From my observation, this bike was knocked over a few times, and attempted to be repaired at various times by owners.
I stripped the bike down when I got it home, dumped a can do seafoam in, and circulated it through the carbs. Is that ok to sit in there over the winter? Or should I drain the treated gasoline out of the bowls? Idk how fussy Yamaha engines are, I'm coming from Honda V4 muscle bikes (Sabres & Magnas.)
Also, I noticed between the exhaust down pipes there is a coolant drain plug that started leaking. But it doesn't tighten..? Is this a common problem with these bikes?
Also, hoping to paint the bike "Black Cherry Pearl", comments appreciated!
I have finished polishing all the bikes chrome pieces, and am very impressed with the lack of pitting.
In addition, the fairing consoles and trim pieces have been painted.
Next, I'm hoping to plastic repair.
Following that, I will move on to paint.
The issues that that the bike has come with include: no hydrolic clutch, I have already bought master and slave kit, weak brake, battery that needs replacing, rear tire, front tire should be also, one factory side bag key turns to "lock and set" but not open? (Any suggestions?), fork seals should be replaced from sitting, and the seat with the rip at the front is already at the leather shop!
Cheers!
Bassett
