Oldgold Posted October 8, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2008 Here's one I hope someone's run into, just got 4 new carb diaphragms for the 83, changed over the needles and low and behold the diaphragm springs will not go to the bottom of the plastic barrel, goes in fine about an inch, then hits a lip. Waiting for Zanotti to call back to see if they have any insight, can't believe this is right as the springs fit fine in the originals, part # is 41r-14940-00-00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted October 8, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2008 Hmm, dunno. I got the ones for my 87 from Zanotti. I ordered, from the part fish, a 1FK-14940-00-00, which was superceded by a 1FK-14940-09-00. They fit fine. Oh my gosh, the price has gone up 50% in the last 16 months! Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted October 8, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2008 Hmm, dunno. I got the ones for my 87 from Zanotti. I ordered, from the part fish, a 1FK-14940-00-00, which was superceded by a 1FK-14940-09-00. They fit fine. Oh my gosh, the price has gone up 50% in the last 16 months! Jeremy That ain't no good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted October 9, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2008 No, it's not good. I fear that Yammy is phasing out the parts entirely. Diaphragms for my 87 Virago are no longer available, haven't been for years. I just ordered some rear suspension bushings and most was available, but one of the thrust washers or seals (don't remember which) is no longer available - period. I bet all the parts are headed in that direction. Just my guess. Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 9, 2008 No, it's not good. I fear that Yammy is phasing out the parts entirely. Diaphragms for my 87 Virago are no longer available, haven't been for years. I just ordered some rear suspension bushings and most was available, but one of the thrust washers or seals (don't remember which) is no longer available - period. I bet all the parts are headed in that direction. Just my guess. Jeremy Yeah, you're probably right on Jeremy. Luckily there's always Ebay, Salvage yards, and Yamaha did built a ton of VR's to feed them. I do think we'll still keep seeing NOS stuff appearing on the market for a very long time. And it's not a bad idea to have a parts bike in your hip pocket.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgold Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted October 10, 2008 After many phone calls, e-mails and trips to two dealers it seems that the diaphragms they're showing for an 83 won't accept the original 83 springs, they're just a hair bigger than the later models, I found out that if you buy the diaphragm kit, they include the later springs which fit properly. The tech at the 1 dealer I went to was aware of the problem and was able to get me 4 used ones. Thanks to all for responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted October 10, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 10, 2008 It's good to hear of the service you got! Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted October 10, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 10, 2008 Oh my gosh, the price has gone up 50% in the last 16 months! Jeremy That ain't no good.. With the US dollars performance against other currencies, no wonder & current economic times will probably mean, more of the same.......... :mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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