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Started by mr blackstock, October 08, 2012, 05:12:07 AM

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mr blackstock

I saw an FJ come up on ebay recently in Melbourne, Australia, and thought to have a quick look, and the closer I looked the less parts I could see that I could use, I figured it would not get any bidders,
I was wrong.  It sold for around $150
There are bike restorers that most of us can stand next to happily, then there are those that must be closer to either an owner of a parts company like Wemoto, or they are close to God.

They are braver than me!




Anyone here this brave?
Squeaky wheels always get the grease...

Yamaha FJ1100 1985

I make oil

I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   :ireful:
Semper Fi

fj11.5

I posted the ebay number for it when it was listed, seems it sat outside under a tarp for 2 years, looks more like it stayed outside for twenty,  sat on $56 for ages,  they must have a huge sonic parts cleaner, and a whole lot of autosol
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Firehawk068

Quote from: I make oil on October 08, 2012, 05:22:24 AM
I don't think I see a single part on that bike that is useable.  How does a bike get into that condition?   :ireful:

OH come on now!

I see a right side scoop, a left front turn signal, and a chain guard........................oh, and a grab handle!  :sarcastic:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

X-Ray

That poor thing is never going to run again........
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ

movenon

X-Ray. Nice photo's of your rear wheel conversion. Hope to do the same as I am about ready for a new rear tire next season.
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

X-Ray

It was easier than I thought to do the rear wheel change. Having just pulled the back wheel out a couple of days ago to get a new tyre put on, I did realise I had one too many washers on the brake caliper side. You only need 1 x  4mm thickness washer each side to keep the alignment in most cases. The new Dunlop 180/55/17 tyre just clears the chain.
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