04-03-2012, 12:21 PM | #121 |
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I have on order reproduction original decals. With the new plastic and original decals, and when I touch up the wear on the frame this old bike should look as good as it runs. 8)
Seems I can never just leave an old bike old, huh? :roll:
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04-03-2012, 03:20 PM | #122 |
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That's hardly an old bike!
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04-03-2012, 03:29 PM | #123 |
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Not compared to my Rats but it is 4 generations old in the YZ lineage.
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04-16-2012, 10:34 AM | #124 |
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The NOS YZF450 decals are in.
As soon as I'm moved in to the new house enough to get to the bike I'll put them on... :roll:
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05-11-2012, 11:38 AM | #125 |
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Doc....
How meany hours are you getting out of the YZ engine between rebuilds ? 120hrs? That's whats putting me off a WR/KTM/Husky I would be rebuilding the motor ever 3 months..
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05-11-2012, 12:03 PM | #126 |
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Good question.
Mine has never been rebuilt. The original owner I bought it from only rode it a few times over its first 3 years. It's a 1998 and the last time it had a green sticker was 2001. It sat in his garage about a decade when he started riding it again. He apparantly had a significant scare that endangered his health and sold it to me. :wink: I have no idea how many hours are on it but not too many. It is on it's original front tire and the back has been replaced once. The early (stainless steel valved) YZ's and WR's are quite long lived and reliable. They are not nearly as high strung as the Hondas and last longer. Some say because the YZ400 was the first 4 stroke motocross racer Yamaha overbuilt them for reliability, lest the 'movement' be a bust by a poor introduction. Makes some sense to me. :idea: In any event people on the Thumper Talk forum report many original YZ/WR400's running strong that have never been rebuilt. I'm not saying it's like an XR but it ain't bad. :wink: The KTM has a reputation for being the most long lived 4 stroke, the WR/YZ's after that, a close third would be the KZ's. Honda and Suzuki are reported to be the most likely to explode, especially the Honda. Note also the WR's are more mildly tuned than the YZ's and although heavier and less powerful are likely more relaible by a small margin. Also note this applies ONLY to trail ridden bikes. A racer can blow up anything in short order. :roll: Stay away from titanium valves if you can.
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05-11-2012, 06:24 PM | #127 |
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BTW I just installed what appears to be a very nice hour meter I bought from eBay from somewhere in China for 99 cents. $10 for shipping but even so not bad. :wink:
Easy install. A couple zip ties and wrap an inductive lead arounf the spark plug cable and you're done. It is self powered and appears rugged and waterproof. :P Will post pics for anyone interested when I get a chance.
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05-11-2012, 08:21 PM | #128 | |
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little square things with the rev counter in them as well .. Hour meter's good.. But the rev counter has a refresh rate way to slow for a motor thats changeing its revs all the time..
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05-12-2012, 12:35 AM | #129 |
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Mine is just an hour meter.
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05-12-2012, 06:05 AM | #132 |
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This is what mine is,,
hour meters good..tacho a waist of time http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDk3WDU5OA==/$(KGrHqJ,!qwE-Yzs6C)KBPn-Qc03q!~~60_1.JPG
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05-12-2012, 12:09 PM | #133 |
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Will do.
I am fairly settled in the new house and I have the garage up, organized, and operational. It is not as luxurious as my last garage (which was 4 3/4 cars) at only 3 cars now but it is functional. Next step is an epoxy or similar floor and about a million watts of light. It isinsulated, finished sheet rocked, heated and A/C though. 8)
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05-12-2012, 10:21 PM | #134 |
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"only three cars."
That bears repeating.
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05-16-2012, 01:43 PM | #135 |
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I felt comfortable in my lean to.
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