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Hi from southern Spain

Started by Mick9264, September 18, 2022, 12:39:29 PM

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Mick9264

Hi, I finally got myself an fj1200 3cv after promising myself one 34 years ago. She's needed work but I'm nearly there. Shims done, carbs sorted and now running lovely. I started at the front and have gone through it changing oils etc. Sourced an original rear shock as the one on it was embarrassingly bad. Just a few more bits to source and she's on the road. I must sort the front brake out though, I'm missing a support pad and it sounds like a donkey when I apply it. Cheers Mick.

Waiex191

Welcome to the forum Mick!  Glad you finally got your FJ.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Pat Conlon

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

red

Mick,

Welcome from Utah, USA.  Pull up a seat, and relax among friends.
Some owners here may have things that you need. 
Send a list, and maybe we can help.
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Mick9264

Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to riding the fj when its finished, it rode bloody awful when I got it, knackered chain, bad misfire, knackered shock which made it handle like a pram with three wheels but the basics were there so I took a chance. I'll be another couple of weeks working on it I think so until then I'll have to ride my Aprilia Tuono 1000r. ????

FJmonkey

Welcome, that blue looks good in the photos. Easy to fix the issues you mention. Happy to have you join the FJ campfire.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Mick9264

The rear shock was an absolute joke and had no damping whatever!
This is the new one from a low mileage bike, the old one below is how I took it out. The linkage went straight in the bin!

Mick9264


Pat Conlon

The Yamaha FJ shocks were weak the day they left Iwata, Japan.
They are not serviceable or rebuildable. They are shit.
Much better alternatives are available from Hagon, YSS, Penske, Ohlins and RPM.
There's a reason that heavier fork springs and a aftermarket shock are first mod's recommended on our FJ's.

A new shock will be the most expensive part you will buy for your FJ, but well worth it.
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

Mick9264

Yeah,so I've heard but I'm not going to rag the bike about, especially with the choice of tyres available. I have an Aprilia Tuono 1000r with full ohlins for that, thanks for the input though.

Pat Conlon

Quote from: Mick9264 on September 20, 2022, 12:59:08 PM
I have an Aprilia Tuono 1000r with full ohlins for that....

Fun bike!  :good2:
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