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the pipe that connects to the bottom of the carb is cracked

a yamaha dealer says the part is £99.00 plus £61.00 to fit it as far as i can tell this is a plastic tube with 2 attachments for what look like fuel pipes and 3 bigger attachments 1 for each of the 2 cylinders and a connection to the carb

is there any way i can get a cheaper version of it

by the way it looks like i have to take off the tank all the hoses the air intakes and possible the exhaust

can anyone advise me?

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Fuel or air Dan? Is it leaking?

Fuel or air Dan? Is it leaking?

You're getting to sound more like Yoda every day DT :blink:

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You're getting to sound more like Yoda every day DT :blink:

Like him I look. Sound like him I well as might................. :lol:

the pipe that connects to the bottom of the carb is cracked

a yamaha dealer says the part is £99.00 plus £61.00 to fit it as far as i can tell this is a plastic tube with 2 attachments for what look like fuel pipes and 3 bigger attachments 1 for each of the 2 cylinders and a connection to the carb

is there any way i can get a cheaper version of it

by the way it looks like i have to take off the tank all the hoses the air intakes and possible the exhaust

can anyone advise me?

Yuo could try places like Wemoto, but even if they were able to supply, i reckon the price will be similar.

Try bike breakers, and ebay

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i think its air its the really thick tube between the 2 the carbs sit ontop of it

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will take photo tomorrow but its the tube that the carb attaches to

the carb sits ontop of it and there is 2 small what look like air lines

and it links the 2 cylinders together

He's referring to this I guess. I have seen cheaper versions of this on ebay. However, by some means if you could make a metal version of it, it will last longer..I dont see a reason why Yamaha has put a plastic one instead of a lasting metal one..

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Mine is getting cracks too I think I will have to buy one.

:rolleyes:

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ive found some sealing tape and gel i will let you know how it goes would go from £98.00 to £20.00

bike shops always tell you you need a new part

will let you know the name etc of it hopefully tonight

ive found some sealing tape and gel i will let you know how it goes would go from £98.00 to £20.00

bike shops always tell you you need a new part

will let you know the name etc of it hopefully tonight

Thats a good idea mate, try strengthening it up..:D

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all 5 of them inlets have gone :(

ive been told this is made of rubber/ plastic and is apparently not serviceable

although it doesnt expand or shrink so i was thinking coat it in chemical metal do the jubilee clips up before it dries and see how it goes

although apparently it will start mis firing before you have a huge problem

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Dan you could send a message to the ebay seller mentioned, ask if they will list more soon?

I would do the same. Until then I would look at using a soft rubber specialist glue. If it leaks the bike will run lean. It does seem to say that it is a shared part with the 250 so this may be worth looking at LINKY

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part ordered ebay seller listed 5 more

1 left if anyone needs one for a spare

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inlet manifold arrived today :)

fits perfectly recommend this to anyone with a virago/dragstar

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