Vintage Yamaha knowledge?

nhgunnut · 12-20-2010, 07:22 PM

I have a chance to pick up a 1996 XJ 600 S diversion, (the kid that took it in trade owes me five yards) I have looked the bike over. It shows 6k on the Clock scratches on the Fairings tell me it has been down on its right side but there is no indication is anything more than light cosmetic damage. The layers of dust and grime indicate it has been in Storage for quite some time and oil on the front wheel and forks seem to indicate new seals are needed. Apart from the usual drain the fluids clean and check the fuel systems is there anything specific to watch for with these bikes?

12-20-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Vintage Yamaha knowledge? I have a chance to pick up a 1996 XJ 600 S diversion, (the kid that took it in trade owes me five yards) I have looked the bike over. It shows 6k on the Clock scratches on the Fairings tell me it has been down on its right side but there is no indication is anything more than light cosmetic damage. The layers of dust and grime indicate it has been in Storage for quite some time and oil on the front wheel and forks seem to indicate new seals are needed. Apart from the usual drain the fluids clean and check the fuel systems is there anything specific to watch for with these bikes? __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!