Well it's actually our Honeymoon trip. We are going from Denver up to Bend, Or. We are staying there for 3 days then we are going down to Eureka for another 3 days. Then back to Denver.
Who exactly sent you the invite?
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The motor is BASED off the YZF450. But they change geometry of the motor a little bit. Some parts will work but the major components probably will not.
I would guess it is dry rotted bushings or some seals. It looks like dried up mud. Do you still have the pile of stuff? Put a little under water and see what color it is. You said it feels like metal?