Just purchased an 83 this weekend out of Indiana. Repainted so not sure of original color. Build date is 4/83. VIN: JA26H006DA005916. Hoping you can help me determine original color. I would like to restore color. It shows 37K on meter. Title shows exempt??
It still has 2nd gear...! Front shock have Progressive springs and antidives have been disconnected. Message center has been replaced (used) but still popping up random warnings. Fuse box under center cover has been replace with AGM box. Water pump has been upgraded. Cooling fan is wired to run constant (first project to tackle). Has upgraded rear Master cylinder reservoir and rear brake line is steel braid. Clutch fluid was low but added and it works good. This is a base model and has no compressor - just schrader valves and damper knobs. Radio has been upgraded to AM/FM CD USB
Eng vibrates and seems to struggle a little so I'm going to compression check/ check coil outputs then sync carbs.
IT IS FUN TO RIDE AGAIN AFTER 30 YEARS. My sister and her hubby have and 83 Blonde mint with 22K. They were going to sell to me but shipping would be an issue as they are on the Pacific side. I looked around at adds to see what they were worth and told them to keep it cause I can find fixer uppers here very reasonable. I'm handy with tools. I've even replaced transmission parts in a XS400 Yamaha. So I'm not worried about 2nd gear going. I'm more worried about parts sourcing.
