DutchFJ1200

Afternoon guys, Remember my 'new' FJ-1200 ? Applying for UK reg. through DVLA and they want MOT cert (check!), proof of identity (check!), application form (Check!), original former reg.docs (Check!), HMRC vat sorted (Check!), EEC cert of conformity (Check!) and .....................................................valid insurance cert. I'm a client (was with 2 bikes for 6years) with Bennets and they won't F**&^%$£)*(&^% touch me - 'No Sir we wont accept you with chassis nbr. only' - Ok so if DVLA won't give me a plate without insurance - and you won't insure me without plate - How the F$^£"&**&^% am I going to get a UK plate !! Boo hoo hoo .....UK's number one bike insurance co...... my arse. Rant over !! Any pointers ? Thanks, Dutch out.

Wanted for best part of 15 years - lets see if coveting is better than owning - judging by the very first drive into work this morning the last one wins

Thanks guys. It will be an import again for I found it in Belgium. Oh the joy of locking horns with the DVLA again next week :-( btw : have seen a lot of references here to the FJ Owners website. Erm.... not a free site - is it worth it ? Cheers!

Hi, Great write up. I have recently sold my XJ-650 that I bought from new in 1984. Then kept pottering around (daily commute) on my remaining 1983 XT-250 until I recieved an offer I couldn't refuse. This has allowed me to buy, what has been for a long while, my dream bike. I have been looking with great intrest and envy at the FJ1200 but now time and finances have allowed me to aquire one. I'll take your tips to heart. And I have had Ray-Ban aviators all my life.

Hi all, Used to be Dutch XJ650 but the XJ has gone last year and so has my 1983 XT250 since last Saturday. Left my account dormant for too long I guess because I couldn't get back in here :-) But fear not . Will be presenting the new stable mate soon. . Wait for it ......................... . FJ-1200