat bland .

ymmv.

[FJ_Hooligan]

I think the 86 looks the best. It's the color that everyone remembers when you talk to someone about your fj. They say "I remember those, they were red and white"

They are remembering the '85 FJ. 

That was the FIRST year for the red/white color scheme (although Canada had this color option in '84 also).

[Bones]

The later models gained weight and lost power as well as the aesthetically beauty that has never again been matched by the 1989 version.

The 93 model of course, all the tweaks and refinement done to the bike over the years weren't for nothing. As for gaining weight, well that depends on what you read. I've got spec sheets that state the FJ1200 being lighter than the FJ1100??? Anyway a couple of extra kilos would have bugger all effect in the handling department, in fact it'd probably make it more stable at speed, and as for losing power,  how can they when they all run the same spec engine, I know if I screw mine on in 1st gear it feels like the front wheel is just touching the ground. Smooth, vibration free power, combined with better weather protection, and looks to match, make these the best of the breed.