What kind of engine does a Yamaha FJ1200 have?
Yamaha FJ1200 Specifications. Engine – air-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke 16 valve. Capacity – 1188cc. Bore/stroke – 77 x 63.8mm. Power – 105.2 bhp @ 8500rpm. Torque – 76ft-lb @6500 rpm. Carburation – 4 x 36mm Mikuni BS. Transmission – 5-speed wet clutch chain final drive.
How long has the FJ 1200 been on the road?
It’s hard to believe but it’s been 30 years since the launch of the FJ1100, a bike that, together with the FJ1200 helped set a benchmark for reliability even among Japanese manufacturers. Kept on the road by enthusiasts supported by one of the best bike clubs in the business, the Mighty FJ continues to haunt Britain’s highways and byways.
What’s the worst thing about an old Yamaha FJ?
The worst you can find on old FJ motors is perhaps a bit of oil burning due to dried out valve seals. As for handling, the FJ took design inspiration from the state of the art ‘Bimota’ with its Lateral Frame. A design that holds the head stock forward and aft by straight tubing which makes it impossible to twist.
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.
Are there any Yamaha FJ1200 motorcycles still around?
Motorcycle Consumer news: There may never be another motorcycle quite like Yamaha’s FJ1200, and our survey indicates there are many happy owners who will miss it. Fortunately, there are many FJs still around from the ten years Yamaha sold it in the U.S.
What kind of oil cooler does a Yamaha FJ use?
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What kind of intake valve does a Yamaha FJ1200 use?
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Where is Kev on his Yamaha FJ1200?
It’s a warm Friday night and we’re flying along the A39’s twisty bits between Bridgewater and Porlock. Kev’s in front on the FJ and I follow on the GPZ.