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  • #1

    Whats should a nice FJ be priced at?

    Found this FJ in Elmira NY area... No funds right now to buy it but have been keeping an eye open for the future. If nothing else, I wouldnt mind finding one that I wouldnt feel bad about making into a custom. Check it, let me know what you think, is this a fair price?


    http://elmira.craigslist.org/mcy/1620160210.html
    '79 XS11 F
    Stock except K&N

    '79 XS11 SF
    Stock, no title.

    '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
    GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

    "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
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  • #2
    I was just looking at this one when I saw your thread. It looks good.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamah...item2eab8b3ce2
    79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
    80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
    80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
    79 DT 100

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    • #3
      Wow

      I think I like that 84 better than the 92! Anyone know the history of the FJ's, years manufactured, highest hp/fastest production years, and were there any years superior to others technology wise? I think an FJ would make a nice future upgrade some time, of course there will always be a spot in my heart for my XS.
      '79 XS11 F
      Stock except K&N

      '79 XS11 SF
      Stock, no title.

      '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
      GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

      "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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      • #4
        Fz

        The first time I seen one of these a few years ago, I had to have one so I bought this one recently. I like the looks of the FJ's as well and of course my beloved XS 11's but this one will fit nicely in the stable.

        78 XS1100E Standard
        Coca Cola Red
        Hooker Headers

        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

        1979 XS1100 Special
        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

        1980 XS Standard
        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

        2006 Roadstar Warrior
        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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        • #5
          Thats in the "I wish" column. No way could I afford something like that right now.
          '79 XS11 F
          Stock except K&N

          '79 XS11 SF
          Stock, no title.

          '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
          GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

          "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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          • #6
            Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
            Found this FJ in Elmira NY area... - - - Check it, let me know what you think, is this a fair price? - - -
            Hi Wade,
            what I reckon is, the older the bike and the more you want to do to it; the more the purchase price becomes like the ante to get into a poker game.
            It's insignificant compared to the cost of staying in.
            So don't agonize over what the price is compared to what the "Blue Book" sez, do want the thing or not?
            Fred Hill, S'toon
            XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
            "The Flying Pumpkin"

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            • #7
              I really dont even know what the Blue Book value is for the FJ's, I was more interested in everyones opinion about the possible value of the above bike. Im not that familiar with them other than I understand they are like the "son" to the XS...
              '79 XS11 F
              Stock except K&N

              '79 XS11 SF
              Stock, no title.

              '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
              GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

              "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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              • #8
                FJ1100s

                Have one in shed at moment. More torque, more power(Think 125HP) than XS ever dreamt of. Handle like on rails compared to XS. Some that have had hard time will develop gearbox issues, generally 2nd / 3rd. Test ride and get on /off throttle hard in lower gears to check. Local mechanic tells me that after riding 1100 he was disappointed with 1200 as did not seem to go any harder or do anything else better than 1100. Some down here have been known to do 300,000+ kilometres (186000 miles) with no more than decent maintenance. Either of those in this thread seem to me to be good value.

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