Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
As the title says. I suspect it's local knowledge that these rubber headlight seals / covers are no longer available but thought I'd put it out there. Was hoping some entrepreneurial enthusiast might have found a way to make a mould.
Any links or info grately appreciated.
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86 RZ250F restored. 84 RZ500 rebuild in progress, 73 CT3 in progress
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
I though someone did remake these? they are out there if you look over time, but not an easy find these days in good nick :/
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Rubber breaks down, mine's pooped, split right through.
Could do with one also (down the track).
Could do with one also (down the track).
Ex UK, now in Adelaide. LC250/350. DT175. Shed full of sh1t in the vague form of dismantled rusty RD’s and RZ’s.
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Boats.net?
Yambits?
Yuniparts?
Just chucking names around.
Yambits?
Yuniparts?
Just chucking names around.
Ex UK, now in Adelaide. LC250/350. DT175. Shed full of sh1t in the vague form of dismantled rusty RD’s and RZ’s.
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Part number 51L-84196-01
All the usual sites have nil stock. I can find one in Germany for $150, but suspect it's because they haven't updated their stock.
Stories around the global forums of owners buying up to 10 at a time to stockpile and sell to their mates. Google tells me a well known forum member used a NOS one recently for his F1 rebuild. I'm looking into getting some made but I would need a pattern from the original.
All the usual sites have nil stock. I can find one in Germany for $150, but suspect it's because they haven't updated their stock.
Stories around the global forums of owners buying up to 10 at a time to stockpile and sell to their mates. Google tells me a well known forum member used a NOS one recently for his F1 rebuild. I'm looking into getting some made but I would need a pattern from the original.
86 RZ250F restored. 84 RZ500 rebuild in progress, 73 CT3 in progress
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Hmmm......Gavin have you any experience at casting/molding rubber?
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
LB, no, I wouldn't be doing them myself. There are some new techniques for rubber moulds since these came out in the 80s. I would need to get a 3d image first, which would need a good template which I haven't got.
86 RZ250F restored. 84 RZ500 rebuild in progress, 73 CT3 in progress
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Just thought I'd update this one. I found a company who can do me a 3D mould and then rubber copies of this headlight cover. Thought I'd check with Norbo before placing the order. He advises that he has some made and waiting to be shipped to the uk. There's a hold up with some other items that are being shipped with them. Expect delivery in about a month.
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Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
thats great news.
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
The other items were the dash above the clocks which I've also been looking for. Be a nice Xmas present. We should do a bulk purchase and save on post.
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Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
That is good news. I was going to lend you my oem nos rubber as a template.
Now is anyone redoing the rubber surrounds for the gauges? Mine have melted.....
Now is anyone redoing the rubber surrounds for the gauges? Mine have melted.....
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Mine have also deformed and it looks like a child has tried to glue it back on with bitumen. Will update here if I find a source.
86 RZ250F restored. 84 RZ500 rebuild in progress, 73 CT3 in progress
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Mine's split through, be good if Norbo's gettig some
Ex UK, now in Adelaide. LC250/350. DT175. Shed full of sh1t in the vague form of dismantled rusty RD’s and RZ’s.
Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Quick update on this. Seems they are no closer to landing. Not much detail given. I found somewhere to get them made but does this offside Norbo if I try to sell them to recoup some of the outlay?
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Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Its worth knowing if it can be done, but if Norbo's are reasonable cost and decent quality its probably simpler all round.
Ex UK, now in Adelaide. LC250/350. DT175. Shed full of sh1t in the vague form of dismantled rusty RD’s and RZ’s.