Info on Yamaha Exciter 440 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Korvette · 03-09-2008, 09:31 AM

Hello Folks, I just got a 1980 Yamaha Exciter 440 sled. its has 6,000 miles on it and is in very good condition. The guy I got it from said all it needs is to have the gas swapped because it has been sitting in the garage a long time , Now Ive never owned a sled before and know nothing about them .. The engine is VERY clean and the only thing I see wrong is the windshield is cracked Now what I'm looking for is a repair manual or a book on this sled . As I said I know nothing about sleds but I do build cars , mini bike, and go karts, so I am mech inclined . I'd love to use this sled but it looks as though winter is close to over .. Any Infomation will be wonderful.. My e mail is korvette1977@hotmail.com My name is Dale Thanks

IndianRvrShiver · 03-09-2008, 11:00 AM

Lots of good info SEG has pinned in the tech sections.....carb cleaning/rebuilding is prolly one of the first ones you'll need to use. Check them out!!

**RJ Gleason** · 03-09-2008, 11:23 AM

http://www.snowmobileforum.com/engin...-tos-here.html

Korvette · 03-09-2008, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the info so far ... I'll get reading .. I just took some pictures of the sled .. here they are ..If anyone can tell me if there is something missing from the engine (looks like that box and hose somehow should be connected Look at engine pic ) tell me what you guys think .thanks Vette

**RJ Gleason** · 03-10-2008, 09:17 AM

It appears that everything is all there.
I would check and see if that 90degree elbow will turn over and point to the rear of the sled however. so that it can pull cold air in rather than the warm air from directly over the pipe, unless it lines up with a vent in the hood.

Korvette · 03-10-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ Gleason

It appears that everything is all there.
I would check and see if that 90degree elbow will turn over and point to the rear of the sled however. so that it can pull cold air in rather than the warm air from directly over the pipe, unless it lines up with a vent in the hood.

If you look at the 2nd
pic it does look like it grabs air from the vent .. there is a vent rt there on the hood

Korvette · 03-10-2008, 05:58 PM

What a score .. The old owner did some digging and found me the original paperwork, owners manual, and other lit, also he gave me 3 full faced helmets and a new windshield .. (one he bought and never put on ) I cant wait till next winter this sled will be redone and ready ... Im still looking for info .. so give me all you got ... Thanks Vette

Korvette · 03-11-2008, 09:08 PM

Will a seatcover for a 1976- 1978 fit a 1980 .? (Yamaha Exciter 440) Did they change at all?

Stroketech · 09-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Should be the same from what i've seen.

Blizz · 09-14-2008, 07:09 PM

That duct should be at about a 458 to suck clean air from the small duct. And the seats are a little diff. Checkout a guy on E-Bay his store is Tskinz Kustom Srat Covers he makes one for your sled. I an looking to get one from him sometime for the same sled.

ramblnman · 10-23-2008, 06:35 AM

nice sleds back in the day, very reliable! saw a few with over 10,000 miles with no problems. this one is in nice shape, still has original spark plug end caps! amazing!congrats!

chilly willy · 10-23-2008, 07:01 PM

They are a fun sled and easy to work on for a beginner! Have fun with it!