3CV or 3XW

[Flynt]

First i should clarify my side of the fence as it were...

Me too, although it is common knowledge I'm a '92 man...

I would have modified my '90 given time, but upgrades to suspension and brakes (as well as adding a big f'ing engine) will be more effective on a stiffer/stronger frame (otherwise your flexing frame is an uncontrolled part of the suspension).  The xw frame has a bigger cross section for the "perimeter" piece and will provide the best mod platform hands down as well as having some engineering around the engine mounts.  So if you want the best platform to start with, go with the '91-'93.  If you want to fit in with 90% of the other bikes at a rally, get the '86/87  (they must have built a shitload of those things is all I can figure...).



These are fun threads!

Frank

[FJmonkey]

If you want to fit in with 90% of the other bikes at a rally, get the '86/87  (they must have built a shitload of those things is all I can figure...).

Yea, I am thinking the same thing....

[yamaha fj rider]

Rather than trying to decide which FJ generation is best, work on getting one of each. Then the question will be which one to ride today.      

Kurt

[aviationfred]

Rather than trying to decide which FJ generation is best, work on getting one of each. Then the question will be which one to ride today.      

Kurt

I had the same thoughts on getting one of each year, plus an extra 89 and 90 since there is 2 color options. for someone who has a large garage, maybe try and acquire the European and Canadian colors that were not offered in the states

Fred

[Pat Conlon]

 After my accident last year I had my '84's fairing repainted in the stock Stormy Red/ Silver colors. I had to remove the old FJ 1100 graphics on the side covers, so I thought, why not do something different?...so I replaced the them with new graphics that read, FJ 1400.....makes sense with a RPM big engine, right?

After this year's WCR, on the trip to Gunnison, the Cailf. Four,  Andy, Ed, Paul and I stopped for gas somewhere in Utah. There were a group of  BMW bikes at the gas stop and a couple guys came over to check out my '84, and one guy excitedly asked me....."Is that the new FJR1400?"

"No" I said, "That's the old FJ 1400...."  A puzzled look crossed his face... I had to chuckle..

I have both FJ's... A 3CV and a 3XW and I love both, however (stock vs. stock)  the rubber engine 3XW is a better motorcycle, but my 3CV is a better FJ.

Cheers

[airheadPete]

Lordy, what a wander. All this to justify to yourself buying another bike? (You know you're gonna - you'll never sell the one you have!) I should also like to point out the utility of redundancy and ease of maintenance if you have multiples of the same item. (Makes my life way easier.) Think of the helpless maiden you'll be saving from the ignorant squids on CL. Is there a such a thing as a less desireable FJ! Pah!!

[andyoutandabout]

Another beautiful Fj thread bump.
Do you think I'm right when I suppose my UK Fj 1991 ABS model is a 3wx. The main reason I ask is I'm curious if it has 17 inch wheels front and back.
Andy

[racerrad8]

The main reason I ask is I'm curious if it has 17 inch wheels front and back.
Andy

Andy, no FJ was ever offered new with a 17" rear wheel.

The 17" was offered in the front beginning in 89 until the end of production.

Randy - RPM

[andyoutandabout]

That's that one then. It'll have to ride on what it comes with anyway, so it'll be interesting to see if I notice much difference.

[andyoutandabout]

Hmmm schoolboy error, my bad.

[Bozo]

Peteh, you have to take these replies in their context, these poor guys wake every morning and head out to look at their 1tx's or 3cv's and and they just feel sad and the jealousy of us 3XW owners must consume them. You and I just hop on and ride these guys have to hitch up their petticoats and pinks dresses before even getting on the bike.

All I can say is that jealousy is a terrible thing and we must strive to support our less fortunate brothers ( I was going to say sisters but this paragraph is all about manly support )

We are all FJ riders and must stick together or at least wait at the coffee shop for the 3cv's to turn up 

Good to see someone not constrained by political correctness and the balls to tell the truth.

Noel

Sounds like he just used sandpaper on his balls (cricket) the "3CV forever"