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JYA35KCOXKA000186:
midnight metalic blue 1989 Fj1200 (Updated: 2000.3.3)
Purchased: April 1999
Usage: 45,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: michelins front & back
Owner: Steffen H. White           Phone: 314-518-7535
Email to Steffen H. White
Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- St. Louis Mo.
Experience: On and off for two years, but this is the fist time I've own my own.
Bikes Owned: 1
Accessories: Zero gravty smoked sreen, corbin saddle w/back rest,supertrapp w/ pipe and header
Modifications: progressive racetech springs to get rid of the spongy diving when stopping abruptly.
Problems: burns oil when I get on it hard.
Comments:
Very nice and I love the power. It handles well and others are amazed how good a shape it is in. They are also amazed of how much power is in this powerplant. All you FJer's out there, keep running them!!! If anyone has a lower fairing for sale, please e-mail me.


JYA35KE07LA010773:
grey/white 1990 FJ1200 (Updated: 2000.2.22)
Purchased: 2-00
Usage: 26,000 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Dunlop
Owner: David Noss
Email to David Noss
Location: USA (SouthCentral) -- Paducah, KY
Experience: 15 years road riding
Accessories: This bike is pretty much stock, does have a Corbin seat and Yamaha soft luggage.
Modifications: Previous owner installed an ignition advance, but I'm thinking about returning to OEM parts.
Problems: Clutch slave cylinder needs repair, should be completed soon.
Comments:
First bike I've owned in awhile (~10 yrs.) Last bike was a 85 Kawasaki 900 Ninja, the FJ is just about as nimble, suprisingly. Hard to beat raw power from displacement, this bike still cooks!

JYA4CRE04PA003165:
Silver/Blue 1993 FJ1200A (Updated: 2000.2.17)
Purchased: 6/27/95
Usage: 15,435 miles, Touring.
Tires: Dunlops
Owner: John C. Asbury           Phone: 901-737-0914
Email to John C. Asbury
Location: USA (SouthEast) -- Memphis, TN
Experience: 14 years riding exeprience
Bikes Owned: 11
Accessories: P-38 saddlebags, tailpak and magnetic tankbag..gonna get some GIVI bags in the next month or so...
Modifications: HELI modified bars..best money I have ever spent on any accessory
Problems: not a one...original battery still ( I believe I am pushing my luck with this one though..LOL)

010281:
blue/white 1987 1tx (Updated: 2000.2.17)
Purchased: july 99
Usage: 71,000 miles, Touring.
Tires: michelin macadam
Owner: JOHN A WALSH           Phone: 01422 250172
Email to JOHN A WALSH
Location: UK -- HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE
Experience: 26 YEARS,RACED RD 400 IN LATE 70,S FULLY TRAINED MECHANIC,JMS MOTORCYCLES HX.
Bikes Owned: TOO MANY
Photo: http://www.micapeak.com/reg/addupform/
Accessories: KRAUSER RACK&PANIERS
Modifications: REPAINTED IN OCTOBER TO NEW BLUE/WHITE COLOURS
Problems: NONE
Comments:
WE TOOK THE BIKE IN PX AGAINST A NEWER MACHINE I HAVE WORKED ON THIS BIKE FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS FOR THE PREVIOUS KEEPER SO I KNOW IT WELL.

JYA1WJ007GA000568:
red white blue 1986 fj 1200 (Updated: 2000.2.12)
Purchased: 5 1998
Usage: 40,000 miles, Touring.
Tires: Front me 33 rear me 55
Owner: Guus Houben
Email to Guus Houben
Location: Europe (Western) -- Heerlen
Experience: 5
Bikes Owned: 2
Accessories: Oil temp gauge by hein gericke (rattled kaputt in one month!) Tank bag by Bagster ( Excellent birthday present!)
Modifications: Progressive frontfork springs by WP
Problems: Fork seals Clutch slave seals New clutch friction plates at 38000 mls Big Bang while putting in first gear even after new friction plates Grrrr!!!
Comments:
Never lost a Traffic light sprint, so what more can you ask for

