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Hello from London Ontario Canada

Started by Yamafreak, May 24, 2019, 08:51:25 PM

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Yamafreak

Hi all,

Maybe a typical tale.. always liked em, alaways wanted one, but over the years always ended up with an FZ or FZR... now that I'm much more grey and just a bit battered, my focus has turned more intently on the venerable FJ. Specifically a 92 model with some very nice mods in my view. I acquired it from an awesome dude 500+ kms up the road from me and I can't wait to throw a leg over and give it a wee thrash.

Here's a pic of the new addition, a few mods are evident...

FJmonkey

Welcome, good looking FJ with some nice upgrades. Should bring you miles of smiles.
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

Tuned forks

Welcome aboard.  180/55-17 rear tire?  Looks shorter than the 150/80-16.  I think I see braided front brake lines too.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

FJmonkey

Look at the USD forks and front fender.
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

Urban_Legend

With all of these guys with USD forks how are us mear mortals supposed to compete for the girls attention.  :rofl:
Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Pat Conlon

Well, if you don't have USD's, it helps if you can lick your eyebrows..... :pardon:

A beautiful bike Yamafreak. You go by Andy?  91/92 non ABS are my favorites.
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

PaulG

Hey there.   :hi:  Welcome aboard. I'm from the London area originally. Living in Toronto now.  Lots of FJ owners in the southern/eastern Ontario region.

Might be down there next w/e for the Fleetwwod Country Cruise In, (if the weather holds out), which I will post for in a few days.

BTW nice bike.
1992 FJ1200 ABS
YouTube Channel Paul G


aviationfred

Welcome to the forum  :hi:

Great looking FJ and an added bonus is that it came with some tasty mods.


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

Yamafreak

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 25, 2019, 12:25:12 AM
Well, if you don't have USD's, it helps if you can lick your eyebrows..... :pardon:

A beautiful bike Yamafreak. You go by Andy?  91/92 non ABS are my favorites.

Thank you, and yes I go by Andy.

Yamafreak

Quote from: PaulG on May 25, 2019, 01:56:31 AM
Hey there.   :hi:  Welcome aboard. I'm from the London area originally. Living in Toronto now.  Lots of FJ owners in the southern/eastern Ontario region.

Might be down there next w/e for the Fleetwwod Country Cruise In, (if the weather holds out), which I will post for in a few days.

BTW nice bike.

Cheers Paul,
I'd be keen to meet up and go fo a ride with the group, keep us posted!

Troyskie

 :hi: nice bike. Welcome to the wonderful world of the mighty FJ :good2:
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

Millietant

That's exactly how Yamaha should have built them in '92  :good2:

Looks like a beautiful, well cared for bike Andy - you are indeed a lucky man!

Was the previous owner a member here too (no one has yet mentioned recognising the bike) ??
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

woodcreekpete

I'll take credit for this one. Glad you guys like it. All the changes were sourced right here on the forum.
I have no doubt that it's in very good hands. Thanks again Andy - it was a pleasure to meet you and your son.

Now, on to the next and final lump. No color matching here though. VHT satin black caliper paint's going on just about everything except the wheels and forks.y

Millietant

Please tell me you're going to polish the cyl head fin edges though Pete.......pleeeeaaaasssse  :nyam1:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

woodcreekpete

Yea, probably sooner or later - kinda enjoying the Stealth look right now though.