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Newbie to the forum and to FJ ownership

Started by FJDuffer, May 02, 2011, 08:53:30 PM

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FJDuffer

Hello everyone. My name is Todd and I just purchased a 1991 FJ1200. It's quite a step up from my old Nighthawk! I'm looking forward to getting some miles on it very soon. :good2:

FJmonkey

Well, get some miles on her and get er done!!! We call the third gear wide open throttle moment "Kookaloooooo". Or any moment that feels like that. Welcome the club.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

racerman_27410

welcome to the group Todd !
   
nighthawk S ?  the FJ most definitely a nice upgrade.


i'm sure you will enjoy your new FJ !



KOokaloo!

Frank

FJmonkey

Quote from: racerman_27410 on May 02, 2011, 09:29:29 PM
welcome to the group Todd !
nighthawk S ?  the FJ most definitely a nice upgrade.
i'm sure you will enjoy your new FJ !
KOokaloo!
Frank
My Nighthawk S was stolen...Bad Karma there..Not talking about it...The FJ is my ride and I'm not going back!
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

FJDuffer

Quote from: racerman_27410 on May 02, 2011, 09:29:29 PM
welcome to the group Todd !
   
nighthawk S ?  the FJ most definitely a nice upgrade.


i'm sure you will enjoy your new FJ !



KOokaloo!

Frank

Not even the S model just the stock 'Hawk....A craigslist $400.00 basket case that I coaxed back to life. Now it's on the auction block and I ain't lookin' back!

jvb_ca

Welcome Todd... :hi:  You gonna luv your FJ.
Funny, my last bike was a Nighthawk "S" as well. Didn't like the jack shaft effect, got blown all over the road, shitty brakes.
Sounded cool though, and luved the gear indicator thing that went all the way to '6' 
Ain't nuthin compared to the FJ... :good2:

Cheers...Jake
Cheers...Jake
86FJ1200
Ontario

Alf

I think the Nigthawk is a nice looking bike. My CBX 750 fits the same engine,  and of course my FJ is a different (and better) beast, but the CBX is sheer fun riding on the Tenerife twisty roads

Ganboy70

Welcome and the enjoy the best ride of your life!
Tom

2011 Triumph Sprint 1050 GT

Previously Enjoyed:

1984 Yamaha FJ11
1992 Yamaha FJ12