Introducing my Yamaha Fj1200 the PROS And CONS a Classic Japanese motorcycle The BEST from its time!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Today I am introducing my Yamaha Fj1200 on the channel. In the video I present you guys the Pros and Cons from this classic Japanese motorcycle.
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I'm in the opposite camp as most. I lusted for a FJ since I first saw one in 1984. I bought a new 1989 FJ1200 and kept it 600 miles. I've never, ever hated a motorcycle with such intensity.
I have an all original 1989 model which I bought new. It has been a fantastic motorcycle and I agree completely with your pros and cons. Tremendous power especially rolling on the throttle at 100 km/h in 5th gear. Fantastic for passing without downshifting. My shed is small and it is challenging to move the FJ around. I bought a motorcycle jack, which allows me to manoeuver it with ease. Happy riding!
I had the 1993 ABS. Of all the bikes I’ve owned it is still, to this day, my favorite. I added Helibars, Corbin seat, progressive springs for the forks and a Scottoiler. It was perfect. Wish I still had it.
I had the same bike in the 80’s and toured France many times on it, it’s an awesome bike!
Mine was an '89 in the same color. Had it 20 years. It was an incredible ride. Thank you for the memories. Stay safe
Hello, thanks for your reply. Glad to hear it bring you back memories. Stay in touch ;)
I owned a 95 model new back in the 90s i rode it twice around Australia and many other trips i traded her in back in 06 for a FJR 06 model which im still riding around it's done 166000 KMs im 65 now and hopefully it will outlast me stay safe and upright love from Australia 🦘🌏
I had this beautiful beast, i dearly miss it
Yes its awesome :)
R1 brake callipers are a common upgrade on these bikes, also corbin seats are the best imho. apart from some defects in the plastic parts, it seems you have found a very nice FJ. Hope you have lots of fun with it! :D
Hello Tjorben, thanks for your comment. Yes its sad from the plastic parts, but it's something where you can't go around, its a motorcycle from 30 years old and used ;) Maybe I can still find good replacement parts. Something for later.
@@teachingrtechnics8051 I am thinking very strongly about getting this bike as its a great classic great power and comfortable. I take its mostly E10 fuel on The European mainland how? How does this bike run on that stuff? Is there any issue with it?
Thank you,mine was stolen never recovered, cannot replace it, every single day i miss it
Thats terrible to hear :( Have you think about buying one again?
@@teachingrtechnics8051 complicated, I'm a volunteer doctor helping in Mexico, i just can't afford one,it was the best bike I ever had,now I'm taking the bus to visit patients,but that's ok, thanks for asking my friend
@@teachingrtechnics8051 I'm a charity doctor helping in Mexico,i can't afford to replace it,thank you for asking
The FJ is a superb bike.
Top value right now! 😮😮😮😮❤❤❤
She was a beauty back then still a beauty now.
My fj1200 does the old dropping into neutral from second once in a while but…….love the fj it’s bloody amazing
Yes, known problem, but are older vehicles right? Amazing fj's, thanks for your comment :)
That could happen with the most bikes
Fabulous 'bike....sound levels....hmmmmm.
Superb bike, great video, thank you
Thank you ;) Stay in touch.
Still sounds really smooth. Looks like they've upgraded the front brakes and discs. Another con was the second gear, it would often drop into neutral under acceleration, might not be the case with yours. Enjoy that bike, it is a legend and safe riding.
Hello David, thanks for your reaction :) Yes they did some upgrades to this Fj, it steers and brakes really good. Stay tuned, and have a nice day.
The popping out of second gear thing was pretty much fixed from the 3CV model on. It was definitely a real issue with the '84 - '87 models.
More like FJ1100 `84/85 models which were affected sometimes. The Trans was updates for the `86 models. I had a `86 FJ12 for many many years, and never had any issues.@@shinethelight01
This bike had va bullet proof reputation but lacked the excitement of the Kawasaki GPZ900R which was it's main competitor. However, now you can pick one of these up for a lot less than the aforementioned "Ninja" and have shed loads of fun! I did 60,000 miles on my "Ninja" back in the day but now I can't afford one! So I'm thinking of buying an FJ............