JYA3SKEO7KA001702:
white/silver 89 FJ1200 (Updated: 2000.2.6)
Purchased: used 4-91
Usage: 47,570 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: michelin macadam 90
Owner: STEPHEN BARCI
Email to STEPHEN BARCI
Location: USA (NorthEast) -- Chalfont, pa. 18914
Experience: street and dirt riding for 26 years
Bikes Owned: 5
Accessories: Penske shock, Braking rotors-front, heated grips
Modifications: cans degreed, carbs and timing adjusted stock exhaust altered

JYA4AHE07NA005246:
Blue/Silver 1992 FJ-1200 (Updated: 2000.1.30)
Purchased: 04/03/92
Usage: 58,000 miles, Touring.
Tires: Michelin Macadams
Owner: Frank Rush           Phone: 954 525 9122
Email to Frank Rush
Location: USA (SouthEast) -- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience: 25 years
Bikes Owned: 10
Accessories: Corbin Seat, Vance&Hines 4 into 1 exhaust, Bituba rear shock,K&N Stage 3 Intake Kit.
Modifications: Oversize pistons, undercut transmission, heavy duty clutch
Problems: rear whel bearings wore out, shifter bolt attachment nut fell into frame.

36Y01813:
RED WHITE 1985 FJ1100 (Updated: 2000.1.27)
Purchased: 05 1999
Usage: 28,500 miles, Touring.
Owner: STEVE SEXTON           Phone: 00441273307056
Email to STEVE SEXTON
Location: UK -- BRIGHTON
Experience: 24 YRS GENERAL INC 5YRS RAC/ACU INSTRUCTOR .
Bikes Owned: 10
Accessories: NONE
Modifications: NONE
Problems: CLUTCH SLIPPING JUST ABOUT TO REPLACE THE PLATES. ONLY MINOR P[ROBLEMS AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
Comments:
IF THERE IS ANYBODY IN FLORIDA WITH GOOD CONTACTS FOR MOTORCYCLE GOODIES PLEASE CONTACT ME.

3XW004464:
Blue/White 1991 FJ1200 3XW (Updated: 2000.1.24)
Purchased: November 1996
Usage: 46,433 miles, Touring, Other.
Tires: Bridgestones
Owner: Andrew Coote           Phone: +044 1761 439190
Email to Andrew Coote
Location: UK -- Radstock, Bath, UK
Experience: 21 years work and touring riding
Bikes Owned: 4
Accessories: Krauser K2 panniers (blue and white), Scottoiler, S/S bar end weights, engine bars, Baglux Tank bag and harness (FJ colours), monster horn, 100w headlight (can't see the road at night over 70mph)
Modifications: Progressive fork springs, Hagon rear shock, Harrison Billet 6 pot front brake calipers, braided hoses, K & N air filter, S/S Predator 4-2 exhaust system.
Problems: Car drivers changing lanes (16-12-99), exhaust rotting, handling like a pogo stick (hence suspension mods), brakes grabbing (hence caliper mod), ABS dismantled (impossible fault), carb diaphrams splitting.
Comments:
Still think the 3CV was the best (mini-bus on wrong side of road put paid to that). Now celebrating 10 years of FJ ownership. Best lesson learnt - only trust "the Doc" (try http://www.f-j.cx/ )(UK owners beware of bike dealers with crap mechanics giving bodged repairs and/or bullshit advice).

3CV001578:
midnight blue 1988 3cv (Updated: 2000.1.21)
Purchased: 29/03/97
Usage: 41,498 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: metzeler mez4 /pirelli dragon
Owner: neil lavis
Email to neil lavis
Location: UK -- port talbot,south wales
Experience: 15 years on road 9 years off road
Bikes Owned: 9
Modifications: dinojet kit and laser straight through pipes help engine breathing, and gives around 118 bhp at the back wheel in total.
Problems: other than brakes seizing up in winter,ive had no problems other than the frame rails decking out under hard cornering, which is where the metzelers really start to work.
Comments:
if you want one buy one.

