An ATV For The Farm!

1988 Yamaha Moto 4 ATV 350cc

I may have mentioned in an earlier post that I had hip replacement surgery last year, which was a very good decision.  My husband is considering knee replacement surgery, and my other hip isn't too far off from getting replaced also.  I say all that to introduce our need for something to help us get around the farm with a little more ease and speed.

My husband, Bill, had been looking for quite some time before he found this little "gem" for a great price.   Now, when we're talking about my husband, a great price usually comes along with a bit of repair work, and this little "gem" was no exception!  We purchased it in early August of last year, and it's been up on blocks ever since.  Granted, being my only caregiver for a couple months, and then the Holidays, definitely slowed him down.  

ATV Garaged for repairs

This little "gem" needed a lot, and he worked on this project mostly on rainy days, so I wished for lots of them.  Bill removed the body and cleaned everything, replaced old tires with new, painted the rims and hubs inside and out, painted the chassis, changed the oils and replaced all filters, lubed it, replaced the plug and battery, he repaired boots and seals, replaced the hand grips and installed a new brake cable.

Smokin' Blue and Me!

Aaaand, here we are, Smokin' Blue and me, off to feed the chickens!  Smokin' Blue has a new lease on life, and we are both loving it.  This little project needed extensive repairs being 26 years old, lots of parts had worn out, but, like us, it's still well worth the effort to keep it going. I love it! Thank you Honey!

Bill and Smokin' Blue!

Carpe Diem! Lil and Bill