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Yamaha has been sitting...
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:27 pm
I have a 2004 Yamaha yfz450, and it's been sitting at my parent's house (I moved out of state, didn't have a chance to transport it yet). Bad part: it's outside, not covered, weathered, etc. Been sitting out for 3 years or so..I have a chance now to transport in January. If you had to guess what has to be done to get it going again...what would you guess?
(P.S. I know I'm a dumba$$ for allowing this to happen)
(P.S. I know I'm a dumba$$ for allowing this to happen)
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Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:31 pm to theprofessorisin
Do not try to start. Drain all gas #1 and pump new gas
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:40 pm to theprofessorisin
Empty out the gas tank, you may need to clean/get a new petcock. Remove the carb, pull the bottom bowl and remove the jets, soak/clean them out and clean the carb well. Also a safe bet you'll need a new battery.
Being that it's sat that long outside I'd highly consider removing the spark plug and shooting a little WD40 in the cylinder and letting it sit for a day or so.
Being that it's sat that long outside I'd highly consider removing the spark plug and shooting a little WD40 in the cylinder and letting it sit for a day or so.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:43 pm to YOURADHERE
I would include some sort of fuel treatment in that tank of gas also. Maybe that sea foam stuff or something that helps with water/moisture in the system.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:45 pm to theprofessorisin
be prepared to order a new seat and plastics as well.
is it snorkled?
is it snorkled?
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:49 pm to georgia
It's a racing bike..
looked like this, but obviously way worse condition
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looked like this, but obviously way worse condition
[/URL][/img]Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:54 pm to theprofessorisin
quote:
It's a racing bike..
My bad Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:58 pm to georgia
though I guess being a racing bike doesn't exclude the ability to snorkel it, maybe it does idk.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 1:14 pm to theprofessorisin
quote:
though I guess being a racing bike doesn't exclude the ability to snorkel it, maybe it does idk.
you go fast enough it doesnt need a snorkel
Posted on 9/16/16 at 1:19 pm to NYCAuburn
Chain drive + mud/ water = bad
This post was edited on 9/16/16 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 9/16/16 at 1:20 pm to theprofessorisin
Sell it to me for 500.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 1:37 pm to X123F45
Honestly, the reason I posted this originally, was because I was debating on what to do with it. I think I like it too much to sell it for only $500, and I'd probably rather learn more about doing some of the work. Though I have thought about selling it rather than transporting it and fixing it up...she was a bad B though when she was in good shape.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 2:05 pm to theprofessorisin
If it's as rough as you say even running you may only get $1000-$1200 for it.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 2:56 pm to YOURADHERE
You may not even get 1k for it honestly. I was into race quads for a while the market for a 04 yfz in south la is gone. No one I buying them. You'd prolly do better parting it out if it had aftermarket suspension steering stem a arms etc.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 7:35 pm to theprofessorisin
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she was a bad B though when she was in good shape.
This post was edited on 4/12/20 at 9:35 am
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