Hello from Colorado

[Toddr44]

Heck yeah. Rudy's is pretty darn good. Not much of a ride for me (10 minutes) but I'd meet you guys anytime. Let me know!

[fj1289]

Welcome!  Not too far from Franktown!  Beautiful bike!  I really prefer the red over white vs the white over red (that combo never seemed right to me).  Amazing how many pristine examples are starting to show up.   Really makes me want to do a resto-modded FJ...I've always had a hard time spelling "stock" when it comes to motorcycles....

I really need to just get the street bike back on the road again ... but after the race bike!

There's quite a few FJ's in the area - we should shoot for a group Pikes Peak ride (at the end of summer) 

[Toddr44]

I'm in!

[aviationfred]

There's quite a few FJ's in the area - we should shoot for a group Pikes Peak ride (at the end of summer) 

I'm in for that. I have a 3 day weekend every other week. I can ride out to Colorado Springs on a Friday, ride on Saturday and spend some time with a few fellow FJ owners. Then ride home on Sunday. I have nothing planned for late August or early September.

Fred

[Firehawk068]

we should shoot for a group Pikes Peak ride (at the end of summer) 

I'm down for that as well!
We can check out the brand-new "Summit House"

[fj1289]

Alan - what's the latest in the summer you think we could have some reliable weather for Pikes Peak?  I need to put a public deadline over my head to get the street bike running again!

[Firehawk068]

Alan - what's the latest in the summer you think we could have some reliable weather for Pikes Peak?  I need to put a public deadline over my head to get the street bike running again!

I would say: most years, probably mid-September.
I've been up there late October on a warm fall day............Although it could snow up there at any time, even mid-summer.

[aviationfred]

The weekends that I can do this are.....

August 19-21
September 2-4
September 16-18


Fred

[fj1289]

The weekends that I can do this are.....

August 19-21
September 2-4
September 16-18


Fred

I vote for the Aug 19-21 weekend

[Toddr44]

I can be pretty flexible assuming I don't run into any major issues getting the bike freshened up. It's in really nice original condition but it hasn't been ridden in a while so I hope I don't unearth any issues. While I'm at it, do you guys have any suggestions for a good tech in the area to have it looked at? The previous owner says everything is good other than a slight rough idle and that the front brakes may need to be bled. I'd rather find a good independent tech with knowledge of these bikes.

Cheers,
Todd

[Pat Conlon]

Alan (Firehawk) would be my choice. He did a top notch job on an '84, he absolutely knows his stuff.

[fj1289]

If Alan is up for it - definitely!  If not, then MAYBE Moto Works in Denver.  I've gone by and talked to them previously, but haven't gotten work done there personally - they seem versed in older bikes.  Another idea would be to go by Woodys Wheel Works in Denver and get their advice - they've been part of the Colorado motorcycle scene forever.  


Also consider doing the work yourself.  Randy and Robert at RPM (the banner at the top of the page) are awesome and if you need something you don't see on the website just shoot them an email.  They are a Yamaha parts dealer and import conexes full of Yamaha goodies (quarterly?). They have even been able to get Yamaha to un-discontinue a few items for the FJ.   Also LOTS of advice and help available here - both online and in-person if you get in a bit deep.  The FJ is not complex and people around here have just about seen, done, and fixed it all.   Plus ... you build skills for when moditis hits!! 

[Toddr44]

Excellent advice, thank you guys. And "Un-discontinued" is my new favorite word!

[red]

It's in really nice original condition but it hasn't been ridden in a while so I hope I don't unearth any issues.
Cheers,
Todd

Todd,

Seafoam in the gas tank is magic, although it is not instant magic.  Add the correct amount (per label directions) to the gas, and run the bike normally.  You will probably fix that rough idle before the container is empty.  Your carbs will soon look very new inside, maybe beyond what may be expected.  When it comes to carbs, I would say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Any time you open a can of worms, you will probably need a bigger can to put them all away.    

[Toddr44]

Great point! Thank you.