superpalten
New member
This is my Exciter 440 1978
I started this project in January 2011.
I have more picture of the restoration if someone whant to see more.
This is what i started with.
This is the look of the sled right now. (22-01-12)
I started this project in January 2011.
I have more picture of the restoration if someone whant to see more.
This is what i started with.
This is the look of the sled right now. (22-01-12)
bluemonster1
LIFE MEMBER ONLY ONCE!!!
looks GREAT..I loved my 78 exciter to death..could not break it or destroy it.I put on 5000 miles on mine and did not a thing to it..then put on consignment at the Yamaha Dealership and bought my 81 SRX after that.Wish I could have both them sleds back...
ALLSEASONRIDER
Member
Superpalten, Super looking '78! Wish mine looked that nice!
staggs65
Moderator
well that came a long way from where you started
methanolhemi
New member
They are awesome sleds and you did a great job!
Nice to see someone restore them. Enjoy
Nice to see someone restore them. Enjoy
03viperguy
Moderator
well done man!
sleddineinar
VIP Member
WOW! Super cool!
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great old trail sled.................
FJViper
New member
Great looking sled! Love the lines on those old yammis. Great job man! Another one is saved! Nice!!
I remember having a 78 exciter. First Yamaha we had after switching from Merc. Great machine. Good job. Get the ski shocks rechromed and installed for a touch of bling. Al
superpalten
New member
Thanks everyone for all the praise, I appreciate it.
I have learn so many things on this restoration, everything from electrical to paint with a spraygun.
Im from Sweden so i hope my english is good enough, i hope all technical english is right.
These things, I have replaced:
Piston Replacement with new gaskets, bearings, inlet rubber and so on.
Changed powerblocen against a YP clutch and rebuilded it with NOS bushings Weights and so on.
New Engine mounts
New Ignition Coil
Painted fan covers.
Switched to an ignition lock in better condition.
NOS Choke wire.
Changed the rear bumper (Thicker model from 1980.)
Better used skis and repainted
NOS handlebar grips
New windshield
Windshield trim
New seat cover
Painted hood, rear suspension parts
Changed track
Changed all fuel hooses
Changed snow flerp?
New gas wire
And many more things...
And most of the things i have bought on Ebay.
Exciter 440 is soon almost as difficult to find as the SRX 440 here in sweden.
I was lucky to get this sled and a ET 400 T/R -91 for 580$ usd and i fix the ignition on the ET and sold it for 1300$ So i got the EX for free
And find used Exciter parts in great shape is even harder to find, so to get this sled in this condition i couldn´t do it without parts from US.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHrSS34g-Pk&feature=player_embedded
4493 Miles?
I have learn so many things on this restoration, everything from electrical to paint with a spraygun.
Im from Sweden so i hope my english is good enough, i hope all technical english is right.
These things, I have replaced:
Piston Replacement with new gaskets, bearings, inlet rubber and so on.
Changed powerblocen against a YP clutch and rebuilded it with NOS bushings Weights and so on.
New Engine mounts
New Ignition Coil
Painted fan covers.
Switched to an ignition lock in better condition.
NOS Choke wire.
Changed the rear bumper (Thicker model from 1980.)
Better used skis and repainted
NOS handlebar grips
New windshield
Windshield trim
New seat cover
Painted hood, rear suspension parts
Changed track
Changed all fuel hooses
Changed snow flerp?
New gas wire
And many more things...
And most of the things i have bought on Ebay.
Exciter 440 is soon almost as difficult to find as the SRX 440 here in sweden.
I was lucky to get this sled and a ET 400 T/R -91 for 580$ usd and i fix the ignition on the ET and sold it for 1300$ So i got the EX for free
And find used Exciter parts in great shape is even harder to find, so to get this sled in this condition i couldn´t do it without parts from US.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHrSS34g-Pk&feature=player_embedded
4493 Miles?
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superpalten
New member
My BRP Lynx 600 E-tec sled in background.
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