Barn find YTM200ER gets a fresh look!

[@Le_Foutoire-sk9vv]

When do you think you will try to start it

[@TylerGC]

@Le_Foutoire-sk9vv I just got the solenoid in last night I was able to figure out how to put it back together but still can’t get it to start, once I can get it to fire up even just a bit I’ll turn on the camera on start filming and walk through the process Im going to get some quick start spray and when I tried the battery started to sound like it didn’t have enough juice to start it so I plugged it back in all night The first try was close so maybe between the full charge and the spray it fires up enough for me to then keep it going until warm so I can then try to tune the carb and keep it idling :) My first time doing this stuff I’m just learning as I go 😂🙏 I’ll record my try at starting it with the spray since I think it will work but if not at that point all I can think of is bringing it to a professional to learn what I missed :) I wouldn’t be surprised if I missed something I didn’t even know existed😂

[@Le_Foutoire-sk9vv]

@@TylerGC I know enough about 3 wheels, all my friends have a 3 wheel from the Honda brand and I do too but I know about mechanics I'm going to tell you everything I know that could potentially work for your Yamaha. you should check if the spark plug is working well preferably I would change it (if you haven't done it yet) you should check if the engine has good compression you need more than 100 to 120 psi and not more than 160 170 otherwise your valves are poorly adjusted a good engine should have 140 to 150 psi and the carburetor you do it in one of your videos so logically if you have good ignition, good gas and good compression your yamaha should work little advice take your time to do anything backwards but otherwise I love your videos keep it up you'll get it

[@TylerGC]

@ thank you so much for the advice! I will go over it all :) I noticed I have spark but it’s weak I’m gonna see if there’s any spark plugs at my local shop if not I’ll order one of Amazon like I did with the oil filter coming in at some point, I checked oil it’s full and looks clean on the dipstick as like it was just put in The previous owner said it had a small leak but it ran good, I have the full seal/gasket kit from Yamaha that he gave me with it to redo it when ever I see fit so I figure when ever I notice it leaking a lot 😂 and use up what’s there I don’t want to blow it up or over heat it I will keep my eye on the level and keep it full but I don’t want to tear the engine apart if it runs ofc :) Apparently he used it to mow the lawn until the day the battery fell out and ripped the wires that’s all fixed now but it apparently sat for 2yrs after that so now I know it’s not seized everything seems good so hopefully like u said if this doesn’t work maybe I need to change the spark plug because everything seems to be in line and connected properly Last thing to check will be compression cause that’s the worst issue it could be in my mind 😂 I hope it starts and I can use it until it leaks more then I’m comfortable with then I can redo the engine and get as much use out of it :) I don’t want to waste :) Ur advice is awesome thank you again!!

[@TylerGC]

Got it to start up 1 time tmrw I’ll be recording myself giving it another go with some light and when my neighbours arnt all asleep 😂 once it starts I’m gonna try to pop it into gear and ride it and try to warm it up that way I can try to set the idle screw correctly :) My new spark plug made a world of difference! Today when it got going I was able to use throttle to keep it going but when I let off it died

[@TylerGC]

Thank you for saying check the spark plug again!