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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 December 2020, 13:26:36
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I bought one of these brand new in 1990 (£4940 after negotiation) and always loved it. A thirty year old example would be just the ticket to 'fettle' during Lockdown. Not sure how much work it needs.
https://auctions.goldingyoung.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/695/lot/458849 (https://auctions.goldingyoung.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/695/lot/458849)
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Mine was 'H' reg......so presumably this 'J' reg is from 1991.
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I'd get your lawnmower going first! ;D
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Seriously though if you can get it around the estimate price, what could possibly go wrong? :y
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Seriously though if you can get it around the estimate price, what could possibly go wrong? :y
FJ1200 lumps are pretty bulletproof, so I'm hoping it is merely cosmetic.
Only 130 BHP, but only weighs 230 KG, so should be nippy enough to keep up with the traffic in 2021.
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Seriously though if you can get it around the estimate price, what could possibly go wrong? :y
FJ1200 lumps are pretty bulletproof, so I'm hoping it is merely cosmetic.
Only 130 BHP, but only weighs 230 KG, so should be nippy enough to keep up with the traffic in 2021.
You'll kill yourself, you silly old fool.
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Seriously though if you can get it around the estimate price, what could possibly go wrong? :y
FJ1200 lumps are pretty bulletproof, so I'm hoping it is merely cosmetic.
Only 130 BHP, but only weighs 230 KG, so should be nippy enough to keep up with the traffic in 2021.
You'll kill yourself, you silly old fool.
You stick with cardigan's, whippet walking, Werthers original, and dreary derv cars. I'll stick with more life-enforcing things........until it all ends in a messy fireball. ;D
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I've had a 2008 1300 for 10 years - very competent and reliable bike. Think they ended production this year unfortunately.
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I've had a 2008 1300 for 10 years - very competent and reliable bike. Think they ended production this year unfortunately.
Would that be an FJR 1300?
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Don't think they take organ donations from people over a certain age. :-\ ;)
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At least 50kg,s too heavy to have serious fun on.
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I have a 90 3cx on a G plate in my garage. Think it was the last of the non abs models. Got a shade over 40 k miles on it. It’s also on my ‘must get round to looking at it sometime’ list.... ;D
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If it’s been sitting for a while then the clutch fluid has probably evaporated.....
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At least 50kg,s too heavy to have serious fun on.
Well .....the original FJ1100 of 1984 started as a 'brain out ' sport bike with a 16 inch front wheel for super quick steering.
By the time the FJ12 came about in 1986 it was slightly more 'sport tourer' than 'sports bike'. More torque lower down the rev range.
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I have a 90 3cx on a G plate in my garage. Think it was the last of the non abs models. Got a shade over 40 k miles on it. It’s also on my ‘must get round to looking at it sometime’ list.... ;D
Silver?.....my brother owned a 1989 'G' reg that was silver.
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I have a 90 3cx on a G plate in my garage. Think it was the last of the non abs models. Got a shade over 40 k miles on it. It’s also on my ‘must get round to looking at it sometime’ list.... ;D
Silver?.....my brother owned a 1989 'G' reg that was silver.
Black and dark blue. Lighter metallic blue pinstripe on tank. My mistake. It’s a 3cv, not cx.
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Mine was also black and dark blue. ''H' reg.....that colour combination looked great.
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https://youtu.be/oMbB-0dpVq4 (https://youtu.be/oMbB-0dpVq4)
Mine was this colour.
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https://youtu.be/oMbB-0dpVq4 (https://youtu.be/oMbB-0dpVq4)
Mine was this colour.
Same as mine. :y
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I've had a 2008 1300 for 10 years - very competent and reliable bike. Think they ended production this year unfortunately.
Would that be an FJR 1300?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50768821117_0205b355fe_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kmgtL2)shiny thing 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2kmgtL2) by xh535 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38776971@N08/), on Flickr
It would
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B52.....That is a nice big torquey sport tourer.
Was the engine simply a bored out FJ1100/1200 lump? :y
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Two wheel death, still, keeps the organ supply going
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FMDO: I think so yes. In truth, it needs a 6th gear, which later models have. I've got my beady eye on a decent 2019 with 10k miles just now.
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FMDO: I think so yes. In truth, it needs a 6th gear, which later models have. I've got my beady eye on a decent 2019 with 10k miles just now.
According to MCN your model has 146 BHP. Probably weighs 250 KG though. Nice bike.
