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Newbie from Germany

Started by jo-sommer, May 12, 2015, 04:52:20 AM

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jo-sommer

Hi Folks,

just registered, now introducing myself  :hi:.

I'm Jo, just 50+ summers on my back and just some 100K miles on my bikes, retired fom driving cars, so my bikes are taking me from A to B, giving me everyday fun.

2 years ago I bought my '92 model 3YA FJ1200, just 40K miles, lightly modified (seat, handlebars, suspension, muffler, jets).

My other bikes are a '89 KLR650 for the winter, a '39 BSA (Patina, but running great) and a '51 NSU (bought from 1st Hand, like new).

I'm a member of a german Forum for a while, now spreading the horizon a bit...

Greetz, Jo
having fun

Zwartie

Willkommen, Jo!

You'll get a lot of great info on this side and make friends along the way. Sounds like you have some pretty cool bikes!

Zwartie
Ben Zwart
London, ON
1992 FJ1200
1977 KZ200

FJmonkey

Welcome Jo, sounds like you will fit in quite well here. This forum has members all over the world and I think it really balances out the FJowner's persona. Happy you could join us at our digital campfire...
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

movenon

Welcome Jo !!  :good2:  Post some pictures of your BSA and NSU sometime if you can.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Mark Olson

Welcome Jo,  :hi:

Great group here with lots of characters .
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

ZOA NOM

Great choice on the FJ, IMHO of course. :)

Welcome aboard
Rick

Current:
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

Pat Conlon

 Prost!  :drinks:

I love Germany....Folks, if you've never ridden on the Autobahn, you need to experience it to believe it.
Then you could bring back the bumper sticker, "Life begins at 200kmh" and understand what it means.
Germany is home to the best drivers in the world, bar none.

A hard working nation that is rebuilding their eastern half at the same time as keeping the entire EU afloat.
Amazing.

A lovely country. I want to visit it again.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

WeaponWorth

Welcome to the group Jo i'm new myself and already I have learned a lot from these guys they're really fucking cool and are very helpful when it comes to any type of question, these guys know that stuff.  :hi:
Just bought my first motorcycle which is an 90 FJ 1200 and I plan on rebuilding it and riding it like a beast!!

jo-sommer

Quote from: movenon on May 12, 2015, 08:11:01 AM
Welcome Jo !!  :good2:  Post some pictures of your BSA and NSU sometime if you can.
George

THX for the welcome!

Here is the BSA, headlamp etc. removed for some flat track fun

and here is the NSU Fox.

@Pat Conlon: let me know when you'll visit Germany; I'll show you some nice tracks and places.

Greetz Jo
having fun

Troyskie

Willkommen Jo :hi:, joined recently myself. Just finished rebuilding and, as said by WeaponWorth, this is THE place for FJ fun and practical advice.
Lucky you in Germany, I've noticed quite a number of FJ parts available, although not all have had reasonable prices, but with the web you can take advantage of all the EU FJ bargains.
What part of Germany are you from? There seem to be some good parts from Holland, and also Italy, so, depending on your spot you might be up for some sweet deals.
Tschuss :drinks:
(German beer is the BEST)

1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

jo-sommer

@Troyskie: thx, you are right; so far :drinks:

I'm located just a few miles north of Heidelberg, which means
- 1h ride to the Alsace-aerea
- 2,5 h ride to the Alps
- 1,5 h ride to the Rhön area
and about 1.500 miles of twisty roads just around my hometown.

Best of all: 10 breweries within a 25 miles circle... :biggrin:

Greetz Jo
having fun

Troyskie

lucky luck lad! But only 25 breweries? :sarcastic:.
I was not far from you March this year for work, Frankfurt for a trade show, then on the Bahn down to Karlsruhe, & Sixt car to Oberhausen. Unfortunately all work and not much fun.
I do have some relatives in the Ruhrgebiet, hence the visit to Oberhausen, so I was lucky enough to sample as many beers as I could.
As per before mate, there are many very knowledgeable souls on this forum, so just about any question for your bike will likely be answered, with options!
Troy.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)