Introducing me

[Mario Atlanta]

I have been riding mopeds and motorcycles since I was 10. I had a couple of lambrettas and my first real bike was a Bultaco Alpina 350cc in 1973 when I was 13 years old.  I still have that bike. When I came to the states back in the late seventies I had a 350 four Honda and later a 550 gs Suzuki. In 1981 when I went to bike week for the first time I saw Freddy Spencer raced a cb750f Honda and I fell in love with that bike. I purchased one in 1982 and I still have it. In the following years I didn't get anything new but I saw the fj1100 and I loved it. In the next 30 years I have accumulated 7 other bikes, a Ducati,   Xr650l , a triumph, an Ural, VFR700 but never forgot about the FJ. This year I found her. Only 13k miles one owner and in storage for the last 17 years. She was immaculate no scratches at all. My mechanic and I completely refreshed her and while I was getting her ready I became part of the fj group and learn about the Yamaha vintage rally at the dragon and i assisted.  I had the privilege to meet Fred Greenlee and rode with him.  That day we had 4-5 fj together.
I am happy to be a part of these group and if any of you are ever in the Atlanta area reach out for me and I will take you riding in the mountains.
Tanks

M.

[Troyskie]

G'day Mario.

Great photo and a sweet looking machine.

I'm sure Fred would have said 'is the petcock wired?'

Given collection of bikes you've kept, what ones didn't you keep?

Troyskie

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the Forum  

It was great to meet you back in September and I totally enjoyed the day, riding The Cherohala Skyway and The Tail of the Dragon with you. I will be there again next year for the Vintage Yamaha Rally. Hopefully I will see you there.

Here are a few photos that I took of Mario and his impressive Theft Deterrent White FJ. The last photo is ...
From Left to Right. Chris (chrism40), myself, Wally (A Marine Corps buddy of mine) and Mario.



Fred

[Paul.1478]

I live in Newnan. We need to ride in the spring. 
I have been all over the north GA and NC hills. I had a cabin in Murphy for 4 years to hold my bikes. Great places to ride!