I am not a mechanic and have been trying to educate my self on what it would take to get this bike going again. I guess to prove to myself I could try, I was able to take off the tank & treat it, getting the rust out of the tank. Is it worthwhile getting a bike this age started again and what all would need to be done.
2007-05-19 04:44:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Sure, go for it but try to set a budget for yourself.
First you have to get it running to assess its mechanical condition. No sense putting nice cosmetic on a bike with a bad engine.
Aside from cleaning the tank, you probably have tons of varnish in the carb, so take that off and rebuild it or have that done for you. Then you'll want to carefully inspect all fuel lines.
As for the engine, change the spark plugs, drain the oil, squirt oil into the cylinders and work the engine by foot---don't start it yet.
If the engine seems free, put in the new spark plugs, attach the new carb, put in fresh gas and give 'er a kick. Check for gas leaks!!
If it starts and runs okay, then you'll have to replace your tires, clean and lub your chain, buy a new battery and you may be all set.
Good luck. I don't think I'd spend more than maybe $750 on the bike though.
2007-05-19 05:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1982 Yamaha Xt200
2016-10-22 10:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before attempting any work, make sure the rings and cylinders haven't rusted together.
Get a jumper battery and crank the engine over to perform a compression test in each cylinder.
Low compression, or if the engine is locked up, you're talking big bucks.
If you want a project you'd like to tackle, then I'd say go for it.
It'll be a good learning experience.
If the gas wasn't treated with gas stabilizer, then the carbs will have to be totally disassembled and cleaned.
2007-05-19 05:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 2 parter... Warning : OUTDOORS WITH PLENTY OF FRESH AIR! 1-Years ago I took a chance that I could improve my bikes sputtering problems and maybe get some performace back if I 'rebuilt' my carbs. I suspected gummed up jets or some dirt in the circuit passages but did not want to dismantle the 4 mated carbs. Attached to my inline 4 cylinder engine (a '81 Suzuki GS 1100). The mated pairs were removed & all non-metal parts, mostly rubber tubing and airbox connectors taken off. I got a metal bucket then poured over what I needed to cover the carbs out of a gallon size can of ACETONE. Today I would wear a mask and gloves since the FUMES alone will choke you while its pouring! I had to cover over the bucket so that the stuff wouldn't evaporate. Acetone is used as 'nail polish remover' but stronger from a hardware supply store. After 15 minutes I removed the carbs and could see it was cleaning the metal body as if it were brushed. I judged by the color of the remaining fluid in the bucket that was dissolving some nasty crap away out of the carb body and its guts. They went back on my bike and performed better than before. all I did was dissolve away the outside grime and inside gumming. I did again a few years later on another bike but let it soak over night. Same results again by improving performance. ( I would only advise this for someone who is willing to take the pre-cautions though, Acetone is really playing with liquid fire.) 2- Since you already opened it DID YOU bend the metal tang that shuts off the gas flow ? Its adjustable by bending the tang to shut-off a needle pin pushed into a rubberO-ring that controls the flow of gas into the bowel. Its easy to rebend back if it is off but its one of those checks that should be made before reassembly when you re-set them back into the carb.
2016-03-19 00:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how much work it needs! I have restored a few older bikes and the parts are hard to find and are not cheap! So unless you want to just play around and learn, while spend a good amount of time and money then go for it. If you want to just have a good reliable bike to ride around, it will be cheaper to buy one that is ready to ride! Your bike is not rare or worth much money, but maybe you knew that and its may just be worth more to you than you can sell it for. Your call!
2007-05-19 05:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by ssr450r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been putting together an 85XT350 for the past 3 years.
I am an A&P mech, and the biggest problem you are going to run into is parts availabilty. The ones that are available can cost an arm and a leg
Is it worth it? Not from a $$$ stand point. If you like it though, and can hide the parts bills from your wife...and like riding it, do it. I've gotten to the point on mine that it I should have just bought a new one. :P
I've had fun though.
2007-05-19 06:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty Fishhook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