Hello from snowy Ontario

[RickT]

Enough sitting on the fence, I have decided to join the forum

I have a '91, '92 and a 93 FJ1200.
I hope to learn more about mods and get down to a FJ rally this summer in PA
Keep up the good work on this site.

See you around

[Bob]

Welcome... there are a few of us from Ontario (I'm in Whitby).
3 FJs?  How, pray tell, do you afford insurance for all three in Ontario?  ;-)

[RickT]

Two are in running order. The '92 is a project/parts bike. The previous owner smucked the front end so I am waiting for the right parts (wheel and forks) to come along. My insurance is only around $800 each and $400 for my DRZ400. The cost of enjoying what you do.

[jvb_ca]

Hey Rick....Barrie Ontario here...wow 3 FJ's...suweeet... The Ontario group is expanding. We are gonna have to all get together and get us down to one of the rally's..maybe PA this summer??
Cheers...Jake

[Steve C.]

Hey Rick, getting ready to snow here in North Carolina,  ,but of course it's nothing like what you folks have up there eh.

I did the summer rally last year, it was a hoot.  Great road and routes planned out by the locals Jack, Nancy, Carey and of course the best part is the fellowship around the campground before and after the riding.

[karstenp]

Hey Rick,

Kincardine Ontario here with a 92.  Three FJs....  I want to be you when I grow up! 

Your 92 tproject bike that was smucked..... did you purchase it late last year from someone advertising on Kijiji? (I was looking into a crashed 92 (front end) with low miles but the asking price was a bit high)....

I am consistantly on the lookout for a mint shape 89 (white and silver).....one day I know something will turn up.

I like Jake's idea of getting together for a rally run.

Perry 

[RickT]

I was looking at going down to PA in July. That would be a great ride.

Perry are you considering a Round the Lakes Iron Butt in 100 hours? I have done the Saddle Sore 1000 around Lake Ontario and Erie.
I may be ready for another one. When are you thinking of going?

The owner of the '92 contacted me through Kijiji. I have an add there looking for '91 to 93 FJ1200. It is amazing what comes up.

Rick

[karstenp]

Rick,

I will be doing the IBA Great Lakes in 100 hrs.....probably in July to avoid the black flies up North.

I have seen your advertisments on Kijiji.... small world.  I am looking for a set of OEM mufflers (must be in great shape) for my 92 if you find a set.

Did you do the SS1000 on an FJ?

Perry

[RickT]

Perry,

Yes it was my '93 FJ. I bought a Corbin seat just for the occasion.
I started at 2:30 am and was home again by 8:30pm.

I do have '92 OEM muflers but I can't part with them yet.  Sorry Dude!

Rick

[gradice]

G'day Rick,

Cool choice in Effy's Mate!!!

[Dizzydevil]

Hey Guys,

Recent addition from Ottawa here .... Sorry I think i just picked up the cleanest 89 fj i have ever seen ... took it in for cert and the dealer wanted to buy it off me to put on display ... said he loved those bikes and this one was the cleanest he has ever seen.  Anyway will get a pic up soon ... do need some help with the suspension though ... if anyone can help with ideas part number for aftermarket shocks .... PLS HELP

Thks

Steve

p.s. remember always rubber side down!

[Bob]

if anyone can help with ideas part number for aftermarket shocks .... PLS HELP

I got a custom shock a few years ago from Stadium Suspension http://www.stadiumsuspension.com/ in Montreal.  Mine was for a JMC swingarm, but a number of people did a group buy, so they have the measurements for a stock FJ.  The quality and service was excellent.

[Dizzydevil]

hey Thks

I will go look it up right now ... works suspension wanted 725 us and ohlins wanted 1500 us for custom units .... montreal sounds like a better deal

Cheers
Steve

[jvb_ca]

if anyone can help with ideas part number for aftermarket shocks .... PLS HELP

Thks

Steve

p.s. remember always rubber side down!

Steve. I put a Penske Sport Shock on my 86 which I ordered from Traxion Dynamics http://traxxion.com/shocks-2.aspx great guys to deal with.
I am very happy with it...smooth as silk.

Cheers...Jake

[RickT]

On my '93 I put a Hagon Shock that I got from David Quinn Motorcycles in Bethany CT. davidquinnmotorcycles.com.
It cost US$441.00 plus shipping. I can't remember what the final price was but I dodn't think it was more than $50 to ship.
Compared to the original shock it is way better and the bike is more solid on the road.