Hello Nick, thank you for your reaction. Interesting to know, and what you said, these Yamaha's are nowadays very cheap. A moped is almost expensiver then a FJ..... Don't forget to subscribe on my channel please ;)
These bikes sure do have a bullet proof engine, I have a 1990 FJ1200 3cv and I've done 130,000 miles and it's still going strong, the Achilles Heel on these bikes is the suspension linkage bearings not due to bad design just that they're a pig to get to, re-grease e every 15,000 miles or they tend to seize and could snap the linkages arms causing a nasty accident
Gpz 900 boring motor🥱Fj1200 more fun✊🔥
I had an '84 (I think) FJ1100 in the 1990s. Loved it. Fast, super comfortable. Watch that second gear though, the torque is a bit heavy for it!
Hello Donovan, thanks for your additional information about the second gear. I didn´t knew this ;)
@@teachingrtechnics8051 cheers mate, I just bought a 1989 FJ1200 with 39000km on it. Picking up later this week, can't wait 👍😎
Under cutting the ears on second gear may cure the problem jumping out of second gear
I was doing 2 gear hole shots , had missed second gear a few times over reeving , no wonder it wouldn't stay in 2 gear , of course I can tear up an anvil , u can replace gears and still have the problem , but can't trust any one unless you watch what there doing
Absolutely loved the 84 , looking for another one of Any year
I watched this video to laugh this guy is funny lol bike is really nice, I have a 1992 fj1200 modded up
Thanks, what did you mod on your fj? Stay in touch!
Hello. Do you think that 177cm is tall enough for this bike ? I am on the verge of traveling 800 kilometers to buy a model in good condition. Imagine that my feet don't touch the ground :)
The white FJ is 1988 model because I had same one in Canada
Hello, could you tell me how the suspension is, I usually go at normal speeds and I am looking for a motorcycle that behaves well with my back, thanks you for the vidéo!
Hello Carlos, thanks for your reply. The yamaha fj1200 is a sport/tour motorcycle. The steering bar (clip ons) are a little sportive, and forces to take a little more sportive posture on the saddle. I have seen people modify the steering bar to make it even more comfortable. The original suspension is good (the rear shock), the front is original a little soft (not strange) afther all those years. You can upgrade this with a hyperpro/wilbers or any progressive spring that is on the market. The yamaha is just a super good motorcycle ;)
This is a heavy bike by modern standards, so unless you are very heavy, you will not be adding too much to the un-sprung weight. Add to this that it's a sports-tourer, so fairly softly sprung, and I think it's ideal for someone with back problems - as long as you are careful when you are off the bike and wheeling it around. (not really a problem for an experienced rider).
The last years models didn't have the anti-dive stuff, and instead had nice fully adjustable suspension front and back. I would go with the newer ones to avoid the anti-dive complexity anyways.
@@calysagora3615 Thanks for your reply. You mean the later models of the FJ did had the anti dive systems? Becaus the older models without ABS didn't had it. I am personally not a fan from the the anti dive system. I had it on a Kawasaki GPZ 400 and it didn't work out at all. A progressive front syspension and a good rear upgrade does a better job ;)
@@nickwinn7812 exactly what I also experience. Its a tour and sports motorcycle in one. I am 188cm tall and the motorcycle is very comfortable for me, even though I didn't mount an other steering bar. Thanks for your comment, and don't forget to subscribe on my channel for more. Let me know where I should make videos about ;)
You need more volume . Could not hear you in the beginning; speak up.
Thanks for the feedback. Next time better
Gibs das auch auf Deutsch
Hello, ich spreche ein bisschen deutsch. Vielleicht die nächsten video? Danke
After 100000 km with the bike...
poors:
-the plastik parts getting old and breaking like glass
-the rubber parts are getting old and breaking
-the rear swingarm deflection (Umlenkung) getting rusty and broken (bearings)
-the valve stem seal are getting hard and old an leaking (1l Oil/1000km)
-95% off all bikes on Ebay are not worth of money!!!
For 1€ you invest, you got 20 Cents more worth of money... 🤑
Hello Peter, thanks for your reply. Not strange afther 100.000 km right and +- 30 years old motorcycle? ;)
Darko Labaš, Zagreb Croatia ....
1. 000,000 km and still rides the same motorcycle today.
Yes don't t buy unless you see it in person
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