Pictures taken 10/24/2003

A lot has been learned about the history
and current status of the Yankee over
the past week. A lot of needed parts
are available, which is great. Several
items have been purchased from sellers 
on eBay, I'm waiting for them to arrive.

The frame is going to be done next, there is 
a shop near me that will powder coat the frame, 
and paint match the tank and side covers. The 
powder coat process leaves a brilliant finish, 
and more durable than paint alone. I wonder 
if they can do the exhaust pipes also.

People seem to agree than no Yankees left 
the factory in black, so I have to assume 
that someone wanted the bike all black, 
and spent the time to do a frame strip 
down, frame repaint, and matching colors 
for the tank and side panels.

The tank seems to be in great shape, it 
even holds water. The siphon tubes need to 
be replaced, and the inside of the tank has
some deposits that will have to be cleaned 
out, but overall it looks real good.

The seat looks like it has has some burn marks 
in the foam, but should be able to be recovered.

The bike looks like it spent more time on the 
street than the trails, it's not beat up like it 
had 5 years of motocross or anything. 

The original front Full Bore tire is in good 
shape, and has the wear pattern of a universal 
ridden almost full time on the street.

Still haven't been able to loosen up the pistons 
or carbs. 25 years of storage will bind things 
up pretty good. At least the frame and painting 
will get done next, that's a sure thing. After 
that is the mechanical engine work, and then 
the electrical system. 

The front forks were chromed at one time, 
they may become brushed aluminum 
for the time being. The wheels are 
straight and spokes are tight, no nicks 
or dents in the soft rims.

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