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Started by Bridunc, September 22, 2011, 08:21:27 PM

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Bridunc

September 22, 2011, 08:21:27 PM
Good day all. My name is Brian and I live in the Indianapolis area. I found this 85 1100 on Craigslist in June. It turned out to be a very nice low mileage machine (less than 10K). It was slightly modified with exhaust and single carb filters. Everything else looks stock. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to older machines and I would like to take it back to original, with an airbox and OEM exhaust. Looks like Ebay is the place to go for these parts.  So far this site has been very interesting and informative.

Thanks
Brian

I tried to add pictures, but cannot get it quite right.  The "Additional Options" tab does not have a picture option. Maybe later.



rktmanfj

#1
September 22, 2011, 09:01:05 PM
Welcome, Brian... what part of Indy?

Beech Grove here.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=341.0

racerman_27410

#2
September 22, 2011, 09:38:04 PM
Welcome to the group Brian!


I wish you luck in your search for parts.... nothing wrong with purists but a few well implemented modifcations are not to be discounted either.


KOokaloo!

Bridunc

#3
September 23, 2011, 09:05:42 AM
RKTMAN

I am west of Broad Ripple.

I saw one of your posts about this bike back in early June. It needs little and runs great.

As soon as I figure out how to put pictures on here, I will post a few.

I am all for safety upgrades (brake lines, pads, etc.) High perf. mods...not so much. I will have a pair of Yoshimura exhausts to replace as soon as I find a pair of good stock exhaust. Also looking for an airbox.

Brian

rktmanfj

#4
September 23, 2011, 09:51:03 AM
Quote from: Bridunc on September 23, 2011, 09:05:42 AM


As soon as I figure out how to put pictures on here, I will post a few.

Brian

Just follow the link I posted above, explains it in detail.    :good:

Bridunc

#5
September 23, 2011, 12:12:32 PM
Try this.



Don't really like the aftermarkets




Where do I get one of these?



Thanks RTKMAN for the infor

Pat Conlon

#6
September 23, 2011, 02:47:27 PM
Welcome Brian, those 4 little black trim pieces are called fairing protectors, yea right, like they actually protect something....not.

They are still available: http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1985/FJ1100N/FAIRING%201/parts.html

$8.21 each for the left side Part # 36Y-2832M-00-00 and....get this.... $22.62 each for the right side... weird but true.

Looks like FJ's like to fall down on their right side a lot....Something which I know nothing about... :dash1:

Cheers amigo!   Pat
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

craigo

#7
September 23, 2011, 03:35:51 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 23, 2011, 02:47:27 PM

$8.21 each for the left side Part # 36Y-2832M-00-00 and....get this.... $22.62 each for the right side... weird but true.

Looks like FJ's like to fall down on their right side a lot....Something which I know nothing about... :dash1:

Cheers amigo!   Pat

Odd, but come to think about it, both times I have dropped my FJs have been on the right side.  I think they designed them that way so you have to buy a new clutch cover when the rear brake pedal pops a hole through it... :blush:

CraigO

CraigO
90FJ1200

terryk

#8
September 23, 2011, 04:00:29 PM
Makes you wonder what the razor balde realiztion model is for a bike. Buy a bike and then pay 2X 0r 5X or 10X for repris, replacement parts and mtce. $21 Billion USA market.

Yamifj1200

#9
September 23, 2011, 04:11:51 PM
Are you interested in selling the Yosh slip ons?? I have a set of stock mufflers off of a 89 FJ1200 if your interested in them.. I'd like to be on the list of your willing to sell the Yosh exhaust...

Thanks in advance..

Eric M


http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=14833.0


"All unattended children will be served an espresso and given a puppy"

rktmanfj

#10
September 23, 2011, 05:29:06 PM
Quote from: Bridunc on September 23, 2011, 09:05:42 AM
RKTMAN

I am west of Broad Ripple.

I saw one of your posts about this bike back in early June. It needs little and runs great.

As soon as I figure out how to put pictures on here, I will post a few.

I am all for safety upgrades (brake lines, pads, etc.) High perf. mods...not so much. I will have a pair of Yoshimura exhausts to replace as soon as I find a pair of good stock exhaust. Also looking for an airbox.

Brian

Is this the one I saw on CL?

Travis398

#11
September 23, 2011, 05:47:15 PM
Welcome Brian, great find...But I may be a little biased.

With a little TLC that thing will clean up nicely.


That fairing bolt should have loctite on it.
It loosens up and pushes the protector off.

Then you go and buy a new one.


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

moparman70

#12
September 24, 2011, 12:39:52 PM
I bought my 90 and it had the yosh exhaust - I thought about changing to stock but ended up liking the pipes.  They are not too loud at all even for long trips ... no excessive droning.

stevecc
     

FJTillDeath

#13
September 26, 2011, 05:08:50 AM
Ahh! another 85 and a beaut too! I was also lucky to get my bike under 5000 original miles(although it was hardly ever ridden after the prev owner had an accident on it. Welcome to te group and thanks for the pics, now I know I am missing my centerstand :good2:

Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling
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