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Started by RollyK, April 04, 2013, 04:45:20 PM

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RollyK

Hello Everyone, my name is Roland and I am the proud owner of a 1986 Fj1200 that was sitting for 17 years.  The price was right.  It was free. It's not in bad shape other than the tank and carbs are full of varnish, clutch master and slave need a rebuild and everything rubber (tires and lines) need to be replaced.  Not that bad when you consider the price.  I am a Engineering Technologist (designer) and this isn't my first bike that I have had to rebuild from the wheels up.
I hope to hear from you knowledgeable Yamaha folk as I will be asking a few questions.

Thanks

Pat Conlon

Welcome Rolly, thanks for the intro. Sounds like you will fit in fine with this motley bunch.
Many of us had to do exactly what you are doing to resererect a neglected FJ. Let us know how we can help.

Cheers lad.  Pat
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

aviationfred

Welcome to the group. We have our own FJ parts guy here that alot of us get OEM and in house designed after market parts. www.RPMRacingCA.com This is a great site to get parts. Prices are much better than your local dealer and shipping is very fast.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

baldy3853

 :hi: Welcome aboard Rolly, great place to be, lots of really good stuff here along with lots of nut jobs and wacko's  :rofl2: but its always in good fun ask away someone here will be able to help, Use this website to chase all your bits Randy is one of us and a really great bloke to deal with http://www.RPMRacingCA.com and at a great price to boot. Just one other thing where about's are you? Again welcome aboard and enjoy the experience!! :good2:

FJmonkey

Welcome and WOW!! Another Red and White.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

They must breed like rabbits....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Professor

Welcome Rolly!

Glad to have you here!  I'm new as well and everyone here has been helpful and cordial.

Eric
1990 FJ1200<br />1973 F11 250 Kawasaki

RollyK

It won't be red and white when it's finished.  I've got some ideas.  It's going to be a tribute to the previous owner's brother (the origonal owner) who passed away in a plane crash.  Think Blackbird!  I'll definitely post pics when it's done.

This site is great.  The people really make you feel welcome.  Thanks All.

Flynt

There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

Pat Conlon

Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
It won't be red and white when it's finished......

I like this guy already....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

RollyK

My polishing kit is at the ready as well.  Bike has dual polished supertraps.  Pretty much anything aluminum will be polished.  Had lots of experience with it as all 4 of my snowmobiles, still have the 2 yamahas, have had major polish work done.

crzyjarmans

Outstanding find, Welcome aboard, Post some pictures, so we can see the progress
Shawn Jarman

FJmonkey

A black bird FJ, I am interested... One of my best friends retired from Skunk Works and loved the work he did on the Black Bird. Take lots O' pics for me and my friend....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

RollyK

I guess I should go take some before pictures even though I have the poor thing half torn apart. (yes fasteners all labelled in baggies and pictures of critical bolts etc).  I learned from my last experience. Five bucks spent on zip lock bags and dollar store tubs is well worth it.
I'll post pics as I work my way thru.

FJmonkey

Quote from: RollyK on April 04, 2013, 09:14:25 PM
I guess I should go take some before pictures even though I have the poor thing half torn apart. (yes fasteners all labelled in baggies and pictures of critical bolts etc).  I learned from my last experience. Five bucks spent on zip lock bags and dollar store tubs is well worth it.
I'll post pics as I work my way thru.
Baggem & taggem is the way to go. Looking forwrd to seeing what you with the kookaloo...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side