intro from cincy ohio

[dperkins1964]

hey !  finally broke down and started to ride again. . 21 yr layoff...found an 89 in old guys garage...took it home.. cleaned carbs, did a thorough look over and WOW, DO I LOVE  FJ's!   have a few carb issues I'm sorting out w/ everybody's combined knowledge but very happy with this 1200 
started w/a QA50 Honda,  73 model.
traded it for Harley 90cc AMF trailbike...(boy did i get shafted)  worth more $ today
traded 90 and $ for 73 CL350 Honda
...everybody by then had 4CYL u.m.j's,  (550's,650 KAW, GS 750,  maxim,  etc
wanted a 650 but my buddies father had a 78 GS1000E   very quick and good handling ,.. loved it!
Traded For car soon after---(girlfriend was terrified of bikes !)
Then got me a 76 900 LTD, but really wanted  a GS1100E ....soon
My GS1100 ,very fast,handled, but weak braking.. 
my buddy pulled up on a new 86 fj1200,...i almost fell over i looked so nice!  got to ride it a few miles..
Got married in 86 had kids,sold my 1100
21yrs go by..got tired of young squids riding by on there c/ rocket...
decided i wanted an FJ... rest to follow...
in my judgement, a very well thought out bike..  perfect powerband for me.  and comfort galore
BTW,  my wife of 24 years LOVES IT!! She was the one who encouraged me! need i say more!    THANKS FOR EVERYONES' HELP

[markmartin]

Welcome.  Similar story here.  This is my 3rd summer with the FJ.  Great to be back in the saddle, yes? 

[Dan Filetti]

Very nice intro Mark.  Good.  Just a 'hello., here's a bit about me' -nice.  Seems like you'll fit right in. 

Not to put you on the spot Mark, but, this should serve as an example to newbies to the list: note he's not trying to sell anything or solve a no-context problem, he provided a recognition of his appreciation for the bike that anchors the list, a history of bikes.

Marsh, maybe you should post this up as a template for newbies...  Kidding -sort-of.

Anyway, welcome Mark.

Dan

[carsick]

Mark?
Dan, were you replying to dperkins1964 or markmartin?
But yes, +1 on the proper introduction.
Doug

[Dan Filetti]

ooops, I blurred the two posts together.  So my salutation and compliment was meant for "dperkins1964"

Dan

[mst3kguy]

dperkins, what part of cincinnati?  i'm on the east side.  did i happen to see you driving down five mile towards kellogg the other day?  i was on my fjr and waved.

[racerman_27410]

welcome to the KOokaloo!   


Have fun and keep your head about you.... a lot has changed about the way people drive in the last 20 years.




Kookaloo!

Frank

[dperkins1964]

  hey,..i have been riding the 275 loop,.. but it wasn't me ..i have'nt rode on kellogg in years!  talk to ya soon!  Doug