26-04-14, 11:54 AM
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Check the condition of exhaust headers/studs/nuts & collector box. A lot of the original ones will be well past their best. Many foccers replace with stainless items from Motad/Delkevic etc. If they've been replaced all well & good-if not budget a couple of hundred quid-or better still get the price reduced accordingly.
Another thing to check: the front sprocket nut was originally 9mm thick but there have been instances of these coming loose with consequent & potentially expensive damage. The modification kit is a 12mm thick nut & washer-check if this has been done-if not do it the kit is only£2-44 from Yamaha dealer.
Generally though these bikes/engines are pretty well bulletproof just requiring usual periodic checks/servicing.
Check the condition of exhaust headers/studs/nuts & collector box. A lot of the original ones will be well past their best. Many foccers replace with stainless items from Motad/Delkevic etc. If they've been replaced all well & good-if not budget a couple of hundred quid-or better still get the price reduced accordingly.
Another thing to check: the front sprocket nut was originally 9mm thick but there have been instances of these coming loose with consequent & potentially expensive damage. The modification kit is a 12mm thick nut & washer-check if this has been done-if not do it the kit is only£2-44 from Yamaha dealer.
Generally though these bikes/engines are pretty well bulletproof just requiring usual periodic checks/servicing.