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Started by Derek Young, July 01, 2012, 01:43:40 AM

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Derek Young

July 01, 2012, 01:43:40 AM
Picked up a 91 today from Woodcreek Pete.  Has 17 " Wheels and a few other nice mods.  It may see a paint job in the future, but for now I'm just going to ride it.  I have a few parts from my 86 that will make their way on there as well.  It runs very smooth.  Happy so far.
Thanks Pete
Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

1tinindian

#1
July 01, 2012, 02:13:36 AM
Welcome to the "pink" side! LOL!
May you enjoy your summer now!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

fj11.5

#2
July 01, 2012, 04:05:21 AM
nice ride mate,looks like he did a few upgrades for you too  :good2:, now there is no need for lights in your shed with the pink stripes lighting the way  :smile:
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

Derek Young

#3
July 01, 2012, 09:24:34 AM
Ya ya... I know.... Its pink.  If it does get a repaint I doubt the pink will survive.  It has quite a different feel than the 86.  In a good way.  I raised the back end a couple inches last night via dogbones, its still lower than i'm used to though.  I was a little concerned about cornering clearance.  I'm not a fan of scoring a touchdown midcorner.

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

yamaha fj rider

#4
July 01, 2012, 09:34:29 AM
Derek congtats on the second FJ looks great. I see the front brakes are done. Don't let them get to you about your pink stripes (they wish they had them). My 93 has teal green a close second. Have fun.  :yahoo:

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

big r

#5
July 01, 2012, 09:54:31 AM
Looks good Derek. Not going to keep a stock color, what do you think it would look in. I like the one from GB in the red and gold.  :good: Did you get to keep your 86? Are you going to part any of it out? Just get out there and enjoy the kookaloo. Big R

Pat Conlon

#6
July 01, 2012, 10:05:44 AM
Nice score Derek!  Looks like a lot of work is already done on this bike. Is that a 3.5" FZR front rim I see? 
What does it have in the way of a rear shock?
Replacing those heavy oem mufflers with your SS Supertrap system will help matters. What do you have in mind for upgrades?

Kudos lad!  Pat
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Firehawk068

#7
July 01, 2012, 10:35:55 AM
Way to go Derek! Looking Good!
Now just head for the horizon, and don't look back! :good2:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

fj11.5

#8
July 01, 2012, 06:07:32 PM
yay, you can now fit that awesome fork brace you made  :good2:
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

FJmonkey

#9
July 01, 2012, 06:32:24 PM
Paint it Red and White, don't join the Pink Stripes.... :nea:
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

fj11.5

#10
July 01, 2012, 06:53:54 PM
rolling stone it ,,,,, paint it black :good2:
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

1tinindian

#11
July 01, 2012, 08:13:43 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey link=topic=6994.msg 61900#msg 61900 date=1341185544
Paint it Red and White, don't join the Pink Stripes.... :nea:

That's not necessary! :blum1: :flag_of_truce: :sarcastic:
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

1tinindian

#12
July 01, 2012, 08:20:13 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 01, 2012, 09:34:29 AM
  Don't let them get to you about your pink stripes (they wish they had them).
Kurt

Check it out Kurt, I DO have the pink stripe, and I welcome another of my kind into the fold!
Regardless Derek, I'm just glad you weren't hurt, and are strong enough to resist moving on to  some bike other than an FJ.

I'd really like to get all the pink stripes together for a group picture some time.
Maybe next years WCR???

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

FJmonkey

#13
July 01, 2012, 08:20:51 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on July 01, 2012, 08:13:43 PM
That's not necessary! :blum1: :flag_of_truce: :sarcastic:
Yes...it is......Deal with it.... (popcorn)
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

1tinindian

#14
July 01, 2012, 08:29:13 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 01, 2012, 08:20:51 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on July 01, 2012, 08:13:43 PM
That's not necessary! :blum1: :flag_of_truce: :sarcastic:
Yes...it is......Deal with it.... (popcorn)

:rofl2:
YOU, I have to meet!
:drinks:
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200
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