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Started by AdamFJ, March 11, 2018, 01:21:43 PM

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AdamFJ

Hey there, I've been riding for over 20 years with the majority of the bikes being Yamaha,  just bought a '91 in January of 2017. Wow. I've been missing out. What an absolutely fantastic motorcycle. Had a great season last year even with all the rain and can't wait for a longer riding season this year...already put 500km on in February this year - that's right, February in Canada lol.

Had to do a little cleaning up, ordered a fibreglass belly pan from Idaho off eBay, and had the pipes done with a ceramic black bake, and took it in for a wrap to get rid of the terrible yellow the previous owner had done to it, had them wrap the windshield while they were at it too.  Added a Givi E460 top box(not in pics)  It's turned out pretty well I think
1991 FJ1200 dressed up like an '89

Motofun

Nice looking ride!  This is a great source of information, welcome.
'69 Honda Trail 90
'75 Honda CB400F
'85 Yamaha RZ350
'85 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'09 Yamaha 125 Zuma
'09 Kawasaki KZ110 (grand kids)
'13 Suzuki GSXR 750 (track)
'14 Yamaha FZ-09
'18 Suzuki GSXR 1000R (track)
'23 Yamaha Tenere 7
SOLD: CBX,RZ500,Ninja 650,CB400F,V45 Sabre,CB700SC,R1

Charlie-brm

Welcome Adam. I typically go through Barrie at some point every few months; more often in riding season on my way to Muskoka or Haliburton. I'm about an hour south west.
An FJ that is all yellow looks OK, but that paint scheme is like something for a personal watercraft. In fact you can look up images of Yamaha Waverunners that are yellow and white, minus that blue highlight.  Good idea to have it changed before you wound up in the bay.

No way I'm riding until  a few thorough April rains wash the crud off the roads and drivers are used to sharing the road with motorcycles again, but maybe we'll be in touch later in the Spring.

Charlie
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

FJmonkey

Welcome Adam, nice touch with the color.
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

Welcome to the forum  :hi:


Nicely done with the graphics. Definitely better than the yellow trim.  :good2:



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

Capn Ron

Adam,

Excellent work bringing back the '91...she's a beauty!

I've ridden in an around your neck of the woods quite a bit and will be back in the area first week of July.  Maybe I'll see you on the road!
Cap'n Ron. . .


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

PaulG

Hey there. Lots of us within a couple of hrs of you. Check out the location map and pin yourself if you like.  If your looking for a riding buddy just post an invite in the Join Me For A Ride section.

Hopefully mine will be ready before May gee maybe by April the way it's warming up so fast.
1992 FJ1200 ABS
YouTube Channel Paul G


fj1289

Adam, you need to meet CanDman (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1652) - he's in Ontario.  Seriously good dude - just don't try to keep up with him on the tequila!

Troyskie

1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

Pat Conlon

Well done Adam! Let us know how the durability of the wrap works out as your bike gets some mileage, wind and sun exposure.
Kudos for your color choice....soooo much better!

Welcome laddie!

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