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Buying another FJ!

Started by Paul1965, May 31, 2021, 03:26:49 PM

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Paul1965

For as much as I love my Trophy SE, I have a hankerin to get back on an FJ. I found a clean, garage kept 93 that's been sitting since 2013 that I'll be picking up next week. The gas smells like varnish, but I was able to at least here it run on carb cleaner (with the fuel pump disconnected) and it sounded great! I've never bought a bike that's sat this long without proper maintenance, any tips on getting all the old gas out and what else to look for?

Randy or anyone else at RPM, what does a set of ready to run carbs go for these days?
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE

Waiex191

$800 for a new set:
http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=4AH-14900-00-00

I believe they will also rebuild your carbs.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Paul1965

Quote from: Waiex191 on May 31, 2021, 06:41:30 PM
$800 for a new set:
http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=4AH-14900-00-00

I believe they will also rebuild your carbs.

Thanks for the link. I checked the RPM site yesterday but went to carb parts instead of FJ specific. I like that they offer new carbs. I had the carbs on my previous FJ rebuilt at a cost of around $500, so for the extra money for brand new it's probably the better way to go.
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE

Waiex191

I'm sure you could sell your old carbs in the classifieds here as well, and offset the cost.  I bought a set for parts to rebuild mine.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Paul1965

I'm sure I could sell them too. Though now I'm second guessing myself and wondering if I should buy the FJ or not. I really don't like that because of the bad gas I can't test ride it. Plus I don't really NEED it, but I do WANT it. It's a good deal at $2900, and it's got less than 10k on it, but after sitting for 8 years what else will it need? Sigh, what to do!
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE

Pat Conlon

Do not buy a wet stored (fuel) non running FJ for $2,900. Regardless of mileage.
You will have rust in the tank ($?) need the carbs cleaned ($500)  new tires ($350)  brake lines ($300) slave seal ($50) etc, etc,

$2,000 to $2,200 max.

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Paul1965

Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 01, 2021, 09:56:51 AM
Do not buy a wet stored (fuel) non running FJ for $2,900. Regardless of mileage.
You will have rust in the tank ($?) need the carbs cleaned ($500)  new tires ($350)  brake lines ($300) slave seal ($50) etc, etc,

$2,000 to $2,200 max.



No doubt Pat, those are definitely items I've thought about that it will need!
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE

ribbert

Quote from: Paul1965 on June 01, 2021, 09:37:15 AM
I'm sure I could sell them too. Though now I'm second guessing myself and wondering if I should buy the FJ or not. I really don't like that because of the bad gas I can't test ride it. Plus I don't really NEED it, but I do WANT it. It's a good deal at $2900, and it's got less than 10k on it, but after sitting for 8 years what else will it need? Sigh, what to do!

Low mileage, underused cars/bikes are rarely the deal they appear to be. Pat's list only touches on some of the disadvantages. I well used and cared for example with 3 of 4 times that mileage would be a far more desirable bike.
Despite my lack of understanding of gravity fuel flow, I've had many such vehicles brought to me over the years to be returned to service and they're just never a nice drive/ride.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Paul1965

Thanks everyone for the feedback; I've decided that I won't buy this one.
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE