Just bought my first FJ and I'm pumped!!

[scharding]

I live in Ontario, Canada just outside Toronto and I just bought an '87 FJ1200 with only 31,000 kms on it (that's 19,375 mi for our good neighbors to the south) for $800!! It has been in heated storage for the last 10 years. It needs the usual gas tank replacement and fluids changed, but other than that she's in good shape!  Can't wait to get her running!

I'm sure I'll be back with lots of questions! Any one have a spare gas tank???   

Steve

[markmartin]

Sounds like you can't go wrong with that purchase.  Congratulations.  You've done well!

[rktmanfj]

Welcome, Steve!    

Sounds like a steal...      

[fj11.5]

I live in Ontario, Canada just outside Toronto and I just bought an '87 FJ1200 with only 31,000 kms on it (that's 19,375 mi for our good neighbors to the south) for $800!! It has been in heated storage for the last 10 years. It needs the usual gas tank replacement and fluids changed, but other than that she's in good shape!  Can't wait to get her running!

I'm sure I'll be back with lots of questions! Any one have a spare gas tank???   

Steve

oh, so thaaats where I left her, , you got a bargain mate,

[DB Cooper]

Welcome Steve!
Good to see another Canuck 'round this place.
Kevin

[Mark Olson]

sounds like a gem.

way to go.

[racerman_27410]

Welcome neighbor to the North!


sounds like you got a really good deal on a low miler.


enjoy the ride my friend!


KOokaloo!

[jvb_ca]

Howdy neighbor ...awesome deal on the 87 for sure. Finding a low mileage bike like that is rare. Was this on Kijiji? You are gonna luv that bike.
I am up in Barrie, so not far from you. There are a few of us here from southern Ontario.

The red and whites are for sure the best looking year...

Cheers...Jake

[winddancer]

Welcome to the group sounds like a great deal

[scharding]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I can't wait to get out and ride in the srpring!

So here come the questions......the bike has been in heated storage for 10 years, it's in good shape but real dusty. Should I just wipe it down the best I can with a wet towel or can it be hosed down with a garden hose on low pressure??

I came up from a Honda 750 Nighthawk "S" which is shaft drive.......this chain thing will be new to me as far as maintenance goes so any help will be well received!!

Thanks again!!

Steve

[A11an0n]

Welcome to the group!  Hopefully you can connect with some of us other SE Ontario riders next spring.  Who knows maybe the canadians will take over the NE FJ Rally next year!

[rktmanfj]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I can't wait to get out and ride in the srpring!

So here come the questions......the bike has been in heated storage for 10 years, it's in good shape but real dusty. Should I just wipe it down the best I can with a wet towel or can it be hosed down with a garden hose on low pressure??

I came up from a Honda 750 Nighthawk "S" which is shaft drive.......this chain thing will be new to me as far as maintenance goes so any help will be well received!!

Thanks again!!

Steve

Low pressure garden hose is okay, just never direct any water stream toward places that have seals, o-rings, etc. (steering head, wheel hubs, swingarm/shock linkage, chain) or any place else you don't want water to get in (instruments, switches, under seat, etc).

Good idea to follow up with a bit of lube to lever pivots, chain, etc. afterwards.

[RichBaker]

Garden hose....  Wiping the dust off will scratch the paint.

[andyb]

Depends on how anal you are about it.

I'd hose it off, then wash it normally, and if it's scratched (which wouldn't be a shocker!), hit it with a clay bar and some time with a polishing wheel.  Finishing with a decent wax, of course.

Meh, I lie.  I'd park it outside and let it get rained on, close enough to a wash.

[FJTillDeath]

I find that if I leave it in te rain it gets dirtier than before..which is really annoying when it rains the afternoon after I finish scrubbing her down..

Havent used wax though and never used a hose, too afraid I'll spray the wrong thing...

Also make sure u have something to cover the gas cap so no rain gets in the tank(not that it should anyway)

Oh and welcome to the group