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Started by Mike Ramos, November 21, 2020, 12:34:57 PM

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Mike Ramos

Gentlemen,

As mentioned, several months ago, on a fine and clear spring morning while in the high desert of Utah, there was a most disagreeable encounter with the local wildlife: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=19516

Damage to the FJ was extensive.  Thanks to fellow FJ owners and the crew at RPM, I was able to acquire the parts necessary to begin repairs.

However, as it turned out, the frame was damaged at the steering head.  With the help of the gentleman from RPM a rolling chassis was acquired. My original engine, wheels, suspension, and accessories, etc., were installed into the rolling chassis

Following a shake down run to the Bay Area and the flowing week to RPM for a final once over, I completed the sojourn to Texas via Missouri which was so rudely interrupted.

It should be noted the color scheme is not stock.  Other than it being said the colors are rather trendy for my mundane personality, most comments are somewhat positive....!

Ride Safe


Out of the old chassis



Into the new....


Accessory fuses & relays...


Radar detector's processor


Several Plastex repairs.  One example.  Used unbroken side(s) as mold.


Coming along....


Prior to first "test" ride....


Finished product....


Another angle....




red

Mike,

Glad to hear that you are okay.

That bike looks amazing!  Happy trails!
.
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Waiex191

Very nice!  Excellent recovery.  You should install blades or something on the front to cut the elk cleanly in half next time, like those helicopter wire cutters.
Bryan
1989 FJ1200
1981 Suzuki GN400
Poplar Grove, IL
 

aviationfred

The resurrected bike looks great. Glad to see you all healed up and back on the road.  :drinks:

On your way back home, swing through Wichita for a visit.



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

giantkiller

86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

FJmonkey

I think the wildlife will now stop at the road side to get a good look instead of trying to dart past.
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

Pat Conlon

Good Job Mike, those are appropriate colors for your midnight train.

Take care amigo and beware that Bambi had some older brothers, they have horns and they are pissed.
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

fj1289


Firehawk068

Glad you got the bike put back together and running right.
Be safe out there.
See you on the next go-round.  :drinks:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

ZOA NOM

Night Train II

Welcome to the Resurrected Crew
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

andyoutandabout

Having seen Mike's bike in the flesh, I can say I liked the paint scheme enough.
Black flames on silver cut outs kinda suits the 'night train ' theme.
I think new owner and bike have found each other as per unwritten Fj lore.
So it shall be, now and forever more.
All hail the men and their mighty steeds.
life without a bike is just life

Mike 86 in San Dimas


ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

1tinindian

Interesting paint scheme.
Glad to see you FJ mounted, once again!
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200