86 model fj1200

[Deadly166]

Hi members,not sure if this the right place to post but here i go.Found 86 fj 1200 for around $ 1200, owner says needs work tyres,mufflers sitting around for ten years in a shed and only done 39000klms also needs carby work and has no spark at two plugs,leaky fork seals,plastics not perfect and paint.Tells me motor turns over freely.What are your thoughts on this model?(good or bad) and what should i be looking for that could cause problems.Darrel M.

[FJmonkey]

If it is not running I would ask him to bring the price down. $1,200.00 might not be bad but not running means there may be other costly issues he is not telling you. Factor in if you will be the primary mechanic or will you be paying others to fix her up. We can give you lots of good advise and help you find your problems and solutions. I paid $1,200.00 for my 86' in really good shape and running like a rapped ape (first big bore bike for me). I think she had around 30K (miles) when I bought her. Get the price down and buy her.

[ribbert]

Hi members,not sure if this the right place to post but here i go.Found 86 fj 1200 for around $ 1200, owner says needs work tyres,mufflers sitting around for ten years in a shed and only done 39000klms also needs carby work and has no spark at two plugs,leaky fork seals,plastics not perfect and paint.Tells me motor turns over freely.What are your thoughts on this model?(good or bad) and what should i be looking for that could cause problems.Darrel M.

Arnie's mate has a ripper '91 ( the sorted model) for around $2000 in Victoria. You could blow the extra $800, at least, in a heartbeat by your description of the '86.
Noel

[The General]

Hi members,not sure if this the right place to post but here i go.Found 86 fj 1200 for around $ 1200, owner says needs work tyres,mufflers sitting around for ten years in a shed and only done 39000klms also needs carby work and has no spark at two plugs,leaky fork seals,plastics not perfect and paint.Tells me motor turns over freely.What are your thoughts on this model?(good or bad) and what should i be looking for that could cause problems.Darrel M.

Hey Dash, Sounds like it won`t be ready for the Rally so don`t rush in yet. There`s another on the Coast with $8000 spent on her - but wants $4000 at this stage. (92 model). Better buys around. We`ve got our eyes and ears lookin for ya - Doug

[oldktmdude]

  Darrel, if that's the 86 advertised on oz ebay at the moment, the ad says"no emails". If you can't ask questions about the bike, don't even think about buying it. It could cost you alot more in the end than buying a well maintained later model. Keep looking mate, I'm sure something much better will turn up.  Regards, Pete.

[Deadly166]

Thanks Guy's i appreciate all the eyes,ears and advice out there (honest and reliable) i can get.Best wishes to all.Darrel M.