Well when I first got her from the burned out garage I had to use a sawzall to cut the burned plastic from what was left. I had worked on that bike with her original owner since it was new. I loved the bike and had always wanted one. At first I didn't think she was worth saving. The thing that made me change my mind was how the plastic had protected so much of the metal. The only way I was able to do the project was because of EBAY. When I looked on that sight I thought maybe this will be possible. My friend Larry and I spent alot of hours cleaning and painting the forks rear sub frame tripple trees ect. The used plastic part literally came from all over the country. The only new parts came from University Motors, the wireing harnesses and tires. The tank ,seats, fairing pieces, side covers instruments etc. are all from different FJR's. The toughfest part to the whole project was not having taken a FJR completely apart and haveing to go to BIKEBANDIT.com to look at parts pictures see where things belonged. I am still looking for some locks for my bags and a couple of panels in the console area. I just got a heat fix kit from EBAY and look forward to cooler thighs. This is one bike I will never sell.
That is awesome work, it's almost unbelievable! Yamaha reallly needs to know about you.I received this bike from a very good friend. I am now riding this bike. The second pic is as she is today. Thanks Larry!
It took almost a year and lots of parts from ebay, about $3000 worth, to bring her back to life. She is't 100% yet, but will be.
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