Canadian FJ1200 on Vancouver Island. Bro-in-law also bought an FJ1100

[Scoops FJ]

After a 23 yr motorcycle void, it's nice to be back! Courtenay, B.C. 1987 FJ1200. Wasn't initially looking to go as high as the 1200 class, but sure glad I gave the FJ a look.
Used to have an '84 Suzuki GS 400 after having dirtbikes since 10 years old (XL75 & TS185). Sold the GS400 in 1989 to buy a 1990 Toyota 4 Runner with intentions of getting another street bike later.....well, here we are, 2012. A little later than I'd hoped!
Asked my wife's brother for a ride up to get the bike after a couple of great test rides. The seller also had an '84 FJ1100 for sale. He's not ordinarily impulsive, but he struck a deal a few days later for the 1100. He's keeping his bike at our place while building a detached garage at his place. Nice to have a built in riding partner! 

[1tinindian]

Awesome story!
Welcome and please, post a picture of the new bikes...we likes pictures!

Leon

[Tiger]

  Way to go...two FJ's/members for the price of one ('ish)  ... ... and two more from the 'frozen north' ...  Welcome from a fellow Canadian and FJ owner ('85 1100) 

Great site for all and any FJ owner who wants to obtain the very best from their FJ and find new friends/riding partners...

John.

[FJmonkey]

Welcome, I wonder if Noah felt this way when the rain began. Tons of new ones just flooding in to get on the Arc. And Red and White years to boot. I might need to put the Periwinkle colors back on to avoid getting lost in a sea of Red and White...

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group, great story. 

Fred

[movenon]

Welcome world wide community of FJ owners! Another one off the production line Lot reading and learning on this forum. Not a bad way to spend a winters night.

[big r]

Love it. More Canucks on a FJ, a red and white to boot. Welcome to the group

[Tor-King]

Welcome Scoops FJ! 

Wow, what a great choice--probably my favorite year of FJ.  I am a sucker for the colour combination and those red rims rock! I had one back in the 90's and loved it.  I now have a '93 and am enjoying it tremendously!  I have only been part of this community for a while now but you are in for a treat!  The forum has provided me with a great deal of knowledge and all members are very courteous.  If you need any parts, do not hesitate to order from Randy (RPM). He is a highly regarded member here.  Absolutely fantastic service.

Enjoy,
Dean

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group!

I'm surprised it took two test rides for you to make the purchase but either way you made the right decision!


KOokaloo!


Frank

[Scoops FJ]

Thanks all! I trolled here prior to joining and it's true, it's a friendly forum. I've seen other forums where strings break down into grand battles!
I work out of town, so I'll post pics when I get back.

Mike

[yamaha fj rider]

Congrats to both of you and welcome. Great bikes, great forum, lots of FJ riders up north. 

Kurt

[Scoops FJ]

OK, pics posted.....but, how do I delete the upside down pic!? 

[fintip]

Welcome! Good story. I was just in Vancouver about a month ago--can't imagine putting up with all the rain, haha. Does it rain bad in your part?

Wasn't as cold as I'd thought it'd be though.

Sounds like you guys got the best two years! (Joking, lest I start that argument again, haha.)

Careful about using the word 'troll', as that word tends to mean 'someone who intentionally says stupid things for the purpose of trying to piss others off' in most contexts online.

Great story though! Hoping one day to get my brother into bikes, but riding with my cousin, uncle, and grandfather is already pretty cool. Definitely beats your standard potluck reunion.

For some reason I can't see the pictures, where are they?

[WhiteBeard]

Welcome Scoops!

For some reason I can't see the pictures, where are they?

They're in the FJ Bike Photos section.



I see the Blue Dots are on there already!


/Nat

[Derek Young]

Welcome to the group Mike.  We'll have to get together for a ride next summer since you're only an hour away from me.  Nice looking FJ you have there.  Interesting to see a stock 16" front wheel with blue dot front calipers and what appear to be later model rotors.  Are there some adapters to mount the rotors?

Derek