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That's good to hear Scott. I am looking at some simple wire diagrams to try and fire up the motor, but will hold onto the original harness to perhaps re-use.

5Twins thanks for the heads up on the carb kits. I'll check in with Yamaha on the replacement parts and I saw your link for the needle and seat-thanks. I was able to wiggle the needle jet, though I did scar the base a bit, not the tube itself thankfully, I am going to do the heat treatment and...

Thanks for all the replies and insight guys. I made some progress cleaning up the carbs last night. Things are cleaning up pretty good I think. I think I'll be ordering a couple carb kits off mikesxs to replace the needle jets, and some new floats too. The one set looks good (better) and...

OK, got the carbs off. Safe to say they are going to need some attention. I started cleaning one up, good news is so far seems like a bit of elbow grease may be able to bring 'em back to life. Any suggestions on what I can soak them in? I can continue to tear them down, and they prob need it...

Thanks Guys! MaxPete, had no idea I could just download the manual and thanks Michaelpthompson!! really appreciate the link for the download. Got my self some nice reading material now. Fredintoon and upthemaiden, luckily the motor is in the frame. I'm going to work on pulling the carbs when I...

Hi everybody, Looking for some help. I came across a 75 xs for a bargain. The bike was stripped for a project that never really got under way, but the parts had all been boxed up. So, for $80 I bought the bike. This is my first project bike. I have tools, and I like wrenching an all but I'm...