Picked up my first fj1100

[jrk4295]

Ok, so I am about to be 24 and returning to college this year, having done most of my online coursework that I can. Not too long ago I picked up a desert eagle .44 mag for right at $1000. Being a college student with no money, I came across an fj1100 close by, and a deal was made. There is fairly extensive cracking around the mounting bolts of the fairing, but the bike is in tremendous shape. Odometer has 40k on the clock, but the speedo bearing is shot, because it whined and then snapped my new speedo cable. Im guessing the valves have been adjusted due to the rtv all along the valve cover. Ill list some of the other mods, then go take some pics and post them.

braided front brake lines
drilled rotors
17" 3 spoke (yamaha?)rims...no idea on the model...170 rear tire.
yoshi can with 4-1 exhaust....headers now wrapped
K&N oval pods..(not personally something id add)
carbs entirely cleaned/rebuilt with appropriate jetting
seat recovered
integrated rear tail lights, with trimmed fender
wickedly fast

Everything works great excluding speedo, gas gauge, tach(bounces), and the horn. I also think the second gear problem might be rearing its ugly head. When i get up in the revs in second, occasionally the bike will lurch and the revs will jump way high.


All it really needs is some new tires(dry rot), horn fixed, and a new chain(severe neglect of the old one)
Thats most everything that I can think of off hand.

So what do you think? I loved my desert eagle, but I think I got a good deal, and the other gent loved the gun...everyone is happy

Now im going to to snap some pics of it.

[jscgdunn]

Welcome,
Well, you can get into trouble with both pieces of equipment.  Somehow the FJ seems like better trouble to me; besides you can use it everyday, and gas is cheaper than rounds.

Sounds like a good deal.  A good runnign FJ with new tirres for less than $1500....you are in good shape.

Good luck,

Jeff

[jrk4295]

[jscgdunn]

Looks pretty good. Wheels look like YZF 600 (same as mine). Cannot really see front brake calipers but I think they may be blue spots from the same bike.

Rear signals...I dunno?

Jeff

[fj11.5]

looks cool, id say rear indicators are zzr ,or some other kawasaki gpx?¿?

[Harvy]

Looks pretty good. Wheels look like YZF 600 (same as mine). Cannot really see front brake calipers but I think they may be blue spots from the same bike.

Rear signals...I dunno?

Jeff

A few years ago I came across a web site with those rear turn signal mods. I think they are replacement rear side panels made of fibreglass with the indicators built into them.

Harvy

[jrk4295]

oh ok..cool. I was really curious about the wheels. Can a 180 fit on the rear?..im thinking yes because the 170 that is on it..it's sidewall is nearly vertical...no apparent stress with the fitment whatsoever.......so the 180 might fit on there quite nicely..maybe? Im curious purely because 170 tire options are a little scant.

Yea, those turn signals have me stumped

[jrk4295]

A few years ago I came across a web site with those rear turn signal mods. I think they are replacement rear side panels made of fibreglass with the indicators built into them.

Harvy

cool deal! good to know

[movenon]

Welcome. Take some time to get acquainted with the bike. Ask questions as they come up. Lots of help here with years of experience. Some have owned there FJ's since new.
What part of country are you from ? Sometimes help is close by when you need it if we know where you are located. There are members here from all over the world. "there is always an FJ in the sunshine".
George

[jrk4295]

Welcome. Take some time to get acquainted with the bike. Ask questions as they come up. Lots of help here with years of experience. Some have owned there FJ's since new.
What part of country are you from ? Sometimes help is close by when you need it if we know where you are located. There are members here from all over the world. "there is always an FJ in the sunshine".
George

Thank you (and everyone else) for your welcoming attitude. Im definitely loving the fj, especially after owning an xj750..and riding a 1200 sporty for most of my short motorcycle experience.....the fj is a dream to work on and a pleasure to ride! Ive only had it a week and ive put somewhere over 300 miles one it through little hops to and fro.

I live in central Texas, just about 40 miles north of the geographical center. I would be elated if there were someone close by.

[fj11.5]

Pretty certain fintip/kyle lives somewhere in texas ,, is your rear wheel 4.5" or 5.5" ,,

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group.

There are a couple of members in the Austin area, and I think 1 or 2 in the DFW area.

For your question on the use of a 180 tire. Look on your rear rim, there should be a width number molded in somewhere on the wheel. 5.5" is good for a 180. OEM FJ rear wheel size is 3.5" x 16"

Fred

[jrk4295]

Oh ok..yea, austin and dallas are about 3 and 4 hours, respectively, from me.

My rim says 5.5! so im gonna hunt me down a 180, unless I pick up a sweet deal on a 170. Currently waiting on student loan money to drop in because I am broke as a joke! haha

thanks!

[craigo]

Oh ok..yea, austin and dallas are about 3 and 4 hours, respectively, from me.

My rim says 5.5! so im gonna hunt me down a 180, unless I pick up a sweet deal on a 170. Currently waiting on student loan money to drop in because I am broke as a joke! haha

thanks!

If I could make a recommendation? The Conti Motions are great tires at a better than great price. There are a few of us here that love them. I just bought a pair for under $170. Here's the links:
Front: 120/70-17
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=4847
Rear: 180/55-17
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_108_869&products_id=4851

CraigO

[Travis398]

A lot of smiles are in your future, and as you can see........ people envy the 1100 owners.

Don't let it go to your head though, Just get use to it 

post a close up picture of your rear brake setup.