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Offline dutchie

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Not a fighter (yet)
« on: Mar 16, 2008, 22:01:15 »
Every now and then I get bit by the fighter bug, and really think about rebuilding my FJ. So far I've never followed trough, because I like her too much the way she is, but who knows what'll happen in the future.

Anyway, I thought I'd post a pic of what's been my daily for a few years now.



Sure she can use a new coat, and a good all around cleaning. She's just gotten a new starter, chain and sprockets, some gaskets here and there, and I think we're ready for many, many more miles of idiot grins and palpitations.  ;D

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Offline matt365

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #1 on: Mar 16, 2008, 22:48:06 »
I'd personally keep it stock.  You don't see too many FJ1200 around; and a clean, unmolested version like yours would be a waste to rip up.

My first bike was an '85 FJ600.   ;)
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Offline anarki650

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #2 on: Mar 16, 2008, 23:14:44 »
+1 on votes for leaving it stock.  That's a great looking bike!!!  Find yourself a beat up GSXR or something of the like to fighter-out, keep that beauty like she is!!
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Offline Madmaxx

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #3 on: Mar 16, 2008, 23:50:52 »
Well.... think of it like this.... if you are having fun riding it stock, ride it stock.
If the same old blah stock bike is getting boring.... grab the saw-zall!!!!

The thing about owning your own bike is that it's yours. If you aren't having fun with it anymore... MAKE IT FUN!

I have a '72 H2 and was dreading restoring it. It gets restored and it won't get driven. It won't get driven.
That's why plans change.
I smell an H2R.... or a weed whacker.... one of the two.  ;D
« Last Edit: Mar 17, 2008, 22:42:50 by Madmaxx »
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Offline dutchie

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #4 on: Mar 17, 2008, 08:48:26 »
Thanks for trying to keep me on the straight and narrow  ;). Today I'm in the mood for painting, a corbin seat and hunting for a bellypan.
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Offline Speed2XS

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #5 on: Mar 18, 2008, 03:04:46 »
Do what you want, but if you're trying to preserve a classic, don't bother. I;ve never purchased a bike because I thought it would rise in value. I buy them to enjoy them them, by both riding and looking at them.

I think that motorscooter there is the perfect candidate for a streetfighter. I'd love to see your vision of one.
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Offline dutchie

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Re: Not a fighter (yet)
« Reply #6 on: Mar 18, 2008, 10:06:31 »
I have enough money and work in various bikes to realize that usually it is something that you do for yourself, not for profit. Anyway, my inspiration for an FJ streetfighter came from here:



More pics here

http://www.btinternet.com/~fj1200mods/HorstBlimSpecial/HorstsSpecial.htm

But as I said, I really like this bike as is. Just sometimes I want something a little different. We all do right?
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