Hi all just had my account activated I tried to join over a year ago now so I pretty much fingered most stuff out the hard way by now but Oh well I no longer own my beloved fj 1200 due to a Pratt in a car taking me out on an island driving down the wrong lane to skip the traffic while eating an apple he failed to see me coming round with my headlight on while I had a pillion wearing bright bike gear plowed into the side of me and while I was writhing around on the floor in pain he thought it a good idea to get out the car casually still eating the apple if I haven't of thought my leg was broken when I stood up I'd have tore him a new one so yeah he didn't even get prosecuted for it either and I'd hardly got what the bike was worth I'd spent some much time and money on her from complete fork upgrade new spring and proper valve emulators in there to making a tow hitch from scratch so pretty upset to be honest that an apple was more important then me. The icing on the cake is I see this guy every day still eating an apple while driving so he still haven't learnt his lesson...

Hello All,
I just acquired a 1984 FJ1100 on a trade for my MZ Skorpion Traveller. A friend of mine older brother bought it new in August of 84' and my friend bought it from him in the 90's. We both had our bikes for sale the last year and neither of us had any luck at selling for we were asking so we traded. The FJ had been sitting for the last 4 years so it needed a battery and the fuel tank pulled and dumped. The bike has 38k miles on it and for the most part bone stock other than the stainless brake/clutch lines and the Lockhart side panels. I got it running but will still need to pull the carbs apart for some cleaning and all the other maintenance stuff needed for a 33 year old bike, but I did get a 60 mile ride in this morning so I'm happy.

Hi,

Just bought a 1984 FJ600 in need of some tlc. Working on the wiring right now. Hopefully I can get it all sorted out due to the PO hack job. I'm from the US and haven't ever worked on a bike like this before so any advice would be great. Glad to be here

Thanks

Hello Forum!

I'm still around, happily using my `92 as a daily rider. I marvel at what a comfortable, reliable platform these bikes really are.

I called Fred (aviationfred) the other day to express my feelings about the "misplacement" of his bike. That is very aggravating, and one of my peeves. Thieves are annoying. Hopefully, it will turn up in a relatively intact and unscathed condition.

Time has been tight for me lately, but I would love to attend some upcoming rallies, as I can. Memories of rallies past need to be refreshed, periodically. I still have fond memories of our little gathering in Arkansas, not that long ago. Tellico Plains, also.

My trusty steed awaits, as I have a trip to make to Mt. Dora, about an hour from here. Conveniently, there is a German bakery in the town of Yalaha, that happens to be on the way (if I take the scenic route, and I usually do!)

I hope to see some of you soon on the roads, or at a rally or two.

Regards,

Steve

From Oz. Had my FJ1200 for some time now and love it. Its a '92. Blue and black. Hope to share some good info. Firstly, can I download a manual anywhere. Very handy as I do my own work.

Regards,

Barney