Fj1200 motor required

**H00dz** · 23rd April 2008, 11:50

Just been told by mechanic the old girl might need another motor

who out there in KB land just happens to have a spare one sitting around lookin for a good home

P.s I would cry but I'm Norfland Hard !!!

(ok maybe just one tear...

)

**mugins** · 23rd April 2008, 12:37

Originally Posted by H00dz

Just been told by mechanic the old girl might need another motor

who out there in KB land just happens to have a spare one sitting around lookin for a good home

P.s I would cry but I'm Norfland Hard !!!

(ok maybe just one tear...

)

call into the shop (maundersuzuki) may have just the thing sitting in the bassment 1991 fj1200 33000ks

**H00dz** · 24th April 2008, 12:34

you little rippa!!!! .......I mean gee thanks!!! who do I ask for PM if poss when can I look at it

**ambler** · 25th April 2008, 13:58

just wondering, how many ks on your engine and what is going wrong with it?

**Taz** · 25th April 2008, 14:01

Hard to believe that the FJ could need another engine so soon! It's only an 89! thought those things were good for 300,000 miles. Been a bit slack on the maintenance have ya??

**martybabe** · 25th April 2008, 14:08

Do you trust the mechanic?never heard of an fj block giving up before mega mileage.

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 19:54

Originally Posted by ambler

just wondering, how many ks on your engine and what is going wrong with it?

Hey Ambler,

Not too sure to be honest as for whats wrong well.......it Started to make a tapping noise in the valves at low revs I thought poss slack cam chain so put it in, had them replace cam chain and adjusted the valve clearances, rode it home from shop when it started to making knocking noise. trailered it home and took it back next day, Mechanic called back and advised that he thinks that the no 3 piston is dodge and had some movement at TDC could be bent conrod or something,
So without stripping down he couldnt be sure but thought it might be more cost effective to look for another motor as sourcing parts for this model may be difficult.

Any thoughts, wont know till I get it back and have a look

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Hard to believe that the FJ could need another engine so soon! It's only an 89! thought those things were good for 300,000 miles. Been a bit slack on the maintenance have ya??

Nah quite the opposite actually........ride it like a nana and have had it well maintained. she hasn't missed a beat even when I picked it up from the mechanic he was saying how strong their motors are.......really gutted to be quite honest

thanks for the reply

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 20:04

Originally Posted by martybabe

Do you trust the mechanic?never heard of an fj block giving up before mega mileage.

I'd like to say yes as they seem to be a very well established and reputable business, Unfortunately for me this is the first time I have used them so there is that thought in the back of my mind but I wont know until I get it back and have a look........

**martybabe** · 25th April 2008, 20:17

FJ/FJR Sports Tourers
Welcome to the FJ/FJR and Sports Tourers Club
FJR Centre & Fudge Workshop
Ivy Cottage, Cromhall
Wotton-Under-Edge.
Glos GL12 8AR
Tel: 01454 299325 (09.30 - 20.00)
Fax: 01454 299326

This man is a god on Fj 1200s, I know its in England, can't do much about that but if you fax him your breakdown symptoms or better still join up, you'll never be short of help and advice and they have more FJ 1200 parts than you will ever need.

**FJRider** · 25th April 2008, 20:29

Originally Posted by ambler

just wondering, how many ks on your engine and what is going wrong with it?

I'm wondering TOO !!! I didn't know you could kill them.

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 20:29

Wicked!!!

Thanks for that

I really want to stick with my Fat jack..... Will definately suss him out

Thats derserves Bling

FJ 4 EVA

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 20:32

Originally Posted by FJRider

I'm wondering TOO !!! I didn't know you could kill them.

cant remember off the top of my head bike still in the shop will have a look

cheers

**FJRider** · 25th April 2008, 20:51

Originally Posted by H00dz

Hey Ambler,

Not too sure to be honest as for whats wrong well.......it Started to make a tapping noise in the valves at low revs I thought poss slack cam chain so put it in, had them replace cam chain and adjusted the valve clearances, rode it home from shop when it started to making knocking noise. trailered it home and took it back next day, Mechanic called back and advised that he thinks that the no 3 piston is dodge and had some movement at TDC could be bent conrod or something,
So without stripping down he couldnt be sure but thought it might be more cost effective to look for another motor as sourcing parts for this model may be difficult.

Any thoughts, wont know till I get it back and have a look

Gudgeon pin on No. 3 maybe ??? movement on ONLY No. 3 means NOT main bearing gone, No biggie if its only TOP end needing work. Parts aren't THAT rare. Get a workshop manual and do it yourself, but read it CAREFULLY.

**H00dz** · 25th April 2008, 23:34

Originally Posted by FJRider

Gudgeon pin on No. 3 maybe ??? movement on ONLY No. 3 means NOT main bearing gone, No biggie if its only TOP end needing work. Parts aren't THAT rare. Get a workshop manual and do it yourself, but read it CAREFULLY.

Thanks fjrider hopefully it will be somewthing like you suggested thanks for the heads up will keep you posted