Fj1200 After Full Restoration - Walk round

[@Adikxx]

This has got to be the best FJ 1200 in the UK

[@roshansivakumar4994]

Just got myself a project FJ, and I hope one day mine can look as clean as yours. Great job!!

[@gordonturke4171]

Very nice restoration, well done, I’m just doing mine

[@MTSElectrical1200]

That looks amazing, a true classic👌👏👏

[@aportilla007]

Amazing! I miss my 86.

[@retrodudefpv]

A fantastic bike the FJ1200 (I've had two) and just about to buy a third after 8 year absence from bikes. Easily, still up to the job in 2021. This is the best looking version in my opinion and your one looks fantastic. Awesome

[@kevscranes]

Beautiful bike bro. I've got an 1988 model not as nice nick as yours but a fantastic bike .

[@patrickbusche5665]

Great, really looks good ..😎👍 Well done, I must say ...

[@majorwhite51]

Well done indeed, pity you didn't start her up, would have liked to have heard the exhaust 😊

[@michaelsuz]

Sorry - yes I should have started her up. Sounds fab!

[@pat-ko8888]

Such a fantastic one.Run IT.

[@patrickmccann3096]

An unbelievable amount of work Michael, but it shows. And I feel brave if I change the oil and filter. Good luck with the MOT I’m sure she’ll sail through.

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Thanks. Fingers crossed! M

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

MOT pass this morning!

[@bogdankrupinski6015]

good work

[@DeepFryeFilms]

Thanks for the reply. I will check around for the Bagster brand seat. I wasn't aware that was a even a brand. Cheers.

[@philiprodney7884]

What a beautiful bike! A labour of love ❤️, clearly. Keep these videos coming. One on the Westfield perhaps?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Thank you Philip. Yes perhaps a Westfield video should feature next. And I should get Julia involved too as she has helped so much in the garage with various projects. M

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Beautiful resto job Michael, very impressive. I am about to embark on restoring mine this winter, the same model and colour yours, they are amazing bikes. I like the paint job too, first class! Well done 👍

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Thanks Michael. Good luck with the resto.I’m sure you’ll manage to do it in much less time than I did! It’s very satisfying to take something old and a bit tired and make it beautiful again. Enjoy!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@MichaelsFJRestorationProject thanks, I look forward to riding it again. I'm not looking forward to stripping and rebuilding the carbs though, that can get expensive too. How were the carbs on yours?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

@@michaelmclarney1994 carbs were fun to do. If the bike has been sitting not run for a while and especially if it’s been left with the float bowls not drained then I reckon it’s worth fully stripping them to clean them well. I did a video talking through some tips based on my experience. Suggest you buy the carb seals and bolts kit from RPM Racing in USA if you’re rebuilding. Brilliant and not expensive. Good luck. Get in touch if you run into any problems and I can help. Cheers. Michael

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@MichaelsFJRestorationProject thanks for the recommendations and offer of advice and help, I will check out your podcast and may ask advice if I run into any problems. I appreciate your kind offer 👍

[@daviddeforge3688]

Hello, beau boulot, très belle finition avec du bon matos ! Quel marque le pare choc carters ?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Merci. Je ne parle bien le Francais. Je ne comprends “pare choc carters”. Desole! Si vous avez les mots en Anglais put etre je vous aider. Merci. Michael

[@jefferyliang1941]

Nicely done, can we see it running? also wanna hear what mint 3cv sounds like. cheers

[@davidcarter6737]

Looks beautiful Michael, great work. would have been nice to see a before resto and after image. What kind of mileage does it have and it would have been nice to hear the exhaust note. Thanks and gives me more incentive to get my 89 going. Is that a Caterham 7 I see in the garage?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Thanks David. Yes some before and after shots would be good to add. Nice idea. The car in background - close with Caterham guess - it’s a Westfield MegaBird with Honda Blackbird 1100 motorcycle engine. Amazing thing for very little money. Fab on dry days! Michael

[@T.handcock]

Nice, im restoring the same FJ where are the decals from. Thanks

[@ekitching]

Nice bike, looks like you spent a pretty penny on it. I have a 1993, been sitting for awhile, stupid 10% ethanol gasoline in CA ruined the carbs. Great bike, I need a better exhaust. Stock too quiet.

[@DeepFryeFilms]

Beauty, what make is the after market seat?

[@Profabdesigns]

Hi, Forgiver me pls, but with your accent I was unable to hear what seat you were able to find for this beauty? I just bought a ‘93 ABS WITH 3900 ORIGINAL miles here in the USA. Bike is mint. Owner suddenly passed, and I am blessed to now own her. Thanks in advance if you get this?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Thanks. Your bike sounds great too. The seat is a Bagster/Baglux - French company who've been around and making bike seats for decades. I picked it up on eBay secondhand but hardly used so looks brand new. Very comfy and I think the design suits the lines of the bike well. Other big aftermarket seat was the Corbin one I think.enjoy riding your FJ.

[@1965dbc]

Awesome have a 91 FJ1200 Can barely hear your description what kind of mono shock Brother?

[@MichaelsFJRestorationProject]

Sorry for poor audio David. It was just a spur of the moment thing to decide to shoot and post a quick video as I had the bike outside to check over ready for the MOT test. Just used my iPhone. Rear shock is Ohlins with remote hydraulic preload adjuster. Nice quality bit of kit. M

[@daviddeforge3688]

Et où peut on le trouver ?

[@vincenzoniglioITALIAINTHEWORLD]

20000$ vaLue 😮❤😮❤😮❤❤😮

[@piotrwojdat3939]

What Paint did you use for engine ?

[@michaelfleming8517]

Hi Piotr. Sorry actually - I don’t know what was used as I got the engine painted by an amazing chap called Harry Coghill. Trades under the name Briteworx. You can find him on the web and on KZbin. I saw an article about his work in a bike mag and got in touch to chat to him. Great attention to detail. He did a lovely job. M