Rescued FJ1200 in WI

[joeduc]

 
Hey all.... recently picked up this very original FJ. 30K miles, runs great, gotta firm up the clutch springage and could use some fresh rubber and detailing. If anyone knows of a chin fairing to fit, lemme know; this one has a piece missing on the lower left. Goes like stink:



JOE in WI

[93fj1200]

Welcome Joe, great looking bike.  Hope you enjoy the Forum.  Lots of FJ knowledge here, no doubt.
Greg

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group Joe. Great find. Used chin scoops can be hard to come across. Here is a link for a new one. $350.00

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1986/FJ1200S/COWLING%201/parts.html

Here is another option. Fiberglass aftermarket for $180.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/yamaha-fj1200-belly-pan-/250824201356?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6649948c&vxp=mtr#ht_1889wt_934

Fred

[1tinindian]

Before you get too concerned about a new lower fairing, make sure the clutch slave isn't leaking, (which it has been in the past). The brake fluid in the system eats the OE plastic fairing.

I have an aftermarket fiberglass fairing on my 91. It took a lot of fitting, but in the end it looks very close to the original with a lot better strength over the plastic.

Looks like ANOTHER nice red and white 86 to add to our collection.
Take care, and ride well.

Leon

[baldy3853]

Welcome aboard the nuthouse lots of really good folk here who are only to happy to help out with info etc all you need to do is ask, there are no silly questions here only unasked ones lol 
Baldy

[movenon]

Welcome . Bike looks pretty original. Its a great bike to own and ride.

[joeduc]

Before you get too concerned about a new lower fairing, make sure the clutch slave isn't leaking, (which it has been in the past). The brake fluid in the system eats the OE plastic fairing.


Leon

Thanks for the tip - I suspect that is, in fact, the cause of my disintegrated fairing.

Here's the other side:

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group!

Looks like a great find, congrats on the new ride!



KOokaloo!


Frank