repsolracer22

thanks for all the help so far. the bike is an 83. in the parts diagram they dont show a cap available. so not sure. the reason i decided to replace them was because the float needle removed had the standard rubber tip, and the NEW needles are all metal. So i felt like Id rather have the corresponding new seat. (plus i didnt anticipate it being a big deal) im going to drill them this weekend, but i just wanted to have a simple solution for replacement caps

how is the seat removed?? does it get pulled out from bottom or come out the top where the cap/plug is? and i cant see on the parts diagram for yamaha where you can buy the replacement plug

i assumed i was going to have to drill the caps .... but i need to know what people are using as replacements

thanks for the info but i really dont understand what you mean. the "plug" im referring to is the silver plug in picture #2. Its just a smooth round plug ... i dont see "4 stake" locations or know what you mean by that. And I also dont understand what you mean by "drill it" and remove the staking ...?

thats amazing condition

Hey guys. wanted to run something by you. Have a first gen carb Im rebuilding. Ive rebuilt many carbs previously so i know what im doing and i have all original yamaha parts im replacing. question: On the float needles I cannot remove the seats. What is the procedure for this? And do i need to drill & replace the silver caps/plugs? On parts diagrams, i dont see where i can purchase the plugs new ... so i didnt want to drill them unless i had a replacement. Then I thought I could just bang the seat towards the plug and it would push the plug out and i could install the new seats & re-use the plugs .... so i tapped the seats and they moved, but now wont budge anymore. what next? thanks