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G;Day from Downunder

Started by Brian, December 11, 2011, 05:23:16 PM

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Brian

 :hi: Thought i better take the advice & say Hello & thanks for your comments re the  starting issue .
I'm 52 yrs young ,with wife n' 2 sons.  We  live near the foot of the Blue Mountains in NSW, love riding n' fishing . The 84 FJ is my 6th Bike and quickly becoming my favorite  & for its age {140,000 klms} she goes n' handles really well . Ive put her in the shop now to work those issues & rattles out cant wait to get  back on her & see what shes like , ill get some photos on site shortly but she needs paint which ill do later on thru winter , Hoo-roo for now
Are there many Aussies in the club ?
Dont you just love that special place of Beer,Bikes 'N' Bullshit !

oldktmdude

   G'day and welcome, Brian. You've come to the best place to ask questions and learn more about the FJ than anywhere else possible. There are lots of blokes here with tons of knowledge and experience, that will help you through any problem and help you source, any and every part that you will ever need to fix or modify your bike. Not too sure how many other Aussie members there are, except to say that there are quite a few.  Regards, Pete.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

Harvy

Quote from: Brian on December 11, 2011, 05:23:16 PM

Are there many Aussies in the club ?

Welcome here Brian.
Doug (The General) has been keeping a count of Aussies - from memory there are around 45 members in the group from Aus.
A rally is planned for Feb 11th and 12th 2012, heading for Kenilworth in SE Qld...... I believe there are a couple of members heading up from Sydney...... think about joining them!
Check out the "Topics Downunder" section.

Cheers
Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

racerman_27410

welcome to the group!


Lots of Aussies around these parts i'm sure they will perk up sooner or later.


KOokaloo!



eddohawk

Hi there and welcome!

I've been a member here for around 12 months and have found the goodwill and technical assistance in the forum to be really great. One thing I have noticed in paticular is how welcoming most people are and even if your a mechanical novice other members are patient and very helpful.

Regards

Mark

Tengu

Hey Brian, welcome aboard...
I have to agree with the others, this is one of the friendliest, most helpful places on the net... and the collective knowledge is incredible!


flips

G'day  Brian!

Welcome to the forum.Bet you cant wait to get your fj back!.Ill be heading up to the rally in feb.Would be great if you could make it!

Cheers :drinks:

Jeff P
Stay rubber side down.

The General

Welcome Brian. Looking forward to some pics. Bell`s Line of Road, Putty road !!!  :dance2:You`ve got a sensational bike in a great area. I`ll be at the Bellbird Echo Centre Cafe (my brother`s place) for coffee if ya about on jan 3rd. :drinks: Doug
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Brian

Quote from: The General on December 12, 2011, 04:07:20 AM
I`ll be at the Bellbird Echo Centre Cafe (my brother`s place) for coffee if ya about on jan 3rd. :drinks: Doug
Ta for the invite mate wish i could , but im up in Forster for the New year , but definately take you up on anther day though ,
cheers Brian
Dont you just love that special place of Beer,Bikes 'N' Bullshit !

Brian

G'day  Brian!

Would be great if you could make it!

Cheers :drinks:

Jeff P
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i Would'nt mind givin it a shot ' might have to do some tinkering on the suspension before tackling that many K's , only ever done 400clicks in a day so far & got a bit sore in the saddle, ive heard those Airhawk ? cushion strap on's are Ok though,  have you heard of them
Dont you just love that special place of Beer,Bikes 'N' Bullshit !

fj11.5

hey brian,welcome from further down under mate, i have an 84  as well ,no fun when they arnt working as they should, hope your kookaloo is improved when she returnes,, cheers rod (popcorn)
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Dave

Hey Brian,

Welcome to the site. I am somewhat a newbie too. Never posted anything yet, but just got info. I couldn't help notice where you reside. I too live at the foot of the Blue Mountains and ride a 91' FJ1200.

May see you around.

Dave.

Brian

Thanks y'all,
I'm a bit old school on these computer thingo's ,so if I'm not replying correctly,  please correct me . Id still be using a hammer, chisel & stone tablets if i didn't keep smashing my thumb

Looks like theres a few Sydneyites about should do something after the festive stuff is outta the way in the new yeah what say :hi:cheers Brian
Dont you just love that special place of Beer,Bikes 'N' Bullshit !