Hello from The Netherlands

[iwt-custom-parts]

Let me introduce myself: I'm Jack, a Dutch guy who has a great hobby: Yamaha bikes.
It started in 2006 when I began making custom parts for my Yamaha XJR 1300.
Later on a lot of people asked me to produce the same parts for their bikes.
Even FJ riders were asking to make custom parts. And as you probably know, the engine of the FJ is almost the same as the engine of an XJR.
There are more parts that are the same like the calipers, disk brake bolts, etc.

I'm not a professional. Just doing it for a hobby. Maybe it's interesting for some of you.

Just take a look at my website: www.iwt-customparts.com


Best regards from The Netherlands!

[fintip]

Welcome.

Maybe your next post won't sound like a self glorifying billboard?

[iwt-custom-parts]

Welcome.

Maybe your next post won't sound like a self glorifying billboard?

I'm sorry if you think it's 'self glorifying'. It was not meant that way.

[Steve_in_Florida]

Jack,
Welcome to the forum!

I had a look around your web site, and you do have some nice parts.

Several years ago, I did some traveling up your way, primarily to visit the cities of Nijmegen and Arnhem. I like the Netherlands, and miss living in Europe.

By the way, I see that Queen Beatrix abdicated the throne to her son, Willem. Wish I could have been there for the Queen's Day celebrations.

After looking at some of the images of your customer's bikes on your web page, I have to wonder out loud, who made the decision for XJR's to *NOT* be sold in the United States? What's up with that?

Cheers!   

Steve

[Pat Conlon]

Welcome Jack.

I  have seen your website before. You started it as a hobby but now is it a full time job?
Are you a machinist by trade? Tell us more about you.

Also, put a post down in the Vendors Section for ease of future reference.

Cheers amigo!  Pat

[movenon]

Welcome  Jack ! Wish someone would make some nice reasonably priced FJ front fork caps... Hate those black plastic ones. Ok, hate is strong... strongly don't care for.
George

[racerman_27410]

Welcome to the group!


Good to have you onboard with us.


KOokaloo!


Frank

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group. 

Fred

[fj11.5]

Welcome mate,, great looking items, ,, george, dousnt everyone have ss fork caps with An fj logo   I know at least one other member does,  try this guy,I bought mine from him on ebay.  Www.motorrad-ranch-rellingen.de, ,,email fj-style@freenet.de ,, name is mario kastner

[iwt-custom-parts]

Jack,
Welcome to the forum!

I had a look around your web site, and you do have some nice parts.

Several years ago, I did some traveling up your way, primarily to visit the cities of Nijmegen and Arnhem. I like the Netherlands, and miss living in Europe.

By the way, I see that Queen Beatrix abdicated the throne to her son, Willem. Wish I could have been there for the Queen's Day celebrations.

After looking at some of the images of your customer's bikes on your web page, I have to wonder out loud, who made the decision for XJR's to *NOT* be sold in the United States? What's up with that?

Cheers!   

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thank you for your warm welcome. Yes, Queen Beatrix is now Princess Beatrix and we have a King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima from Argentina. A new era with young new people.
Regarding the decision not to sell XJR's in the USA: I thought the 400cc was sold, but I'm not sure. It's a pity they didn't release the 1200 and the 1300. It's a great bike. But the FJ also. Marketing decision I guess.

[iwt-custom-parts]

Welcome Jack.

I  have seen your website before. You started it as a hobby but now is it a full time job?
Are you a machinist by trade? Tell us more about you.

Also, put a post down in the Vendors Section for ease of future reference.

Cheers amigo!  Pat

Hi Pat,

Thanks a lot for your welcome. Actually, after 6 years it's still a hobby.

Of course I'm willing to tell you all who I am and what I do.
I'm 52 years old and happily married. I have two daughters and two cats. I work as a Quality Manager in the Hatchery Technologies business.
In 2005 I bought a Yamaha XJR 1300 from 2000 and still have it. In 2006 I was bored and started to make some custom parts for my own bike using a lathe.
I made a website and it's amazing how the internet has become a big market place.

Regarding a post in the Vendors Section: is this allowed? I don't want to give the impression that I'm only want to advertise my business. Which is not.
I'm only a enthusiastic. Of course, if someone wants to buy things for their bikes: feel free to do it. 

[iwt-custom-parts]

Welcome  Jack ! Wish someone would make some nice reasonably priced FJ front fork caps... Hate those black plastic ones. Ok, hate is strong... strongly don't care for.
George

Hi Movenon,
Thanks for the welcome!
The XJR and mostly all bikes have also those plastic fork caps. I changed it into carbon fibre ones. I can't post an image here, but they look a lot better.
Best regards,
Jack

[Zwartie]

Jack,

Welcome to the club. I checked out your site and you've got some nice accessories for the FJ there! I had the pleasure of visiting NL back in Oct 2011 with my parents and brother. It was a bit of a pilgrimage as both of my parents were born in NL - my dad came to Canada in 1951 and my mom in 1957. Most of my mom's brothers and sisters are still in NL so we have close ties there. When I was there last my brother and I rented a couple BMWs for a day and went for tour with my cousin - he has a 1050 Tiger. It was a fantastic tour, especially with someone who knew his way around! This summer I am going for a ride to Alaska with 3 other guys, one of whom is my cousin. He is going to ship his bike from Germany to Halifax and join us for the ride. It's about 16,000 km round trip for the 3 Canadians and closer to 20,000 km for my cousin. Should be an epic journey. If / when I make it back to NL we just may have to go for a ride!

Cheers,

Zwartie

[iwt-custom-parts]

Welcome to the group!


Good to have you onboard with us.


KOokaloo!


Frank

Kookaloo to you too!

[movenon]

Welcome mate,, great looking items, ,, george, dousnt everyone have ss fork caps with An fj logo   I know at least one other member does,  try this guy,I bought mine from him on ebay.  Www.motorrad-ranch-rellingen.de, ,,email fj-style@freenet.de ,, name is mario kastner

I sent him an e mail. Thanks ! I have seen at least one set here on a local bike (he won't park the bike outside unattended long enough for me to remove them ), . With only 4 of us FJ owners here it wouldn't take long for him to find me.....   You have been reading about guns in America....    Happens out West
I am surprised that someone here doesn't make them.
Thanks again George