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Started by Mattman, July 19, 2013, 12:13:54 AM

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rktmanfj

#15
July 23, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 23, 2013, 10:14:23 PM
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Premium priced, but at least the best year (and not one of the prototype models).    :bomb:

More prototype years seem to be sold and on the road than other years, guess they upgraded to a level of incompetence....  :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected.    :biggrin:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

FJmonkey

#16
July 23, 2013, 10:38:07 PM
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected.    :biggrin:

I can't wait to buy you a beer man...  :drinks:
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

rktmanfj

#17
July 23, 2013, 10:41:51 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 23, 2013, 10:38:07 PM
Quote from: not a lib on July 23, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
Too many anxious buyers in the market before the design was perfected.    :biggrin:

I can't wait to buy you a beer man...  :drinks:

We need to make that happen...   :biggrin:    :drinks:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

craigo

#18
July 24, 2013, 12:44:33 AM
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3940972027.html

This one's down in San Diego. Not too far from Sac and a nice ride up eastern California back home...

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

fintip

#19
July 24, 2013, 04:17:15 AM
Hey Scott, jealous of your find. Watched your video. Just so you know, Avon does make radials for the 16" that are pretty good, but yes, that is your only option for non-belt tires.

Welcome!
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-ZAMM

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Heliflyer 88

#20
July 24, 2013, 08:48:40 AM
Thanks! As you can tell I'm already afflicted with the modification disease. I was able to buy a  GSXR 750 roller really cheap that will donate the rear wheel and brake and I'm cleaning up a 04 R1 front wheel and brakes. I'll post in the projects section soon for those who are interested.

craigo

#21
July 24, 2013, 11:36:39 AM
Quote from: fintip on July 24, 2013, 04:17:15 AM
Hey Scott, jealous of your find. Watched your video. Just so you know, Avon does make radials for the 16" that are pretty good, but yes, that is your only option for non-belt tires.

Welcome!

Nope, Continental makes a 16" radial. Here's the link:

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=5992
or
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=4854

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

1tinindian

#22
July 24, 2013, 12:24:37 PM
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 24, 2013, 08:48:40 AM
Thanks! As you can tell I'm already afflicted with the modification disease. I was able to buy a  GSXR 750 roller really cheap that will donate the rear wheel and brake and I'm cleaning up a 04 R1 front wheel and brakes. I'll post in the projects section soon for those who are interested.

Great find, wondering how you are going to solve the speedometer problem by using the 04 R1 wheel, and what forks will you be using?

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

winddancer

#23
July 24, 2013, 12:28:00 PM
welcome to the forum here is one in oakland

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/3927683037.html

CanDman

#24
July 24, 2013, 01:46:31 PM


This is a motorcycle Welcome Matt......

greetings and happy trails...
CanDman
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

Travis398

#25
July 24, 2013, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: Harvy on July 23, 2013, 10:14:08 PM
I wonder why the OEM mirrors were replaced with those Emgo pieces of crap?
Harvy

Harvy, I thought you put those mirrors on all your bikes?


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

fintip

#26
July 24, 2013, 05:59:32 PM
Craig, you're right, I heard Alf mention those but hadn't found them myself.

Kind of a turn off that they're H rated... ?

Avon's have a great reputation, anyways, haven't heard anyone's experience with the continental.
fjowners.wikidot.com

Not everyone understands what a completely rational process this maintenance of a motorcycle is. They think it's some kind of a knack or some kind of affinity for machines in operation. They are right, but the knack is almost purely a process of reason.
-ZAMM

IBA:54952

Harvy

#27
July 24, 2013, 07:03:27 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 24, 2013, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: Harvy on July 23, 2013, 10:14:08 PM
I wonder why the OEM mirrors were replaced with those Emgo pieces of crap?
Harvy

Harvy, I thought you put those mirrors on all your bikes?

Trav, I have to admit I did try them a few years ago - so I can use the word "crap" with some authority...... :lol:

Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

Mattman

#28
July 24, 2013, 11:37:06 PM
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
3rd times the charm.

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcd/3909835646.html

Thanks Heliflyer! A liitle rich for my blood but well worth it  hmmmm
past motorcycles, 26, too many to list!

Mattman

#29
July 24, 2013, 11:39:18 PM
Quote from: Heliflyer 88 on July 23, 2013, 09:23:03 PM
Hey, I'm a new member from Sacramento too! I know what you mean about finding a nice FJ but just keep your eye out on Craigslist, they come up. I'm going to make you weep now by showing you my 85 that I just bought here in Sac 2 weeks ago for only $800! Of course it hadn't been on the road in 12 years and had $700 in DMV fees but still a good deal. It wasn't running and had a few rough spots but after a week of cleaning and overhauling the carbs I got lucky and found a really nice 27,000 mile FJ underneath! Here's a link to a video a friend of mine made last Sunday.

1985 YAMAHA FJ1100
very nice! great find Hope I get lucky too, Ill keep looking some are coming up as I see
past motorcycles, 26, too many to list!
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