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Started by wildfire, November 07, 2014, 06:33:00 PM

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Mike 86 in San Dimas

Welcome Wildfire! Do you like to play with matches  :lol: Enjoy the FJ.

movenon

Thanks for the information Tom.  It helps. sometimes we start to discuss how to do something not having any idea of the capability's or experience of the other party.  The cheapest and easiest thing to do is see what you have for a spring or springs.  If you need or would like some input you might start a post in the "Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems".   :good2:

Not everyone is on it but more and more are adding to it,  is member locations on ZEE Map. You might check it out.
https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=724879#
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Flying Scotsman

Wildfire I am in Elgin i am from Scotland and I am taking one of my FJ's for a ride today.I am going to Lake Zurich this afternoon at 1:30.Happy to help out if possible.

You can put the bike on the side stand and remove the cover.Takes 5 min to open up and then you can operate the clutch and watch it move.

OEM will have a single spring aftermarket/barnet will have 6 springs.

Easy to see whats going on.
My # is 630 202 6472 if you have any questions.
I have a double oem spring in my 85 and a Barnet in my 90 and i dont have any issues with a stiff clutch.
Welcome to the forum.
Scott,
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

wildfire

Quote from: Flying Scotsman on November 09, 2014, 10:50:18 AM
Wildfire I am in Elgin i am from Scotland and I am taking one of my FJ's for a ride today.I am going to Lake Zurich this afternoon at 1:30.Happy to help out if possible.

You can put the bike on the side stand and remove the cover.Takes 5 min to open up and then you can operate the clutch and watch it move.

OEM will have a single spring aftermarket/barnet will have 6 springs.

Easy to see whats going on.
My # is 630 202 6472 if you have any questions.
I have a double oem spring in my 85 and a Barnet in my 90 and i dont have any issues with a stiff clutch.
Welcome to the forum.

Hello and thanks for the kind for the kind offer. The wife has my day planned so I am going to tackle the clutch during the week.  Its good to know there is another FJ owner not too far away. Maybe we could go for a ride sometime in the future.

Tom
Scott,
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

Flying Scotsman

A ride sometime would be fun.
SCOTT........
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

rlucas

Quote from: Flying Scotsman on November 09, 2014, 11:14:35 AM
A ride sometime would be fun.
SCOTT........

Keep me in mind, too, fellas. I'm a little further away - around Princeton - but I'd be interested.
We're not a club. Clubs have rules. Pay dues. Wear hats and shit.

"Y'all might be faster than me, but you didn't have more fun than I did." Eric McClellan (RIP '15)

wildfire

Quote from: rlucas on November 10, 2014, 01:10:58 PM
Quote from: Flying Scotsman on November 09, 2014, 11:14:35 AM
A ride sometime would be fun.
SCOTT........

Keep me in mind, too, fellas. I'm a little further away - around Princeton - but I'd be interested.

Will do. Lets hope the white stuff does not come to early this year.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

Pat Conlon

White stuff?

What's that?

Bwhaaaahaaahaaa!

Welcome Tom....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

wildfire

Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 10, 2014, 04:16:10 PM
White stuff?

What's that?

Bwhaaaahaaahaaa!

Welcome Tom....

Pat, Damn you, Damn you i say  :biggrin:
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

Flying Scotsman

Got a cold spell coming here but I will still get out when I can.
Any pictures of your FJ Wildfire ?
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

Flying Scotsman

Tiskilwa going to google map that lol............

2 hours no big deal Rossi....
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

wildfire

Quote from: Flying Scotsman on November 11, 2014, 09:15:07 AM
Got a cold spell coming here but I will still get out when I can.
Any pictures of your FJ Wildfire ?

I put a pic in the Fj Bikes gallery but for some reason I cant add one to profile. I select the pic and it appears to be attached but when I click change profile the pic is not saved.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

Flying Scotsman

It looks familiar,I think I saw it listed for sale somewhere in the past.
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

Capn Ron

Posting it here:



Nice paint job!  It's rare that something other than factory looks good to me...I like it!   :good2:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

wildfire

Quote from: Capn Ron on November 11, 2014, 04:57:33 PM
Posting it here:



Nice paint job!  It's rare that something other than factory looks good to me...I like it!   :good2:

Yes I like the paint job too.It was done by the PO. Looks even better when the bike is clean and waxed up.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".