JYA50H006FA010230:
unknown 85 fj1100 (Updated: 2000.1.13)
Purchased: 10/10/99
Usage: 32,230 miles, Street/Sport.
Owner: Stan Girardot           Phone: 972-516-1730
Email to Stan Girardot
Location: USA (SouthCentral) -- plano, texas
Experience: 27 years on the road
Bikes Owned: 10
Comments:
I purchased this bike from a guy in East Texas for $900.00 in late 99. It needs fiberglass, paint and carb work. I hope to have it on the road in the Spring of 2000.

50K005766:
Red/White 1985 FJ1100 (Updated: 2000.1.13)
Purchased: 04/94
Usage: 83,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.
Owner: Mark Proctor           Phone: 0419 425 431
Email to Mark Proctor
Location: Australia (Eastern) -- Sydney
Experience: 10 years on road. No racing
Bikes Owned: 1
Problems: I have always found start up to be cause the most problems. It will not idle with the choke on to warm up. I have to hold the throttle and wait for the first back fire to turn off the choke. After this the bike runs like a dream.
Comments:
My wife and I love to take the FJ for long rides. It has proven itself time and time again to be faithful and tolerent to any mistakes I might make. It always gives a warning of impending problems long before they become a reality.

3CW006742:
white/blue 1990 3CW (Updated: 2000.1.3)
Purchased: 11/98 with 37.000 km
Usage: 51,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Front Metzeler,Rear Michelin
Owner: Sigmund Grein           Phone: +43 664/15 28 100
Email to Sigmund Grein
Location: Europe (Western) -- Graz/Austria
Experience: 10 years
Bikes Owned: 3
Accessories: Givi rack w/3 cases higher,custom-made handlebars,which are not the perfect solution (yet;too painful on the wrists after 3-4 hours)
Modifications: front WP progressive shocks w/7.5 forkoil,Dynajet Stage 1 Kit,K&N filter for stock airbox
Problems: inletvalve on no.1 cylinder is loud,but the noise is the same for the last 10.000 km, needs half a liter of oil per 3-4000 km,depends on how you twist the wrist
Comments:
THE best bike yet that I´ve ridden,including all I´ve owned;power and torque en masse,doesn´t care if I ride alone or fully loaded on a Europe-trip. A fantastic bike.

JYA50H001EA001269:
Red/Silver 1984 FJ-1100 (Updated: 1999.12.31)
Purchased: 0788
Usage: 8,400 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Metzeler
Owner: Allan R. Vosburgh           Phone: 253-964-5589
Email to Allan R. Vosburgh
Location: USA (NorthWest) -- Tacoma, WA
Experience: Riding since 1970
Bikes Owned: 2
Accessories: Not really any - had a tank bag, but it was ripped off. Had a set of K&N filters but misplaced them during one of my many moves.
Modifications: Wiseco 1199 kit installed 1988; Center stand removed; carbs tapped for nitrous (previous owner drag raced)
Problems: Carbs are trashed. Bike has been in storage for the past three years. Cracked fairing from sometime during moving/storage. Aluminum has corroded under the clear-coat.
Comments:
Motor is very strong, but needs to be completely rechecked. Would like to add some Mukuni FS carbs to replace the stock set.

