danno
XS650 Addict
I recently purchased a 1978 Yamaha SR500E as a parts bike for the 78 SR500 that I already own. Although the bike is rough (MAJOR understatement here...), it does have a clear title, and I feel it would be a shame to reduce it to parts. The engine is locked up, and I would appreciate any suggestions on how to correct this. The bike has 14,000 miles on it, and the seizure was a result of long term storage in a damp enviornment, as it was a running bike when it was parked. I have have sprayed a fair amount of a product called "Free All" in the cylinder, and have been driving around with the bike on the back of my truck for the past few days in an attempt to distribute the penetrating fluid. I know that may sound crazy, but it worked on a CB500T that I bought a while ago. I would rather not tear the engine apart unless it is absolutely neccessary. Any help will be most appreciated.