Suspension recommendations

[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.

[Pat Conlon]

What's your budget?

[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.

[Pat Conlon]

$2k is reasonable
I would do a Hagon or YSS shock (length adjustable) RPM fork valves and springs with '89 to '95 FJ forks, then replace those narrow pig heavy 16" rims with 17's ('87/88 FZR front and YZF600 rear) and run modern 17" radial tires. Some eBay R-1 front calipers and a used FZ-1 14mm m/c with braided lines would be the icing on the cake.

To me a suspension system is more than just springs and shock...it's also the tires and brakes.

[Jpn]

LOL well Pat I've got one up on you already! I changed over to RPM braided hydraulic lines! (I've done more than that actually like safteied petcock etc. I appreciate the suggestions but I don't know that I want to modify to that extent yet. But I will look into pricing based upon your suggestions and prob start with shock, forks.

[Millietant]

I'd second Pat's comments on the shock (YSS or Hagon - I went Hagon because I live in the UK, not too far from the Hagon factory, but also because they send it to you set up for your weight and riding. The YSS is great but you have to do all of the set-up yourself, at least the Hagon is pretty close to perfect straight out of the box).

I'd also second them on the Forks 

The wheels are project for later, but very worthwhile doing