That sucks. Regularly check FB market, Craigslist and eBay for parts, maybe you can track it down that way.

FJ's are rather rare so they will have a harder time parting it out than say something more common like an R1.

Seeing those engine bars for sale anywhere would be a big clue you don't see those for sale too often.

Same with that gas tank.

The FJ is still being cleaned after sitting idle for too many years.  The carbs are with Randy at RPM, meanwhile I am in the process of disassembling, cleaning, restoring and/or rebuilding, and lubricating the various components, which brings me to the major reason for this post ... what is the best way to remove the rear shock and disassemble the swing arm to clean and re-lube them?

I have the Yamaha Service Manual, which has been my guide, but I thought it best to ask the group before I plunge ahead.  I am working in my garage, with the FJ on its center stand.  Unfortunately I do not have a motorcycle mechanic's lift.  While this is not an ideal set up, is it a sufficient work space for this project? 

BTW, the first successful repair I made was to the helmet/seat lock.  The helmet lock no longer locked.  Turns out the locking mechanism was missing its spring, which I replaced with a spring from an old ball point.  Works like a charm!

Steve

Even though I'm a bit further away, in the Erie region of PA. I'll keep an eye out for signs of its presence.

Hi Everyone,

I'm posting here on behalf of my friend. Unfortunately, his bike was stolen on New Year's Day.

The bike was taken from the London, Ontario area, near the Canada–US (Detroit) border. It's believed the person responsible may be someone from the local area, or possibly someone who knows him.

This bike means a lot to him, and we're really hoping it can be recovered in one piece, rather than being taken apart or sold for parts. If anyone has seen this bike, noticed anything suspicious around that time, or comes across a similar bike being sold online, please let us know.

Bike details:
• Model: 1990 Yamaha FJ 1200
• Color: Midnight Blue
• Location stolen: Oxford St W, London, Ontario

A reward is offered for any information leading to the recovery of the bike or its location.

Any information, no matter how small, could help.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 29, 2025, 08:45:24 AMI've been told that there were FJ's in Australia that never came with a side stand safety switch...

Yes, the ones I've seen in South Africa including mine also lacks the switch.

The city of Willits bought our old sign years ago.
  My son Ian, nephew Josh and I have a cabin booked for thursday,friday and saturday. We will head back on sunday.
 There will probably be some extra room in the cabin if anyone has trouble getting a spot.

I bought the seal guard from Hot Foot Moto.
Thanks Pat, Randy, 86FJNJ, and FJmonkey!

Steve

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 13, 2026, 09:42:00 PM

Quote from: STLanduyt on January 13, 2026, 08:53:07 PMWhat solution have FJ1100 riders found?

Monkey, do you recall the name of of the company that made them in urethane?

Randy - RPM

Hot Foot Moto: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113297378736

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 13, 2026, 09:42:00 PM

Quote from: STLanduyt on January 13, 2026, 08:53:07 PMWhat solution have FJ1100 riders found?

Monkey, do you recall the name of of the company that made them in urethane?

Randy - RPM

Read it all here: https://fjowners.com/index.php?topic=16984.msg179571#msg179571

Quote from: STLanduyt on January 13, 2026, 08:53:07 PMAs I was cleaning the left swing arm of the FJ1100 today, I noticed that large pieces of rubber were falling on the ground near the engine side of the chain.  My chain seal guard is falling to pieces.  New seal guards are not available AFAIK.  There was a General Discussion topic in 2017 titled "Seal, guard, chain slider.... 1984-1987" that contains a photo of the seal, guard.

A seal guard is still available for the FJ1200, but it has a different attachment than is used on the FJ1100.

What solution have FJ1100 riders found?

I've gotten many things from ebay, you just have to be good with searching, you can also search craigslist or FB Marketplace for "FJ1100" and see what comes up, there are often some people parting bikes out across the usa, you may be able to have them mail you parts. You could def find a full swingarm for the 1100 on ebay with the rubber piece, just would have to spend more $ but that comes with the territory of keeping a vintage bike running.