Tommy xs Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 just seen this one, would have had it if I'd had room http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-/231305480617?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35dae189a9 that's a hell of a lot of bike for a little dosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well the interview went well, they're very interested in having me in on Saturdays Also the FJ looks good but is showing it's age, gonna leave it to simmer for a while and see if they'll come down a bit more on the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chedd Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 hi foamy,get hold of a copy of classic motorcycle mechanics, APRIL 2013.there's a great writeup by phil hacker who runs the fj club.he says ,camchains good for 100,000 miles,camshafts never wear out,piston rings good for 180,000 miles.alternaters and starters never a problem.biggest problem will be the carbs if the bikes been stood to long.he also says the earlier models were built to a higher standard up to 1990 is best.check out www.fjclub.co.uk.i recon £,1000 for the fj1100 if it's in reasonable nic is a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Cheer's Preload, I'll look out for one of those on ebay!! LOL. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not an uncommon set of mods anyway, so you may well find one. I think the Owners Club has a couple available. If not, they can sort you one easy as! So avoid the models that have 300,000 clocked... and there are a few. 50k is barely broken in for these things. £1200 will buy you a pristine 3CV model (as in, there is one for sale right now) with touring screen, hot grips, Hagon shock, custom seat, engine bars, fancy exhaust, luggage rack, Scottoiler and all the trimmings. My own tatty, beat-up Battle Bitch cost me £950 and was professionally valued at £1800, FFS!! These things DO hold their value, parts are cheap and plentiful, they're a dream to work on, cost very little to run (even I can afford it) and if you don't stop flapping and just get one, I'mma kill you in the face!! I'm not new to Fj's Task. I wouldn't buy one I'd make one since a mate & I used to work on them in the early 90's, most of them are poorly maintained but look clean. I agree price wise they have reached there level but for some reason Yamaha's don't hold there value like Honda's which is beyond me!! I have fond memories of Fj's but I'd only buy one now if it was really cheap now as I have moved on and owned an FJR since 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Well after a visit to tasky today im going to wait it out and get a 1200, unless the dealer drops the price on the 1100. Time to start getting rid of the cars now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 most of them are poorly maintained but look clean. I agree price wise they have reached there level but for some reason Yamaha's don't hold there value like Honda's which is beyond me!! I have fond memories of Fj's but I'd only buy one now if it was really cheap now as I have moved on and owned an FJR since 2002. Only the eBay ones. I'm finding a lot better at fairer prices on places like the FJOC, if not too cheap especially with club servicing (worth its weight in gold, IMO). A good one can be pretty cheap and often includes a shedload of nice extras. Never quite fell for the FJRs myself, though. The 13 Pans felt more comfortable to me, for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The Pan13 is very comfortable better than the FJR however the FJR is more powerful, handles better, better mpg, etc and most important doesn't wobble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm on the trail of a 1200 3CV... Watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Foamy I think it might be a good Idea to check out insurance deals first! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Mine full comp is £66 but that's old fart rates !! Oh plus leathers ? and helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 £151 fully comp 5 years no claims and member of an OC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Nice one Foamy, just goes to show that not all bikes are mega expensive to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Picking it up on Saturday anyone fancy a road trip to Plymouth?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 This thread makes me want a FJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Er Finnerz, going from a 125 to the 1200 is a bit of a leap mate but we all need a goal ! Buy one and do it up while your working your way towards it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 There was a 1200 just down the road from me up for a monkey, but I opted to buy something that's actually up together and sorted for once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Er Finnerz, going from a 125 to the 1200 is a bit of a leap mate but we all need a goal ! Buy one and do it up while your working your way towards it. I'm on a full licence mate with a 675 and a 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh sorry mate only saw the DT125 on your list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cmon finnerz, join the cool kids and get an FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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