DutchFJ1200

Guys, Just changed the rear pads. Plastic cap off, split pins out, pins out, old pads out, push pistons in, new pads in ..... jobs a goodun. What are those thin shims for you have to put on the outside of the pads? Also anybody know a good howto to get the damn pistons back in the calipers? Got there but the must be an easier & quicker way then mine :-)

Well you don't know that. Your opposite number may have put in a top bid of 65 quid. At £1 increments £36 is the next one up. As drewpy said, if you really want it and cant watch 't puter all day go Goofbid : http://www.goofbid.com/

Further to this have any of you ever ordered a spare key for your Yam? and where? Reason being, in order to unlock my seat PO has cut 3/4 off the top of the key to get in behind the side pannier brackets. One of these days the wee hole he's drilled in the remainder for the key ring is gonna go 'pop' and opening the tank is a biatch. Thanks.

What he said. !! Google importing a bike into the UK, follow all the advice, open online account with HMRC, do NOVA --> all comes to nuffink anyway. Duty to be paid = 0 Happy days. (know its a faff but keeps the pencil pushers happy and its a doddle) FJ flew through (the 650 + 250 before that)

Happy days albeit by a ladygarden whisker. The gent was of the the opinion that the lead of my heated grip on the throttle was interfering on full right lock and hence could not issue the ticket because that was dangerous. After explaining that there is enough length on that lead under the tank or short of that taking the tank off and unplugging the damn thing and lead it somewhere else, looking at the clock at 16:55 that was not an option. Ticket isssued Driving home in the dark + driving rain and wind, not seeing a thing thru my screen was far from enjoyable.

Standing by for the dreaded phone call then :-)

The mot/bike shop put a new set on 2 months ago so all good + all split pins accounted for. The only unknown is the condition of rear swing arm bushings.

Never hurts to give it a generous treatment with Muckoff and a soapy wash so she's looking the dogs dangelies. Should be all good .... famous last words.

I can't find the yellow fecker anymore. Here's a blue one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTOR-BIKE-750cc-YAMAHA-FZX-/151457070205?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item23438b7c7d

I guess it will always be a matter of taste but I really like the look of this.

Yup had a look at this Cloggie breakers website : 19Eur + 12.50Eur shipping...... robbing barstuards. Still only 25 quid or thereabouts posted. If your not getting anywhere let me know and I can sort thru my cloggie bank account and we'll sort something out.

My pleasure and part of the service. Yes the FJ is a pretty heavy lump. Actually have it exactly a year to the day now and starting to 'throw' it around a bit, good fun.

So...... then what happened? Got the feeling I'm missing half the story here

Glad to hear she's ok and hope her 'damage' is not permanent. Agree with the above sentiments 'I was in the right' just doesn't cut it on your grave stone. Dangerous time out there this time of year boys & gals.

Correct. Am with bikesure through the club here and got a good deal last year. On renewal this was hoiked up by 50 quid. Quickly checked with Bennets that were cheaper than last years insurance. Quick call to Bikesure to ask them wtf they were thinking. Now cheaper than last years insurance. Happy days. (shop around and play them against each other - you can get a good deal)

Hi Harry, That RD350LC is a beaut !! You must have itchy balls as well looking at that 750 seating arrangement :-) Welcome.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ900F-FRONT-WHEEL-REAR-WHEEL-BREAKING-BIKE-/321553723444?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ade187034 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XJ900f-job-lot-of-engine-parts-from-XJ900-f-clutch-sump-gears-etc-/251199299888?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3a7ca52130 http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-yamaha/m858776640-xj900f-motorblok-deksels-xj-900-f.html?c=8c285449651fa109c354bbabe740c1b&previousPage=lr What (and where) are you looking at in Cloggie land?

Like following your project Unk. Keep the updates coming.

If only there was an up.yours disable button

Go go go Tasky Anybody calling a FJ1200 an out dated slow dinosaur needs to be hung, drawn & quartered ..... then burned.....the ashes ground to a pulp .... then shot into outer space. Nuff said !!!

Hmmmm there's something to be said for flat cloggie land ..... if you park yer bike it stays where it is. Not so in Cornwall Then again if you don't deploy the side stand fully

Turned 16 in Cloggieland, aquire FS1 to go to school - rest is history - Yammy's all the way, not a life choice, it just happened

Work of art !!

Couldn't agree more and I always go sort of middle of the road for all parts i.e. cheap is nasty vs. clad in gold leaf. Stripped the whole lot and there are rough patches on the pads rather than a smooth surface all over - and they have the slot in the middle. It looks like the dics were going against the grain of the pad.....odd. Changed left to right and back to front and it feels a lot better already. New scintered pads will go in this evening anyway.

Not a day goes by that dipsh*ts in euroboxes don't have a go at terminating my existance. Either on roundabouts, turn offs or merging. And this at speeds of half or less than this poor dude is doing. There are these douchebags in their tin boxes that think they can out drag, out run & cut off an FJ 1200 when I'm literally bimbeling to work every morning at under the legal limit, just minding my own business and enjoying the ride. I'm on time so no rush. Bloody provocating d*ckheads. Last week I was "" this close to calling the cops to report one of these idiots that sat 2 ft. behind my licence plate @80 on a dual stretch, overtaking traffic, and when I'm just about to merge onto the single bit this twat undertakes me!!!!!! Sorry guys, driving standards over here are waaaay below par.