2000 Yamaha Yz426F Resto Project

[dcarver]

Bought new in 2000. Raced ALOT over the next 10 or so years. About 8 years ago rebuilt the engine, no cost spared. Then discovered FJR's and Candy Butt Association riding. So she sat in the dark corner, all alone, surrounded by street pigs.

But no more! 

Heavy maintenance, some new plastic to put some blue lip stick on, and here she is.. Ready to rock. Almost completed, just a few more small cosmetic pieces. Now she's too purty to get dirty.. 

The best news? I can street license this full on motocrosser. It's old enough....

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2019-12-XX (multiple days in Dec)​

The old 2000 yz426 needed a face lift. About 8 or so years ago, the engine was completely gone through. It has less than 5 hours on it!

I realize the newer bikes are waay more bitchen but this one is paid for, only wrenched on by me, and to me is worthwhile to spend a few $$ for a facelift.

Steering head and bearing maintenance.
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Swing arm and linkage maintenance.
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New chain guide.
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Hey, where's my *** end?
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New chain and sprockets.
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Check out the tooth stagger for sprocket self-cleaning. My first experience with this type of sprocket.
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Better view.
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New CS sprocket, washer, nut.
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New stickers too!
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Oil change. Clean screen.
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Need to order new o-rings for filter assembly.
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Looking good with new fenders and radiator wings, lower fork leg protectors. New shark fin, slave cylinder plastic ordered too. Not here yet.
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Tires are rock hard due to age. Will use them up though.. after all, just cardio training!
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Last picture of the good looking *****! ​

The end for now..​

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[RossKean]

Careful, you'll break yourself on that thing!

 

[juniorfjr]

too complex for FJRay to work on?  Don't you need lights in Cal?

 

[biknflyfisher]

Not a bad dirt bike, for a 4-stroke......

The where can you ride off-road in your area?

Brian the biknflyfisher

 

[escapefjrtist]

Could have taken that for a spin in your back yard DC...not! I'd likely put my eye out with that thing!!

Looking good my friend.

~G

 

[Niehart]

If your following a spot to Don's home,  (Bugs & escapefjrtist last trip) you can see his motorcycle course on his land in the satellite view.

Oh, and nice job Don. Now get after that lawn mower gear box.

db 

 

[FJRay]

too complex for FJRay to work on?  Don't you need lights in Cal?

I've already got one of his damn dirt bikes here. It's in line next after the CBX Honda is done.  unk:

 

[juniorfjr]

I've already got one of his damn dirt bikes here. It's in line next after the CBX Honda is done.  unk:

What are you doing to the  CBX? Wasn't the Kawasaki enough?

 

[Cyclepath]

Geez, these Cali folks have TOO many options.    

 

[FJRay]

What are you doing to the  CBX? Wasn't the Kawasaki enough?

The CBX is a resurrection instead of a restoration. It's  in great shape but has been dormant forever. Doing all the service work to make it grade A road worthy.