Noob question; rebuilding carbs

[mitch77]

Hello,

 

After four years not running I have scraped together enough time and money

to get my 84 Royale running if I buy one set of carb gaskets and cut the rest by hand.

(3 kids in college)

 

I am wondering were I might get the best price on a single set of carb gaskets

*and*

a single vacuum piston (buddy who is helping called it a 'slider').

 

Thanks very much.

 

Mitch & Kim Graves

118 S Fillmore St

Edwardsville IL

62025

[MiCarl]

The carburetor float bowls use o-rings, not gaskets. The starter block and jet block use gaskets, but they're small and complex. There is also another o-ring under the jet block. I do not know of any good source for these besides Yamaha.

 

A new carburetor slide is pricey. I sell an aftermarket slide (which is about half the price from Yamaha) and some other 1st gen Venture parts HERE. If you become a supporting member of VentureRider.org you're eligible for a 15% discount from the listed prices. If you just need new rubber for it there is a company (sirius consolidated) that sells replacement diaphragms.

[mitch77]

How much for

- one plastic slide (vacuum piston)?

- 4 jet block gaskets

- and 8 rubber plugs?

 

Can I pay via PayPal?

 

thanks

 

Mitch & Kim Graves

118 S Fillmore St

Edwardsville IL

62025

618-656-1844

http://www.gravesjudo.com

Edited April 27, 2011 by mitch77

[dingy]

Take Carl's word on this.

 

I just completely rebuilt a set of 86 carbs. There is a very remote chance you will be able to get cut gaskets to work for o'rings.

 

There are 5 o'rings in carb and every one is different dia. & thickness.

 

Picture attached of rebuild kit.

 

Gary

[MiCarl]

The slide is here Thunder Valley Powersports:: 1983 - 1985 carburetor slide. Regular price is $93.14. Short of walking in with cash PayPal is the only way you can pay.

 

Become a supporting member here ($12) and I'll send you the 15% off coupon code. You'll end up saving $1.97 more than your membership dues.

[mitch77]

Turns out I don't need the O rings at all.

All I need is

 

- one plastic slide (vacuum piston)

- 4 jet block gaskets

- and 8 rubber plugs

Bike mech says everything else is in great shape

 

So maybe I have to buy one carb kit as pictured

unless I can get just a single gasket...

 

mitch

[GS51]

Try this Guy I contacted him some time ago and quoted me a good price on a slider way below all the dealers. At that time is was $65 each

 

 

SMorrisRN@aol.com

if you try to clean them do not usethe new soak carb cleaner, use clean gas only the newer carb cleaners react badly with the metals in the older carbs and could give you problems.

Gary

[mitch77]

Thanks Gary! $72 now but with three kids in college

every cent counts:

 

Ok all I need now is a place to buy 1 jet block gasket and the 8 rubber plugs?

 

Anyone point me the right direction?

 

Mitch & Kim Graves

118 S Fillmore St

Edwardsville IL

62025

[bkuhr]

Thanks Gary! $72 now but with three kids in college

every cent counts:

 

Ok all I need now is a place to buy 1 jet block gasket and the 8 rubber plugs?

 

Anyone point me the right direction?

 

Mitch & Kim Graves

118 S Fillmore St

Edwardsville IL

62025

 

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/5086-yamaha-1984-xvz12dl/assemblies/154008

 

double check correct model/year/engine size

 

now that was worth $12, wasnt it

[mitch77]

My manual says XVZ1200 1984

The sight you sent me to doesn't have that listed as an option.

 

How similar are the Yamaha XVZ12DL 1984 and mine?

 

 

thnx

 

mitch

[dingy]

My manual says XVZ1200 1984

The sight you sent me to doesn't have that listed as an option.

 

How similar are the Yamaha XVZ12DL 1984 and mine?

 

 

thnx

 

mitch

 

 

As far as the motor, they are identical.

 

Few more options on the DL like radio, CLASS system.

 

Just be aware that the carbs are different from after 1986 in regards to the slider you had mentioned earlier.

 

Gary

[bkuhr]

My manual says XVZ1200 1984

The sight you sent me to doesn't have that listed as an option.

 

How similar are the Yamaha XVZ12DL 1984 and mine?

 

 

thnx

 

mitch

I think your choices were 1200 or 1300 engine, so the above should be correct.