Caught the bug

[wm_Reed]

Bought my 89 FJ new in 91 as a factory hold over.  Never did much to her until this past few months. 

After overhauling the carbs (I hate ethanol in my gas) I moved on to the RPM spin on oil filter mod, RPM Fork brace, vibranators, carb sync, and CBR600RR mirrors.  The old girl is running well now and nice to be back on the road.

Doing lots of studying of the forum and already planning/studying future mods.  Considering: Rear wheel and all brakes, brake hoses, horn, etc.. 

As I have read elsewhere.......modifications can get addicting, once you catch the bug.

Thanks all for a fabulous resource,

Regards,
Bill

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Bill, happy you could join us and our addictive passion to improve a bike that is already pretty good. Kookaloo!!!

[fj11.5]

Welcome mate,, another original owner, getting a few now 

[movenon]

Welcome ! And it seems to be addicting alright. I resisted modding for a few years then I "slipped".....   Now that better weather is arriving I see some hope in the transition from modifying to riding. I have concluded that sunshine is the cure......
George

[Thmsdoyle]

I'll admit it, I tried to resist! I tipped toed around trying to be careful not to catch it. I tend to be more of a original type of person, keep it to its roots. However the bug set in. After spin on oil filter, forks, rear wheel & brake, front wheel & blue spots, canister air filters, F4 shock. I can honestly say Kookaloo! Moditis isn't a bad thing to catch. Do the research, jump in and enjoy the ride.

[yamaha fj rider]

Welcome Bill. Sorry to hear that you caught the bug (not really). Once you get done with one thing more just keep coming up. These FJ's keep getting better. Great bike with some shortcomings, now these are some of it's strong suites after mods. The mods you are thinking about really make big improvements.

Kurt

[Yamifj1200]

Welcome to the group, I am also in Richmond, own a 91. Let me know if you need a hand or want to ride with another FJ owner some time.

Eric M

[p51bombay]

Could you post a photo of those mirrors along with the year and part number if handy?

[wm_Reed]

Could you post a photo of those mirrors along with the year and part number if handy?

Apparently I do not have the ability to post photos into the forum.  Sorry.

The Mirrors are aftermarket Emgo mirrors for a 2006 CBR600RR. They cost $20 per mirror. I Had to do some minor machine work (elongate mirror mounting holes) to mirror mounting bracket of new mirrors.  Original FJ rubber covers for mirror bracket mounts do not fit perfectly.

[FJmonkey]

Apparently I do not have the ability to post photos into the forum.  Sorry.

The Mirrors are aftermarket Emgo mirrors for a 2006 CBR600RR. They cost $20 per mirror. I Had to do some minor machine work (elongate mirror mounting holes) to mirror mounting bracket of new mirrors.  Original FJ rubber covers for mirror bracket mounts do not fit perfectly.

Does this help?

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=8587.0

[wm_Reed]

Could you post a photo of those mirrors along with the year and part number if handy?

I was able to post these in the FJ Gallery.

http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/3077_13_06_13_7_54_58.jpeg
http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/3077_13_06_13_7_59_02.jpeg