Bike actually has original tires on it!
In pretty amazing shape but it's been sitting for 4 years or so.
Gas tank looks fantastic but obviously the gas has to go.
Carb linkage is really stiff, carbs 1 & 2 need to have their butterflies manually closed so they're coming off.
Holy crap they put a lot of smog stuff on these! I have a 49 state '96 YZF 600 (actually a Bimota YB9SR) and a '91 F2 and they're so simple!

 

Welcome to the forum, what a great find.

 

sweet bike!
welcome. if you have any questions feel free in firing away.
i would look into replacing the tires. they do have a shelf life and have long since expired. Having a blow out on two wheels is much worse than 4 wheels.

 

Thanks man! Yeah, new Bridgestone S23's sitting here waiting.
Ordered new front brake pads and braided steel lines front and rear too.
Carb 1 linkage was really gummy, All four pilot jets blocked, otherwise things look pretty good.

 

I would like to know how if there's a trick to getting to the intake manifold clamps.
That wasn't fun. Putting getting them back on looks like even less fun.

 

You might have to buy the right sized extension / elbow joint. Heating the manifold rubbers up (you probably know this...) helps to refit them.

 

Thanks @Paulos'99CBR600
I used a 12" 1/4" drive extension with a universal joint to get them off. Was not fun.
Yep, a pan of hot water is in the works for the re-install.

 

Good to know you had success even if it was a pita ;-(

I always hate buying tool just for single jobs but when you can do it yourself it saves time, $$ and taking it to the motorbike mechanic - who I have given the single use tool to.

 

are you referring to the rubber isolation boots between the carbs and intake?
Harbor Freight sells really long screw drives for cheap that get the job done. Here

 

Perfect. Thanks!