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KEITH 1TX · March 04, 2011, 09:46:09 AM

Hi my name is Keith i live in Cardiff UK im in the middle of a total rebuild of an FJ1200 1TX model every thing has been stripped back to the metal and repainted just got to put it back together but that will have to wait about three months as Ive just had a massive back operation to remove a disc and Ive got to learn to walk again first

ive had about six FJ1200 over the last 20 years and know my way around them pretty well until last week i was riding a FZS600 Fazer(cant wait to get back on it)and before that a XJ900 Diversion

will get some pictures of the rebuild as it happens

racerman_27410 · March 04, 2011, 10:12:33 AM

Welcome to the group Brother!

i hope your back heals nicely and you are back riding ASAP!

Kookaloo!

Frank

andyoutandabout · March 04, 2011, 12:11:30 PM

There'll be a welcome in the hillsides...
Wow....you've got your projects in order.
When I bust a leg, I found great threapy in fiddling with bike bits.
And welcome to the group, which is just so excellent a group that Fj ownership isn't really complete without it.

andyb · March 04, 2011, 12:15:44 PM

Man, I'm doing this stuff all backwards.

I too am in the middle of a rebuild. And the more I work on it, the more I want to go out and break people's bones. Mostly the prior owners'.

Welcome anyhow!

Keith · March 08, 2011, 08:17:21 PM

Hi Keith

KEITH 1TX · March 09, 2011, 02:05:46 AM

Quote from: andyb on March 04, 2011, 12:15:44 PM
Man, I'm doing this stuff all backwards.

I too am in the middle of a rebuild. And the more I work on it, the more I want to go out and break people's bones. Mostly the prior owners'.

Welcome anyhow!

this is very true but in my case i was well aware of the state of the bike and belive me it was a pile of poo
Have a look and see what you think the pics show the bike the day i picked it up it cost me £400 i have since paid out £910.48p in new and replacement parts +paint
http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i21/sexgodstudmuffin/FJ1200%201TX%20Project/

Kopfjaeger · March 09, 2011, 07:34:41 AM

Purple! wow. thats a first!

mz_rider · March 09, 2011, 11:52:39 AM

Keith,

Welcome to the group. Yes that FJ is truly hideous! and the corrosion - did it fall in the sea? Seriously, respect to you for taking on such a project and keep the pictures coming. Hope your back gets better.

Stuart (Glasgow, Scotland)

Travis398 · March 09, 2011, 03:38:49 PM

Welcome to the group Keith, it looks like you have some work ahead of you.

Pat Conlon · March 10, 2011, 11:59:03 AM

Welcome Keith, I find that polishing aluminum is good therapy.....

KEITH 1TX · March 11, 2011, 05:07:21 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 10, 2011, 11:59:03 AM
Welcome Keith, I find that polishing aluminum is good therapy.....

no polishing on this girl all paint (satin mat black with a clear gloss lacquer)its a good look for this bike just got to put it together and name her.

is there a thread for people to put there projects on so others can see the work that's been done

dixiethedog · March 17, 2011, 05:56:30 AM

Hi Keith,nice ot see another person from the UK here. Youve a serious project on your hands there!! Cool! lol.
Good luck with your recovery from the back op,ive not long since had my pelvis rebuild and a new hip,and found that bikes helped me mentally,to recover,even if at times i was in my workshop,unable to do anything other than look at bits and pieces and think.
Ive put my project stuff in the modification section,although with life,i havent been doing much for a while.
Keep posting to let us see how your getting on.

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