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
The trick is not to let the front wheel jump over your head when you put it down ;D
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
In biking terms its nothing to get excited about. 1 litre sports bikes these days tend to have as many or more BHP,s than KG,s.
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
The trick is not to let the front wheel jump over your head when you put it down ;D
Back in the day I looped an RD 400. It f*ucking hurt, and the owner was not best pleased.
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
In biking terms its nothing to get excited about. 1 litre sports bikes these days tend to have as many or more BHP,s than KG,s.
It's ample for a tourer.
Best sport bike's have around 220 BHP and weigh around 160KG.
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A mate of mine did the same on an RD400 right in front of me. He hooked it up in first, went into second, then into third before it came back over on top of him at 60ish. His back was like one big raw steak.
How we larfed. ;D
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Can’t sniff at 600 horses per ton👍
In biking terms its nothing to get excited about. 1 litre sports bikes these days tend to have as many or more BHP,s than KG,s.
It's ample for a tourer.
Best sport bike's have around 220 BHP and weigh around 160KG.
It is indeed. A lovely big thing for long distances. Im a bit sceptical about some of the power / weight figures put out by manufacturers, but theres no doubting the bikes are absolute missiles.
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A mate of mine did the same on an RD400 right in front of me. He hooked it up in first, went into second, then into third before it came back over on top of him at 60ish. His back was like one big raw steak.
How we larfed. ;D
Peaky nut-job 2 strokes with frames and swingarm made from old shoe laces were always entertaining. ;D
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Yep, I loved them. Especially the Kwak triples. 8)
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Yep, I loved them. Especially the Kwak triples. 8)
I don't think the frame on the 500 and 750 triples were as rigid as old shoe laces. ;D
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https://youtu.be/MivW0kvcB3k (https://youtu.be/MivW0kvcB3k)
Let the blue haze live on. I used to love getting 'high' on 2 stroke fumes. ;D
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Oh yes I’m well aware of R1. And Fireblades etc and unfortunately I have plenty of metal in my leg from motocross years ago. :( , but a nice looking machine although I won’t get on a bike again ::)
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Yep, I loved them. Especially the Kwak triples. 8)
I don't think the frame on the 500 and 750 triples were as rigid as old shoe laces. ;D
Liquorice I believe was the chosen material. Certainly gave me some serious frights, when I was too young and stupid to remember the fright long enough to stay away from the bloody things. ::)
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Registered to bid.
Don't want to pay too much.
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don't forget to factor in £1.20 for a liter of petrol ;)
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don't forget to factor in £1.20 for a liter of petrol ;)
You reckoning he'll do himself in in the first 10miles so won't be needing that second litre? ;D
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don't forget to factor in £1.20 for a liter of petrol ;)
You reckoning he'll do himself in in the first 10miles so won't be needing that second litre? ;D
less petrol spill on the road when he gets a tank slapper and he's Tarmac surfing on his arse for sure ;D
and if he don't get 10 miles then he can drain out and get the mower running again
(once some of his skin has grown back)
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don't forget to factor in £1.20 for a liter of petrol ;)
You reckoning he'll do himself in in the first 10miles so won't be needing that second litre? ;D
Do myself in?.....it only has 130 BHP. :)
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But big, heavy and slow steering. Could easily run away from you if you get a bit too brave too soon. ;)
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But big, heavy and slow steering. Could easily run away from you if you get a bit too brave too soon. ;)
It's lucky I'm still a young man.
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But big, heavy and slow steering. Could easily run away from you if you get a bit too brave too soon. ;)
It's lucky I'm still a young man.
OMG probably the worst attitude for an elderly born again biker to have! :o ;D
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But big, heavy and slow steering. Could easily run away from you if you get a bit too brave too soon. ;)
It's lucky I'm still a young man.
OMG probably the worst attitude for an elderly born again biker to have! :o ;D
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This is not going to end well..😄
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He's not even bought it yet and already the obituaries are being written ::)
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Nancy boys.....either get your leg over a big black bike, or a big black woman. ;D
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Nancy boys.....either get your leg over a big black bike, or a big black woman. ;D
Ooops...not grammatically sound.
Should read 'Black woman' as AP have changed the rules....... white woman must be written lower case as must white man. Black woman must use a capital 'B' as must Black man.
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Boll ox. :-X
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Boll ox. :-X
From one 'white' man (lower case) to another 'white' man (lower case)......it certainly is boll*ocks......but sadly it is true boll*ocks.
