I'm new to the forum, found it last week surfing the net. Two weeks ago I drove 90 minutes to the OK border to pick up what was described as a very nice original 73 AT3 Yamaha. Upon arrival it appeared the owner was over selling the condition. I didn't want to go home empty handed so I left with said bike in hand minus $300.
I got the bike running yesterday for a brief period. It didn't run all that bad but I suspected the crank seals were leaking so I now have the engine cases split and seem to be deeper into this than I wanted to go.
Anybody have any suggestions for parts services etc., in the DFW area? Looks like I will probably have the cylinder bored or at least miccd out. I think I need new crank bearings and seals along with fiber clutch plates and maybe piston and definitly rings plus gaskets and seals. The rest of the bike is mostly there, the front fender is banged up and the paint should be refreshed.
I might just get it running reliably and sell it though, any thoughts?
I got the bike running yesterday for a brief period. It didn't run all that bad but I suspected the crank seals were leaking so I now have the engine cases split and seem to be deeper into this than I wanted to go.
Anybody have any suggestions for parts services etc., in the DFW area? Looks like I will probably have the cylinder bored or at least miccd out. I think I need new crank bearings and seals along with fiber clutch plates and maybe piston and definitly rings plus gaskets and seals. The rest of the bike is mostly there, the front fender is banged up and the paint should be refreshed.
I might just get it running reliably and sell it though, any thoughts?