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#11
What did you do to your FJ today? / Sleeping with the FJ?
Last post by FJ1200W - Yesterday at 07:33:17 AMI almost did something I didn't need to do -
#12
What did you do to your FJ today? / Re: Very Chilly Cafe FJ (and o...
Last post by FJ1200W - Yesterday at 07:31:46 AM"Most excellent!"
#13
What did you do to your FJ today? / Re: Oberon Clutch Slave Cylind...
Last post by FJ1200W - Yesterday at 07:30:33 AMI must be the exception as I have never had an issue with the stock slave cylinder.
#14
What did you do to your FJ today? / Re: Oberon Clutch Slave Cylind...
Last post by Millietant - Yesterday at 05:59:03 AMQuote from: Waiex191 on November 02, 2025, 03:59:11 PMDid another adjustment on my bleed screws and went for a ride. Clutch feels good, but the engagement point is very different. Feels like it's not fully engaged until the lever is fully released to the stop. Is this normal? Is there a better clutch MC to use with the Oberon?
You could try the FJR master cylinder, they also come with a span adjustable lever so you can position the lever and take up Point where it's comfortable. I've not used my Oberon with a FJ master cylinder so can't comment.
#15
General Discussion / Re: running out of tread
Last post by red - November 02, 2025, 10:42:14 PMQuote from: Warp84 on November 02, 2025, 09:41:10 AMWarp84,Quote from: red on November 02, 2025, 06:45:10 AMT Legg,Can you elaborate on why you're not a fan of Metzlers? That's basically the only tire I can find for my FJ via my local venders.
The only decent 16" front tires that I know are Pirelli and Avon. I'm not a fan of Metzlers.
My 1985 FJ1100 came with Metzlers. I did not know how old they were, but they just did not grip the road very well. Rubber hardens with age, so age may have been the problem. With the Metzlers, I got a locked-wheel skid far too easily, even just stopping for a traffic light.
I have always liked Pirellis, on any bike I had. When I got the Sport Demons, they gave me an incredible increase of confidence and great handling. The difference was night-and-day, far beyond what you always get with new tires. It may be that new Metzlers are better than the ones I had, but for now, it would be an expensive bet to try them again. I'd use Pirellis, or Avons, or change to a 17" front wheel instead.
Pirellis are sold by Amazon, Cycle Gear, and Walmart,
Avons are sold by Partzilla, and Parts Giant.
Rocky Mountain ATV has a fine reputation, and they sell both brands.
Maybe your local bike shops are not trying very hard.
#16
Maintenance / Re: Soldering 101
Last post by JohnnyTheCraneGuy - November 02, 2025, 10:15:05 PMthank you for this Red!!
#17
Maintenance / Re: Top End Oil Leak
Last post by JohnnyTheCraneGuy - November 02, 2025, 10:05:20 PMWell guys, I got the washers swapped out and she is still leaking. I didn't have the chance to grab that body powder but I'm ordering that shit right now. 
#18
Introductions / Re: Hi everyone!
Last post by T Legg - November 02, 2025, 09:55:06 PM Welcome to the forum. FJ1100's are my favorite .
I bought my last windscreen from Zero Gravity .
The left two intake vacuum ports should be connected to the ignition module for an antismog function and the fuel petcock for fuel shutoff.
The petcock has a prime position that allows fuel to flow with no vacuum present . You can use that position to run the bike while your vacuum gauges or manometer are connected to the vacuum ports for carb balancing.
I bought my last windscreen from Zero Gravity .
The left two intake vacuum ports should be connected to the ignition module for an antismog function and the fuel petcock for fuel shutoff.
The petcock has a prime position that allows fuel to flow with no vacuum present . You can use that position to run the bike while your vacuum gauges or manometer are connected to the vacuum ports for carb balancing.
#19
Introductions / Hi everyone!
Last post by JuanZi - November 02, 2025, 08:53:44 PMI am a longtime Yamaha rider,with a just purchased 85 fj 1100. It seems to be mechanically ok in spite of some very dubious stuff,like a missing synchro vacuum port plug. "I dont know why it idles at 4000" LOL. Right now,my priorities with this bike are a new windshield,confirm synch before plugging port,and changing neglected oil.
Cheers!
Cheers!
#20
Maintenance / Re: Winterizing FJ - Fill Tank...
Last post by Ted Schefelbein - November 02, 2025, 07:12:30 PMQuote from: Pat Conlon on November 01, 2025, 03:54:54 PMQuote from: Ted Schefelbein on November 01, 2025, 11:39:52 AMI envy you warm weather guys. I really do.....
Until it comes time to buy a used bike. Most or all the used bikes in the Southwest have high mileage from year around riding.
If you want to buy a cream puff, a good low mileage bike, look in the cold weather states where the riding season is short.
If you get me as an owner, anyway. I've looked in lots of tanks over the years and discovered many that sat with old fuel in them for decades. Unless there is a NOS tank that goes with that bike..........no sale.
That picture Dan posted of the crusty tank? Just not uncommon.
Wish it were.
Ted