Evening Klik,
The first time was the fuel system, the second time was the electrical. The fuel system was on an older carburetor model. The float bowl sank and that was that. Luckily we were not to far out and still on good ground.
The second was a newer 700? Anyway nice bike until it quit. The part of the system that keeps the battery charged quit working and the machine ran out of spark a long way from camp.
I know folks that really like the Yamaha and have had good experience with them, just with my experience I won't buy one.
Thanks. Had similar carb troubles with both Suzuki and Honda ATVs. Carbs are typically built by Keihin, Mikuni, or other none-ATV manufacturer so I would be hesitant to blame the ATV. OTOH, I do think the companys are remiss in not having anything better than a fuel strainer when a filter would be better. I add one to avoid problems.
I still think that Honda would be able to sell a bunch of those old 300s. RELIABLE was the motor, and you could kick start them.
