Hello from Canada

[lineman4ls]

New FJ1200 owner...1989,68,000kms and a few upgrades.....some not so good.
Pick it up Monday due to our government safety issues here in Canada, needs new rubber.
Upgrades are:
- fork springs & seals
- 17" tires
- bigger brake rotors and calipers
- SS braided brake lines
- Corbin seat
- dual exhaust (Delkevic?)
- integrated LED tail section
- 2+ windscreen
- wheel bearings
- bar risers
- home paint job  
- LED light bar strung under frame  
I had a hard time reading up on everyone's insurance rates....$1400 a year paid over riding period, May to October....that's with an extreme deduction for a perfect driving record for 27 years.
A lot of work to do but winters are long here, PO's paint job could be my only project this year....I hope.
Only have one picture from the add but will add more once I have the bike home.

[fj11.5]

Welcome mate, she looks good from the small pic ,, most of the fun mods are done for you, leaves more time to ride ,,


Cheers
Rod

[lineman4ls]

Sorry I couldn't make it any bigger, the pic is from the dealer.
I will post more next week, like you said I hope to ride as much as I can before it comes apart for paint.
I think a few will get a laugh when they see it a little better....don't like to bash another persons work though.
It will be hard to wait for next Monday!
Glenn

[FJmonkey]

Welcome Glen, happy to have another FJ brother in the fold...

[movenon]

Welcome Glenn ! She looks like a fine ride. Sounds like you got one heck of a start. The insurance cost is a pain  . Must be all you crazy Canadians raising hell on motorcycles   Moose, that's what it is, to many damn moose !
Seriously, welcome to the group Glenn lots of find people here. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
George

[lineman4ls]

It's thanks to this forum that I made the decision. I am moving up from a CBR600RR that I bought new in 2006, a little nervous /excited about the FJ's power but that will lead to my respect. First looked at the bike last Friday and found amazing information on this site, seems like a great group even though you are scattered all over the world!

[FJmonkey]

Don't worry Glen, once you are settled in we will start ribbing you on your Theft Deterrent Silver and White FJ. Then you can fire back that I am just an ambulance rider, and the shit flies like it hit the fan... Its all good fun, don't take our shit too seriously or personal. Many here understand that in person like a sitting around a campfire we can say all kinds of antagonistic stuff with a smile. The text only makes that hard to convey. Feel free to enjoy the digital Kooaklooo....

[lineman4ls]

No worries here, I'm Canadian.....about as easy going as they come!
Can give and take with the best,
I feel welcome already.......winter road trip?
Thanks everyone,

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the group,

No worries on the theft deterrent paint scheme. Just means that our FJ's will be bypassed for the more common Ambulance versions. We get to ride away while they get to walk home.

Fred

[CanDman]

No worries here, I'm Canadian.....about as easy going as they come!
Can give and take with the best,
I feel welcome already.......winter road trip?
Thanks everyone,

welcome aboard Glen ...it's always nice to see a fellow countryman...was very glad to see the jets come home !!! Maybe we'll see you in the playoffs next year....hopefully  Beuflugen didn't over do it with the donuts this off season... . anyways...happy trails brother
CanDman

[lineman4ls]

Ha ha, theft deterrent! Didn't catch that in the last week, is it wrong to like the paint scheme?
I guess we all have something different that catches our eye.
It's great to have the NHL back in Winnipeg, playoffs.... Not yet sadly.
Toronto.... I think they will be there this year.
Glenn

[FJmonkey]

No worries mate, even the pink stripe FJs are welcome...

[lineman4ls]

Pink? Really, I have lots to learn about these things.
I bought through consignment from a dealer, PO emailed me... Has all original parts for me, exhaust, bars,tail, seat and chin/belly pan. Whoo hoo!
P.S. I read the kookazoo story on the weekend, loved it!

[1tinindian]

No worries mate, even the pink stripe FJs are welcome...

WOW!
I'm feelin'  the love!

Welcome Glenn.
I just recently found out my pink stripe is also a member of the Ambulance brigade!

Good Luck with your new purchase!

Leon.

[lineman4ls]

Kooakloo, sorry autocorrect.