1965 Yamaha YDS3C Resto Project

I finally have some time to post a few more pics. Seems like I am constantly busy with this project but I'm not seeing results although I know I'm making progress.

Got the fuel petcock taken apart and cleaned up nicely. It was pretty bad- just like the carbs.



Here's a pic of the circlip I mentioned in a previous post. Not sure if I jacked it up or what. After cleaning the gears and shaft, I fit it all back together and the clip doesn't fit as snug as before I removed it.


Rear shocks disassembled and struts cleaned. Look almost new but I think I'm going to need to change out the oil and check the piston seals.



I've never taken one of these apart, so if you can give me some advice, I'd be grateful. There is a dimpled notch (circled in red) that I think is the key to finish taking this apart. I'm thinking I can punch the dimple outward and then unscrew the notched top plate. Thoughts?


Another view of the strut and the dimple.



Both exhaust pipes are about 90% excellent condition. Here is the not so good 10%. I'd like to hear your thoughts on what to do with this? I would really like to simply re-chrome the entire unit after cutting off the mating flange so I can remove the clamp nut. I need to find a local shop that does the chrome work. I have read on various forums that chrome shops are loathe to do ANY exhaust pipes that have been used. Supposedly fouls their vats. I have searched for a replacement online and have netted zip for my efforts. Maybe just clean it best that I can and keep my feelers out for a replacement pipe as I continue with the project. I'd like to hear your thoughts..



Same as pic above. The metal is sound. The chrome is just gone.


Here is the #2 jug. This is the area of pitting I mentioned in yesterday's post. Like I said, Im going to go with .025" over, initially. I'm thinking that will be enough. I will wait to buy the piston kits until after I determine how deep I needed to go.




Another view of the pitting on #2.



Here's a pic of the jet that I can't get out of the carb. I'm using the widest and thickest blade of screwdriver that will fit the slot. Between the brass being so soft and the jet being so darned stuck, you can see that the blade has been skipping and I haven't much to work with. Again, looking to hear your thoughts on this problem. EZ out?



That's about all for now. Probably going to press the bearings out of the engine cases and get the crankshaft bearings and connecting rods disassembled tomorrow. As always, I appreciate your tips and comments. Best regards ~

Scott

 

@ Murdo- thank you for the tips. I will post the results. Glad I didn't attempt to remove the bearings today. great idea to heat the cases before removal. Also heating the carb. It's been soaking for over a week so hopefully a little heat may help that jet to cooperate.

@ Grey- thanks. I will research this. I wasn't aware that you could powdercoat or ceramic a chrome color. That would certainly help.

Appreciate the tips, Gents! Take care~

Scott