New Owner

[mastergunny]

As I mentioned, I am about to take delivery of a couple of 82's and lots of parts.
Rick Haverkamph of Buckeye Performance (http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/)is getting the better of the two running for me. He has already had problems finding o-rings for the starter. (I provided him info from our tech pages here). I hope he has it running by Friday the 2nd of Nov.

Would someone be so kind as to maybe come up with a short checklist of what you would have me check first. i.e.
1. Brake arm to rear drum bolts.
2.
3.

[Tiger]

 :) Here are a couple of point's, in no particular order, to start the list... :o

1 - Check all fluid level's prior to starting!!!

2 - Run an electic's test for Stator and R/R... http://www.ridersofvision.net/Technical/fault_finding.pdf For this to be done properly you MUST have a FULLY CHARGED battery... ;)

3 - Remove & flush out your gas tank...completely. Once re-installed, install an in-line motorcycle gas filter...(Not an automotive one!!!)...Fill gas tank with fresh gas and a can of berryman's or similar carb cleaner.

4 - Install new gas and vacuum hose line's.

5 - Disconect the YIC's unit and plug the two connection's.

6 - Because they are a P.I.T.A$$ to remove and therefore over looked ::) Remove and replace the two spark plug's.

:) Neeeeeeext...

                               8).......TIGER....... 8)

[h2olawyer]

Tiger - you remembered plugs but forgot about plug wires & caps.   ;)

Therefore, when doing plugs, also change the plug caps & wires.

Caps are readily available from online sources - or your mechanic should be able to locate them.  Be careful - when I got mine, the part number in the shop's catalog correlated to the wrong caps.

Wire (7mm copper core non-resistor) is available in bulk from independent motorcycle parts shops.  May be available at auto parts shops as well.

Also, check the tire condition.

H₂O

[Tiger]

Tiger - you remembered plugs but forgot about plug wires & caps.   ;)
H₂O

8) Atta boy H'...I knew someone read my rant ;D :D :D :D :D :D You have restored my faith in humanity...for now ;) Besides. I had to give somebody else a turn :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                                8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Rick G]

I got my starter nose o rings from my local Yamaha dealer , could'nt find them anywhere else in this one horse town.  They were 2 weeks away and 14.00 each !  I initially ordered 4 to have spares , but  not at that price!

[mastergunny]

My mechanic said he could not get the seals from Yamaha.

[h2olawyer]

It depends on the seals being sought.  The spring type seal for the inside of the nose of the starter has never been a Yamaha item.  The O-rings have been available & may still be.  There are two large O-rings for the starter body & one for the starter -- engine interface.

Find a Chicago Rawhide seal to replace the internal nose seal - available at auto parts stores or likely bearing supply outlets.

H₂O