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Newbie from Kansas

Started by Shaarth, November 28, 2016, 10:57:40 AM

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Shaarth

Greetings fellow FJ1200 rider's. Been riding since 1964. Went through a lot of different types of bikes. Always wanted an FJ1200. I didn't know enough about FJ1200s And I ended up buying a 1989 FJ1200 that needs some tender loving care. Had I joined a little earlier I would of went a slightly different direction. I am enjoying reading of the enormous amount of information on hand. I hope be able to ride it before snow. I currently own 2000 Vmax,1996 BMW K1100rs,XS1100 project, TL100r project. And of coarse my new prize FJ1200. This bike has so much potential. Good power, decent handling, comfort, simplicity and beauty. Look forward to many years of enjoyment. LOVE YA.
Semper Fidelis

Pat Conlon

Welcome Shaarth,

No need for buyer's remorse, '89's are good bikes....good bones as they say.

Let us know if we can help you.

Cheers  Pat
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

fnlyafjat51

Welcome.
I look at it this way. If you like it, and are happy with the price, then there is nothing wrong. I'm personally getting ready to get my first FJ1200. It's only taken me 30+ years. lol My fun is getting the stuff I like that needs to be fixed back up (as long as it's not trashed, been down that road recently. Not fun). Gives me a chance to get it for a good price, and make it the way I want it with out feeling bad.

Brien

Neoday2

Welcome Shaarth!  I picked up my 89 at the end of the summer last year- I think it is a pretty good vintage  :good2:

 
1989 FJ1200

aviationfred

Welcome to the forum  :hi:

It was wonderful to meet you the other day. Finally....... another FJ owner in a city of 400,000 in the middle of nowhere. :yahoo: :drinks: :dance2:


With the shape your FJ is in at the moment, there should not be buyers remorse. You have found a good looking example. And I know that I have the spare front fender halves somewhere. :pardon:


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Mike 86 in San Dimas

Welcome to the forum, you found the right place.

FJmonkey

Welcome, happy to have another player.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

There is a FJowner locator that is completely voluntary. Pin yourself at your location. It also helps with knowing if there are other FJ owners near by, on a travel route or near a destination during a persons travel.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10618.0
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor