pointers for potential 426 owner

[srgnz]

I am looking at buying a used 2003 426WR... are there any common problems with this model which I should look out for?

[clark4131]

You're going to have be a little more specific. Are you buying a 2003 or a WR426? You can't do both ? ...SC

[srgnz]

Sorry - I have never owned a Yamaha before, and don't know the model succession sequence.

It is definitely a WR426. The owner has it advertised as a 2003.

When did they drop the 426 for the 450?

[byggd]

The last year of the 426 was 02 and the 450 started in 03. Does it have an e start or a compression release?

[srgnz]

No E-start. Compression release on the bars.

Is there anything nasty to look out for on the '02? WR426 ??

[GCannon]

2002 last year of 426.

Not too many problems I am not sure but if NZ production is the same as AUS then all you need to do is remove air box lid buy a pipe and re jet the carb and you will have a great bike. I would consider respring and revalve the suspension at a later date. Get the carb tuned nicely and kick starting will be much easier once you learn the drill.

Good luck

[byggd]

As already stated the 02 426 it a pretty bulletproof bike once you get it dialed in. If you want to avoid the decompress drill all together you can always do this mod. I did and I must say it was well worth it! ?

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/byggd/?action=view&current=450cam_Page_1.jpg&refPage=20&imgAnch=imgAnch25