ohwoody

I havent been on a motorcycle since 1980(1976 kx400).Found an old 1986 yamaha fzx700 fixer upper for $800.Runs good and fast when I can get it started.Also it has pretty cool looks,doesnt look out of style.Hope to be on the road soon. So,hello from a new "old" biker. Roger

How much compression should each cylinder have on a 1986 fzx700? The shop I took to said I am only getting 40psi on each cylinder and it needs new cylinders.He gave an estimate of $1600us.I find this hard to believe,I am not getting any smoke from the exhaust.I took it to be repaired for hard starting when cold.Only would start cold is by push starting.Once started the bike would run fine with lots of power.Would start and run fine while warm,but when cool have to push to start.I figured it would be something with the choke .Help please.I am not sticking another $1600 into it.