patsparks
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« on: February 01, 2010, 05:13:04 AM » |
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Hi all,
I recently bought an FJ1200 that has been on this earth from 1988 up until now and hopefully will be on this earth for a lot longer.
I'd like to Make a few minor changes like add panniers, raise up the handlebars and fit a larger screen but otherwise, apart from being chain driven the FJ suits my purposes very well.
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2010, 06:30:40 AM » |
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Gooday patsparks and welcome!
It's not old it's IMMORTAL!
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I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?
“Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine.”
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2010, 07:45:11 AM » |
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Hi Pat,
Welcome to the madhouse. All the things you want to do are easily accomplished. And the chain is really not much of a hassle - just make and fit a chain oiler and you can usually forget about it for a long time.
Funny thing about the FJ, they just don't age. Still amongst the quick bikes and the styling hangs in just fine. Swap the rear wheel so you can use modern rubber and you're set for another 20 years.
Cheers,
Arnie
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2010, 01:51:39 PM » |
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Morning Pat, welcome to FJ land. I don't think we have anyone else from SA, but there are more and more Aussies joining up.
Cheers
Harvy
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'91 FJ1200.
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Stage 3 jetting and 4-1 with Micron.
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 01:51:44 AM » |
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Greetings patsparks, Hope you enjoy all this site has to offer and riding your FJ of course. I went through Adelaide ... ONCE  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 09:27:54 AM » |
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welcome to the group mate!  one of the best things about the FJ is that it can be made into whatever you want it to be (for the most part  ) Kookaloo! Frank |
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 03:14:39 AM » |
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Uh Oh there goes the neighbourhood, now there letting anyone Join LOL Kia Ora from across the 'Ditch"
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 01:55:39 PM » |
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Morning Pat, welcome to FJ land. I don't think we have anyone else from SA, but there are more and more Aussies joining up.
Cheers
Harvy
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 05:02:14 PM » |
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Hey.......HP you see that, another Pominoz..........well you know what I mean!.....lol
Pominoz......welcome mate........the more the merrier.
Harvy
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'91 FJ1200.
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Stage 3 jetting and 4-1 with Micron.
Racetech-ed 2002 FZ1 front end.
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2010, 03:15:55 PM » |
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Welcome to the group, you will find everything you could need on this site. I am also new on here and so far I have not run in to one person that wouldnt help me out. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 03:36:53 PM » |
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Welcome to the group, you will find everything you could need on this site. I am also new on here and so far I have not run in to one person that wouldnt help me out. that is the one common trait i have found with FJ owners... i'm lucky to have been a part of this group since 1999 and i have many new life long friends because if it. again.... welcome brother! Frank |
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