My local shop, Hinshaws Motorcycles in Auburn, WA has pulled the carbs after the fuel tank was discovered to have a recurrence of rust. Fuel tank rust is one of the major problems in old bikes. The rust makes it past the fuel filter and clogs the carbs, therefore needing another rebuild. I thought I had the problem solved in April of 2007 by having a local shop seal the tank. Boneheads didn't remove the rust, only sealed over it. With time the rust penetrates the 'seal' and comes back with a vengeance. Now the tank is off to Fuel Tank Services www.fueltankservices.com in Florida to have the job done right. This may take up to three weeks. So while the tank is out, bike in shop, new carb intact boots ordered (can only get them through Yamaha), valve adjust, (in video I stated valve job-wrong, just adjust), new vacuum lines, carb drain lines, fuel lines.
The seat was sent out as I mentioned in earlier post for new foam at Sargents. www.sargentcycle.com Should be back any day. Stay tuned for more fun. Jon Fife
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