Thinking about getting this 92 fj1200

[Hartless]

Tell me why you think
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/3637013466.html

[Tiger]

 8) BUY IT!!! That is a great price for a great bike...you will not regret it, I haven't... 8)

The Corbin seat is nearly $1,000!!!

Check out the www.fjowners.com web site.

                8) ....... TIGER .......  8)

[Rikugun]

I'd vote yes but question the comment regarding second gear. Are these known for weak dogs and skipping out of gear? If so stay clear or you'll be in over your head.

[Hartless]

I'd vote yes but question the comment regarding second gear. Are these known for weak dogs and skipping out of gear? If so stay clear or you'll be in over your head.

This is what I was thinking, but from my quick google search supposedly this year doesn't have this problem

[Rick G]

FJ's are OK , But I'm the  wrong guy to ask . I don't like fours of any persuasion , When I bought a bike to supplement my XZ I bought a VX 800 Suzuki ! 2 cylinders , just like God intended! I don't like bikes that weigh over 500 lbs , I bet the FJ  crowds 600.

[Hartless]

Im either thinking an fj1100/1200 or a katana 1200. im just a big guy so most smaller bikes don't work well for me. that's what is strange about the vision. im 6'6" tall and 270lbs and im still comfortable on a v. my only problem is im looking at taking a loan for it so I can boost my credit, that and I don't have much money. I just hate owing money though, it makes me sick.

[fret not]

Don't buy a vehicle to gain credit, buy a house!

That FJ is well over 500 lbs. dry, just sayin'.  If you are comfortable with it then fine, but a bike that heavy I start looking for maneuvering room and uneven surfaces on the way INTO a parking lot. It's got enough horsepower to get into trouble all too easily.

New chain and sprockets is good, make sure you get the original air box though.

[Hartless]

Don't buy a vehicle to gain credit, buy a house!

That FJ is well over 500 lbs. dry, just sayin'.  If you are comfortable with it then fine, but a bike that heavy I start looking for maneuvering room and uneven surfaces on the way INTO a parking lot. It's got enough horsepower to get into trouble all too easily.

New chain and sprockets is good, make sure you get the original air box though.

Hahaha. There is quite a big difference in price margin between a house and a motorcycle say a couple hundred g's at least 😜. I'd hope that I can handle a little over 500 lns considering I weigh more that half that 😁.  I just really want something to right that I don't have to work on constantly. Plus I have some plans for my vision.....

[Hartless]

Oh no... I just found one of my faves in my price range
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3645623570.html
Says he has rode it hard "sometimes" though

[Rikugun]

Yup, those Kawi's are nice too!  :D At 6'6" and 270 lbs. I'd agree a litre plus bike is a better choice for you. With you, your GF, and a back pack with lunch you probably exceed the V's GVWR.  :o Comfort wise, not all big bikes are created equal though. My brother had a CBR1000 that was more cramped than the Vision. The seat to handlebar relationship was good but the peg to seat distance was cramped and he's only 5'10".  Don't let the excitement of a new bike cloud your judgment. Sit on them and honestly assess how comfortable they'll be on longer rides. Take test rides if you can.  :)

[Night Vision]

don't pass on a nice 1200 Bandit

[fret not]

Oh no... I just found one of my faves in my price range
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3645623570.html
Says he has rode it hard "sometimes" though

Said the choke cable broke, and hasn't fixed it.  Rode hard at times, geared lower so it wheelies more easily. . . . . . . . . plus with that many miles, I'd pass.

[Hartless]

Yup I passed on the kawi. I was just excited. I'm still in a pickle about the fj. I want to but I don't. If
I do I won't work on the v as hard as I should

[Rikugun]

Heap all your Vision parts and bikes into a pile and take a picture. Use it to place a "For Sale" ad on Craigslist. Cut your losses and take whatever you can get and put it towards the FJ or something similar.  ;)  ;D

[Tiger]

That FJ is well over 500 lbs. dry,  but a bike that heavy I start looking for maneuvering room and uneven surfaces on the way INTO a parking lot.

If this old fart at 5' 9", with a 29" inside leg seam can handle an FJ I'm sure a 6'6" tall and 270lbs guy can... ;D :D :D :D :D... ;) ... but still a good point.

Damn, I do love my FJ 8)

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[Rick G]

I never liked heavy bikes , I suppose its from my Roadracing background. I looked at a GS850 Suzuki four , because of its shaft,  but those things weigh around 800 lbs , The one i rode was no fun at all.  YMMV

[Rikugun]

Ok, they're heavy but not that bad!  You must have ridden the limited edition cast iron model.  :D

[Hartless]

Heap all your Vision parts and bikes into a pile and take a picture. Use it to place a "For Sale" ad on Craigslist. Cut your losses and take whatever you can get and put it towards the FJ or something similar.  ;)  ;D

im thinking of doing this, and its funny that you say that because I just talked to John (fiatracer) and he said he would be interested. I didn't realize how many parts I have laying around until I started listing them off..... but I don't know, I just feel so connected to my vision now. I have a hard time getting rid of my vehicles especially when I have spent a lot of time with them/working on them.... :'( but it would be nice having a bigger bike. plus I wouldn't hang out with you guys as much.... :-[

[Hartless]

applied for the loan :laugh: a little info on the fj. synthetic blends were used. new regulator. it had bent forks on it when he got it and he put new ones on. going to check it out this weekend. ill keep you posted

[Rikugun]

I'm guessing he replaced more than bent forks.  It seems unlikely an owner prior to him repaired the crash (oh yeah, it's been crashed)  damage except for the forks. I would scrutinize this bike very carefully.