Test rode '89 FJ1200

[Warr]

Pondering a replacement for the mighty XJ, so took an FJ1200 for a short blat.
Shot steering head bearings that were over-tightened to camouflage their worn state made for some interesting preformance. Having to wressle the bars at road speed to stay upright.
But I thought I'd have noticed a bit more grunt.
The XJ is prob noisier but just the feel of the motor didn't feel as toqueier.
The dealer is having the steering-head bearings replaced, so am planning a longer outing the weekend after next.

Perhaps it was just smoooth power and I'm not used to that! :nono:

[Waylander]

What time a day was that at? Sawaguyon one while I was out and about.Guy didn't wave back.:mad:

[Motu]

Well the FJ1200 I rode a few mths ago was a joy to ride compared to the 2002 FZR1000 or whatever that's lying around for me to ride at the moment.Handling and power you don't have to think about,I find them nice and light yet steady on the steering,power from idle to the redline,any gear,I feel right at home on one.

[Warr]

What time a day was that at? Sawaguyon one while I was out and about.Guy didn't wave back.:mad:
Between 4 & 5 ... Only went up TeRapa Straight over Pukete bridge to GlenLynn and back. Not much of a ride.
If it was me and I didnt wave - sorry. Prob more concened in holding the thing upright.
Longer ride will be out westwards.

[FROSTY]

when ya wind on the throttle the fj should be heaps gruntier --dont be caught out by backside feel--watch the speedo mate--yamaha are good at deceptive bikes

[Waylander]

Between 4 & 5 ... Only went up TeRapa Straight over Pukete bridge to GlenLynn and back. Not much of a ride.
If it was me and I didnt wave - sorry. Prob more concened in holding the thing upright.
Longer ride will be out westwards.
So it was you then... Ya may have just not seen me. It happens,my bike isn'tall that conspicuos(sp?).... yet...

Hope ya enjoy the next ride on it. Let me know when and if I still have gas in the beast and is sweet with you, I might ride along side ya for a bit.

[Warr]

So it was you then... Ya may have just not seen me. It happens,my bike isn'tall that conspicuos(sp?).... yet...

Hope ya enjoy the next ride on it. Let me know when and if I still have gas in the beast and is sweet with you, I might ride along side ya for a bit.
That would be great. I'd even go so far as saying I could put a $ in your tank for the company !!
PM your cell number / & or address

[Teflon]

Is it the FJ from bikes & bits?.

[Hitcher]

Wresseling? Something else we can do in our gargre. Perhaps...

[loosebruce]

Only FJ i've seen in action was a guy over the tuka's, he was going alright until the wind guided him into the barrier, bike came off pretty good considering, I'm sure you'll be able to hustle along on the FJ quite well Warren, still reckon you and frosty should have an XJ900 show down before you get rid of it.

[Warr]

Only FJ i've seen in action was a guy over the tuka's, he was going alright until the wind guided him into the barrier, bike came off pretty good considering, I'm sure you'll be able to hustle along on the FJ quite well Warren, still reckon you and frosty should have an XJ900 show down before you get rid of it.
You're serious ?? Am planning on being at Manfield. If the XJ is still around it could be the lunch time show!

[ajturbo]

great to see thaqt you took it out for a spin!...

like frosty said.. watch the speedo...... it WILL be doing 200 before you even think about it... these are good for OVER 250.... the mate of mine i was telling you about the other night used to take it to 1/4 sprints.... used to blow everyone away... stock standard.... flying 1/4 he was doing 250-260.. depending on the weather!!!!!
and he wieghed fucken heaps!!!!