--- Rob Diesel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well hello guys!
>
> I'm a new subscriber, don't currently own a GTS but
> I am here to learn about
> them before I splurge and pick one up.
>
snip, nice FJ by the sound of it..
>
> He was the one that first showed me (with pictures,
> his was in the shop) the
> GTS and since then the thought has been around that
> I should buy one.
and to think some people carry pictures of the kids...
> Now to the questions;
>
> When I buy one, it seems I only have a choice of the
> 93s or 94s, I presume
> they were only imported for those years.. What are
> the chances of getting
> something later than that? (that someone imported?)
slim to none-- not enough legitimate ones to try to
limit your search--just my $.02
> What are the major troublespots? I know the FJs had
> ABS problems, but I am
> more nervous about the high dollar items, computer,
> ABS, fuel injection etc,
> do those act up more than they should and what's the
> price to fix? Is this
> an easy bike to work on myself? (other than the
> weight.. hehe).
The ABS is more than likely NOT working (unless you
buy of this list!) You won't hear much about trouble
with the high dollar stuff, just the surge/hesitation
thing @ low speed from the injection. Some people
notice, some don't... There has been one bike we
can't seem to make run @ all--not sure what the deal
is on that one.
> Is that singlesided front swingarm just a good
> looking thing or does it
> actually work well? What about maintenance on it?
>
> What modifications are 'necessary'? shocks?
> Headlight relays, etc? Is that
> something I should look for in one?
none are "necessary" just depends on what you do with
it, we have serious LDR's and hotrodders on the list
who can guide you along those paths...
> What about mileage? SHould I pay for the low mileage
> ones (if ABS works) or
> can I save money on one with more miles on it? I've
> seen them as low as 10K
> miles..
Personal choice here, although the ABS fails with time
and lack of use not necessarily mileage. Many other
obvious reasons to seek/pay for low mileage.
> Reason I have all these questions is partly because
> I've seen a couple of
> good (seemingly) bikes in other states, I would hate
> to fly out to realize
> it's a POS and has problems, it would have to
> reliably ride back to Los
> Angeles. :)
>
> Carl
You could probably have one of us check it out for
you, and if you join our riders list you could sponge
your way back from almost anywhere!!!
FL Kev
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