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Taken descent care of.....This one kept covered on someones porch since 94. No battery. Going to get a sealed one from Walmart. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will start. Assuming it does, any points to check from other owners?????



Thanks,

Brad
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Make sure it doesn't leak antifreeze out the waterpump (right below the carbuetors). It's an engine-out procedure. Also please note that parts can be hard to come by, moreso than the 500s. Listen to it starting, any clunking/clanking noise may indicate a problem with the starter clutch (also an engine-out procedure).



But don't let it scare you! I bought mine with a bad starter clutch and did it myself in my mother-in-laws garage without too much difficulty.
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NO it is not. In fact, expect it to leak after 16 years.




Wait, Abe... are you saying the 650 water pump seal can be done IN the bike? I thought it was only the 500 that that worked on. Please prove me wrong as it will save a lot of labor
I won't be upset
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