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

[Joe Sull]

The RED one

[Yamifj1200]

I'd have to say the best year model is....... the year you own, ride and love.

Eric M

[TexasDave]

Where are our Canadian brothers? If I lived in Canada I would have a Red and White FJ with the red and white Canadian flag on the tank. But the Red and Grey 84 is still the best looking. Right Pat?   Dave   

[big r]

The 86 ambulance. Mine has 100005 Klms. on it and is still going strong. Big R

[Tor-King]

1.  I agree with Bones.  The '93 is of course the best; all the quirks were rectified and improvements made.  The '87 was also pretty slick with those awesome red rims.  

2.  When trying to remove your float pins, be sure to support one of the posts by placing a small socket under it.  Using a small finishing nail or punch hit the pin towards the side that you are supporting with your socket.

3.  I replaced all my lines (including the clutch) with Renegade stainless lines.  I am very happy with the improvement in feel.  It also gave me piece of mind!

Dean

[ken65]

I disagree with bones, bikes made up to the 90 model were made to specs, 91 on wards to a budget, so i'm assuming 1990 being the last to spec model would have to be the best,
just so happens ive a 90 model, lol.   Bones also mentions when he gives her a bit in 1st it feels like the front wheel is  just touching the ground.  Well bugger me the other day i went through an intersection from a red light and was feeling in the mood , gave it a hand full, the front wheel went over a bit of a rise and the next second the front wheel was a foot off the ground, , didn't go down till i changed gears.  nearly shit myself.

[ribbert]

 ....... nearly shit myself.

That would have improved your power to weight ratio even more.

Noel

[Capn Ron]

 ....... nearly shit myself.

That would have improved your power to weight ratio even more.

Noel

I don't care where you're from...THAT was funny!!!   

[ken65]

lol, but im sorry i begs to differ, its more about weight distribution V's power to weight ratio.  Im sure bones will be along to tell me that i'm full of it.     Ive seen first hand how quick his bike is , very fast to say the least, it couldn't be stock.   ken

[Bones]

Im sure bones will be along to tell me that i'm full of it.        ken

Your right Ken, you are full of it.  

[ken65]

lol,  see you soon,  i can't put my finger on it but i powered out of a round about the other day in 1st and the front wheel left the ground, it doesn't make sense but now that my bike has 24000 original km's it seems to be getting more powerful.. ken

[1tinindian]

Seeing as how the majority of us use the FJ as a "sport-touring" bike, I would say the last generation (91-95) as the best, with its taller wind screen and wider fairing, rubber mounted power plant, and other improvements over what the prototype models lacked.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

Leon

[giantkiller]

I was going to say my 86. With just a suppertrap ss system and uni pods. And 285lbs of me on it. Would stand right on end if I wanted. (First gear no clutch)

Now that I have the prototype FJ1350r. I have to be careful not to launch the front into the sky. If I twist it hard. It'll leave a nice black stripe on the pavement while on one wheel.
Wow! I love this bike!

I must confess with all the things I've done to improve it.. Make it more modern, handle, ride, better. Also made it lighter. About 55lbs.

[The General]

I disagree with bones, bikes made up to the 90 model were made to specs, 91 on wards to a budget, so i'm assuming 1990 being the last to spec model would have to be the best,
just so happens ive a 90 model, lol.   Bones also mentions when he gives her a bit in 1st it feels like the front wheel is  just touching the ground.  Well bugger me the other day i went through an intersection from a red light and was feeling in the mood , gave it a hand full, the front wheel went over a bit of a rise and the next second the front wheel was a foot off the ground, , didn't go down till i changed gears.  nearly shit myself.

I`m in support of Bones..... In the mood, with a handful on a bit of a rise, stirs your imagination ay! .

Without any makeup the younger model is the best. But in red & white with RPM suspenders and a larger rear end, the older girls become way more fun. 

[Burns]

I'd have to say the best year model is....... the year you own, ride and love.

Eric M

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