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Started by fj1100motogal, May 20, 2015, 11:53:42 AM

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fj1100motogal

May 20, 2015, 11:53:42 AM
Hi everybody!

I joined this site back in 2010 but never posted anything or even PM'd anyone until this month. I've mostly just been browsing around in the background.

I've been riding for years and was introduced to an FJ by an old boyfriend back in 1995. He let me ride his FJ when we were traveling in Nevada. I was hooked! In 1999 I acquired a 1985 FJ1100. I've put it through hell. And I live in the city so I don't have a garage; it lives on the street during riding season. I went a little nuts an decided I needed an '84 as well just a few years ago. I ride whichever one is in better working condition and not visiting the mechanic.
:biggrin:

Laura
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
______________________________________________
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.                                  
--Helen Keller

FJmonkey

#1
May 20, 2015, 11:58:36 AM
Welcome Laura, happy to have another FJowner participate in our digital campfire. Having two FJs is dedication, you will fit in well here.
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

Flying Scotsman

#2
May 20, 2015, 12:11:36 PM
 :good:
Welcome to you too Laura.
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

red

#3
May 20, 2015, 12:16:12 PM
Hi Laura,

Welcome!  Pull your chair in closer to the campfire here, and jump right in on the conversations.  My FJ is a 1985 too, mostly stock.

Cheers,
Red
Cheers,
Red
P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

movenon

#4
May 20, 2015, 02:13:21 PM
Welcome Laura  :good2: Hope to meet you along the road sometime. Check out a rally sometime, great way to meet other FJ riders.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

The General

#5
May 20, 2015, 03:34:09 PM

:hi: Welcome. I`m glad your feeling comfortable on your FJ as well as here....informally joined in 2010 eh, TWO FJ`s,......really Cool!    :good2:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

charleygofast

#6
May 20, 2015, 05:34:11 PM
Welcome not so newbie Laura! Quite a few members in your area...reach out if you need anything. Is your '84 a Stormy red/silver beauty?                                 Cheers!                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Charley.
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

fj1100motogal

#7
May 20, 2015, 05:45:08 PM
Quote from: charleygofast on May 20, 2015, 05:34:11 PM
Welcome not so newbie Laura! Quite a few members in your area...reach out if you need anything. Is your '84 a Stormy red/silver beauty?                                 Cheers!                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Charley.

Yes it is! I don't currently have a photo to post.
And I see what you're saying about lots of members in my area--good to know!
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
______________________________________________
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.                                  
--Helen Keller

aviationfred

#8
May 20, 2015, 07:57:28 PM
A late welcome. You have actually been a member longer than I have. My first FJ was a 1985 way back in 1988. There are a good group of members in your area.

There are a few from just north of you that will be attending the Central Black Hills Rally. You might be able to meet up for the run out to South Dakota in 2 weeks.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

#9
May 20, 2015, 08:07:50 PM
Welcome Laura....yes indeed....those Stormy Red and Quartz Silver '84's are special. :hi:
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

FJmonkey

#10
May 20, 2015, 08:09:37 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2015, 08:07:50 PM
Welcome Laura....yes indeed....those Stormy Red and Quartz Silver '84's are special. :hi:

When I get '86 back on the road I want to go Silver and Red with it, awesome colors for the FJ.
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

Flynt

#11
May 20, 2015, 09:13:22 PM
Quote from: fj1100motogal on May 20, 2015, 11:53:42 AM
Hi everybody!

I joined this site back in 2010 but never posted anything or even PM'd anyone until this month. I've mostly just been browsing around in the background.

I've been riding for years and was introduced to an FJ by an old boyfriend back in 1995. He let me ride his FJ when we were traveling in Nevada. I was hooked! In 1999 I acquired a 1985 FJ1100. I've put it through hell. And I live in the city so I don't have a garage; it lives on the street during riding season. I went a little nuts an decided I needed an '84 as well just a few years ago. I ride whichever one is in better working condition and not visiting the mechanic.
:biggrin:

Laura

I also have two...  a highly modified '92 (Wizard) and a new to me creampuff '84 that's starting down the tasteful mod path (and needs a name...  I'm liking "Stormy").  This is a great group of people, mostly 50yo guys that collectively know everything about the FJ... maybe even some stuff that's not true  :bomb: :bomb:

Continue to enjoy the zoo.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

Steve_in_Florida

#12
May 20, 2015, 09:20:23 PM
Quote from: fj1100motogal on May 20, 2015, 11:53:42 AM

I joined this site back in 2010.... I've mostly just been browsing around in the background.

... I ride whichever one is in better working condition and not visiting the mechanic.


Hi Laura!  :hi:

So, uh... What haven't we covered in the past five years that would cause you to still send your bike(s) to a mechanic?

Do you have a copy of the Yamaha Service Manual? If not, they show up regularly on FleaBay.

Steve
`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

ribbert

#13
May 20, 2015, 10:08:05 PM
Quote from: Flynt on May 20, 2015, 09:13:22 PM

... maybe even some stuff that's not true ...

Frank

That's not true, or is it?

Noel

"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

fj1100motogal

#14
May 21, 2015, 08:12:44 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 20, 2015, 08:07:50 PM
Welcome Laura....yes indeed....those Stormy Red and Quartz Silver '84's are special. :hi:

Ah yes they are. I see you have one of your own!
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
______________________________________________
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.                                  
--Helen Keller
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