Howdy folks, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is TrueG and I am scheduled to pick up my new (to me) 1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 in 3 days.
Here is a picture....
Here is what I have been told....
The current owner says she used to ride this bike 2 years ago and parked it at the end of the season without prepping it first. It sat all winter and the next season she ended up getting a great deal on a different bike and started riding that one instead.
This bike as sat for 2 years (not sure if that is fall 2009 til now or fall 2008). It was running fine when parked. Is complete except she took the mirrors off (I believe to use elsewhere). Condition of battery is unknown. Tires still look good. Cables might be rusty.
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I have little to no money to spend on getting this up and running, so I need use some good old fashioned elbow grease where ever possible.
I've never worked on a motorcycle before but I have done some minor car work in the past.
Super excited!!
TrueG
Here is a picture....
Here is what I have been told....
The current owner says she used to ride this bike 2 years ago and parked it at the end of the season without prepping it first. It sat all winter and the next season she ended up getting a great deal on a different bike and started riding that one instead.
This bike as sat for 2 years (not sure if that is fall 2009 til now or fall 2008). It was running fine when parked. Is complete except she took the mirrors off (I believe to use elsewhere). Condition of battery is unknown. Tires still look good. Cables might be rusty.
***
I have little to no money to spend on getting this up and running, so I need use some good old fashioned elbow grease where ever possible.
I've never worked on a motorcycle before but I have done some minor car work in the past.
Super excited!!
TrueG