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Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 02, 2026, 09:40:38 PMYou can't find a 170/60-17 Michelin Pilot Road 5?

Only Michelin Road 6 is available in 170. And its close to $300 and not crazy about its tread pattern.
I can get the road 4 or 5 for 50 60$ less in 180 and I like their tread patterns. Only other Michelin option is the pilot power 2ct, which isn't a bad tire. I run it on front.

I just bought road 6s for my new FTR 190/55/17.

I run 190s on my fjs with gsxr600 wheel. But to get the 600 wheels to work I used Honda counter shaft sprockets that are slightly offset. I don't remember which Honda they are off. But had to have them machined in the middle to get the nut to clear. I know 180s fit no problem.

Thanks for the update! Problem solved

Old topic I know, but I have new info.

One day it began to make terrible noises like my timing chain jumped and then it died.  It turned over but no spark. Here's what I found.  The pickup base plate srews backed out and the baseplate was lose and moving timing.  It eventually got so lose that it ate the pickups.
New (used) pickups and some locktite on the baseplate screws and she runs beautifully now.

That engine sounds nice as your plane flys by. Its hard to believe its a 1600 Volkswagen . How high can it fly with that engone ?

Quote from: FKFW on May 13, 2026, 12:59:47 AM'86 1200. When I turn on my left turn signal, it blinks 3 times and then shuts off. Right turn signal is acting normally. Does this sound like a defect in the switch or the relay? ...or...?

I find my left turn signal often shuts itself off, and my right one does not.

'86 1200. When I turn on my left turn signal, it blinks 3 times and then shuts off. Right turn signal is acting normally. Does this sound like a defect in the switch or the relay? ...or...?

Currently 57 and sunny at Boone
It seems strange that there are a lot of people at the koa but no fj'ers

Quote from: SparkyNut on May 11, 2026, 07:28:38 AMI know everybody says to check all the connections but I have no experience with mechanics...

What year FJ?

The red plug is not always red...it's under the right side cover.
 Look for a plug with 4 wires (two each side) with a red wire and brown wire.

Other than that....I suggest that you take your bike into a shop.

Hi everyone, new to the FJ and new to the group. Ive just purchased the bike of my partner and ive had some issues. Was on a rideout, indicators and heated grips started playing up and then the bike died and wouldnd start again. We replaced the Battery and the rectifier as it was long overdue anyway so i didnt mind spending on the parts even without testing. Unfortunately the problem is still there and i barely made it to work before she died. I know everybody says to check all the connections but I have no experience with mechanics but happy to learn. I cannot find a red connector for the life of me so where would that thing be at as the grommet coming from the alternator goes into a white one. Which wires should i check, what am i looking for exactly? Thanks