1983 Yamaha Yz 489cc - Topic

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Apr 5 2014 11:29am

I am going to buy this bike next week, already drove it 1-2 gears and it was feeling awesome

I would like some advice on this bike, how to roll it, how to clean it and keep it ok etc etc, or the best, if you had any experience with this bike etc

What I know/Do/Did so far:

- I met the guy at the shop and saw it.
- We met a police officer and he checked the serial number to be 100% sur it's not stolen.
- He has the paper and will do them to my name so I can change the licenses/plates.
- He also have a friend who can do/sign the exam on it, because bike over 25 y/o must pass one before changing names I think.

- He cleaned carburator prior to starting it.
- He cleaned the air filter with kerosene/Diesel so it stay oily.
- Grease line between the filter and the plastics so no air can go between.
- 50:1 mix.
- I got the piston to TDC and kicked it. It took 3 kicks and the engine ROWRRED. (I did not get pushed by the compression gg )
- It's shaking like hell lol.

- I went on road and 1/8 throttle it's going gg.
- Openned it on 2nd gear at 1/3 throttle for like 1/2 second and the bike's front wheel tried to reach the sky !! (I was sitting middle).

Mods:

New:
-Sprocket/chain/tires
-Piston/rings
-Clutch
-Seat cover
-Front suspension seals
-Brakes/throttle lines

Used:
KX250 front (for the disk brake)

This is the bike:

Rate or hate

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Apr 5 2014 12:39pm

Looks like loads of fun man hahaha nice

And it looks like everything that needs to be done to a bike has already been done. From rebuilds, clutch, to breaks and cables. Dude just drive it.

Exhaust might be something to play around with at this point. Maybe handle bars and seat too.. To customize and better fit you

This post was edited by IB0T on Apr 5 2014 12:40pm

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Apr 5 2014 12:43pm

P.s that thing is a monster. Too big for a guy my size.. 160lbs or so to truly have fun and toss it around. I hope your a bigger guy? Hahr

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Apr 5 2014 01:10pm

Quote (IB0T @ Apr 5 2014 01:39pm)

Haha yeah maybe a full exhaust if I find something that fits ! Handbars are almost new.

For now the front exaust fits with a rubber with the rear haha.

Actually I'm 6'1'' 185-190 pounds so it's still a beast xD

I'll post videos when I take it home

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Apr 5 2014 01:28pm

Fuckin sweet
How much u pay

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Apr 5 2014 02:01pm

Quote (R0B3RT @ Apr 5 2014 02:28pm)

Fuckin sweet
How much u pay

Probably too much haha, but hey! It's one of those good ol' 500 2-stroke

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Apr 5 2014 02:49pm

Quote (IHateDuriel @ Apr 5 2014 03:01pm)

Probably too much haha, but hey! It's one of those good ol' 500 2-stroke

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Apr 5 2014 05:25pm

Prob 3000 by looks of condition.

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Apr 5 2014 05:54pm

Quote (R0B3RT @ Apr 5 2014 03:49pm)

http://troll.me/images/y-u-no-guy/y-u-no-tell-me.jpg

Quote (GSXR @ Apr 5 2014 06:25pm)

Prob 3000 by looks of condition.

2 grands ^^

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Apr 5 2014 09:18pm

Quote (IHateDuriel @ Apr 5 2014 06:54pm)

2 grands ^^

Honestly. I'd pay that. Don't feel bad. That bike has, and just going by what you say has been done. A solid season or two of problem free riding. Depending on what you do. I'm nor sure exactly on the 500 cc. But do steady rebuilds after xxx hours, may seem unnecessary but it will love you.

Btw. Watch that power band lol, she will walk on you. Prepare for it, lean and punch it.

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