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Back in the USA and "riding"

Started by Millietant, May 12, 2023, 02:45:40 PM

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Millietant

May 12, 2023, 02:45:40 PM
Well, for the first time since the Covid lockdowns, we're back in the USA. Only here for 2 weeks though, spending time in CT for a family wedding and a bit of time down in SC (Myrtle Beach) soaking up some sun and having a day at the beach.

I managed to get out on 2 wheels today, but only with person power, not horse power.  :sarcastic:

Still had a great ride and it really feels good to be back on the Connecticut trails.

Just wish I could find somewhere to rent me a FJ......................(or a FZ1) !!!!!!!
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Old Rider

#1
May 12, 2023, 04:28:34 PM
Dean you shuld not underestimate yourself..test on a dyno with your new hip and some nitro inside i bet you will get some horsepower on the dyno.I use nitro for my heart sometimes and it works :sarcastic:

Pat Conlon

#2
May 12, 2023, 09:39:33 PM
If you fly into Arizona, I have a FJ you can ride.
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

Millietant

#3
May 12, 2023, 09:40:18 PM
Quote from: Old Rider on May 12, 2023, 04:28:34 PM
Dean you shuld not underestimate yourself..test on a dyno with your new hip and some nitro inside i bet you will get some horsepower on the dyno.I use nitro for my heart sometimes and it works :sarcastic:


:sarcastic: :sarcastic: - that's a great idea  :good2:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Millietant

#4
May 12, 2023, 09:43:03 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 12, 2023, 09:39:33 PM
If you fly into Arizona, I have a FJ you can ride.

Thanks Pat...... I'll have to see if I can change my flight to Sedona instead of Myrtle Beach and just hope that Liz and the boys don't notice I'm not there  :sarcastic:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Waiex191

#5
May 12, 2023, 11:15:04 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 12, 2023, 09:39:33 PM
If you fly into Arizona, I have a FJ you can ride.
Or Illinois - if you don't mind a slightly ratty '89 with the good colours.  As a side benefit we have no hills or corners, and very few trees.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

Millietant

#6
May 13, 2023, 03:06:38 AM
Quote from: Waiex191 on May 12, 2023, 11:15:04 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 12, 2023, 09:39:33 PM
If you fly into Arizona, I have a FJ you can ride.
Or Illinois - if you don't mind a slightly ratty '89 with the good colours.  As a side benefit we have no hills or corners, and very few trees.

You make it sound soooooo inviting Bryan, decisions..decisions !!!!!!  :sarcastic: :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

giantkiller

#7
May 13, 2023, 11:48:05 PM
Or Wisconsin. We have hills, corners and trees. I have the 86 fj1350r. The ratty old 89 fj. My beater bike. Or the Vance n Hines limited edition fzr600. You could ride. Still working on the vmax though.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Millietant

#8
May 14, 2023, 06:04:45 AM
That's more my style Dan........ My bucket list is growing by the day !!!!! 
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

gdfj12

#9
May 14, 2023, 07:52:48 AM
When there are no curvey roads you can make use of highway exit & entrance ramps that are the cloverleaf type. Unfortunately it's only right hand corners, kind of like Nascar racing.  :sarcastic:
George D
'89 FJ1250 ~'90-black/blue
'87 FJ1250 ~streetfighter project
'89 FJ1200 ~white/silver, resto project
'88 Honda Hawk GT, resto project
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