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Post by buster on Oct 12, 2018 13:35:19 GMT
Two petcocks... Can anyone tell me in their own words what this is all about? Please educate me. Is this a Yamaha thang? I’d guess its just (nasty bodge, what do you expect with a yam  ) to ensure enough fuel flow to each carb and avoid having to put a fuel pump on it, but I’m only thinking out loud |
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 12, 2018 17:17:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 17:55:52 GMT
Just the one?
What year is it Dave?
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 12, 2018 18:25:48 GMT
I will have to ask over weekend he hasn’t used it for many years I believe it is one from end of the production run
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 12, 2018 18:37:43 GMT
Only one fuel tap but will double check
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 2:29:24 GMT
Aside from p*ssing my neighbours off earlier........ happy to report the Yam is a runner. Starter clutch sounds horrific, a downfall with this version apparently....but.... Basic tasks like new plugs and fuel (nothing else as yet) and she is running.......impressive. Last time this was properly on the road, Midge Ure was in the charts.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 2:44:29 GMT
Always a great sign though....I always look for this kind of standard on any machine......even on a 300 dollar example.  |
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 15, 2018 16:37:57 GMT
My mates Virago only has the one tap as per photos and it’s N reg 1995.My BMW has a petrol tap each side and if I recall 70s Triumphs did too
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 16:58:47 GMT
Sadly I am letting the Yam go this morning.
A brief 5 day affair but I've had an offer on it so she will leave here in an hour.
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 15, 2018 17:12:16 GMT
Can’t blame you,the local kids would only throw stones and poke you with sticks when you rode past.Likely why my mate hasn’t ridden his for so long Mind you he has tassles ffs on his handlebars |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 17:37:35 GMT
Can’t blame you,the local kids would only throw stones and poke you with sticks when you rode past.Likely why my mate hasn’t ridden his for so long Mind you he has tassles ffs on his handlebars When I totalled up what I'd be spending out on it was scary. The bike was cheap to begin with but....... And not to get her roadworthy just to get her nice, you know what I am like with parts I just cannot help myself. I think just focus now on getting the 400T finished as I have most of the parts for that one already here. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 17:38:20 GMT
PS - I think those carbs arrived many weeks ago Dave, I forgot to thank you. My folks said there was a parcel from Daventry, thanks they will be useful spares.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 4:22:38 GMT
Next up.....another Yam. Maybe the one. Reg is current and the bike is in great fettle for her 40 years according to the vendor. Either this or an 05 /06 Bonnie at twice the price. Worth a look on Friday morn.....18k and it has one of those kick start things so I can pretend I am on an old cool Brit. Like the old school Lesters on this too.  |
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Post by ian on Oct 18, 2018 20:36:16 GMT
That's more like it Nick, looks great in the picture - hope it's as good as it looks. (Sorry Buster!)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2018 4:42:59 GMT
Next up. 1986 vintage. Bon Jovi had one in the high times.   |
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) to ensure enough fuel flow to each carb and avoid having to put a fuel pump on it, but I’m only thinking out loud
