New from Cincinnati!

[Bearcat91]

Hello everybody! I am hopefully going to be the future owner of a 1986 FJ1200! Currently it sits in my dads garage collecting dust. He and will be getting it back in to running shape hopefully before the weather starts to warm up! He is a lil worrisome because it will be my first bike! How ever this is my dream bike, I have admired it since he took me for a ride when i was 5 years old(even if it was just around the yard lol) I am 20 now, going to the university of Cincinnati for engineering and I am sure i will be asking alot of questions!

Thanks,
Geoff

[FJmonkey]

Hello everybody! I am hopefully going to be the future owner of a 1986 FJ1200! Currently it sits in my dads garage collecting dust. He and will be getting it back in to running shape hopefully before the weather starts to warm up! He is a lil worrisome because it will be my first bike! How ever this is my dream bike, I have admired it since he took me for a ride when i was 5 years old(even if it was just around the yard lol) I am 20 now, going to the university of Cincinnati for engineering and I am sure i will be asking alot of questions!

Thanks,
Geoff

Welcome Bearcat, another 86' brought back to life, we are gonna take over the world. The FJ is a whole lotta bike for a first timer. Take it easy, take a Motorcycle rider safety course. wear all the gear all the time, many members here have first hand stories of good gear saving there asses. Not sure if anyone added up all the years of FJ experience this club has but it must be in the thousands. Your in good company. Use the search engine as many common stuff has already been posted. The files section too. Enjoy your new Kookaloo machine.

[moonrunnah]

Hello everybody! I am hopefully going to be the future owner of a 1986 FJ1200! Currently it sits in my dads garage collecting dust. He and will be getting it back in to running shape hopefully before the weather starts to warm up! He is a lil worrisome because it will be my first bike! How ever this is my dream bike, I have admired it since he took me for a ride when i was 5 years old(even if it was just around the yard lol) I am 20 now, going to the university of Cincinnati for engineering and I am sure i will be asking alot of questions!

Thanks,
Geoff

i just picked up this same bike less then a week ago
the guys hear are great for helping ( odds are they have ran into the same issues)

[Bearcat91]

Is there a good site to get replacement parts? Bikebandit.com has quite a bit i think. From what i understand i need front and rear calipers, possibly a clutch, throttle cable, battery, and mirror( saw some one with cbr1000 mirrors, any one seen this before? they sit tighter to the wind screen). Thanks!!

Also FJmonkey, I do plan on taking safety courses, and wearing helmet and riding jacket.

[moonrunnah]

Is there a good site to get replacement parts? Bikebandit.com has quite a bit i think. From what i understand i need front and rear calipers, possibly a clutch, throttle cable, battery, and mirror( saw some one with cbr1000 mirrors, any one seen this before? they sit tighter to the wind screen). Thanks!!

Also FJmonkey, I do plan on taking safety courses, and wearing helmet and riding jacket.

Bikebandit is very good for parts price is reasonable im not to sure what they have for after market they do have some
if you want cbr mirrors check out ebay.com
i would like to see pics of the fj with cbr mirrors 

[FJmonkey]

Is there a good site to get replacement parts? Bikebandit.com has quite a bit i think. From what i understand i need front and rear calipers, possibly a clutch, throttle cable, battery, and mirror( saw some one with cbr1000 mirrors, any one seen this before? they sit tighter to the wind screen). Thanks!!

Also FJmonkey, I do plan on taking safety courses, and wearing helmet and riding jacket.

If you are looking to stay stock then you can get some of the parts from members. Other parts from Randy at RPM, Ebay/Craig's list, some aftermarket. You may have to upgrade to newer/better parts. Many of us upgrade the wheels, suspension and brakes to improve our FJ's.

All the gear for many of us is Jacket (leather/textile), pants leather/textile (better than jeans), boots (look for ankle protection), gloves, helmet....All designed for motorcycle use. Armor and padding really helps. The best safety gear will always remain between your ears....

[moonrunnah]

"The best safety gear will always remain between your ears...."
- fj monkey

that is the best statement
so many people dont think and they are the ones that become a statistic  bike riding can be fun and safe

[Bearcat91]

http://www.fjmods.btinternet.co.uk/Pictures/Stormin2.jpg
http://www.fjmods.btinternet.co.uk/Pictures/Stormin.jpg

CBR1000 mirrors

What do you recommend for a simple brake upgrade? (since they need replaced anyways)

[1tinindian]

What do you recommend for a simple brake upgrade? (since they need replaced anyways)

This is the option most of us go for on 1989 and newer models, as they are a bolt on.
For earlier models, the forks will need to be updated to the 1989 and newer forks.

R1/ R6 calipers , HH pads, and S/S brake hoses.
Seach the forums for specific info.

Leon

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group!

Good luck with the FJ.... Make sure you've got a good handle on her before taking on the 4 wheel traffic.... Ride like everyone in a car or truck is trying to kill you and you stand a good chance of staying alive!


KOokaloo!

[mst3kguy]

welcome to the group.  i'm on the east side of town, buff bill p is in northern kentucky, as is jon cain.

[FJmonkey]

and mirror( saw some one with cbr1000 mirrors, any one seen this before? they sit tighter to the wind screen). Thanks!!

Read this
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=1562.msg34868#msg34868

[craigo]

Don't forget the FZ1 14mm master cylinder for the blue spots.
Power is nothing without control.

CraigO

[Mark Olson]

Hey bearcat welcome to the group

Just put he fj back together and ride.

The forks need to be flushed and refilled and all brake and clutch fluids replaced.

don't worry about modifications till you get a feel for the ol'girl .

be careful with the 2nd gear shifts as the early fj's have weak shift forks ,so easy on the drag racing.

86 is a great year fj ,  have fun.

[Bearcat91]

I also found an fj1100 in my price range I might go look at...would be cool gather and 8son with almost identicle bikes same red and white paint scheme (my fav on the fj) any down falls of an 85 fj100 vs 86 fj1200?