Dudes!
Hey this is my 1st post since I found this forum some months ago. Yeah, I've been lurkin' (and learning'). I just recently retrieved a 1997 Yamaha Timberwolf (2WD) from where its been sitting in storage in the Utah desert for the last 12 years. I only put about 25-35 hours on this machine before I had to put it in storage due to a new job in Washington state and only now have been able to get it home. I pulled the carb, cleaned it completely out, cleaned the tank, put it all back together and it fired right up - new battry of course (YES!!!).

My question is - what is one of these beasties worth nowadays? Like I said it is in almost brand new condition with less than 35 hours on it. I took it elk hunting once and then it went into the big sleep (I got my elk by the way). I'm trying to decide if I should sell it or keep it. I don't really have the space for it or the need for it now. But if it ain't worth much I'll keep it and take it camping with us just for fun. So, what say you all - what's it worth?

 

i bought a 99 beartracker for $600 about 2-3 years ago and all i did toit was clean carbs

 

if it's in like new condition, I would say 1500 tops. Do you have any pics of it?

 

yes please post pics, it would be nice to see 12 year old four wheeler thats been sitting in storage that long.

 

OK, I'll post some pics. Tell me how, I haven't ever done it at this site yet.

Another coupl of questions, I just finished changing the oil and filter, changing the differential lube, cleaning and oiling the air filter, replacing the spark plug and greasing the chassis. I want to adjust the valves as this has never been done and I think with about 35 hours on it the motor should be broken in and I probably need to adjust them - they do seem to make more noise than they should.

I've adjusted valves on cars and Honda 50's (I have 3 of those 1970, 1972) and I sort of know the procedure. Do I do it with the motor hot or cold? I'm assuming I do it at TDC on the compression stroke - but where do I find the timing mark on this motor? My notes from when I bought this beast say Intake at .05-.09mm and Exhaust at .11-.15mm are those correct?

Last question - this wheeler was set up to run in Utah at an elevation of over 4500 feet. Do I need to lean it out or richen the mixture for best operation here at nearly sea level?

As soon as someone can school me on posting pics I'll get some up. It really does look almost brand new.

Thanks for any help dudes!

 

No help/advice in over two months - WTF - This forum is forking worthless

 

Where are those pics big guy?

 

You might be able to get a 1K out of it, but maybe more like 7-800 :/