Are there any problems with the Yamaha FJ1200?
FJ1200, almost no problems! The only common fault the FJ1200 has with the FJ1100 is the damages of the fairing and engine spoiler due to the engine vibrations. The rest is modified and improved! From the ’88 and later models the front blinkers may loosen from the fairing.
When did the Yamaha FJ1100 super bike come out?
When YAMAHA introduced FJ1100 in 1984, it was presented by both YAMAHA and the press as a true superbike. However, the “superbike”-term was soon to be replaced with “sportstourer”. This was partly because of Honda’s and Kawasaki’s introduction of super bikes the same year.
What was the top speed of a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200?
However, the top speed still was 239km/h. In 1988 the fairing was enlarged one more time to improve the driver’s touring comfort. The front wheel size increased from 16 to 17 inches, the (not working -) anti-dive-system disappeared (missed by no one) and the front brake discs were exchanged with improved floating discs.
What to do if your choke is stuck on a motorcycle?
A Choke that is stuck or not turned off. Ensuring proper cable routing so that you can turn the handlebars all the way to the left and all the way to right without opening the choke when doing so is an essential test after installing the carbs and after reconnecting the choke cable. Ensure it doesn’t bind up and pull the choke open.
Is the FJ1200 engine a monster engine?
Lets face it, the FJ has a monster engine. The FJ power is so smooth and tractable that some don’t realize how fast they can be until they learn to wind it out properly. As with anything though, sometimes you want more.
Can you change spark plugs in a FJ1200?
It is a good idea to change the 25 years old spark plug caps for a new ones. NGK VD05Fcaps fit in our FJ. Unscrew the OE caps, cut 1cm. of the wires to eliminate the oxidation and screw the new ones.
What’s the difference between the two FJ1200 relays?
The difference beteren the two relays is that the left one had a “make” and a “break” contact output. The right one has a double “make” output. 30 is connected to + battery. If there is a closed circuit over connections 85 and 86 the 30 is connected to 87, do thats the output.
What kind of wire does a stock FJ1200 use?
The stock coil uses a stainless steel solid core secondary wire. The wire, while replaceable at the coil, is sealed and does not have a failure point at the coil base connection as there is a needle that pierces over an 1″ into the solid core of the wire.