Looking for an original 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in great shape

[85FJ100enthusiast]

Hello team - If anyone is selling a 1985 Yamaha FJ100 in excellent condition (low mileage preferably) - please let me know I can be reached at tommybx204@yahoo.com - thanks in advance! - The motorcycle needs to be original and in excellent shape!

[Pat Conlon]

Where are you? This is an international forum.

[fj1289]

Curious about the focus on an 85 vs 84?

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Hello team - If anyone is selling a 1985 Yamaha FJ100 in excellent condition (low mileage preferably) - please let me know I can be reached at tommybx204@yahoo.com - thanks in advance! - The motorcycle needs to be original and in excellent shape!

Enthusiast,

I have a 1985, but not for sale; you would not want it anyway, because it was completely built up from several bikes, so it has a salvage title.  I would like to point out, on a 35+ year old bike, you will probably need to rebuild the brake calipers (at a minimum), replace the rubber brake lines, new tires, maybe a new O-ring chain and sprockets, and if it has ABS, that item may be dead by now.  New parts may be scarce, generally.  That said, I like my 1985 FJ1100 a lot, and I am not bothered by a salvage title.  Few of the public want to believe my ride is really that old.

When you get the serious stuff done, after that I would strongly recommend a TPMS system.  Some better lighting, 17 inch rims (for more tire choices), a spin-on oil filter adapter, a better seat and better mirrors will all be good for you.  After that, you can get fancy.  Best wishes.
Happy hunting.   

[Ted Schefelbein]

What is a TPMS system?

Ted

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What is a TPMS system?
Ted

Ted,

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.  Constantly checks tire temperatures and air pressures.  Sounds an alarm if a tire is hot or leaking.  US$ 70.00 and up.
With the valve cap sensors, just install two new valve caps, put the little display someplace convenient, and feed it power with a mini-USB plug cable.
Get one with replaceable batteries in the sensors, a display that is readable in daylight, and an audible alarm.

[Ted Schefelbein]

I have those on my cars, and, could easily live the rest of my life without them.

Thanks, anyway.

Ted

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I have those on my cars, and, could easily live the rest of my life without them.
Thanks, anyway.
Ted

Ted,

You can get "inside the rim" sensors, or use T-valve stems to allow adding air without removing the sensor caps.
A flat on a car is usually not too serious.  On a bike, that situation can go very bad, very fast.
The first time you get the  "low tire" alarm as you are heading to the freeway, your opinions may change.
Never had a speck of trouble with mine.  YMMV.

[Ted Schefelbein]

If you have a flat tire coming, a tire pressure sensor isn't going to change it. I typically check before a ride, and sometimes after. Tires are pretty darn reliable these days.
I ride an older model to AVOID as much electronic kludge as I can. Little Chinese made electronic widgets do not improve the experience for me.

Ted

[Pat Conlon]

Leaned over in the twisties carrying my tour gear, a low tire pressure warning can save my life.

A TPMS will be my next mod.

I can't find what I want....yet.  A wireless system with internal tire sensors which uses replaceable batteries.

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Leaned over in the twisties carrying my tour gear, a low tire pressure warning can save my life.
A TPMS will be my next mod.
I can't find what I want....yet.  A wireless system with internal tire sensors which uses replaceable batteries.

Pat,

Off-topic a bit, but I agree.  a tire getting low on pressure can run hot, and the heated air will maintain the tire pressure until the tire itself fails completely, as in Blowout.
A TPMS will sound the alarm for leaking OR hot tires, in flight.  You set the alarm levels that you may want, but they are factory-set to reasonable numbers from the first.
I found a good trouble-free system on Amazon, but it's not available now.  I also found this:
https://www.amazon.com/SYKIK-Rider-SRTP400-Motorcycles-Warranty/dp/B07T7KX1GQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2BII4JV24HMDZ&keywords=TPMS+internal+sensor+motorcycle&qid=1649945633&sprefix=tpms+internal+sensor+motorcycle%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3
but note the rim hole size they use.  Typically, such systems cost ~US$ 100 on Amazon, with various choices available. 

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks Red!
Also looking for a monitor that can send a Bluetooth alarm to my Sena

[jalbrecht]

I have one for sale in Northern VA. Posted in this forum. https://fjowners.com/index.php?topic=20358.msg208302#msg208302