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Email from the auction house....
The FJ1200 has been stood unused since 2016 when the owner died. It was apparently running prior to this point.
So the battery will be totally shagged. Is the motor likely to be seized solid?
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Email from the auction house....
The FJ1200 has been stood unused since 2016 when the owner died. It was apparently running prior to this point.
So the battery will be totally shagged. Is the motor likely to be seized solid?
I'd expect to do a full fuel system clean:
drain the tank and inspect the interior with a camera.
remove and strip the fuel tap
replace the fuel hoses
remove the carbs and pull the float chambers to decide how much more work is required.
You could just dump whatever fuel is in it and try it, but my experience shows that just makes things worse. The more complicated the fuel system is, the more important doing this is: for example, just trying to start a DC3 that's been standing for some time will do several thousand dollars worth of damage to the fuel pump and carburettor. On each engine....
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Might need carbs stripping and cleaning to remove varnish. I would put a new battery on it. Maybe a few drops of oil down the bores and allow to soak in for for 24 hours, drain fuel and put some fresh fuel in, then give it a try. Maybe rock it back and forth in a high gear to turn the engine over, before pressing the starter button ?
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I'd start with a visual inspection then in no particular order....
chain and sprockets could be shagged before it was even laid up and shocks and 4 years won't have helped
brake calipers rebuild ,fluid replaced, new pads ,possibly discs
drop gear oil and check/replace, drop sump oil/filter check/replace
dump the fuel, flush it, strip and refurb the carbs with kits, spark plugs ,air filter
tyres will be bummed ,even if they have tread
electrical system may well need work, cooling fan stuck , starter toast, corroded connectors etc etc
it can get quite expensive in parts
enjoy :)
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assuming you don't find catastrophic damage to engine or gearbox that is :(
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Thanks chaps.
I really don't want to overpay.
A decent running FJ1200 can be had for less than a grand. An ABS version can be had for around £1200.
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ABS on a bike ! They will be fitting airbags next. ::) ;D
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I'm not a motor bicyclist but, if I was, I'd want stabilisers on mine. ;D
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I'm not a motor bicyclist but, if I was, I'd want stabilisers on mine. ;D
I think blanking off the first four gears would make one more suitable for me :y
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I'm not a motor bicyclist but, if I was, I'd want stabilisers on mine. ;D
slap a Sidewinder (http://reddevilmotors.blogspot.com/2016/02/sidewinder-learner-sidecar.html) on :y
you won't be restricted to engine size etc then :)
it will completely ruin the riding experience though
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Bike went for £380 plus 24% auction fee, plus an additional 20% VAT.
So £565.44.
Then I have to pay for a van or trailer as it is not a runner.
Too much money and too much hassle. :)
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Oh, that is disappointing. Quite a few forum members have invested in you getting it.
Better luck next time!
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Oh, that is disappointing. Quite a few forum members have invested in you getting it.
Better luck next time!
.......and falling off and breaking every bone in my body. ;D
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Oh, that is disappointing. Quite a few forum members have invested in you getting it.
Better luck next time!
.......and falling off and breaking every bone in my body. ;D
Of course. ;D
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They are just jealous of an old man re living their youth. Take no notice.
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Oh, that is disappointing. Quite a few forum members have invested in you getting it.
Better luck next time!
.......and falling off and breaking every bone in my body. ;D
Of course. ;D
Assorted broken bones would keep the belligerent scouser amused for months. ;D ;)
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If you want a proper mid life crisis either buy an old Kwak Z1 or similar from your yoof, or modern Kwak ZX10-r and go out in style. :y
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If you want a proper mid life crisis either buy an old Kwak Z1 or similar from your yoof, or modern Kwak ZX10-r and go out in style. :y
Tempting.......Because I have no interest in chasing a big numbers.
The Big Yin said that eating well gives you an extra 2 years......but went on to say they would not be 2 extra years of youthful shagging, but 2 extra years in a home for the terminally bewildered, where you get to 'endure' 2 extra years dribbling into a beige cardigan as you stare aimlessly out the window.
I'll pass on a long life, thanks. :y
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Oh, that is disappointing. Quite a few forum members have invested in you getting it.
Better luck next time!
.......and falling off and breaking every bone in my body. ;D
Of course. ;D
Assorted broken bones would keep the belligerent scouser amused for months. ;D ;)
As if ::)
;D ;D ;D