JYA4CRE03PA003190:
BLUE/SIVER 1993 FJ1200AE (Updated: 1999.12.28)
Usage: 13,305 miles.
Owner: Edwin M. Swindle           Phone: 636-447-7368
Email to Edwin M. Swindle
Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- Saint Charles, MO 63303
Bikes Owned: 2

JYA4CRE01NA000270:
Blue/Silver 1992 FJ1200/ABS (Updated: 1999.12.24)
Purchased: 12/21/99
Usage: 43,669 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Macadam 50
Owner: Thom Tremblay           Phone: 1 651 405 6846
Email to Thom Tremblay
Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- Inver Grove Heights, MN
Experience: 16 years exp. Started on a '73 Suz. GT 550. Damn quick bike
Bikes Owned: 5: 2-Yamaha, 1-MZ, 1-Honda, 1-Kawasaki
Accessories: Corbin G&L w/back rest.
Modifications: V&H SSR2, K&N, ???
Problems: It's -3F here at this moment
Comments:
If you were the former owner please contact me regarding modificaions. I love to talk bikes so feel free to give me any suggestions.

JYA3SKCO7KA008300:
blue 1989 fj1200 (Updated: 1999.12.23)
Purchased: 4/99
Usage: 21,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Metzler
Owner: Mark Hamilton           Phone: (719) 573-8911
Email to Mark Hamilton
Location: USA (SouthWest) -- Colorado Springs, CO
Experience: 16 years riding
Bikes Owned: 4

JYA1UX004HA010131:
Red/White 1987 FJ1200 (Updated: 1999.12.6)
Purchased: July 1999
Usage: 13,100 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Dunlop/Dunlop
Owner: Julian Morgan III
Email to Julian Morgan III
Location: USA (NorthEast) -- Milford, NH
Bikes Owned: 9
Modifications: SS lines (brake and clutch) Progressive springs (front) rearsets (Tarozzi) K&N intake V&H exaust Telefix fork brace

