I replace crank seals on every machine I buy as soon as I get it, then dissassemble the carb, blow out thouroghly with carb cleaner and reassemble. Replacing...
I agree with Steve on replacing crank seals, worth the $ and a little time. Also gives you a chance to get to know your new used beast better, can check the...
Got my $250 purchase running yesterday - was shocked at how much power it had. everything else I have is open class - just kept the throttle on, hitting the...
always a wise move. ... Got my $250 purchase running yesterday - was shocked at how much power it had. everything else I have is open class - just kept the ...
What does the "F" mean? I know it's 4 stroke in the new bikes, but didn't realize there was an IT F ? ... From: Steve Clark To: EnduroITseries@yahoogroups.com...
that particular 'f' denotes a 1979 model (applied to most yamaha off roaders - even some roadies). then came g in 1980, then h, j, k, l etc etc. gerard ... ...
Someone pleeeeaaassee buy that IT465J on Ebay! It's practically brand new! The nubs are still on the tires! One of the guys on the yamaha-it.uk site lives...
I saw two IT's for sale in Yale Michigan in Oct 2004. They looked like 250's or 400's? I really wasn't paying too much attention. They were at Eastern...
hello i got a IT200 84 model and exhaust is linking were the exhaust mets the barrel i got a new gasket but is tolly differet form the old one i toke out the...
You can get Chamber Seal at your local motorcycle dealer. You need to have everything clean and it warm to work right. I've seen people use silicone before...
Joel, will the silicon work as well? I have an IT465 that does not have a seal there. It is supposed to but previous owner must have lost it. I noticed in...
The 'seal' is a funny lookin thing - little thing, made of metal, with a 45% inside edge to it. sits inside the head of the chamber. i've also heard of...
hello agian i went rideing today and i started my bike it was idoling a bit high i thought it was nothing done couple last went in and gave bike a rest and it...
I've never heard of one cracking there. Someone that is good with a tig welder should be able to fix that for you. Joel [Non-text portions of this message...
I've never tried it myself. I've always used Chamber Seal. Joel Joel, will the silicon work as well? I have an IT465 that does not have a seal there. It...
I've never seen one of those Yamaha seals work at all. The pipe, cylinder and alignment would have to be perfect. Joel [Non-text portions of this message...
I would like to wish everyone in the IT group a Happy New Year and Safe riding for the 2005 season. I started the new year out right with a short ride. The...
I have decided after much deep thought and grief to sell most of my IT collection.I will be putting on e-bay next week for the taking.I thought I would let you...
would like to buy 465 or 490 if you know of any that are in good condition. itfreak2004 <itfreak2004@...> wrote: I have decided after much deep thought...
I think it's time to sell my old true-blue 490. It's been sitting in my garage for about 5 years. I just got it running again this year. It has a new Clarke...
Hi i have an IT250 its prduction stamp says it was built on 6/1983 i also have the original manual for the bike and it was printed in 1983 the manual has...
On the 490 the only difference between the K and L (US) was the L has a voltage regulator. You can check the numbers on Yamaha's web site to know for sure. ...
How does one go about making a 2 stroke such as the 490 street legal? Alot has to do with tires, lights and a horn, but it is a 2 stroke and will not pass...
Hi Craig, Would appreciate it if you could email me some photos of your scooter. I live in the Texas panhandle and have been looking for an IT big bore for...
Here its DOT tires, horn, hi/low beam, tail + brake light and a mirror. Whats an emission test?? Don't need one in this state. ... legal? ... sitting in ... ...