"Yamalube Ringfree PLUS fuel additive" is the best IMO I use it with every tankful

Steve,

Any decent fuel-injector cleaner available locally should do the job. Ask around for advice from friends and mechanics.

Quote from: red on February 07, 2026, 08:42:10 PMSteve,

Seafoam is a good carb cleaner. It's magic stuff, but not instant magic.

Ahh..  not a product widely available in New Zealand but I'll have a look around.  I'm totally ok with carb stripping and set up, I actually thought before I'd even asked the question that cleaning might be the answer but always looking to avoid unnecessary deconstruction.  I already have spare new float valve sets etc...  ready for action!  Thanks

Steve,

Seafoam is a good carb cleaner. It's magic stuff, but not instant magic. Add some to the gas tank before filling, according to label directions. Run the bike warm, then let it sit a day or so to get working. Repeat as needed. You should be able to ride as normal after that. Takes a coupla tanks to use up the Seafoam treatment, but I think you will like the end results.

Quote from: RPM - Robert on February 07, 2026, 07:03:52 PMYour carbs are gummed up.

Yeah... that sounds about right.  Thanks so much, I'll get onto that pronto! 

Carbs are plugged up from sitting. It will run without any adjustment when adding pods. It might have a slight mid range stumble without adjusting the needles and main jets but that isn't your issue. Your carbs are gummed up.

Hi All, just fitting Uni Filter pods set up from RPM. Can I expect reasonable operation without any tweaking ? I understand some adjustments would be required for optimal performance but just experiencing massive issues getting it to run at all. Runs on choke, does not want to run at all without choke. Last time I ran the bike was about 9 months ago with the stock airbox and it ran fine (but they are terrible design aren't they!) Stock FJ1100 17000km. Thanks People. . 

 

Nice looking bikes.
When i was a despatch rider in London UK one of the bikes i had was an FJ1100 done up in Marlboro paintwork.
The tank was all red, the side panels were white/black, the fairing was red/white, and all with the Marlboro logos here and there. I've never seen another 1100 like it since. I was the 14th owner and took it off the road at an indicated 139,000 miles, and i'm still using the original crankshaft in my XJR1200. I'd really like to see an original photo or photos of the bike, i never kept any unfortunately.
Anyone on here got any or any links.

I finished my FJ a couple of years ago (posted earlier) and it was supposed to be a two-fer.  My buddy dragged his feet on the FZR, but finally got around to it.  We powder coated the wheels at the same time and used paint from the same can for the bodywork. Question...  FJ with or without the Gimbel seat cowl?  I know it's huge but couldn't find another option. C'mon Springtime!!!