Venturous Randy Posted July 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) I think. I have had an 83 engine with about 30K miles on that I put a 2nd gen trans in that I have wanted to put in my 83 for a couple of years. I just keep putting it off as the engine that is in it now, with about 167,000 miles still runs real strong and still does not use any oil. But, with the V-Max final drive, I am getting a little tired of running on the highway at about 4,200 rpm's in 5th. If I had a 6th gear, it would be perfect. So, if I can get my butt motivated in the morning to start on this thing, I hope to have it in soon. Hey, I don't Yamagrl to make me look bad. RandyA Edited July 30, 2014 by Venturous Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 23, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2014 Go Randy,,Go Randy,,Go Randy,,Go Randy,,Go Randy!!!!!:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2014 Been waiting but realized you were getting a little older and.....:whistling:well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 23, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2014 Good luck bud... If I were there I would be helping you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted July 24, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 24, 2014 take some pics. hope all goes smooth. cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 30, 2014 Well, after days of getting very little done, I am finally making some progress. The engine is swapped out and bolted up. The 4 brush starter is installed. The solid motor mounts are in. The coolant hoses are in place with some new O-rings installed. Main electrical connections in place with cleaned contact points. To do yet; polish and install all four covers. Replace stator with newer one after I decide which cover I will use. Put the carbs back on. Put the driveshaft back in. Put in coolant and oil. Hook up clutch hose and bleed clutch. Go around and clean and hookup all electrical connections and get ready to start the bike. I am having a problem getting started in the mornings and may sleep in a bit this morning as it is supposed to be about 50 degrees. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted July 30, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 30, 2014 Progress is good. But 50°F is ideal to be outside working on anything. I rode the 25 miles in to work this morning at 52°F in just a short sleeve dress shirt. It was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted July 30, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2014 I enjoy reading about this stuff. Thanks for keeping us in the loop, Randy. Hoping you are getting some pictures as well.... Always like to learn about the scoot I ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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