Liking this!!!
And it's a good how-to for those of us on a budget...I'm gonna follow your advice/instructions when I get around to the wheels. I'm only gonna restore mine to their original colour, but I'm defo gonna use your method to do it :-)

Hi guys.
Really felt like a 'typed-up' introduction to the restoration of my first ever bike (that I bought back in '02) was gonna take more effort than my raging apathy would allow. So I have made a short(ish) little walkaround video and uploaded it to YT.

https://youtu.be/dxnuU57Zwns

Lemme know what you think, guys... and indeed whether I should continue to post progress both here and over there.

Thanks all

Jay

Quote from: moparman70 on December 04, 2025, 11:39:57 AMI changed to synthetic oil in the FJ mainly due to it handles the heat better when traveling longer distances.  Yamalube syn was a good value.  10w40

Yes, I have also found that to be true.
 An ester stock synthetic does not burn off on long rides, especially when crossing the toasty Arizona desert in summer.

I am currently trying out a Scott oiler on my T7. It's not been on there long enough for me to form an opinion. It looks like it may work well though. I do like it when the motorcycle does the work for you. I hope this helps.

Best wishes
Kurt
 

Yup- there are tons of them.  But I would like to have the brand new item in the right color for this bike.  Factory correct piece.  That is significantly harder to find.

you can't find the part on ebay from a usa seller? if its that little white piece I'm pretty sure I've seen a bunch of them on there

Hello All -

I am starting to work on a 1989 FJ1200 that is new to me...  I need a replacement for the right side rear side panel - the little trapezoid shaped one under the tail.

Found the exact NOS part in Silky White for sale on E-Bay out of Europe.  The Seller will not ship to the US because of the ridiculous new tariff policies.  I looked it up on E-Bay to discover that I (as the buyer) would owe and additional $80-$200 USD for this $65 dollar part (paid to the shipping company upon receipt).

https://pages.ebay.com/tariffs/

The Seller having gone through this a few times with US Buyers has simply elected not to sell to the US. Not worth the hassle.  I don't blame them.

I am hoping that one of the overseas members here will help in acquiring the part for me? I need a non US address to ship to.  Of course, I'll pay for everything; the part and all shipping costs to both locations.

Normally, I would just find a piece that is used, but good enough - this bike is so pristine that it deserves an NOS part.

I sent a few DM's out to members overseas but haven't heard back yet and I don't want to miss this part.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tim

Wife "I'm going to the shops. Do you need anything?"
Me "Yep, just some bug spray for me to keep in the shed"

Months later..
Wife "Do you have any bug spray?"
Me "Yes sweetie"

Days later
Me "Sweetie, where's the bug spray? I need it back in the shed"
Wife "It's where you left it"
Me "I gave it to you"
Wife "That's right"
Me "Ok, I have petrol. That'll do"

I'm not sure if that is a joke or just stupid to everyone else, but it was a real conversation that cracked me up.

troyskie

Prob a data storage issue. Can post to YouTube and then post the YT link here.

Videos would be great.