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diecker@acs.tamu.edu wrote:

>Hi All,

>I was just visiting on of my friends (an 82 year old widow) and was
>trying to help her find something in an old shed, when we came across
>an old Yamaha exciter I.  I know very little about bikes, but would
>love to get it running.  The reg sticker on it expired in 83 and I
>don't think it has been run since.  Other than draining the oil and
>gas tank, what all should I do?  I am sure it probably needs to be
>torn down and built again.  Does anybody know anything about these
>bikes?  Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Ok.  Everybody's advice is great!  Please keep it coming as I am
keeping it all for future reference.  I have decided to go ahead with
the project.  I have come across some more information about the bike.
I would like your opinions.  

Ok first of all, the bike was put into storage by a guy who was
leaving the country for about a month.  He died of natural (non
motorcycle) causes while gone.  As I was looking more closely at the
bike, especially the chain, I noticed that it was very well lubed, and
had a lot of grease on it.  Could the guy have winterized it, or
prepared it for storage somehow?  What else could I look for to see if
he has done something of this nature?  How would this change things as
far as rebuilding is concerned.  I want to do this and I want to do it
right.  I don't mind sinking a little money into the project.  I am
actually looking forward to the whole thing.  Thankfully I don't have
a signifigant other right now, and if this bike takes all my time,
then the money I save on dates should pay for the rebuild. :) 

Once again, I thank you for all your good natured help, and hope to
hear more advice if you think of it.

yours,

Heath
diecker@acs.tamu.edu
diecker@tam2000.tamu.edu