New FJer UK

[Windmill]

Hello to you all from a new convert in N Lincs UK. Great site and I've found plenty useful info already, Thanks

I've recently acquired an 86 US import FJ1200, very tatty and in need of resuscitation......having said that, she just passed MOT and I've put a few more miles on the clock in the last few days. Very impressed with the performance so motors basically good, bit rough low revs - seems well rich on one carb from the 3 clean and one black plugs. Compression is fine on all cyls so I guess I'll be pulling carbs off soon and out with the carb cleaner. Have already modded front brakes with zzr1100 master and fzr400 calipers, much better! Next is zzr clutch m/cyl to match and then replace rear caliper maybe with a similar mod? feels very wooden at the moment although works ok.

Loads more to do like tidy exhausts up, previously modded and welded badly, paint is somewhat challenged and has 1100 fairing. Should keep me out of trouble for a while, not least finding all the info on the forum Thanks for a great resource

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group, You have caught the disease that we call 'Moditis' early. There is no known cure, There is always something new someone has come up with to make our bikes perform, behave and look better.

Fred

[racerman_27410]

welcome to the group!   

KOokaloo! 


Frank

[fj11.5]

welcome mate,,enjoy the beast that is fj,, mods will keep you busy 

[Windmill]

Thanks guys, if there is a better option and it needs changing anyway, why not? Not into change for the sake of it though, only if the results really justify it, economics play some part in the decision making too . Cheers

[fj11.5]

i started off making changes to improve her ( 84 ) ,, then swapped things out of neccessity, , back to improvents, then made her my own,,, forks,  brakes,  wheels, body work, rear shock ect ect

[Windmill]

i started off making changes to improve her ( 84 ) ,, then swapped things out of neccessity, , back to improvents, then made her my own,,, forks,  brakes,  wheels, body work, rear shock ect ect

ooh, sounds contagious

[fj11.5]

yep,, better known as moditis

[movenon]

Welcome to the group. Glad it passed inspection. Lots of information here and plenty of advise. Don't be shy about asking questions about the beast. 
George

[fj johnnie]

Welcome aboard. Moditis is not a slippery slope, rather a cliff!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the free fall.

[FJmonkey]

Welcome, another Ambulance driver joins the ranks. Don't take my comment harshly, I am also known as the Red Power Ranger.... Happy to have you aboard. Once you get her sorted out you will get to know the meaning of Kookalooo...

[baldy3853]

  Welcome aboard once you start there is no going back  but it only makes them better  enjoy the ride 
Baldy

[Windmill]

Thanks for the welcome all. " Power Rangers, KOokaloo, Moditis, Ambulance Drivers" you all sound as mad as me so should fit right in Don't worry George, loads of questions in store already! Will get fettling tomorrow and will no doubt find some more.............. 

[keand3]

Thanks for the welcome all. " Power Rangers, KOokaloo, Moditis, Ambulance Drivers" you all sound as mad as me so should fit right in Don't worry George, loads of questions in store already! Will get fettling tomorrow and will no doubt find some more.............. 

Hi and welcome! Well no need for me to explain what kind of people that lurks around on this forum since some of theme already is known to you 

Cheers
Ken

[nurse]

Welcome from a local! Of sorts!  Profile says north lincs, grimsby? skegness? humber? i used to work in ling sutton and spalding many moons ago, mind you lincolnshire is huge!

Hope you enjoy the bike and find the group helpfull!