How to get rid of a snowmobile

  • ry5
    Posts: 57
    January 17, 2008 at 6:36 pm #1213290

    I have a 88 Yamaha Exciter that is seized from lack of use. Anyone know of a junkyard in the Twin Cities where I can get rid of it? Or anyone know of someone who would want it for parts? It has a new coil and is in not-too-bad overall shape.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    January 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm #644563

    Might be worth listing on Craig’s list. Tell them they must pick up. Sell cheap, $25.00. I bet it goes fast.

    muskyman
    Arkansaw, Wisconsin
    Posts: 945
    January 17, 2008 at 7:29 pm #644566

    I’m pretty sure I heard once that if you take the top of the heads off and dump ,I believe it was diesel fuel, in the heads and let it soak for a few days, it will free the pistons. Maybe there is a mechanic on here that will know if it was diesel fuel or something else that you let soak in the heads.

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    January 17, 2008 at 7:48 pm #644576

    There is a place in Victoria , All Power Sports

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22450
    January 17, 2008 at 8:27 pm #644599

    Just remove the plugs, put enough diesel in, the cover the tops of the pistons, let it sit for a couple days, try to turn the clutch, work it back and forth. Don’t use the recoil, you’ll probably break that too, from dry rot

    big g

    dodge_boy
    Minocqua, Wi
    Posts: 554
    January 17, 2008 at 9:19 pm #644617

    I might be able to take that off your hands. I have one and I am looking for a parts sled. Where are you located at???

    buckshot
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1654
    January 17, 2008 at 9:41 pm #644621

    Is there anywhere you can donate them and get the tax break like you can with vehicles??

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    January 17, 2008 at 10:31 pm #644632

    Oh yah you could call the guy down in Red Wing that blew up a dump truck

    bradg
    Posts: 507
    January 17, 2008 at 11:44 pm #644654

    Another thing you could dump down the cylinders would be marvel mystery oil, if you can find it down there. you should be able to just take out the plugs and put it in there. It is worth a shot to get it freed up, that way you could sell it for something???

    ry5
    Posts: 57
    January 22, 2008 at 5:54 pm #646251

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I got 2 PM’s,which I replied to. Whoever wants it can come pick it up. It’s sitting on a trailer, and I would be willing to bring it to you within a reasonable distance. I am in the southeast Metro.
    Oh, it also has tabs thru 2009.

    tapout
    Posts: 309
    January 24, 2008 at 3:31 am #646979

    FRITZ MOTORSPORTS WILL PICK UP FREE JUST CALL 715-307-3422

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    January 24, 2008 at 12:40 pm #647062

    Quote:

    FRITZ MOTORSPORTS WILL PICK UP FREE JUST CALL 715-307-3422

    Fritz Motorsports…….Welcome to IDO!!

    ry5
    Posts: 57
    January 24, 2008 at 7:34 pm #647315

    The Snowmobile was picked up last night.
    Thanks for the help, everyone!

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