Greetings from Melbourne. Australia

[Jeff0308]

Hi my name is Jeff. I live in Melbourne. Australia. I just purchased a 1988 FJ1200. This is my third one.its been 9 years since my last one, the bikes  Done 80 thousand km. is in very original condition and has to be one of the best I have seen in a long time. It was a country owned bike. The other owner had it 12  years. Never smashed or dropped other than fell over off the stand. A minor scuff mark on the side mould. The fuel tank got painted due to a birds upset stomach or bowels. It fried the paint and the front visor to which came with he bike when sold.. All decals except the unleaded  fuel only sticker  am not fussed about that are on it. The color is midnight blue / black.The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. The other reason is the bike can as of next year be registered on club permit registration. 25 years old. It's the cheapest and best way I can see to registering it. It can be ridden for any 90 days of the year for $130.. Normal reg is $630 a year. Sad as the best weather is probably  a little more than the 90 days. Also with a family and kids it is also a dollar issue and getting time to ride issue. This is the most affordable way. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike sitting 6 mths of the year. Depreciating away. Anyway. The FJ  is unregistered at present but that suits me fine for now. It needs only a few minor bits for a RWC. I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Jeff, seems like the Down Under bunch are growing in numbers quickly. You won't find a finer bunch of mates with as much FJ knowledge or experience to keep your FJ in the Kookaloo zone.

[baldy3853]

Welcome aboard to the nuthouse express lots of kookalooing done here on this Forum and lots of really good advice too
Baldy

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group!

90 days a year of riding a FJ is far better than none so good onya mate.


KOokaloo!


Frank

[The General]

FJ1200. This is my third one. The color is midnight blue / black. The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. most affordable. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike Depreciating away. It needs only a few minor bits.  Anyway I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..

Welcome Jeff. Great intro and profound example of FJ logic. Yeah get hold of a set of original exhaust too......then see if ya can get or make one of those unleaded stickers...Ummm, maybe some cheap method of better braking that still looks original and matches the best FJ colour for greater safety.....True, a new set of Wiseco pistons in there, would, I guess, still look original and I could do more kilometres in 90 days...and some suspension bits that are a great opportunity if their GST free.....
and and annd, a logical investment, cause they would be a safe way to protect my family`s greatest asset, cause they`re everything and I love`m....
  I hear ya mate, Welcome ta Manshed heaven.   Doug

[flips]

G'day Jeff 

Jeff's are generally cool.Jeff's on FJ's are the coolest! 

Welcome to the forum!

Cheers 

Jeff P

[fj11.5]

Welcome mate,, a standard twin system on eBay at the moment , looks to be ok, think it was in nsw ??   , can't wait for my 84 to turn thirty , special interest rego is less than $300 for 12 months 

[roverfj1200]

Welcome aboard Jeff.. And enjoy the mess.    Aussie rally is on in march...

Cheers

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group!

90 days a year of riding a FJ is far better than none so good onya mate.


KOokaloo!


Frank

Now that about sums everything up. Any riding is better than no riding. Welcome to the group.

Fred

[Stainesy]

Welcome.  Fun times ahead.  90 days is about 24% of the year, plenty of riding time.  Most riders (not us hard core FJ owners) are weekend warriors so they generally only have 110 riding days a year.

[Jeff0308]

Hi my name is Jeff. I live in Melbourne. Australia. I just purchased a 1988 FJ1200. This is my third one.its been 9 years since my last one, the bikes  Done 80 thousand km. is in very original condition and has to be one of the best I have seen in a long time. It was a country owned bike. The other owner had it 12  years. Never smashed or dropped other than fell over off the stand. A minor scuff mark on the side mould. The fuel tank got painted due to a birds upset stomach or bowels. It fried the paint and the front visor to which came with he bike when sold.. All decals except the unleaded  fuel only sticker  am not fussed about that are on it. The color is midnight blue / black.The only thing not original is the exhaust. I'm considering putting one on. I got the FJ as I have a fond liking to them it's seat height and rider comfort. Also reliability. The other reason is the bike can as of next year be registered on club permit registration. 25 years old. It's the cheapest and best way I can see to registering it. It can be ridden for any 90 days of the year for $130.. Normal reg is $630 a year. Sad as the best weather is probably  a little more than the 90 days. Also with a family and kids it is also a dollar issue and getting time to ride issue. This is the most affordable way. I couldn't justify a $10000 bike sitting 6 mths of the year. Depreciating away. Anyway. The FJ  is unregistered at present but that suits me fine for now. It needs only a few minor bits for a RWC. I'm looking forward to riding it but for now a tidy up and cleanup is the way to go..

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I have been trying to work out how to post photos. Can anyone help with this please. Doesnt look a straight forward thing .

[Jeff0308]

G'day Jeff 

Jeff's are generally cool.Jeff's on FJ's are the coolest! 

Welcome to the forum!

Cheers 

Jeff P

I couldnt agree more. regards Jeff S

[Jeff0308]

Welcome aboard Jeff.. And enjoy the mess.    Aussie rally is on in march...

Cheers

Whats the Aussi rally about. regards Jeff

[movenon]

Welcome . I have noticed a number of experienced riders going back to or at least keeping there an FJ in the stable. My neighbor stopped by last summer and told me that he had a restored FJ 1200 a few years ago and sold it, but now wishes he had it back. Commented in particular as to how comfortable the seat was especially for the passenger (his wife rides with him often) and how advanced in design it was for the day. I found this interesting as money is not a problem for him and he always has the latest and greatest including his current modified 180 hp plus machine. All that and he wants his FJ back.

[rktmanfj]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I have been trying to work out how to post photos. Can anyone help with this please. Doesnt look a straight forward thing .

Here ya go, Jeff... welcome!     

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