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1984 Dealer Promo Video With Kenny Roberts and Eddie Lawson

Started by stanhilton58, January 16, 2015, 11:59:14 AM

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stanhilton58

January 16, 2015, 11:59:14 AM
While I was going through some old VCR tapes, I ran across this video I had copied from the dealer I bought my FJ1100 from in 1984. I copied it to DVD and loaded it on my computer. The video quality is poor but it is still an awesome video. Enjoy!

charleygofast

#1
January 16, 2015, 06:54:42 PM
Wouldn't download. You might want to check it out.
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

ZOA NOM

#2
January 16, 2015, 07:34:51 PM
worked for me, but it cut off early. great video before it ended tho.
Rick

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charleygofast

#3
January 16, 2015, 08:27:38 PM
Quote from: charleygofast on January 16, 2015, 06:54:42 PM
Wouldn't download. You might want to check it out.
Okay just watched this on youtube, it is way-cool and what a sweet FJ!
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

Capn Ron

#4
January 16, 2015, 11:31:13 PM
Yes...thanks for sharing that!!   :good2:
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FJmonkey

#5
January 16, 2015, 11:37:46 PM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 16, 2015, 11:31:13 PM
Yes...thanks for sharing that!!   :good2:

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fj johnnie

#6
January 17, 2015, 06:43:47 AM
 Cool video. Thanks for sharing.

ZOA NOM

#7
January 17, 2015, 10:21:13 AM
Finally saw the whole clip. Awesome video, almost makes me wonder how the hell they ever improved on it in the coming years.   :biggrin:
Rick

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2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

rlucas

#8
January 17, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
It was a pretty cool promo, but it kinda bothers me.

Not once, in the whole thing, did Roberts and Lawson ever specifically mention the FJ. They talked about the track, about technique, about the power characteristics they'd want in certain sections, benefits of a 16" front, but not about the FJ in particular. They didn't even show them standing by one, and I'm pretty sure that's not either of them actually mounted on the bike in motion. Granted, it's a commercial...some marketing drone stuck the KR\Eddie footage together with a sales pitch that made it seem like they were talking about the FJ.

Doesn't really matter - it just irks me.
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vermin

#9
January 19, 2015, 08:33:06 PM
Thanks for sharing. Cool video. I miss the '80s. I do . . .
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Troyskie

#10
February 10, 2015, 12:39:44 AM
Great video
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moparman70

#11
February 25, 2015, 12:42:33 AM
I like it --- Garth -- this is a must play at this years WCR---good opening

sc2
     

PaulG

#12
April 10, 2015, 09:06:07 AM
Just saw this bit'o'nostaligia.  Reminded me of this video of Eddie Lawson at Eastern Creek qualifying on the Cagiva in '91.  A lesson in one fingered braking, which I don't think was/is possible on an FJ.... but then again I haven't tried that one yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X08zELY-lo

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oldktmdude

#13
April 10, 2015, 08:57:36 PM
Quote from: PaulG on April 10, 2015, 09:06:07 AM
  A lesson in one fingered braking, which I don't think was/is possible on an FJ.... but then again I haven't tried that one yet.
It's very possible with 320mm rotors, blue spots and 14mm nissen m/c.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
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Flynt

#14
April 11, 2015, 12:04:11 AM
Quote from: oldktmdude on April 10, 2015, 08:57:36 PM
Quote from: PaulG on April 10, 2015, 09:06:07 AM
  A lesson in one fingered braking, which I don't think was/is possible on an FJ.... but then again I haven't tried that one yet.
It's very possible with 320mm rotors, blue spots and 14mm nissen m/c.

I'm one fingering the '84 with SS lines and EBC HH pads in front..  It may have a different m/c, whatever was Yamaha's replacement a few years back.  Its not the 320/blue spot experience like Wizard, but it isn't bad.

Frank
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