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New York to Cali...or bust

Started by racerrad8, November 16, 2017, 11:37:39 AM

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andyoutandabout

We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.
life without a bike is just life

fj1289

Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 01, 2017, 09:16:36 PM
We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

:good2:

TexasDave

A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

Pat Conlon

Quote from: TexasDave on December 05, 2017, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on December 05, 2017, 09:35:37 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 01, 2017, 09:16:36 PM
We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

:good2:

:negative:

I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the  OEM colors on our FJ's (especially the '84's)
Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.
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

CutterBill

Did the blasting shop mask off the federal ID sticker under the neck?
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

FJ1100mjk

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 06, 2017, 02:31:05 AM
I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the OEM colors on our FJs.

Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.

Yes, they did, even when the color black was chosen for their subframes too. However, the durability, or longevity of its color of their frame's paint isn't all that good. But that can be expected of a bike of its era and its decades of use.

Whatever coatings and methods of prep and application that some OEMs are using for their frames, regardless of color choice, offer much more in appearance and durability than the old FJ paint.
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racerrad8

Quote from: CutterBill on December 06, 2017, 06:04:20 AM
Did the blasting shop mask off the federal ID sticker under the neck?

No, I did before I took it there.

That sticker is not a necessity because it is a sticker and subject to damage. The stamping of the VIN in the frame if the mandatory requirement for the motorcycle registration.

I wanted to keep the sticker on this bike because it is not my bike. I don't want to create any issue for Lars in NY having registration issues. If it was mine, it would have been gone.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

CutterBill

Hmmm, interesting....

Just an FYI, I bought 2 FJ's last year from a fellow near Seattle (both registered in Washington) and had them delivered to my house here in California. I rode the first bike to the closest DMV. The first thing the inspector wanted to see was that federal ID sticker under the neck. He said without it, I could not register the bike in CA. (The sticker was there and the registration proceeded without any problems.)

A few days later I trailered the non-running second FJ to a different DMV (closer to work) where the inspector there told me the very same thing. Only she was not allowed to climb up on the trailer to see it; said I had to unload the bike so that she could check for the sticker. Ever unload and then reload a non-running FJ by yourself? Oof, that was a workout. Anyway, the sticker was there and I got the bike registered.

That was my experience. YMMV...
Bill
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

aviationfred

The ID sticker subject is quite interesting. Having just jumped through hoops recently to get my Grey Import registered here in Kansas. The inspector told me he did not need too look at the sticker. He said "Stickers are easily forged and changed. He needed to look at stamped VIN on the frame and engine.



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

fj1289

Quote from: Pat Conlon on December 06, 2017, 02:31:05 AM
Quote from: TexasDave on December 05, 2017, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on December 05, 2017, 09:35:37 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 01, 2017, 09:16:36 PM
We all know the FJ should have left the factory with a black frame. Oh yeah and a fork brace.

:good2:

:negative:

I'm with Dave. Yamaha did a fine job with the  OEM colors on our FJ's (especially the '84's)
Yamaha created a timeless classic that outlives all fads......like black frames.

The 84 paint scheme looks awesome with a black frame!


racerrad8

I'm in search of a 91+ fairing subframe for this bike.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17475.0

If you know of a good straight one, please let me know.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Pat Conlon

Curious, how did such a low mileage bike tweek the subframe?
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

FJmonkey

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

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 07, 2017, 10:39:50 AM
I'm in search of a 91+ fairing subframe for this bike.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17475.0

If you know of a good straight one, please let me know.

Randy - RPM
About the only one that looks that I can find is in Germany. https://m.ebay.com/itm/E2-Yamaha-FJ-1200-3cy-3YA-ABS-Fairing-Support-Bracket-Fairing-Front-Frame-Front/401408849861?hash=item5d75d4f7c5:g:0KoAAOSw8cNUPn1S

Have you checked with Bob Weymouth? There is a good chance he may have one.


Fre
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