The YZ490J has a very bad reputation. It was impossible to jet it properly. I never owned one but I love hearing stories about why this bike was a legendary POS. Here is a funny one from Super Hunky! :D
SUBJECT: YZ490J
I own a 1982 Yamha yz490J. I found it in the desert. I broke my back some years ago, and now I don't have much money. I have been looking for an intake manifold, with seemingly no luck. I have tried at least 3 Yamaha dealers, as well as e-bay. I was either fortunate or unfortunate, as I have found one company that says they have one, but after 3 weeks it still hasn't been mailed. Any suggestions? I am starting to consider using silicone to enclose the rubber housing, but I am trying to save that for an absolute last resort.
Thanking You In Advance,
Brian
Did you ever wonder why the YZ 490 was left in the desert in the first place? It's because when brand new, the 490 was a piece of crap. One that has been left to rot in the sun can only be worse. Your best bet is to sell the parts and get a real bike.