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Excuse me while I go and throw up now.....

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I am not even going to try to top that nice score.......

but do you have the front.....

on the other hand, don't answer that....it will just break my heart....

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spyug said:
Very nice sir! I think there are going to be 2 jealous FZ owners here in Ontario shortly :(

Will it be a bolt on fit or will there be some machining do you think?
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Spy, not sure on the fitment yet I was leaning more towards the Thunderace front and rear swap.
 
I stumbled on this today and thought of your post her J. I don't know anything about these bikes but looks like it may be a good deal (at about half ta price) for someone to fix up and flip em.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/mcy/4215699356.html

FJ1200 1986 (2) with parts worth $2000 - $2000 (Houston Texas)
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TWO (2) 1986 FJ1200 Yamaha motorcycles, and over $2000 worth of parts.
18115 miles, carbs are off. Not running now.
41283 miles, needs fluids replaced, battery, etc.
Both fair condition.
Located in Houston, Texas
I can work with you on transporting.

Titles, keys, repair manuals, special tools.
Running well when I put them up.
$2000 for everything
281-433-0786
 
Gregory said:
I stumbled on this today and thought of your post her J. I don't know anything about these bikes but looks like it may be a good deal (at about half ta price) for someone to fix up and flip em.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/mcy/4215699356.html

FJ1200 1986 (2) with parts worth $2000 - $2000 (Houston Texas)
00y0y_1ZWNMGn1ZE8_600x450.jpg









TWO (2) 1986 FJ1200 Yamaha motorcycles, and over $2000 worth of parts.
18115 miles, carbs are off. Not running now.
41283 miles, needs fluids replaced, battery, etc.
Both fair condition.
Located in Houston, Texas
I can work with you on transporting.

Titles, keys, repair manuals, special tools.
Running well when I put them up.
$2000 for everything
281-433-0786
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Yep, Russr33 here on the board sent that to me also. Its a smoking deal!
 
I had an '85 way back when and I'll tell you those things are absolutely bullet proof. I toured it, raced and even managed to toss it down the road a couple of times with minimal damage. When I got rid of it at 100,000 the only repairs other than some cosmetic stuff was a set of clutch fibers at around 80,000 because it would slip a bit at full throttle in top gear, the mufflers rust out and got replaced with a Supertrapp 4 - 2, that's it. Once you check/set the valves they'll probably stay in spec basically forever. Service interval for them is 25,000 miles (42,000kms). My second and last adjustment was around 55,000 kms and when checked again at around 90,000 it needed no shims. It ran as good the day I sold it as when I bought it slightly used.
 
I have to say I am more excited about this build than I have been about one in quite some time. What I really like is how the bike fits me from an ergo standpoint. It has a slightly aggressive seating position but doesn't make you feel like a monkey on a football. For being a 750 it is also fairly large which I like as well, not griping but my 700es is a little small for me.
The plan is confirmed it will get the full blown rest-mod suspension upgrade as well as an engine rebuild top to bottom if needed.
 
The bike is comfortable in the leg and crotch area as the engine is not as wide as other 750 4s due to the generator being mounted behind the cylinder block and not on the end of the crank.

With the rearset pegs there is a bit of a forward lean to the bars but it is not excessive, however for some, like me, it is uncomfortable after a little while. I notice it in my shoulders and neck.

I must admit, I haven't had a lot of saddle time this year as I had another late start to my season but I do enjoy the power of the bike. Thinking about it, I believe a GS like I had with comfortable upright seating and this engine would be perfect for me. In this regard, I'm already thinking about the "Fazer" model and if one should come up I might have to make the switch.

Can't wait to see how your project pans out.
 
jwhelan65 said:
I have to say I am more excited about this build than I have been about one in quite some time. What I really like is how the bike fits me from an ergo standpoint. It has a slightly aggressive seating position but doesn't make you feel like a monkey on a football. For being a 750 it is also fairly large which I like as well, not griping but my 700es is a little small for me.
The plan is confirmed it will get the full blown rest-mod suspension upgrade as well as an engine rebuild top to bottom if needed.
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I am taking notes.......:D

please do take lots of pics, measurements and so on......:D

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GateKeeper said:
I am taking notes.......:D

please do take lots of pics, measurements and so on......:D

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My first real throw down with a Yami, for the most part restores are fairly easy if you have the time and money. Resto-mods are a whole different animal.
 
jwhelan65 said:
My first real throw down with a Yami, for the most part restores are fairly easy if you have the time and money. Resto-mods are a whole different animal.
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and a whole lot more money.....:D

but I know you can do it....

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My donor 95 Yamaha YZF 600 should make the conversion a bit easier. There is actually a near perfect front end in that mess. :)

YZF600_zpsaef12a35.jpg
 
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I'm anxious to see this one get underway, Joe. I love watching your builds. You really have a knack for resto rods. Cleanly executed upgrades that look totally factory are your forte'..;)
 
nvr2old said:
I'm anxious to see this one get underway, Joe. I love watching your builds. You really have a knack for resto rods. Cleanly executed upgrades that look totally factory are your forte'..;)
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Than you will have some interest in the next post Larry..:)
 
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