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

Started by scharding, November 03, 2011, 12:48:58 PM

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scharding

Ok.......after much time and parts replacement, she's finally on the road!!!

She has new tires, gas tank, rebuilt carbs, calipers and clutch slave, and a bath!! She runs great, fast and smooth. With less than 31,000 kms on it, i will be riding her for a long time to come!!

Steve

(now i just have to figure out how to post pics....lol)
Steve
Can't wait to go for another ride!


scharding

Steve
Can't wait to go for another ride!

big r

She looks awesome man. I have one the same and am just waiting for some new cans and have to order a few parts from Randy. Just waiting for the weather to improve and to get off this shitty shift I am on8:30 pm to 1:00 pm the next day. Enjoy the Kookaloo

scharding

Thanks! I've been riding for almost a week straight here in southern Ontario, temps are in the high teens to low tewntys (celcius).....it's FANTASTIC!!!

I'll be heading to Friday th 13th at Port Dover, Ontario if this keeps up!!

Cheers,

Steve
Steve
Can't wait to go for another ride!

terryk


FJmonkey

Quote from: terryk on March 15, 2012, 04:38:02 PM
Nice looking 87 FJ
Errrr..... Nice 86' FJ......

Nice dust off and return to the living....
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

Dan Filetti

Looks like the chain could use a good clean/ soak/ lube.  Nice to see it back to life.

Dan
Live hardy, or go home. 

Pat Conlon

Kudos laddie. I hope you have many, many happy miles together.
Just a small pointer based on experience: If you want your helmet to have some nasty dings and scars, keep putting it on the seat.
(Don't ask me how I know)  :dash2:
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

weymouth399

Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 15, 2012, 11:35:53 PM
Kudos laddie. I hope you have many, many happy miles together.
Just a small pointer based on experience: If you want your helmet to have some nasty dings and scars, keep putting it on the seat.
(Don't ask me how I know)  :dash2:

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Plus 1 on that , I was thinking the same thing. Again don't ask  :dash2:

Bob W
84 FJ 1100
86 FJ1200
89 FJ1200
5  FJ POWERED race cars
76 LB80 Chappy
93 KX500 ice for sale
00 KX500 ice/dirt
04 KDX220 dirt for sale
04 KX500 ice
08 KLX450 ice/road
72 CT90x2 for sale

dbelch

Great looking bike. Welcome to the group Steve.  If your heading through Simcoe give me a heads up...I'll meet you at Timmy's or something and have a good look at your FJ!  Just got my well-abused and dust covered '86 on the road...what a rush to hear it finaly running again.  I often run her up to Cambridge to pick my wife up from work on those too-nice-to-drive kind of days.
'83 Honda VFR 750
'86 FJ 1200
'91 FJ 1200

scharding


Ya the helmet on the seat was for the pic only! it took me 2 or 3 minutes to take my hands away from it to take the shot!!

"dbelch" I'll give you a pm a day or 2 before if I am going for sure and we can meet at Timmies for sure!!

The chain has been well lubed and it's starting to look better the more I ride.
Steve
Can't wait to go for another ride!

Mark Olson

looking good steve ,    feels good to dust one off and bring it back from the edge. :good:

soon it will be time for the upgrades when you catch the moditis bug. :mail1:
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

Sabre093

Send me a P.M too,I'm in Brantford and i do the Brantford to Cambridge tour everyday,and i got a 86 to!
2009 FJR 1300
1992 FJ 1200
1987 FJ 1200 Sold
1986 FJ 1200 Sold
1985 Venture Royale
1976 GoldWing
1986 FZ 750
1986 GPZ 900
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450