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[yamaha fj rider]

Welcome Roland. Bags and tubs, where is the fun in that? Just put it all in one big pile, better than any jigsaw puzzle! Think of all the fun you can have figuring it out, hours and hours of fun! Can't figure it out then just go the Yamaha dealer and order new.

Kurt

[movenon]

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.

With a pink stripe ?    In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times 

[1tinindian]

 

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 original 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.

With a pink stripe ?    In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times 

Hey now, I resemble that remark, you wanker! LOL!

Welcome Rolly, are you referring to the Honda Blackbird?
We love bike build progress pictures, so please keep us up to date on yours.

Leon

[Dan Filetti]

Wait, when you say "Blackbird" do you mean X-R71 or CBR1100XX?  I, for whatever reason was thinking the latter.

Edit: I just realized Leon asked the same thing.

Dan

[baldy3853]

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 original 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.

With a pink stripe ?    In house joke, welcome !! Great ride, great forum... Lots of reading, help and entertainment at times 

Hey now, I resemble that remark, you wanker! LOL!

Welcome Rolly, are you referring to the Honda Blackbird?
We love bike build progress pictures, so please keep us up to date on yours.

Leon

Plus 1 on that Leon we are in touch with our feminine sides but it would make the black stand out
Baldy

[RichBaker]

Wait, when you say "Blackbird" do you mean X-R71 or CBR1100XX?  I, for whatever reason was thinking the latter.

Edit: I just realized Leon asked the same thing.

Dan

SR-71, Dan....  That would be a fitting look for the mighty FJ!

[RollyK]

personally, I was thinking cbr1100 but the sr-71 idea seams interesting.  Wonder how I can pull that one together?Think I'm going satin black, lots of polished aluminum with a slight hint of red.  Just got a little extra cash, so parts can now be ordered.  I want to make sure this thing is running strong before I go too far.

[RollyK]

Hello FJowners

I almost feel as if I have to introduce myself again.  I am still located in Strathroy, Ontario.  Believe it or not, I am almost finished the 86FJ (not white and red now).  Paint needs final polish, just shimming the valves today and the carbs need to be synchronized.  Lots of changes, GSXR rear wheel, FZ1 forks, R1 front wheel, blue dots, Honda F4i rear shock, aftermarket speedometer.  Thanks to all of the people who posted the "How to" for all of this.

RollyK (Roland)

[aviationfred]

Welcome back to the fold

We would all like to see photos of the new installs.

Fred

[RollyK]

pictures will be coming shortly.  I still have to polish the paint and fab up a dash panel.  I've really enjoyed this project.  The research that the FJ community has placed on this board is really fantastic.  I really have to send out thanks to the contributers.   All of the updates have really changed the appearance.  As far as the ride, only time will tell.  It's too cold to try it out.  Maybe in April.

Have a Happy New Year.

Rollyk

[fj johnnie]

 Welcome back from the Niagara region.

[PaulG]

Hey RollyK, I missed your initial introduction a while ago. I grew up in Delaware just 20 min away.  Many of my friends are still in the Delaware/London/Komoka area.

I get down there a few times a year (now in Scarborough).  I'll send you a pm next time I'm that way in the warmer weather. Maybe we can hook up for a ride, or just shoot the shit.    

[RollyK]

I got it done in May.  I've just been too busy to post the pics.  Many, Many, Many thanks to those who contributed their ideas on this website for the swaps.  I did the GSXR rear wheel swap, CBR mirrors, CBR Rear Shock, Braided lines and safety wired the petcock.  I kind of did my own thing for the front end.  I got a set of FZ6 SP2 forks with brakes real cheap, modified the FJ lower triple to 43mm, put in a 1.0kg/mm spring set and used a modified FZ6 top triple.  The wheel and rotors are 2002 R1.  I welded the panels back together and sprayed the body midnight blue pearl. What I love about this bike is that motor.  Holy Shit does it have torque.  It's hard to keep that back wheel from spinning.  I hope the picture comes thru.

[FJmonkey]

Looks good dude....

[RollyK]

Thanks, took a minor detour from the first "Blackbird" idea, but I just fell in love with this color.  I didn't turn out too bad for a garage paint job.  The chin spoiler still needs the insulation replaced. The power and sound coming from this antique (it's considered a "classic" here) is nothing short of awesome. I put close to 8000KM (5000mi) on it since the end of May.  I think I need a Corbin though.  The butt is a little sore after a tank of fuel is thru the carbs.

Rolly