Found a 84 fj1100

[Pat Conlon]

NGK plugs DP8EA-9
Oil is a debated topic, any motorcycle type 10w-40 is fine. Avoid auto oils that use a energy efficient additive which can make your wet clutch slip  3.5 US quarts needed with a oil filter change.
To start, get the oem Yamaha oil filter which comes with a o ring....make sure you change out the o ring.
Later, you can change over to the RPM spin on adapter which will make filter changes easier.

You need a owners manual. Check the Files section. Download one.
You need a shop manual. Clymer or Haynes will work.

Cheers

[VaughanCustoms]

Ok cool, thanks so much. I will be picking up the bike and the box of parts it comes with too on Saturday. I am pretty exited. I enjoy owning my Mustang because usually Mustang owners respect eachother and whatnot but thats not always the case and I am always a target for GM owners lol. One thing I am looking forward to and can already see on this forum is that guys who ride bike have respect for eachother and are really willing to lend a hand.

[Pat Conlon]

Yep, that is why I love this place.
It's all about 1) camaraderie and 2) sharing our knowledge.
The camaraderie part will come to you slowly as you get to know our forum members and it will accelerate when you attend your first FJ Rally.
You already have a good intuitive knowledge base but by doing your homework (first) and then asking questions, you will learn all about our FJs. We have some very, very talented, smart folks here who have dedicated literally thousands of hours of their time to helping each other.

Your FJ education will not be free. There will be a cost.
As your knowledge and experience grows we fully expect you give back what you have freely been given by helping the newcomer.....just as we are going to help you in the upcoming months.

Cheers and study up....there will be a pop quiz on Friday.

[fj11.5]

I like the iridium style plugs,  if you can get them for a good price,  and like pat has said use a good bike oil,  some even use a diesel oil,  thinking I may try one myself shortly

[X-Ray]

This is a big bike for a beginner; you might consider something that isn't so powerful.

They are, but having said that the engine is really a pussycat. Treat it right and you'll be fine, poke it and then cop the TIGER!  Its really the combination of the engine plus overall weight/handling that gets people in trouble. Sort out the suspension, make a few mods, let the chassis work properley with that engine and you'll never part with that bike. If you ride it like those knucklehheads in the you-tube crash videos, you are going to get hurt real bad, but I don't think any of us do that, do we?  

Ahhhh, the never ending FJ mod list, don't worry, my list is still only half done,  

Have Fun!

[baldy3853]

I like the iridium style plugs,  if you can get them for a good price,  and like pat has said use a good bike oil,  some even use a diesel oil,  thinking I may try one myself shortly

Hehe everything in the U.S. compared to us is at a good price 

[fj11.5]

I Bloody true mate, shame the postage tripples the price  ,, maybe you could fill some luggage with spares,  klavdy dousnt need to bring clothes home

[VaughanCustoms]

Thanks for the info guys. I am used to driving fast cars and know the do and dont's. I know I am new to the bike world so I will take it easy until I feel comfortable. I will post up some pictures when I get it so you guys can tell me what you think. I want to do a sunburnt orange and matte or gloss back on it I think. Going to have to talk to my painter friend and see what he thinks. I think I will prob keep it at a steet fighter type look but have it look like a old school racer at the same time.

[ribbert]

I am used to driving fast cars and know the do and dont's.

Cars are WAY more forgiving than bikes if you overcook a corner or your wheel finds a bit of crap (or a pinecone) on the road.

Riding a bike is nothing like driving a two wheel car.

I would seriously suggest if you are new to riding, read some books, watch some DVD's or even better do a course. It will make the experience much more enjoyable AND safer. Even if you only take away a few Golden Rules, that will set you up.

Riding a big bike bike hard gives you a buzz no car on the planet can deliver.

Noel

[VaughanCustoms]

I understand, this will be the first time owning my own bike but ridden a cbr600rr and my brothers shadow 750. I understand this bike weighs more than the 600 and has more power than the shadow but I have a good understanding of the risks and I will ease in the gears and stay off the throttle for a while till I feel comfortable.

[movenon]

I am used to driving fast cars and know the do and dont's.

Cars are WAY more forgiving than bikes if you overcook a corner or your wheel finds a bit of crap (or a pinecone) on the road.

Riding a bike is nothing like driving a two wheel car.

I would seriously suggest if you are new to riding, read some books, watch some DVD's or even better do a course. It will make the experience much more enjoyable AND safer. Even if you only take away a few Golden Rules, that will set you up.

Riding a big bike bike hard gives you a buzz no car on the planet can deliver.

Noel

++1.............. Totally different environment. Take it slow at first.  
George

[Steve_in_Florida]

I am used to driving fast cars and know the do and dont's.

Cars are WAY more forgiving than bikes if you overcook a corner or your wheel finds a bit of crap (or a pinecone) on the road.

Riding a bike is nothing like driving a two wheel car.

++1.............. Totally different environment. Take it slow at first.

If you haven't already done so, enroll yourself in one of the MSF rider courses ASAP.

The FJ is _NOT_ the platform for a new, over-confident rider. (DAMHIKIJKOK)

You may beat the statistics for a little while, but...

On the other hand, (keeping SAFETY in mind) THESE BIKES ARE THE BOMB!

Do what you want. You will anyway. I just hate reading about motorcycle accidents.

Steve

[VaughanCustoms]

Yes I understand and thanks for the concern guys
I am signed up for a class that starts in about a week so I will have the bike a couple days before my class but they provide a bike to ride in the class. I will bring it home, not riding it home and tool around my neighborhood feeling out the clutch to when and how it engauges, how to balance and make turns. I will prob ride like a 1/2 mile on a back road to a huge church parking lot and set up some cones and whatnot to learn the cornering and brakeing and everything before I take it out on the street.

[baldy3853]

Have a look @ California Superbike School, I did one late last year, Marsh and Klav have also done them, cannot recommend them highly enough, learnt more in those 2 days then in 40 odd yrs of riding, the schools are held all over the U.S. and each class is a day long session on your own bike or one of theirs....... jus do it 
Baldy

[RichBaker]

Doesn't matter how "easy" you take it.... Do something wrong, and you'll find yourself hanging off the back, throttle WFO from hanging on and    ....

BTDT, when I bought my 1st 250 2 Smoke.  Had been riding an XR600 (7 years, desert racing) before that, so I "knew" how to ride......


BTW, The CBR600 has a bit more power than the Shadow. No bottom end, but that top-end rush is pretty good..... Not FJ Kookaloo, but still "good".