anything specific to check before I get in the wind?

[Waiex191]

I'm one of those "try and keep it original" guys..

That is me too.  But I've made a few changes:
FZ1 blue spot calipers and matching master cylinder.  The stock brakes suck.  The FZ1 brakes are awesome and easy to find on ebay for less than $100.  Bolt on.
CBR250R mirrors - now I can actually see my kid, and cars behind me.

[5speed]

I'm one of those "try and keep it original" guys..and ya..it's bit me in the ass before and no doubt it will again.

Do yourself a BIG favor and get over that mentality.  There are a lot of upgrades that turn the FJ into a much better motorcycle.  Particularly suspension and wheels.  And they won't detract from the stock look at all.

I should clarify..if changing something that will improve my safety and or reliability I will do it. I did the neon coil swap on my 82 wing because it improves the way the bike starts. I won't do anything that I can't return to stock though like cutting frames.
I have a pair of the honda cb mirrors on their way. I did a bunch of mods to my 76 wing but with the exception of the paint..can be put back to stock.
I have an 86 IROC..the interior and exterior of the car are bone stock. The engine isn't. 

[fj1289]

Yes!  Another Modifiers Anonymous member joining the ranks soon!

"It started with Honda mirrors, then grew to an oil filter adapter, front fork rebuild with springs and valves, a rear shock, 17" rims with modern tires and brakes, a 1350 engine...."

[Millietant]

I'm one of those "try and keep it original" guys..and ya..it's bit me in the ass before and no doubt it will again.

Do yourself a BIG favor and get over that mentality.  There are a lot of upgrades that turn the FJ into a much better motorcycle.  Particularly suspension and wheels.  And they won't detract from the stock look at all.

I should clarify..if changing something that will improve my safety and or reliability I will do it. I did the neon coil swap on my 82 wing because it improves the way the bike starts. I won't do anything that I can't return to stock though like cutting frames.
I have a pair of the honda cb mirrors on their way. I did a bunch of mods to my 76 wing but with the exception of the paint..can be put back to stock.
I have an 86 IROC..the interior and exterior of the car are bone stock. The engine isn't. 

A man after my own heart - my FJ has been modded to give better handling, tyre choice and braking, and to make it inhale and exhale a little better than when it left Mr Yamaha's factory.....BUT everything I've done with the exception of the exhaust is reversible (even down to the original completely worn out shock absorber) and I've kept the original parts, "just in case".

The main thing I like about the way my FJ has turned out is that no-one, except other FJ Owners, ever seems to notice the changes, and as I wanted to make a FJ they way Yamaha should have built it, that always makes me think I succeeded.

[Waiex191]

Mine could also go back to 100% stock easily.  I forgot to mention I have an aftermarket fuel pump.  Better technology and price than the old one.  I only swapped it because the original failed.

[5speed]

Yes!  Another Modifiers Anonymous member joining the ranks soon!

"It started with Honda mirrors, then grew to an oil filter adapter, front fork rebuild with springs and valves, a rear shock, 17" rims with modern tires and brakes, a 1350 engine...."

been there...my 82 wing is a standard..and when I got it I told myself that I was leaving it alone with the exception of routine maintenance things..
a windscreen, traditional coil over shocks, back rest and saddle bags from an 83 interstate later...
got some things done to the FJ..
replaced the kinked fuel line with new hose..which has a larger OD then the original so the factory shield wouldn't go on. Replaced those um..hose clamps with real ones and removed the petcock elbow, cleaned it up, put a thin coat of gasket maker on it and safety wired it in. I put small notches on the edges of the elbow under the safety wire to prevent it from spinning.

[fj1289]

What is this word "stock" I keep hearing about?   

[red]

What is this word "stock" I keep hearing about?   

fj1289,

Dunno, man, maybe it's some kinda CULT thing . . .
       

[5speed]

What is this word "stock" I keep hearing about?   

fj1289,

Dunno, man, maybe it's some kinda CULT thing . . .
       

it's double speak for sleeper. 

[fj1289]

What is this word "stock" I keep hearing about?   

fj1289,

Dunno, man, maybe it's some kinda CULT thing . . .
       

it's double speak for sleeper. 

THAT explanation I'll happily accept!

[5speed]

THAT explanation I'll happily accept!

a friend of mine is building this sleeper...
80's 4 door chevette..the body is in good shape rust wise but peeling paint, dents,etc and he's leaving it just like that and threw this under the hood.
It's a stock (there is that word again) 5.3 liter.
He has steel 15" rims for the back that will keep the tire inside the quarter panel.
she's going to be a screamer.
ETA..the car in the background is a 51 Merc. It used to be a 4 door..

[giantkiller]

I'm all about the sleeper thing. If I can get back to it my smart car with the sled motor in it should make me some money. And suprise a lot of unsuspecting people. My 86 1350r has had people thinking it's a stock new model.  Had an fjr owner come up to me at a gas station saying "fj1350r, is that this year's model?  I have a 1300." 

[Millietant]

The bike looks awesome Dan - especially the seat 

It's a huge compliment to the FJ design (and your mods) that even at 35 years old, another biker could think that its this year's new model 

[5speed]

I'm all about the sleeper thing. If I can get back to it my smart car with the sled motor in it should make me some money. And suprise a lot of unsuspecting people. My 86 1350r has had people thinking it's a stock new model.  Had an fjr owner come up to me at a gas station saying "fj1350r, is that this year's model?  I have a 1300." 

you must have watched that youtube video of the guys in Europe that put the busa engine in a smart car. It sounded very angry while it turned the back tires into smoke.
beautiful fj..can't wait to get mine on the road..

[giantkiller]

The bike looks awesome Dan - especially the seat 

It's a huge compliment to the FJ design (and your mods) that even at 35 years old, another biker could think that its this year's new model 

Thanks guys.  Best compliment I ever received was when I put it in the Rockerbox show.@ the vintage bike weekend Road America.
A guy saw my bike and turned to his buddy and said "I just hate when a guy goes and buys a new bike and then brings it, and puts it in the show." Looking straight at me. Thought he was cutting me down. I just got..huge grin. Made my day.
They really were way ahead of their time.
Looks like you'll have it going soon. And  will get to understand the insanity.