FJ1200 -Jap Import-is it a resticted model

[ken65]

hi, ive just purchased a 1990 model, it hasnt arrived yet but im reading that the jap home market bikes are restricted to 100 HP, can anyone shed some light on this? im starting to get worried that it will be a disapointing bike with only 100hp, thanks in advance, ken

[flips]

Hi Ken.
As far as I am aware the restricted bikes have 28mm  id on the intake intake boots on the head side as apposed to unrestricted 32mm intake boots which are easily changed.Theres also a speed limiter in the 180km/h speedo.
this thread may help.
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3518.0
I'm sure theres a few fjers here with better 1st hand info.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Jeff P

[ken65]

thanks flips, good link, ,i know its been imported from japan, but it has a 240 k speedo, , regards ken

[flips]

Hi Ken.
found a bit more info.Not sure if it applies to your bike..

http://micapeak.com/reg/view/FJ/all/2/375/YYYYYYY/

info entered by John Walsh in the UK......

Modifications: bought the bike in july 2001, its a japanese home market import and I did not realise it was restricted till after I had purchased and rode it I realised it didnot have the top end rush normally, IVE GOT ANOTHER FJ1200,also registered on this site so I know how they go. In order to make the bike perform uk spec I had to get another igniter unit as the one on it was retricted to 120 mph or 6000 rpm, if you disconect the speed device in the speedo then the rev limiter kicks in @ 6000rpm so theres no way round it fortunately Ilocated an igniter box for�50.00. The next thing was jetting mains and pilots aprox half normal �60.00 from yamaha then inlet rubbers resticted so they were replaced with uk spec. airbox intake half blanked so I cut away the blanking plate. finally exhaust, only 20 mm outlet as opposed 23mm 3xw or 26mm 3cv or 1tx so Idrilled 8 mm holes at rear end of pipes and now have the required performance so anyone out there beware jap imports they are severely restricted.

Cheers 

Jeff P

[ken65]

it seems like a fair bit of work to de-restict it considering i payed top dollar for a low k's bike, at the moment im considering what to do, ive payed for it but isnt to be transported till sometime on tuesday, thanks again , ken

[ken65]

well i read that again, honestly if the bike was restricted to 120 miles an hour, no worries, but only upto 6000 rpm would not cut it at all im afraid.

[Steve_in_Florida]

Those mods don't sound hard to pull off.

There's a <low mileage> tiger in a cage, you just gotta cut the lock and let it out!



Steve

[oz.fj]

Hi Ken
My 89 is a jap import and happily revs past 6000 rpm
and has past 180 on the odd occasion
So you may have nothing to worry about
just one more sleep aah
Darran

[ken65]

thanks for the encouragement, its needed at the moment, this bike is ment to be the last bike i ever get, there's all sorts of thoughts going through my head , just now im thinking ive gotton myself a big overweight xj900 with the restricted motor, how would you describe your bikes overall performance Darren compared to other bikes you've had, thanks again, ken

[The General]

thanks for the encouragement, its needed at the moment, this bike is ment to be the last bike i ever get, there's all sorts of thoughts going through my head , just now im thinking ive gotton myself a big overweight xj900 with the restricted motor, how would you describe your bikes overall performance Darren compared to other bikes you've had, thanks again, ken

Welcome Ken. Maayte I got 3 FJ `s incl a stock import and it literally flies. (ask Darran) Leave it as is for now, just get it on the road and join us for a latte run. Let us know when ya ready. (The FJ will be the best decision you ever made - Trust me)

[ken65]

thanks general, just what i needed to hear, 3 of them eh, i can understand that, pity my wife doesnt, this will be 5 bikes i have under the house and wifey doesnt understand how each one is important,they become a member of the family, a good member.  i cant wait to get it on the road and meet up with you's,, ken

[ken65]

well it turned up this morning, as the importer said it wasnt restricted in any way, boy o boy it flies,  very happy,  heres a few pics, its a really tidy bike, my cave is a mess

[Steve_in_Florida]

Very nice!

That's quite a gaggle O' bikes you have there.   

Steve

[fj11.5]

great looking fj mate,, is that an xj650 hiding in the corner

[ken65]

thanks, the white bike is a rd350lc, but if you are talking about the bit of handlebar and speedo were the picture was taken from that is indeed an 81 xj650 special or a maxim to our us buddies, here it is