JYA4CRE05NA000241:
blue/silver 92 FJ1200ABS (Updated: 1999.12.5)
Purchased: March 93
Usage: 14,500 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Dunlop D205 radials (see below)
Owner: Hans Jakielski           Phone: 847-231-4531 ...... no e-mail yet, leave message
Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- Hainesville, IL
Experience: 17 years - on/off road, carreer in hi-tech machining, member UKFJOC since 1/99
Bikes Owned: 12 - all Jap bikes
Accessories: Arai Quantum S Doohan II helmet, Yamaha saddlebags, Kryptonite disk lock, dust cover
Modifications: Vance & Hines Pro Gas porting & SS2R exhaust, Kosman "weld up wheel" modifications - 3.75" front & 5.5" rear polished wheels, Dunlop D207 120/70 & 180/55 x 17" radials, Factory shift kit, race clutch, Dynojet kitted carbs, K&N airbox eliminator kit, degreed cams, Progressive springs, lowered front end, 8mm stainless steel rear end lift kit, Corbin saddle w/detachable backrest, custom stainless & kevlar brake lines, fully functional anti-lock brakes, custom drilled rear brake rotor, custom aluminum chainguard, YZF mirrors, Renthal sprockets (16 & 43 teeth), Maier dark smoke windscreen, 100w high beam, rear fender/license plate relocation, over 60 individual polished or chromed parts, numerous polished stainless SHCS bolts, over 20 custom machined & modified hard parts & more.
Problems: Yeah, just one! - Not enough $ to work on my pending page long list of mods!! But seriously, aside from a minor traffic accident in `94, I've been very lucky. Other than little stuff, the bike remains reliable. Past problems included very hot engine temps when bike was stock, poorly fitting Supertrapp and D & D exhaust systems (both units were promptly returned), corroded/leaking front brake master cylinder, careless motorcycle techs working on my FJ. I've just recently noticed a shuddering feeling coming from the front brakes while braking with a passenger at highway speeds. I still have to investigate, but I read in one UKFJOC newsletter that this can be caused by dirt/corrosion forming on the non-rust resistant caliper pistons (Harrison calipers have stainless pistons).
Comments:
>>>> HI DOC!! GLAD TO SEE YOU ON THE REGISTRY. <<<< ....This award winning showbike still has the original paint. Its primary function is short/medium range blasting. My "FJR" (vanity plate ID) was dynoed last year at 126 rwhp & 82 ft lbs of torque, which was accomplished with the original pistons, valves, cams and carbs. The new gearing I'm using (16/43) may be a bit radical for the street, but I`ve only added @ 600rpm in 5th gear, improving acceleration, engine braking and overall sportbike feel. It's not the way to go for long distance riding, but it's "free horsepower" for the taking. I`ve been using 100 octane unleaded fuel ($2.65 gallon) for the last few years because of its high purity, consistency and cooler running. Also, the 100 octane fuel damn near eliminates that annoying whine coming from the tank lid! That's almost worth the extra $ all by itself. NOTE - Higher octane wil not increase power unless compression is raised (sourced from Kevin Cameron's SPORTBIKE PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK - highly recommended reading!). I already have lots more stuff in the works regarding installation of - Ohlins rear shock, Mocal 10 row oil cooler kit, Harrison and/or PFM brakes (ALL and more are available through the UKFJOC catalog at a big discount!!) and eventually new saddle leather, inverted front suspension, more cc's and compression, custom paint, etc... >>>>>>ADVICE>>>>>> To avoid tranny problems and optimize lubrication I strongly recommend using 20w50 motorcycle oil, especially in HOT weather! Automotoive oil is obviously cheaper, but in theory you will need to change it more frequently. The FACTORY shift kit mentioned above is a MUST to help prevent tranny damage & provide very positive shifting (no more missed shifts!!) - the clutch basket must be removed to install. If you are having problems with your gears, give FAST BY GAST a call (ph# listed on their website). A carb kit will do much to help an FJ run cooler as well as employing less restrictive intake and exhaust mods. Cam degreeing at 104 to 106 degrees (stock is @ 110 to 111) will also reduce engine temps while creating a measurable power increase up to 3 or 4 hp! Valve clearances need frequent adjustment for peak performance. Also - change your fork, brake & clutch fluids!! Metal in fork oil from break-in can cause seals to eventually leak - been changing fork oil in my bikes regularly for 17 years and have yet to replace a fork seal! A quality hard anodized aluminum rear sprocket will wear just as well as steel if properly aligned, tensioned & maintained (I use Simple Green & chain wax) - more teeth in back, more torque. A louder exhaust increases sonic vibration - I use foam grips, they help. Chapparal (great catalog) is a good one stop mail order shop. Any nationally recognized speed shop can help you get more from your motor ie: Vance & Hines, Dale Walker's Holeshot Performance, APE Racing, etc... Many thanks to H. Marc Lewis for creating such a great place to share info!! Keep your rubber side down and enjoy!!
For Sale: SHOW QUALITY FJ CHAINGUARD, 4 piece CNC machined design, meticulous attention to detail, direct replacement for FJ1100/1200 (fits all years), .125" aircraft aluminum, very strong & lightweight, MUST SEE!! - for details & free color photos, call above number or drop me a line at Hans Jakielski jr., 356 Sunset Lane, Wheeling, IL 60090

3XOW017366:
CHAMPANGE/BLACK 1994 FJ1200A (Updated: 1999.11.28)
Purchased: November 1997
Usage: 50,908 miles, Street/Sport, Touring, Other.
Tires: DUNLOP
Owner: Mark Sabin
Email to Mark Sabin
Location: UK -- Portmsouth
Experience: 3 years riding followed by a break of 7 years then back on bikes for the last 6 years
Bikes Owned: 5
Accessories: Givi Luggage, Scotoiler, high screen (for winter use), 10 Row oil cooler from the FJ owners club.
Modifications: NIL
Problems: ABS wiring Chaffed at the back and broken through at the front. All better now
Comments:
Great bike. Rumours of the 1000GT concept bike in Japan could see a repacement to the excellent FJ in a couple of years. Keep asking the question!!

