Am I in the right place?

Howdy, y'all. I was just given an '84 FJ600. Doing much research on the web the last couple of days shows that it is the same or similar the the XJ600. Is this right? If so, then I'll be happy since there are more parts available, and I'll post up a proper intro. If not, please let me know! I've ridden for two years but really know very little about motorcycles. Thanks!

 

You can stay.
Just don't expect to find alot of material about FJ's in the Archives and expect us to know as much about your ride as we do our own.

 

So they aren't the same, or similar enough that parts interchange? Pics and specs sure look the same. =(

'84 FJ600


XJ600

 

CurveHugger,
You have a point, the lineage cannot be denied. Family resembalance is too close.
Immediate impressions are:
You can swap the headlight (light humor there).
The rims are the same as the turbos with the exception that the FJ is rear disk so the rear rims are not a swap. Might work for the 550. Wonder if the size is the same...
Turn signals are early 750 Seca.
The engine is not a swap (for a Radian yes, but not an XJ).
Aw guys, let's keep him. Bikes awfully nice.
BTW, we accept any who ride or appreciate riding. Welcome to the gang.

 

When I'm rich, I'll buy an FJ just so you won't feel so lonely. Hope that helps!

 

Wonderful idea Hucker! I wouldn't mind one myself. Can't say I've seen any all the years I've lived in California. Just the FJ1100 and 1200s.

 

But it has one of those primitive, flexible, interlocking mechanical devices connecting a front sprocket with a rear sprocket to give the machine its power to the rear wheel?

Oh, well ... makes no differential to me!

 

LOL well Rick, I'll be RICH so I can just UPGRADE it to a sophisticated, smooth shifting rigid differential interface such as is found on my XJ650!

I'm here to help, just like you!

 

Thank you all for your input and welcome. I'd be happy if just cosmetics are the same, although being able to easily get engine parts would be nice.

So here is the real deal: I'm a girl (and no I'm not hot), and my bike looks like this:




That's why I'm desperate for parts, since it needs a tank (welder says beyond repair), front fairing is cracked (we are going to patch it up so it is at least useable), and needs various other things. It ran well when parked but story goes that a very large man stretched the chain and my bro just didn't have the time with a wife and four kids to fix it. It is my project for next spring. This is what I want to end up with:

 

I'd say the bike has great potential. Go for it, the expertise needed to get that bike in good shape is in excess around here.

What I'm curious about is that old jalopy behind your bike... looks intriguing, what is it???

 

Thanks, I think I'll stay! Even if it's not exact it's close enough, right? If you'll let it be an "honorary XJ". My '78 Civic was an "honorary VW" in the local Bug club back in '89 LOL.

And I knew someone would be asking about that car. It is a '59 Renault 4CV. It is a four door with and the fronts are suicide, aircooled rear engine like a Bug.

 

Sweet notion. 8) BTW, looks like your Maxim has the instruments and headlight I would need if I had to make mine a "streetfighter."

 

Curve,
Who says you aren't hot? Self appraisal is rarely the best source. Incidently, I owe you an appology, I made an assumption and had a 50/50 chance of being right.
My initial impression was a 68 (or earlier) Type 3 because of the turn signal. I'm not familiar with the 4CV. I'll have to look that one up.
It looks like a great project. And you can re-weld the tank, it's just a matter of cost effectivness. If you can find a replacement for $200, you would be better off because patching a fuel tank isn't an easy task.
Glad to have you aboard.

 

Hey curve hugger,
until you can get another tank, you can patch-up your old tank and run a filter for now. Run it by a radiator shop for a soldered-on copper patch, or just use 2 part epoxy on bare metal. it'll hold for a while.

Your tank, and many parts look like they're off the '83 Seca 900. See if your tank holds 22 liters. That black bike looks more like a 900 with a 750 front rim. Your side covers look the same, except for the blackout area.
Your gauges are off the 900.
Looks like you got a rare bike.

 

Thanks for the input, and you owe no apology, Robert. I say I'm not hot at the moment cuz I'm 70lbs overweight and don't do anything with hair or makeup or clothes. I used to be really hot! ;-) I do have pretty eyes LOL.

As far as the tank I already had a bodyman who works on HDs look at the tank and he says it's not worth the money/time. It's already been welded on the bottom near the seat and it leaks, so I'm going to get another tank. I'll take a look at the '83 Seca. All I can find online are the specs for the XJ600, which has 20 liters. The black bike is supposed to be the same bike as mine only different rims. Could be mislabeled, tho. Still the idea I'm going for, not a looker just a rider. I can do some work on vehicles but I really have no talent with mechanics.

It's cool if I have a rare bike, and also very scary at the same time! I'm hoping I will be able to get it running okay and be able to keep it that way. First thing I'm doing is getting a service manual!

 

I am hot as well, but mainly due to my a/c being broken.

Very interesting bike curve_hugger, I hope we can help you find parts to get her going.

 

Here is a link to look up parts #'s. Yamaha lists FJ600L and FJ600LC models, not sure what the difference is.

Yamaha Parts thingie

 

At last!
I love you, baby!

"The FIRST thing she's going to do is get a Service Manual", she says!

Huh?
What have I been preaching for over a year.
I feel like Groucho Marks having heard somebody say the Magic Word!

Tell all these other people what the first dang thing thy should have done when they got their bikes, curve!
Get the dog-gone Service Manual.

Service Manual. The kind with pages you flip and not need a computer or laptop to read.
One you can have right where you are doing the work and quickly find-ouit what you have to do ... and what you have to do right after that.

You won't need to ask how to change the oil ... you can read how to do it while you're answering the call of Nature.

You can read a Section and become proficient at Brakes or the Starting System.

Curve_Hugger ... you take the cake!
I'm so happy you said that ... that I'm going to do whatever I can to help you get that bike fixed!

Thanks for making my day!
Really!!!

 

curve_hugger, that is red neck yard of the year!
1st thing to do when you get the paperback version of the manual is laminate the pages. :roll:

 

Oh, you guys are making me blush!!! And yeah, I'm hot today, too, spinalator, cuz I have no a/c either LOL. Thanks for the linky!

Gotta give credit to my dad for the manual, and my ex for teaching me what a torque wrench is for, he he he.

Laminate the pages....that's not a bad idea. I just had to buy another manual for my '78 Civic since the one I had had been left in the back of my car and it got wet and moldy and couldn't separate the pages anymore.

For redneckness, here's another pic, the red Civic is my parts car for my custom, which is my project before the Yamaha:


And here's a lovely picture of me for your desktop: