Yamaha FJ1200

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git
Reviewed: 16 November 2011

What can I say,it's all been said.

You can work on the bike without stripping ton's of plastic off the bike,Checking the tappet's no problem,easy to do if you have a £40 tool,carb's easy to check,engine will last for ever,cannot flog the thing,with two up and all the kitchen sink on ,away touring nothing bother's it,slip it into top gear and away she go's,the grunt is absolutely fantastic.

Tyre's can be a problem,especially if your after certain radial's,headlight bulb can be a pain to get in or out,Adjusting tickover watch you don't burn your hand,no grease nipple's especially where the bottom suspension joint's are,it cost's nearly £300 to sort them out,brake caliper's watch out for them seizing,bit of vibration in the handlebar's, Petrol tank not to bad I'm getting around 200 and more to a tankful

For the age of the bike it is still up there as a good tourer,sport's side as we know it's been left behind now.But I have two I think that say's it all.

Score breakdown

Engine:

5.0

Brakes:

4.0

Handling:

4.0

Comfort:

3.0

Build Quality:

4.0

git would recommend this product

ScooterFaster
Reviewed: 15 November 2011

Big comfort for one or two, torque any time, never lets you down ... A KEEPER!

With 83,000 miles on her ( FJ1100 ) she is officially broken-in and ready for any trip any where. Comfort and torque are reason enough to never let her go, reliability is inherent and ensures the faith you need to just get on and go visit that friend who is just a few States away.
On the open road or in city traffic it is nice to know that a twist of the wrist will get you clear of danger without the need to search for a more appropriate gear.
When the ladies see the Corbin seat, they know which bike to jump on for the long ride home ... seriously guys, you call that fender a passenger seat?

I don't have any cons. I will say that a bike this heavy is not for the novice rider, but the handling does not suffer when in the hands of a skilled rider who is not afraid to put 800+ pounds on the edge of the tire and give your passenger an experience that will make them a lifetime "biker babe" who is just a call away.

Overall? Well, this is taking too long. I'm going for a ride, I'll look for you.

Score breakdown

Engine:

5.0

Brakes:

4.0

Handling:

4.0

Comfort:

5.0

Build Quality:

5.0

ScooterFaster would recommend this product

duck51
Reviewed: 05 November 2011

Great bike, reliable comfy and loads of power. Handles well.

It's quite a heavy old bike but weight is low down so it's easy to manoevre, nimble through traffic, reliable, good for two up touring with good build quality, strong engine and chassis. Engine pulls like a steam train.
Good for sunday scratching as well provided you plan well ahead.
Easy to work on for the home mechanic, with a good owners club.

Only thing I didn't like about it was it was a bit heavy on petrol.
But that's only to be expected with that big old air cooled engine.

Lovely old bike with endless torque. frame and other parts need a bit of TLC through winter.
Very easy to work on and it won't let you down.
Engines good for well over 100k.
Sorry to see mine go, yes I would buy another!

Score breakdown

Engine:

5.0

Brakes:

4.0

Handling:

4.0

Comfort:

4.0

Build Quality:

4.0

duck51 would recommend this product

Toni P
Reviewed: 17 August 2010

I have owned one from new, CV3 1988, and I will not part with it!!!!

Everything still works well. Apart from the usual replacement items, tyres, battery, fluids, pads etc everything else is original, even the exhaust system. After 22 years it still brings a smile to my face when I fetch the "old gal" out. In comparison I also own and ride regularly two BMWs, F800ST and K1200S. The FJ is the lowest bike of the three which at 5ft 5" is the easiest of the three to ride despite its weight. The engine is simple and gutsy, the handling is limiting but safe and the wind protection is very good. Performance is good.

Fuel consumption is poor compared to modern similar capacity bikes. Engine is noisy, but it is air cooled and done a few miles!!! Front suspension not the best when pushed hard.

Get a good one, use it and keep it.

Score breakdown

Engine:

4.0

Brakes:

4.0

Handling:

3.0

Comfort:

5.0

Build Quality:

5.0