first Fj 1200 FROM Montreal

[ecuadorbob]

Thanks for having me in the club, just got myself a 93 FJ1200 with 58 000 kms, bike is in great shape and want to keep it running smooth for as long as i can, been wanting one for as long as i can remember, at least 30 years.. looking for as many resources available in Canada for parts and possible servicing but will be doing as much work on it as possible, information here is amazing so thanks again.. Rob from Montreal Canada

[Motofun]

Welcome Rob.  Someone in this group has done every service, repair or modification possible,  so search the archives or ask questions and all will be revealed.

[Millietant]

Welcome in Rob,

Help as always at hand on here. Just ask when you need anything 

Oh, and don't forget...... we love bike photos!!

[red]

ecuadorbob,

Welcome to the forum!  Pull up a seat, and relax here.

That is very low usage, for a '93.  Lucky find!  Many of the upgrades we do, Yamaha has done already there.

If the bike has old fuel in the tank, siphon the tank dry, and add fresh fuel.  You can use that old fuel in a car, because it will mix with the other gas in the big tank.  For any bike, especially one with carburetors, I suggest running a can of carb/injector cleaner in the gas tank, mixed to label specs, every now and then.  Check the fuel filter for rust from the gas, and have extra fuel filters on hand for now.  Ethanol gas can separate badly during storage.  If you want to run non-ethanol gasoline in the bike, you can find it here:

www.pure-gas.org 

RPM (the top sponsor here) has a lot of specialized FJ parts on hand.  I have their spin-on oil filter adapter, so my bike uses conventional off-the-shelf oil filters (cans) instead of the Yamaha pieces.

I think you will enjoy your ride!

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Bob, such a low mileage machine. And you have the smoother rubber mounted engine. Enjoy the banter and campfire talk while you learn up on the mods you can do....

[Pat Conlon]

Welcome aboard matey!

[ecuadorbob]

Here she is, very happy with it, have not been on bikes much in the past 20 years as my wife was not crazy about riding but unfortunately my wife passed just before the holidays and now it's the only thing keeping me sane, got the trident first and love it but the FJ is what i am most used too and enjoy switching them up. thanks again 

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the forum 


Fred

[Mike324]

Welcome. Nice looking bike! Mike from Ottawa

[Millietant]

She looks lovely Bob, and very much original................

BUT, is that a 17" wheel I spy on the back ?