There is an 86 FJ for sale near me. Exactly the same as mine and in a bit better shape.
My chief financial officer said no. 

I'm in need of new tires for the FJ. Been way to long...ugh... I did the YZF600R rear wheel conversion years ago and always ran Michelin Roads 170's on this wheel as that's what fit on rim and gave enough clearance to chain. Worked great, handled nice but I am now having a hard time finding comparable 170's now. Can anyone confirm a 180/55 will fit on this 5in wide wheel and give chain clearance? I thought I read somewhere/sometime on here that someone actually did this? And it squeaked in there?
Cheers....Jake

Derek, that's a Bummer, you and Donna will be missed. Sending my best wishes out to you!

Pat

I'm glad to see this is getting a lot of action. I'll give it till memorial day and will just keep it.

I won't add anything to what's been mentioned (tires, brakes, fluids), other than to say that brake fluid (which is what is in your clutch reservoir) doesn't evaporate.  If the fluid level was low there's a leak somewhere and most likely it's the clutch slave.  Tell-tell sign would be paint lifting or gone from the slave cylinder area.

The clutch slave can be rebuilt or replaced with a new one for a fix.

Hey Garth,

Donna and I won't be able to make it this year. If you haven't ordered the shirts yet, please cancel mine. If you have ordered, I'll definitely pay you for it and I'll try to sweet talk the Cap'n into getting it to me. Thanks for putting in the effort to make these shirts happen.

Derek

Donna and I have cancelled our reservation and will not be able to make this one guys. I have some medical issues that don't allow me to qualify for travel medical insurance, so we won't be leaving Canada for now. I won't be riding at all this season due to a bunch of restrictions.

Very disappointed to not be seeing y'all again. It's been far too long! We've been looking forward to this for a year!

Ride safe and have a great time my friends!

Derek

 

Yep inverted all the way. 3 sets of 2008 gixxer 1000 forks on my fjs. Inverted gets the chick's. Just ask Pat.

Quote from: giantkiller on May 01, 2026, 10:45:49 AMI own an FZR1000. Totaled it out... twice. Have a vmax. Had the first year yzf750sp. Had the second 86 fj1200 sold in wisconsin. a
And currently have 6 fjs? Built and currently have a chopper that atleast won it's class in every show I put it in including best in show. Beating 7 bikes Built by biker build off builders. And people's choice. I currently own 17 motorcycles. I drive a forklift for a living. I have a problem.
Oh yeah I have 2 atvs a Built Raptor 700 and a grizzly 700.
Please someone stop me.

Looks like we need same doctor.....
Going to pick up FZR1000 up side down forks now.....