CaptainDizle
XS400 New Member
Hi guys,
Im new to the motorcycle scene and I'm no mechanic. I bought a 1983 Yamaha that was in a wreck and was a police auction. I dont know how long it was sitting in this guys backyard. I got it for a great deal and though it would make a great starter bike. So when i got the bike it ran fine for the first few days or so. It would idle high and low and shut off when not warm. It ended up shutting off on me one day to work, it wouldnt start after that. Then after I loaded it onto the truck then unloaded it some gas (im guessing) came out of the air filter. It ran for a bit after that but oil was pouring out of the engine. The seals need to be replaced, the oil rig as well, and the carb may be flooded. I basically need to know if anyone has experienced anything like that or if anyone can offer their services and maybe get together with me and teach me a few things.
Im new to the motorcycle scene and I'm no mechanic. I bought a 1983 Yamaha that was in a wreck and was a police auction. I dont know how long it was sitting in this guys backyard. I got it for a great deal and though it would make a great starter bike. So when i got the bike it ran fine for the first few days or so. It would idle high and low and shut off when not warm. It ended up shutting off on me one day to work, it wouldnt start after that. Then after I loaded it onto the truck then unloaded it some gas (im guessing) came out of the air filter. It ran for a bit after that but oil was pouring out of the engine. The seals need to be replaced, the oil rig as well, and the carb may be flooded. I basically need to know if anyone has experienced anything like that or if anyone can offer their services and maybe get together with me and teach me a few things.