Whats the best thing you've done to your FJ

[charleygofast]

Best mod, best changes anything you've done to yours to make it a better bike for you. I've done several in many areas on mine,Suspension, comfort,performance, ect...but I'd like to know what was the most significant one thing you did to yours that made all the difference.                                    Cheers!                                                                                                                                                                                                             Charley

[Steve_in_Florida]

Oooh, that's easy!

I introduced them to THIS SITE!!!

As far as something tangible, I suppose the acquisition of a Corbin seat fits the bill. A comfy butt is a happy butt!   

Lockable luggage is a close second, though.

Steve

[Firehawk068]

I think for me, it was when I switched to the FZR1000 wheels (17x3.5/17x5.5)and modern radial rubber.  

[aviationfred]

I will have to follow Alan on this.

The GSXR750 rear wheel 17"x5.5" and the FZR750R front wheel 17"x3.5" mods

Corbin seats, Honda master cylinders, Braided brake lines, Late model Yamaha calipers are also big contributors.

Fred

[movenon]

As with most I have done all the normal mods, 5.5 and 3.5 wheels, blue dots, suspension improvements, relay's, lights etc. but frankly the "best changes" for me has been simply the RPM spin on oil filter conversion and UNIPOD's.  But it's all good. It is a fun bike to ride and generally a pleasure to work on.  As Marty Robbins sang  "Some Memories Just Won't Die".  Sounds corny but I love that bike. 
George

[Pat Conlon]

Good question Charley!

The answer is easy: Replace the oem shock.

Should be #1 on the list of FJ mods.

[racerrad8]

The answer is easy: Replace the oem shock.

Should be #1 on the list of FJ mods.

Pat, are you sure...?




















I thought it was getting rid of the 20+ year old rubber brake hoses. 

Randy - RPM

[FJ1100mjk]

Best thing that I've done is, ===> go through the FJ from front to back. Clean, inspect, replace, repair and refurbish, lubricate, adjust,... Mechanical. Electrical. Hydraulic. Get it all sorted out, so it's road-worthy and reliable first.

* Gold dots, blue dots, polka dots, whatever calipers, won't do much for you if an old fork seal leaks fork oil onto their pads.

* A whiz-bang shock and fork valves with Top Secret valving technology, won't work too well if the swingarm's pivot and/or shock linkage is worn, dirty and neglected. Or in the fork valves' case, if the forks bushings are shot.

* Uni pods won't work to well, if the carbs aren't right to begin with. But at least they will make it easier to pull the carbs off to work on them.

* If (early model gravity-fed carbs) the fuel spigot on the petcock pops off, and the whole bike goes up in flames, all you're mods, work and money goes up in smoke.

Get it right, ride it, then mod it. You may find that you're perfectly happy to ride it in its OEM configuration, before you embark on the mods.

I do like the RPM Handlebar Risers https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3AHandleBarRiser that I installed though.

[Pat Conlon]

Best mod, best changes anything you've done to yours to make it a better bike for you....                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Charley's question was about modifications.

I do not consider replacing the oem rubber brake lines a modification, just *required* maintenance.

Key word being 'required' ..... kinda like safety wiring your vacuum petcock, 'required'.

Marty is spot on....no modifications allowed until the FJ is fully serviced.

The single best modification that had the most impact was throwing away that weak sauce sacked out oem shock. This also happened to be one of the most expensive modifications, but most worthwhile.

[mark1969]

Had to think about this one, as there are so many mods that make it better, but for me it has to be lowered footpegs that I fitted recently. Being tall it really makes a difference to my knees for them not to be quite so bent when riding, and makes me want to ride longer distances again.

[racerrad8]

Sorry, I confused maintenance & modification.

Randy - RPM

BTW, all petcocks purchased from RPM come with the "required" safety wiring of the elbow completed.

[1tinindian]

Puttin the blue dot calipers were the most noticible improvement over stock, for me.
All the other stuff was just extra gravy poured over an already wonderful motorcycle.
Rallies are great to attend, because there is never two FJs out fitted alike, because there are so many ways to personalize it. (Doesn't help much though, if you are trying to avoid "moditus")

[markmartin]

+1 on everything the others have said.  One of my personal favorites are the Honda CBR 250 OEM mirrors.  Not the CBR 1100? China mirrors on EBay.  I had them too they are no comparison to the longer stock and excellent glass on the Honda OEM .  No peeking around any body parts with these and no buzzy, fuzzy reflection -- you can instantly see what's behind you. Plus they're like antennae's to keep me from cramming my wide hard bags when navigating narrow openings and obstacles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e05ayLVTOoM

[Capn Ron]

Plus they're like antennae's to keep me from cramming my wide hard bags when navigating narrow openings and obstacles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e05ayLVTOoM

Yeah, CBR mirrors are awesome!  Oh, that video combines two of my favorite hobbies...motorcycling and sailing!   

[hawkaholic37]

I have really been enjoying reading through this site. A lot of people have made mention of the OEM rear shock. Could someone please give me a more in-depth explanation as to what the real problem is with the stock setup? I am going to be looking at an FJ1200 soon. FWIW, l am 6'3" and about 250 lbs.

Scott