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Suspension recommendations

Started by Jpn, October 02, 2025, 09:47:53 PM

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Jpn

Bought my 85 FJ1100 this spring and gradually going through the bike to bring everything up to my standard. Suspension will be next, looking for recommendations on fork springs, (valves?) oil etc and what if anything should be done with the rear mono shock. Currently there's no leaks and the suspension seems to function the way it's supposed to. Albeit a bit stiff (is that normal?) even though it's been set to specs in the manual. The metering adjustment on the left front fork seems a bit wonky and I want to address that as well over this winter. Any aftermarket or stock suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
1985 FJ 1100 rider

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

Jpn

Well, up to 2k I'd say. Maybe more depending on how refined the handling becomes. I'm not a knee dragging rider but I plan to keep my fj many years. I put 2k miles on it over this summer along with a lot of tlc.
1985 FJ 1100 rider