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Old 04-19-2007, 05:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1981 Yamaha Seca 750

Hi.

I am thinking about buying a '81 Yamaha Seca. The biggest problem with it is there is a bit of rust in the gas tank and the owner tells me the carbs need to be cleaned out. I know a bit about motorcycles, but not too much. We have agreed upon $600. I also want to do a compression check on the cylinders to make sure the seals are still ok. I had two questions for any gurus out there.

1) Is that a fair price assuming the only things wrong are the carbs being gummed up and gas tank?
2) What should the compression be on the cylinders?

Any help would be appriciated
Thanks,
Steve