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Started by Tiger, June 12, 2012, 06:51:36 AM

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Tiger

June 12, 2012, 06:51:36 AM
 :hi: Hello from Erin, Ontario, Canada!!!

I have been an FJ admirer for a lot of years...and finally bought my first, an '85, (White with Red/Black stripes) on Sunday 2nd June from the Ottawa region. Five hours there, twenty minutes of look, sit, start, shake hands deal done and load up, five hours home. All for the princely some of $700.00 :yahoo:
A really good wash from top to bottom, front to back was the first priority :good:,

After inspection in my garage, all she needs for a safety is replacement a broken rear left signal indicator (now replaced) and the front fork oil seals, (picking up this week).

Cosmetically:...Apart from 27 years of normal nicks and dinks...The seat is cracked up a wee bit, however, (according to the wife!!), a Corbin Gunfighter & Lady is a good upgrade..especially with Cape Breton Bikerfest looming!!! I have installed a set of Krauser side hard bags (from my XZ550) and will be adding a top box.

After seven great years of owning/riding my 1982 550 Yamaha Vision, I'm really looking forward to putting this old girl through her paces...

                :good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

Bob

#1
June 12, 2012, 07:34:12 AM
Welcome to the group.
Lots of us here from Ontario.
Sounds like you got a nice deal on the FJ... enjoy.
Bob N.
'93 FJ
'17 V-Strom DL650
Whitby, ON

Sabre093

#2
June 12, 2012, 08:17:49 AM
Welcome,If your around I'm trying to hook up with a few fellow FJ'ers for the next Fri the 13th in July,let me know if ya can make it,love doing the ride up in your area too!
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

racerman_27410

#3
June 12, 2012, 12:28:48 PM
Welcome to the group!

Sounds like a really good deal you got on the FJ .


Good to have you around the fire  :good2:


KOokaloo!  :good2:


Frank

yamaha fj rider

#4
June 12, 2012, 11:58:32 PM
Congrats on the getting the FJ. You will like the size and power of the FJ over the vision. Welcome glad you are here, "take your shoes off and sit a spell' :yahoo:

Kurt 
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

Tiger

#5
June 13, 2012, 02:17:20 PM
Thanks for the warm welcomes, much appreciated :hi:

I'm really looking forward to getting her on the road for 1st July and getting that "KOokaloo" feeling going' :yahoo: :bye2:

I do intend doing Port Dover's Friday 13th bash Sabre093...hope we can meet up.

            :good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

CanDman

#6
June 13, 2012, 07:21:06 PM
Welcome tigerboy..........great to have another red and white in the group wink wink.....see if you can make the north east summer rally.......alot of us "true north" heading there last in weekend of july.......I have a spare room for rent at the 5 star motel I have grabbed... :hi:.....2 minute walk from the rest of the musquito ridden grumpy buts in the group...... you can find all the details in the fj rally posts......under north east summer rally......by the way......this will be my first rally and I am looking forward to riding and partying with the group...... :drinks:.....
CanDman
PS........this may dissapoint a few of the members.......one sheila in particular.......I am heterosexual........ :blum1:
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

FJmonkey

#7
June 13, 2012, 08:34:31 PM
Welcome, another Red and White, we really are taking over. You are gonna love it and this group that provides so much support for the FJ's.
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

Tiger

#8
June 17, 2012, 08:31:20 AM
CanDman, sadly I won't be able to make the NE Rally this year as I'll be out on Cape Breton Island, (Nova Scotia), for the 4th annual Cape Breton Bike Fest: 'Thunder in the Highlands'  :yahoo:

I'm very much looking forward to being part of this 'community', as I have never worked on an FJ before...and WILL, I'm sure, need some help/advise from time to time.

         :good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

Charlie-brm

#9
June 18, 2012, 04:47:59 PM
i used to go through Erin a lot back in the day. I would be interested in seeing any pics of the brackets installed that hold the Krausers or how you put on a rack for the top case.
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

dbelch

#10
June 18, 2012, 05:47:10 PM
A big warm welcome..look forward to reading about your FJ experiences.  Great group, great advice, great connections.
'83 Honda VFR 750
'86 FJ 1200
'91 FJ 1200

aviationfred

#11
June 18, 2012, 10:18:43 PM
A big warm welcome. If your wife rode with you on the vision, she will like riding on the FJ even more. More comfy, gobbs of power and less shifting.
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

CanDman

#12
June 19, 2012, 06:01:10 AM
Quote from: Tiger on June 17, 2012, 08:31:20 AM
CanDman, sadly I won't be able to make the NE Rally this year as I'll be out on Cape Breton Island, (Nova Scotia), for the 4th annual Cape Breton Bike Fest: 'Thunder in the Highlands'  :yahoo:

I'm very much looking forward to being part of this 'community', as I have never worked on an FJ before...and WILL, I'm sure, need some help/advise from time to time.

        :good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Ahhhh.... the Cabot trail.......did that run 2 summers ago.........you are going to love it !!!!!!!!!sure wish they would bring the ferry service back from Bar Harbor to Halifax again.........the alternative is a 9 hour horse shoe jaunt.......through NB......made for a long day......if you can.......try to make a stop in Baddeck..........great little party spot!!!!

Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

baldy3853

#13
June 19, 2012, 11:13:52 AM
G'day and welcome to the group, loads
Of fun here so long as u don't take things
Too serious and don't mind people stirring
the pot.  :sarcastic:
Baldy

Tiger

#14
June 19, 2012, 08:57:30 PM
Quote from: CanDman on June 19, 2012, 06:01:10 AM
if you can.......try to make a stop in Baddeck..........great little party spot!!!!



I fell in love with Baddeck many years ago and would move there in a heart beat :yahoo:

Driven the Cabot Trail several times and endured three seasons going over Kelly's Mountain  :rofl: I'm really looking forward to riding the Cabot trail this time around...something else to tick off from the bucket list...that will be three this year...Tail of the dragon, getting my FJ and riding the Cabot Trail...As the saying goes; "Having a great time, just waiting for some b**t**d to spoil it"  :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :rofl2:

baldy3853...As long as them that give it can take it, I'm in  :good: :lol: :rofl: :rofl2: :drinks:

Quote from: Charlie-brm on June 18, 2012, 04:47:59 PM
i used to go through Erin a lot back in the day. I would be interested in seeing any pics of the brackets installed that hold the Krausers or how you put on a rack for the top case. 

Drop by some time Charlie-brm and you can see the 'real thing' for yourself :good2:... there is always a 'cold one' in the garage bar fridge...PM me and I'll send you my address...and anyone else who wants to drop by at some point... :hi:

                     :good2: ....... TIGER ....... :good2:
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!
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