Wanted 43f with electric boot and big tank- i.e. a 1VJ

[BMurr]

Had many a happy mile with my wife on a 43F in the late eighties. Would love to have one again but not sure how I'd hack the kickstarting ad I remember the fuel range being a pain. I guess what I really need is a 1VJ , anyone out there have one that hasn't been worn to the bone that they would like to see go to a good home? I don't mind if the cosmetics are a bit neglected so long as it doesn't reflect worn internals from being ridden mercilessly down every boggy dirt track that could be found to test it A 34L or 55w with a retrofitted electric stater engine might do too.

Anyway, get in touch on billroger67 at the the gee mail dot com

Cheers

[charliext1vj]

SO you don't want 43F then! How tall is your wife? I would go for the XT600E it easier to source and good supply of the 23 Litre acerbis tank. I had one for years nice to tour on and reliable. I have the American version of the 43F available soon but a bit of a trek from Ireland and KICKSTART ONLY. good luck on your search. Charlie

[BMurr]

Cheers Charlie. Just spotted my profile saying I am looking for a 43f, it wa true but I think I'm getting realistsic now re the practicalities. I'm in no rush but yeah I dont think my back could hack the outcome of a good kicking session should it be on a bad day. I remember kicking my 43f into life no problem but occasionally there would be something wrong and boy did I need my 23 year old legs to get it to fire up. My legs are almost 30 years older now and so is my back . The tank was so short on range that as soon as I'd filled it I'd be almost on the search for the next station to fill up so a 1VJ seems like the perfect sentimental marriage of familar looks and a little bit of comfort.

[charliext1vj]

Seat height of my 1VJ is huge compared to the 43F...I dont remember the xt600e being that height either .

[xtrider]

You want one like this , 3tb motor , best of both worlds without the sore leg . Unfortunately it's in the US .

[charliext1vj]

I am selling this one - go on have a sore boot - passed its MOT today

[BMurr]

Cheers guys. I think I'll hold out for the big tank and electric boot. The decals are different from what I'd imagined but that's a 43F isn't it charlie? Looks good and if the 1VJ bug dies off I'd be asking you about price. The 34Land 55w are two great looking bikes but I do think the lack of a starter will eventually mean they become ornaments as I get older and I really would like to continue using them for a long time into the future. I do have plans to take my old gs down through Africa in a few years time, a trusty XT could replace it in that plan as they are a lot easier to crate up small. I know a troublesome starting session is a sweaty nightmare for me in tbe high heat which is resolved by a push, but that little button on the handlebars might as well say "Beam Me Up Scottie" in those situations such is it revered value to me.

[Mark17]

I have a blue 1vj l restored 2 years ago sat in my garage which might be available.
Let me know if you are interested.
Mark.

[charliext1vj]

I think the bike is an EW - it is an early american important and is the same as what's on the Clymer Manuals Sadily in the years I have had it I have only done a few hundred miles on it!

[BMurr]

Just saw a pic of your 1VJ on another thread Charlie 1VJ, is there a build thread for it somewhere? I like what you did with the pannier frame, looks like a touratech frame but customised side panel.