Other Yz60 Restoration

[MrMan]

I’ve got a 1981 Yamaha YZ60 that I’m restoring, and the yellow tank has turned into a sunset orange in places, how do I turn it all back to a solid yellow?

 

[MrMan]

On second thought, I think I need to just repaint it.

 

[MrMan]

Some progress pics, the crankcase has been cleaned, and the cylinder is soaking in vinegar since it was rusted out. (Was seized)

 

[SRAD97750]

Awesome.
That is quite the project!
-BIG DAN

 

[MrMan]

Yup. Here’s the crankcase after being cleaned with 2 stroke gasoline.

 

[MrMan]

I also cracked open the carb……. Looks like it needs cleaned too.

 

[SRAD97750]

This is amazing.
-BIG DAN

 

[MrMan]

Thanks! It’s my first bike, and I’m having a blast

 

[MrMan]

Thanks! It’s my first bike, and I’m having a blast

My second will be that 1967 AS100 in the background.

 

[MrMan]

Ok, I’m having clutch issues…. It won’t disengage. I can see the clutch stack move slightly out when I pull the clutch, but only in neutral.

 

[SRAD97750]

Ok, I’m having clutch issues…. It won’t disengage. I can see the clutch stack move slightly out when I pull the clutch, but only in neutral.

That's about right! Usually only moves slightly, which is enough for a running engine to slip.
If it's not running, the clutch lever is sometimes not effective. Especially if the bike hasnt been run recently.
-BIG DAN

 

[MrMan]

That's about right! Usually only moves slightly, which is enough for a running engine to slip.
If it's not running, the clutch lever is sometimes not effective. Especially if the bike hasnt been run recently.
-BIG DAN

Thanks! What a relief!

 

[MrMan]

Finished Honing the Cylinder. (No pics yet)

 

[MrMan]

I’m having issues with the kickstart, anyone know what’s wrong?

YZ60 kickstart issue

Any ideas?

youtu.be

 

[MrMan]

(Second “kick”)