Questions about my new FJ1200 1989

[TonnyM]

Recently traded my NTV650 for this, I went to see it, was fine, I went to test ride it, it just won't shift into second at all, or extremely hard to find neutral, I did noticed the clutch was very very soft. I said no.

Now he said the fluid for the clutch was very low, he topped it up and now it works, test ride it again, runs fine, shifts fine, clutch doesn't feel soft anymore.

It shift fine into second, did my research and I understand that this model has issues with the second gear, I went trough the other gears too and they seem fine and they change with no issues either.

The engine doesn't sound bad to me, it doesn't tick , it doesn't knock.

The only thing is that it has some mileage on it , around the 68k, I understand it's on the high side but it can still go way further than that.

What else to look out for ?

I'm a bit new to bikes, I had a YBR125 for about 6-7 months , then a fazer s2 ( sold it cause insurance was a joke) then a ntv650 and now this big lady.


Thank you.

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It shift fine into second, did my research and I understand that this model has issues with the second gear
The only thing is that it has some mileage on it , around the 68k  Thank you.

TonnyM,
Welcome to the FJ evening campfire. Pull up a seat, relax, and be among friends. You can add your general location and FJ model to your profile, which helps us to help you.
The second gear issue is that a mistreated transmission can pop out of second gear, especially at high RPM. Undercut gears are the cure, whether you buy them or modify yours.
68K is barely broken in, for the FJ. Lotsa good miles left in there.
The FJ is like two different bikes. Under 5000 RPM, it's a decent bike. Over 5000 RPM, it becomes a fire-breathing beast. Have a lot of road in front of you when you explore the higher RPM range, and get a grip first. The bike can just leave then, and it's your job to stay in place.
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