89 fj1200 $250

[moonrunnah]

so i have found an 89 fj 1200 for $250 for a parts bike, well a according to what the guy said it needs tires, a starter, and a ignition switch
will the fairing bolt up to my 86? and what would be good to keep from the bike and what match up?   

[andyb]

Fairing I don't think is close enough to be a bolt-on, but you could probably do it if you took the subframes and such to do it.

Motor interchanges.  Carbs interchange with mild adjustment (fuel pump vs non-fuel pump).  Rear suspension should swap but I think you have to do all of it at once, linkages aren't the same. 

In most cases everything interchanges but you'll have to occasionally swap brackets and such.

[I make oil]

Fix it and keep it or sell it.  If you decide to buy it for parts I will buy the front forks off of it from you.  You could actually make some money parting it out.  I'd jump on it if I was you and keep the motor for a spare.

[moonrunnah]

sounds good im going to get/ look at it on friday

[moparman70]

If its a whole bike - buy it sight unseen -- there is well more than 250 in parts on the thing.  The front end alone on the bike is worth that and perfect for the 86 for an upgrade -- it will allow you to put the famous Bluedots on ... can't go wrong

[fj11.5]

buy it buy it buy it,,, dont wait,   did i mention you should just buy it 

[yamaha fj rider]

Only one problem if I buy something like this usually ends up getting fixed up not parted out. Can't help my self. 

Kurt

[moonrunnah]

Only one problem if I buy something like this usually ends up getting fixed up not parted out. Can't help my self. 

Kurt

i kind of feel that way too but hopefully i can get some parts for my bike and still make a little cash, i called the guy and he is holding it for me for friday and it is the whole bike

ill let you know how it is when i get it and what im useing or selling 

[fj11.5]

i would fix it first  too, 

[yamaha fj rider]

Easy to say moonrunnah hard to do. Don't get attached. Hay does that handle have any thing to do with something you make or transport? 

Kurt

[moonrunnah]

Easy to say moonrunnah hard to do. Don't get attached. Hay does that handle have any thing to do with something you make or transport? 

Kurt

i was always taught never to admit to things like that haha
maybe we will have some at the rally if i can get it up in time

[yamaha fj rider]

  moonrunnah I am looking forward to it.  Home made or otherwise.

Kurt

[moonrunnah]

nothing beats homemade
if we can use my buddys place again i should be able to get it going

[weymouth399]

It is not worth fixing , it is/was a 86/87 it's REAL ROUGH

Bob W

[moonrunnah]

did you buy it bob