New Member - FJ1200 - 1986 - 41,000 Km

[Signaller]

Good day,
1.   I would like to first raise my hat to the person, persons or team who manage this outstanding forum.
2.   I also would like to acknowledge the extraordinary wealth of knowledge the membership provides.
3.     I hope that I can contribute as you have.
4.     Yesterday I became the proud new owner of an FJ 1200. I must say that after "lurking" on this site for a couple of days I was convinced that this machine was meant for me.
5.     The last bike I had was a 1982 GPZ750. It was a wonderful bike but when the kids and life stepped in I lost site of motorcycling for a few years. Now Im 50 yrs old, 32 yrs in the military, and away from home. I live in Toronto Ontario and my family live in North Bay. i don't have a veh in Toronto (I left the car for my wife's use) so I thought why not a motorcycle for the summer. Save fuel, have fun, and relax the way I once did with the wind, the engine, and my thoughts.
6.      When I purchased the bike yesterday it came with Safety Certification papers so now all I have to do is get the plate and insurance on Monday.
7.     At any rate I just thought I would introduce myself so as not to be a "lurker" anymore. Im sure that we will have many conversations.


Dan

   

[FJmonkey]

Welcome aboard, another 86' in the club. Low Km's for an 86', is still the stock Red and White?

[Signaller]

Good day FJmonkey,
      Yes the paint is still original. There are a few minor cracks in the plastics but nothing that jumps out at you. I will have to effect some repairs this summer. The "chin scoop" has received some abrasion from road debris along its leading edge which took the paint off to the plastic. I think I may have a charging problem, but Im not sure yet. And there may be some fuel leaking from the carbs, a couple of drops over night but not much. I've been looking at allot of information here and now I just need the time to pick the best solution. There is so much information here its hard to isolate solutions. Its also nice to see the camaraderie that is evident here. Thanks for looking at my post.


Dan

[Mark Olson]

Welcome Dan,

Another 86FJ is a welcome sight, the red and whites rule.

You are gonna love the way it runs 

some of the problems with the 86 are a weak shift fork that leads to 2nd gear jumping out while under load. If yours is ok just be easy with it and the problem will not develop later on.

The clutch slips under heavy acceleration as the spring is a weak part. there is a lot of info about modifications to the clutch but usually adding a second diaphragm spring on top of the current one solves the problem.

If you remove your carbs for some work be careful of the fuel line routing and keep it stock or you will starve your carbs.

The stock fork springs are on the weak side and should be replaced with straight rate springs. This will help from scraping your chin faring.

so get it on the road and put some miles on her and enjoy the power and grace that is the fj.


check out the gallery of bikes and see some of the modifications done by the guys.   

[Bob]

Hi Dan,
There are few of us in the GTA. You'll have a blast with your '86. And this is indeed a great place for all things FJ.
Welcome to the group.

[Signaller]

This is so neat. Talking with people from the "GTA" to God know where. I got the bike off Kijiji from a fella in Port Perry. Thanks for the post.



Dan

[Dan Filetti]

Welcome here Dan.  Nice intro.  Hell of a name you got there.

Dan

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group Dan,


i hope your "new" FJ provides you with miles of smiles! 


KOokaloo!

Frank

[Signaller]

Dan, Frank,
       Thanks for the welcome. I wonder though? Do you measure fuel economy by MPG (Miles per gallon), Liters per 100 km, Or MPS (Miles per smile) Just wondering

[Klavdy]

G'Day Dan,
Canadian eh?
Good.
Aussies and Canucks get along famously.

[Bob]

Dan, Frank,
       Thanks for the welcome. I wonder though? Do you measure fuel economy by MPG (Miles per gallon), Liters per 100 km, Or MPS (Miles per smile) Just wondering

l/100km ... but we're all bilingual, so we understand MPG ... and MPS is a given.

[Signaller]

Klatch,
       I cannot agree with you more. I have worked with and drank with many an Aussie soldier on several missions over the years. Very professional soldiers. And yes we got along famously.

[FJmonkey]

Klatch,
       I cannot agree with you more. I have worked with and drank with many an Aussie soldier on several missions over the years. Very professional soldiers. And yes we got along famously.

Klatch??? Has a nice ring to it....Still works with "K-man", wayyyyy to unique to be remotely related to K-Mart. My second favorite Aussie, wife has to come first. Get back on an FJ MAN!!!!!

[Signaller]

Right,
       Sorry, this iPod is doing spell check I ment Klavdy. As far as the FJ goes I'm looking at insurance by 09:00, plates/registration by 12:00, Leave request in by 12:30, packed and on the road by 13:30 for a 4 hrs trip to North Bay and my wife's birthday. She has wanted me to get another bike for years now.

[Klavdy]

Klatch,
       I cannot agree with you more. I have worked with and drank with many an Aussie soldier on several missions over the years. Very professional soldiers. And yes we got along famously.

Klatch??? Has a nice ring to it....Still works with "K-man", wayyyyy to unique to be remotely related to K-Mart. My second favorite Aussie, wife has to come first. Get back on an FJ MAN!!!!!

But I have one!
Yes mate, my Aussie FJ, it's a '91 onwards model with the same USD YZF 750 forks and Ohlins rear shock set up as the Seppo one.
So, I still have an FJ.
At one stage I had four of them, two in the U.S (one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast) and two in Australia.