Hello everyone from not so sunny UK. Ive been using the forum for a while but never posted. My FJ career started in ‘84 with a new FJ1100 from a local dealer. Ive had lots of bikes since but currently own a 73 Z1 Kawa, 84’FJ1100 imported from Italy & a 3CV 1200 purchased as a runabout but has become my fave bike. Both FJ’s are upgraded & I enjoy them lots. I think the forum is a fantastic & valuable asset & hats off to all the contributors. Ill post some pics soon, keep up the fantastic work & Happy Christmas & New Year to everyone!
Chris R from UK

Hi everyone!
i justfound a fantastic deal on a 1985 FJ1100. i really wasnt looking for an FJ; nor had i ever thought of owning one but i am excited to learn about this bike. a math teacher in high school used to commute with one. this was at a time when the idea of riding revolved around off road and i had no interest in street riding.

i am a zrx guy. i have owned a number of those. ppl describe the rex as being an easy bike to perform maimtenance on. i think the FJ seems easier. yep i will be having to dig in quite a bit. the bike only has 10,600 miles and the carbs already have clearly indicated that they are shot! i drained 8 qts of liquid  out of the oil pan.  its ok. it is wintery here in Massachusetts and even if i got out to ride, i would be uncomfortable. 

looking forward to being part of this community
 

Hi there all... just joined here... Im in Mandurah, sth of Perth.

Always good to have a "go to" place and boy... is this a go to place!!

Ive had bikes in the past but recently back on a "fixeruperer"...  It's a 1991 3XW and im enjoying the old girl very much!

Look forward to chatting and hope to meet some others around the area.

Cheers

Eric

Became member when I bought the FJ back in 1999.
My Version is rare in Norway (blue, white, with red stripe). Have many miles on its back.
 
After getting married and having a son, buying and refurbishing house and working on my carrier, I delivered the plates in 2004.
The FJ was "forgotten". So was this forum.

But the idea was to "pick it up" later, so it was never sold.
I started my FJ-beauty last time above 12 years ago!

This year my son is turning 15. I bought him a light MC (XL125 Verado). Under training I need a ride behind him. Hence I've startet the necessary refurbish.
The FJ's for sale here is still cheap and I can have a much better specimen for a few hundred to one thousand US$.
So I want spend a lot until I know it can run! It has been kept dry indoor all time.

I have
- Changed the oil pane (due to oil leackage, got a used part) and all gaskets incl. strainer. Tourque settings followed carefully.
- No debrief in strainer
- Oil drained totally, with New oil and oil filter and gaskets
- New plugs, and engine turing tested
- New air filter with total cleanup of filter housing.
- Drained tank for fuel
Remain prior to engine start test
- Change fuel hoses from tank (became to short)
- Fix petcock (wiring + New gasket/o-ring)

I will then try to start. If it starts or ignites, but not smooth I will try to deliver it to specialist for ignition tuning.
Thereafter I will get the plates back and service tires, brakes (also lines) and suspension. Electrics seems 100%.
Also noticed som surface rust to treat.

The original Paint is weared. Perhaps I will refresh it to maintain original looks, but also need to Paint engine.
The machine looks "tired" now, hopefully it will see better days, now that I have needed inspiration.
Really Grateful if anyone here wants to advice me.

Hi,
Back on FJ 1200 (actually I own two) after 13 years ridding more sporty bikes.
I allways missed the traction, power and reliability of my old FJ 1200 that I rode around Freiburg (Germany) and Geneva (switzerland) were I lived for several years between 1985 and 1999.
And now I got the opp to get these two beauties in a very good and original state.

I will do minor changes... but need to improve front brakes and fit new tires

Saludos desde Madrid