New York to Cali...or bust

[Mike m]

 

[andyoutandabout]

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

[fj1289]

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

[TexasDave]

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

[Pat Conlon]

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the  OEM colors on our FJ's (especially the '84's)
Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.

[CutterBill]

Did the blasting shop mask off the federal ID sticker under the neck?

[FJ1100mjk]

I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the OEM colors on our FJs.

Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.

Yes, they did, even when the color black was chosen for their subframes too. However, the durability, or longevity of its color of their frame's paint isn't all that good. But that can be expected of a bike of its era and its decades of use.

Whatever coatings and methods of prep and application that some OEMs are using for their frames, regardless of color choice, offer much more in appearance and durability than the old FJ paint.

[racerrad8]

Did the blasting shop mask off the federal ID sticker under the neck?

No, I did before I took it there.

That sticker is not a necessity because it is a sticker and subject to damage. The stamping of the VIN in the frame if the mandatory requirement for the motorcycle registration.

I wanted to keep the sticker on this bike because it is not my bike. I don't want to create any issue for Lars in NY having registration issues. If it was mine, it would have been gone.

Randy - RPM

[CutterBill]

Hmmm, interesting....

Just an FYI, I bought 2 FJ's last year from a fellow near Seattle (both registered in Washington) and had them delivered to my house here in California. I rode the first bike to the closest DMV. The first thing the inspector wanted to see was that federal ID sticker under the neck. He said without it, I could not register the bike in CA. (The sticker was there and the registration proceeded without any problems.)

A few days later I trailered the non-running second FJ to a different DMV (closer to work) where the inspector there told me the very same thing. Only she was not allowed to climb up on the trailer to see it; said I had to unload the bike so that she could check for the sticker. Ever unload and then reload a non-running FJ by yourself? Oof, that was a workout. Anyway, the sticker was there and I got the bike registered.

That was my experience. YMMV...
Bill

[aviationfred]

The ID sticker subject is quite interesting. Having just jumped through hoops recently to get my Grey Import registered here in Kansas. The inspector told me he did not need too look at the sticker. He said "Stickers are easily forged and changed. He needed to look at stamped VIN on the frame and engine.



Fred

[fj1289]

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the  OEM colors on our FJ's (especially the '84's)
Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.

The 84 paint scheme looks awesome with a black frame!

[racerrad8]

I'm in search of a 91+ fairing subframe for this bike.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17475.0

If you know of a good straight one, please let me know.

Randy - RPM

[Pat Conlon]

Curious, how did such a low mileage bike tweek the subframe?

[FJmonkey]

Must be the rats...

[aviationfred]

I'm in search of a 91+ fairing subframe for this bike.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17475.0

If you know of a good straight one, please let me know.

Randy - RPM

About the only one that looks that I can find is in Germany. https://m.ebay.com/itm/E2-Yamaha-FJ-1200-3cy-3YA-ABS-Fairing-Support-Bracket-Fairing-Front-Frame-Front/401408849861?hash=item5d75d4f7c5:g:0KoAAOSw8cNUPn1S

Have you checked with Bob Weymouth? There is a good chance he may have one.


Fre