Originally Posted by
VernySanders
Hello everyone, thanks for viewing. I just purchased a 1983 yt125 a couple of weeks ago that hasn't been ran for over ten years. I've got all the expired gas out of the tank and cleaned it, I cleaned the petcock fuel valve and replaced the fuel line to the carb with a brand new fuel filter as well. The plug is a new NGK and I can confirm spark. My pullstarter recoil spring broke so I ordered a new one and I'm going to figure out how to instal that this weekend. I've got it to start and run for about 3 seconds. Tons of smoke which can be expected as its sat for so long. I also have old oil residue making it's way out of the tail pipe and leaking in three different spots. I bought a top end gasket kit and plan on taking the engine off of the frame and working on it / cleaning it up on my work bench. Any tips or suggestions on what I should look for? I'll pull the head inspect the rings and piston and install a new gasket if all looks well. I've also read about crank shaft seals? But I'm having a hard time finding a reputable place online to purchase them. Can anyone guide me in the right direction on that at well? Other than these minor things it's a clean ride plastics are in great condition, original stickers still intact and the seat is immaculate so I'm excited to get this bad boy running! Oh yeah I also need a source for rear drum brakes as I want to replace them. Thanks again!!