Pull the damn cord ,, an eye for an eye is saving more then you know...... I'd do it ,,, bastards........ not on this subway.........but i'm a billybob from Michigan...... USA.......
Go over to totallyamaha.com and check out there tech section,,, will give you step by step instructions..... Yes you will have to pull your carbs off...... Don't be intimidated by them and after you do it once it will be a breeze......
Yes let her make the decision,,,,, have her try on both sleds and make the final call.. You and her will get more use out of it..... Good luck both are nice in there own right....