In 1991, I bought a brand new FJ, and enjoyed it immensely. I sold it and used the funds to buy a 1995 GSXR 750, another bike I enjoyed immensely, in fact, I rode that bike to both coasts. It went when my son was born, 13 years ago.
I got the itch again, and age has likely conspired against me on owning a GSXR again, but, an FJ seemed like it might be rational, and doable.

I bought Justin’s bike. This bike is a bit infamous on this site, it would seem:



Justin is the good looking guy, I am the guy who looks like a bad Santa impersonator. My son is getting interested in riding, and I’d like to help him learn and be a good influence. I like working on bikes almost as much as riding them, I have made much of my living on my mechanical skills, and I will post my exploits with this FJ here as it progresses. I trailered the bike home to Minneapolis last Saturday from Missouri, the first adventure with this bike for my son and I. The bike had an outstanding custom paint job in 2001, and some modifications. Time has been mostly kind to the bike, but, it needs what I call the usuals-valve adjustment, plugs, carb sync, and some minor repairs.

Smiling Son, looking forward to good times:


 
This site has already been a wealth of information and goodwill. I thank you all.

Best regards,
Ted

Buona sera a tutti, mi sono appena iscritto e mando un saluto a tutti i possessori FJ del mondo.
[Good evening everyone, I just signed up and I send a greeting to all FJ owners in the world.]

Domenico  

Hello everyone!

Wanted to introduce myself before I start to ask dumb questions or post requests.........

I am a petrolhead located in Germany. Trained to be a car mechanic in 1992 with Ford and started to mess around with little motorbikes before that. My first motorbike was a mini-crosser and my second already a Yamaha, albeit a 80ccm softchopper. Moved on to a RD 80 LCS and the to RD 350 LC 1982. Later a RD 350 LC YPVS 1984 in addition. Unfortunately sold them both; but at least I got a Yamaha FJ 1200 3YA to replace them. So that is when my FJ stuff started going. When they were new or nearly new I could not have afforded them; 2020 and all the people are just putting them out for rather little money. Currently I have bought my 9th FJ 1100 because of that. Driving a daily banger in matt black but technically sound, just finishing a red/white 1984 in very good condition in 100% original trim and detail; going to collect another one in blue/white and want to do the same to it, 100% original and keeping it that way. Projects: Project no. 1: Building a 1412 ccm upgraded FJ 1100 with 17inch wheels, FJ 1200 3CW front fork R1 brakes etc.. Project no. 2: Building a turbocharged FJ 1100 with a maybe 1314 ccm base etc.; will be looking also close to stock but with the usual upgrades and completely done engine to work with turbocharger. As it must be streetlegal here in Germany I am aiming for around 180 hp at the rear wheel.

As I always go really crazy about my favourite drives I collected everything FJ 1100 and FJ 1200 related like original manuals, brochures, magazines etc..

Of course with 9 FJ 1100 more or less complete I have a few parts lying around now. Also I have fibreglass reproduction made from a cool German guy of the fairing, the belly pan spoiler and the front fender. I will have decals made next, 100% correct colours, sizes etc.. I am doing "new" belly pan spoilers as they are always broken or rather missing already in 90% of all FJ 1100s in Germany.

As I am a turbo newbie I am really hoping to find some experienced warriors here that know their way around the engine and turbocharging it.

My other drives are two Ford Granadas (European Model Consul/Granada from 1972 to 1977), one of them imported from South Africa with a complete drive unit from an original Granada Perana with Toploader manual 4 speed gearbox and the good old 302 V8 from Ford, built by Basil Green.

Greetings and best wishes to all of you!

Kind regards

Timm

Good afternoon everyone.  Jim Richardson here, motorcycle enthusiast, RC Pilot, retired CSM.  Bought my FJ right off the floor in 1986, sold it in 1996 for a VF750f, just picked a non op 86 from a friend for 250$.  Carbs are at RPM, tank is getting cleaned up, fuel sensor and petcock are on the way,  after getting the grime off, and stripping it down, hacking of the 1980something Vance and Hines, this is what we have. As soon as I get it running we will go from there...BTW Robert from RPM is the man!!!

Hi there! Thanks for adding me in the group.
I'm living in the North of Portugal and I recently bought a FJ 1200 (CV 1990) from a friend that enjoyed it for 28.000Km but an health problem stopped him to keep riding.
The bike is very good, almost 100% original, and I'm trying to put everything as she deserves.
Probably I'll need some help that I won't hesitate to ask, and I also hope to contribute to the forum.
Cheers.