JVA4AYTOXPA002167:
blue/silver 1992 fj1200 (Updated: 1999.11.28)
Purchased: October 1999
Usage: 67,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.
Tires: michelin
Owner: Tim Gray
Email to Tim Gray
Location: Australia (Eastern) -- Urban
Experience: 10
Bikes Owned: 5
Accessories: Gearsack Rack
Modifications: Stock
Problems: Have to oil change every 6000km. Change tyres when they wear out. Fill up tank. It runs like a swiss watch.
Comments:
Can't understand why anyone would go out and buy any other bike. Wish I could of bought a brand new one though. Power, reliability, comfort!!! #@$%* cRaZy

JYA3SKEO1KA000450:
MIDNIGHT BLUE/GOLD 1989 FJ1200 (Updated: 1999.11.19)
Purchased: 7/99
Usage: 24 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: ME1/ME55
Owner: JACK HARTOG           Phone: 516-742-3772
Email to JACK HARTOG
Location: USA (NorthEast) -- NYC/LI
Experience: 19 yrs all street
Bikes Owned: 5
Modifications: steel brake/clutch lines, taller screen, louder horn (came with an 'economy' horn, as if the stock horn is bad enough)
Comments:
CB750F (first bike); then a 900 Ninja in '84 (?) (only new bike i ever bought $3400 - the good old days...it kept overheating in city traffic and dumping coolant - not fun to constantly slide in coolant); then an '81 R100RS - AMAZING tourer - still have it (approx 85k miles on it); then an '85 V65 Sabre (Black/Blue/Silver) - a GREAT UJM (stump puller) but i never put a fairing on it and should have (rifle used to make a nice fairing for these but i don't know now) - would like to sell it (see below); now this FJ. always loved them - a friend sold it to me for $3000 this year.
For Sale: 1985 V65 SABRE, BLACK/BLUE/SILVER - ABOUT 30K MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION (8.5 ?) - ASKING $2800 - LOCATED NYC - ONLY BLEMISH IS SOME MISSING DECAL WORK ON THE FRONT FENDER WHEN AN IDIOT MECHANIC WAS SLOPPY CHANGING FORK SEALS. READY TO RIDE - NO WORK NEEDED !!!

FUDGE12000:
ORANGE/BLACK 1987 FJ1200 1TX (Updated: 1999.11.18)
Purchased: APRIL 87
Usage: 182,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: BRIDGESTONE
Owner: PHIL 'DOC' HACKER           Phone: 01454 229325
Email to PHIL 'DOC' HACKER
http://mail.barclays.net
Location: UK -- Bristol
Experience: 22 years
Bikes Owned: 20
Accessories: Scottoiler, Engine bars, S/S exhaust system 10 row oilcooler
Modifications: Honda VFR750 Pro-Arm rear end Hagon rear shock
Problems: Just replaced engine due to excessive oil comsumption, (1ltr per 600miles): Carb diaphragms lasted 50k miles: Cam chain 110k, decoked @ 130k, new starter chain @130k, coils @ 152k
Comments:
I run the UK FJ Owners Club(Full time), this has been running for over 7 years and have over 1500 members. We have a quarterly news letter plus a massive spares catalogue, of which many parts are made for the club only. If interested in Club App form, please fax on 01454 299326 or write to me @ Ivy cottage, Heathend, Cromhall, Wotton-u-edge Glos, GL12 8AR

JYA1UX007GA002006:
red, white, and blue 1986 fj1200 (Updated: 1999.11.14)
Purchased: 09/23/1999
Usage: 11,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Owner: Timothy Grimm
Email to Timothy Grimm
Location: USA (NorthEast) -- cortland ohio
Experience: I have rode motorcycles since I was 6 years old
Bikes Owned: 11
Modifications: vance hines pipe ( looking for a better one this one is to loud)

JYA1UX002HA010810:
red/white 1987 FJ1200 (Updated: 1999.11.7)
Purchased: October 1997
Usage: 20,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Metzler MEZ2
Owner: Steve D. Lewis           Phone: 423.543.2511
Email to Steve D. Lewis
Location: USA (SouthEast) -- Elizabethton, TN
Experience: 10
Bikes Owned: 6

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