Both of my FJ1100's have been re-painted but my 86 FJ1200 has the stock paint job and stickers.The FJ1200 sticker on the rear fender cowl measures 5-1/8" long by 1-1/8" tall. It doesn't have a Yamaha sticker. I dont know if its exactly the same size as the FJ1100 sticker but it looks like it must be close.

Quote from: Millietant on February 05, 2026, 07:09:36 PM

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Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 04, 2026, 04:10:28 PMBump.  Anyone?

Where are you?

There are a couple of graphics people in the UK who sell reproduction graphics.

I'm in Canada.  I've found at least two outfits in Europe that have these decals, in various sizes.  I'm ready to order, just need to know the size...

Ah, OK - do the graphics suppliers not know the size and font of the text?

No they don't

Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 05, 2026, 07:05:52 AM

Quote from: Millietant on February 04, 2026, 06:46:02 PM

Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 04, 2026, 04:10:28 PMBump.  Anyone?

Where are you?

There are a couple of graphics people in the UK who sell reproduction graphics.

I'm in Canada.  I've found at least two outfits in Europe that have these decals, in various sizes.  I'm ready to order, just need to know the size...

Ah, OK - do the graphics suppliers not know the size and font of the text?

Great suggestion Red!
For one step process I'll see if there is a silver color close to the FJ's silver, if not then use it as a primer and top coat with Argent Silver.

I'm ready for a respray on my '84 frame.
Here's how the "UV resistant"urethane clear coat yellowed over 50k miles in 12 years. I'm not happy.
I park in my garage but nevertheless, the desert sun is unforgiving.



No more "UV resistant" clear coats for me.

I used JB Weld epoxy putty to clean up the ugly bracket weld, normally hidden under the side reflector.
No Bondo in that area, won't last.

Quote from: 86FJNJ on January 20, 2026, 01:14:43 PM89 tubes and wheels and then early 2000's gold dot front calipers, all of ebay of course, then new brake lines from RPM

Looks good

Quote from: Millietant on February 04, 2026, 06:46:02 PM

Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 04, 2026, 04:10:28 PMBump.  Anyone?

Where are you?

There are a couple of graphics people in the UK who sell reproduction graphics.

I'm in Canada.  I've found at least two outfits in Europe that have these decals, in various sizes.  I'm ready to order, just need to know the size...

Steve,
Once you get the rust mostly removed, as best you can, there is now a whole new "paint" product on the market. It is called a "Rust Converter." It looks and acts like spray-can paint, but it is far better than paint. Rust can creep under regular paint, but not this stuff. It is an epoxy-like product that uses rust as the activating "hardener" agent for the chemical coating in the can. You can get aerosol rattle cans of Rust Converters in various colors. It can work as a paintable stand-alone primer, or it can serve as the color coat, if you wish.
Just a thought . . .

I've been using a 5 gallon bucket filled with hot water and lots of dawn dish soap and a sponge to get crud and gunk off, it works well. Then I've used the engine degreasers from the auto parts store, those do a good job too.

Or if you have a trailer take it to one of those self service car wash places and spray it down.

The FJ1100 is now suspended in the garage like a mechanical marionette.

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The wheels are off and waiting for new tires.

I removed the front forks, cleaned the outsides, and will later disassemble, clean, and re-new them.  If you have any suggestions of how to go about front forks, please let me hear from you.

The same request for the steering head, which I just started to disassemble. 

For general road dirt and grime, what cleaners and detergents seem to work best?  I am using mineral spirits (paint thinner) to clean off the old grease

Most of the rust is on the front of the frame, and I am clearing that area so  that I can remove the rust and respray it with the same silver (thank you Pat).

I apologize for the condition of my garage.  Most of the garages shown on this site are cycle palaces in comparison, but I wanted to show that progress is being made and I appreciate all the advice that has been given.

Steve

Quote from: Gearbox Paul on February 04, 2026, 04:10:28 PMBump.  Anyone?

Where are you?

There are a couple of graphics people in the UK who sell reproduction graphics.